News published on Federal Newswire in June 2013

News from June 2013


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page rule on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page rule on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - A federal jury, today, found Dr. Norman Werther, 74, of Ft. Washington, PA, guilty of more than 300 counts, including distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death. In addition to the charge of distribution resulting in death, the jury found Werther guilty of 184 counts of...


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Energy Department today launched the eGallon - a quick and simple way for consumers to compare the costs of fueling electric vehicles vs. driving on gasoline. Today’s national average eGallon price is about $1.14, meaning that a typical electric vehicle could travel as far on $1.14 worth of electricity as a similar vehicle could travel on a gallon of gasoline.


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, on June 11, 2013, before Chief U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen, BILLIE JOE BULLSHIELDS, a 29-year-old resident of Browning, was sentenced to a term of.


News Release: Effective immediately, the route known as Industrial Disease in the Devils Garden area of the park and the feature known as Tonka Tower (including the feature immediately north of Tonka Tower) in the Windows area of the park are again open to rock climbing.


Wyoming Woman Charged With Conversion Of Moneys From An Indian Tribal Organization

News Release: United States Attorney Christopher A. Crofts announced today that Joanne Lynn Seesequasis, the former executive director for the Eastern Shoshone Housing Authority, appeared in federal court on June 10, 2013, for an arraignment. Ms. Seesequasis appeared with counsel and pled not guilty to the indictment...


Chairman Carper and Chairman Leahy Letter On S. 744, The Border Security, Economic Opportunity And Immigration Modernization Act

News Release: Dear Colleague, As the Senate prepares to take up S.744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, as amended, we write to draw your attention to the strong border security provisions in the bill. As chairmen of the Judiciary Committee and the Homeland Security and...


News Release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Otha Easley, Acting Special Agent in Charge for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Law Enforcement, Southeast Division, and David G. Pharo, Resident Agent in Charge, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service...


Isleta Pueblo Man Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter Charge

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - James Anzara, 34, a member and resident of the Isleta Pueblo, N.M., pleaded guilty this afternoon to an indictment charging him with involuntary manslaughter. Anzara’s guilty plea was announced by U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales, DuWayne W. Honahni, Sr., Special Agent in Charge of District IV of BIA’s Office of Justice Services, and Acting Police Chief Kevin Mariano of the Pueblo of Isleta Police Department.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE -Norma Mermejo, 62, a member and resident of Picuris Pueblo, was sentenced this morning to five years of probation for her conviction on an embezzlement and theft from an Indian tribal organization charge. Mermejo also was ordered to pay $132,000 in restitution to Picuris Pueblo.


2013 Denali Road Lottery Entry Period Open Through June 30

News Release: DENALI PARK, Alaska: The National Park Service is reminding procrastinators that the entry period for the 2013 Denali road lottery, which takes place (weather permitting) on Sept. 13, 14, 15, and 16 (Friday through Monday), is open through June 30, 2013. Entries may be made online at www.recreation.gov...


Former VA Hospital Federal Credit Union President Pleads Guilty To An Information Charging Embezzlement

News Release: Little Rock - Christopher R. Thyer, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, and Brian T. Marr, Special Agent in Charge of the United States Secret Service Little Rock Field Office, announced the waiver of Indictment and a plea of guilty by Former VA Hospital Federal Credit Union President Karen York, age 45, to a federal Information charging credit union embezzlement.


News Release: GREENEVILLE, Tenn. - William Ralph Kincaid, 68, of Johnson City, Tenn., was sentenced on June 10, 2013, by the Honorable J. Ronnie Greer, U.S. District Court Judge, to serve 24 months in federal prison.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, Pa. - An Allegheny County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of distribution and possession of material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.


News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, on June 6, 2013, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Keith Strong, the following individual was arraigned.


News Release: The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area announces an entomological creature feature at the Blue Heron Campground on Saturday, June 15. Please join Ranger Bill Herman at the Blue Heron campfire circle at 7:30 p.m. (EDT) to experience first-hand the fascinating world of many familiar and...


News Release: This afternoon, due to high winds, low humidity and a large amount of beetle killed trees the Big Meadows Fire grew from 2 to 3 acres this morning to an estimated 300 to 400 acres through the day. A recon flight this afternoon showed the fire moving to the northeast toward Nakai Peak.