News from May 2013
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Richard D. Crisman, 28, of Rio Rancho, N.M., was sentenced today to 97 months in federal prison followed by 25 years of supervised release for his conviction for receipt of child pornography. Crisman also was ordered to pay a $15,000.00 fine. He will be required to register as a sex offender...
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: The Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a full committee hearing for Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled “Cyber Threats and Security Solutions." Witnesses to be announced.
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: (NEW ORLEANS) - - Kerry Wayne Walker, age 50, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiracy to trafficking methamphetamine and heroin.
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: KERRY WAYNE WALKER, age 50, a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty in federal court today to being part of a conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine and heroin, announced U. S. Attorney Dana J. Boente.
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: "We have tried to be fair to those affected by this bill, as well as to those who pay the bill."
By DOE Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: The Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a full committee hearing for Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled “Cyber Threats and Security Solutions." Witnesses to be announced.
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: GUNNISON, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Gunnison Field Office is seeking public comments on an Environmental Assessment for the construction of a wide trail at the Hartman Rocks Recreation Area.
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: PITTSBURGH - Three residents of New Castle, Pa., pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of violating the federal drug laws, United States Attorney David J. Hickton announced today.
By DOE Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today led House debate on H.R. 1580, legislation to affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance and preserve Internet freedom. The bipartisan legislation, which...
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: MINNEAPOLIS-Earlier today in federal court, four more men were sentenced for their roles in terrorism offenses. United States District Court Chief Judge Michael J. Davis sentenced Omer Abdi Mohamed to 144 months in federal prison, followed by 20 years of supervised release. He was ordered to remain in...
By Commerce Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) released its report on the Internal Revenue Service’s targeting of organizations for their political beliefs. The full report can be found here and a summary of the findings can be found here.
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today led House debate on H.R. 1580, legislation to affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance and preserve Internet freedom. The bipartisan legislation, which...
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: BIRMINGHAM -- A federal judge today sentenced a Birmingham tax-preparer to three years in prison and ordered her to repay $322,876 to the U.S. Treasury for aiding and abetting the filing of false income tax returns, announced U.S. Attorney Joyce White Vance and IRS Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent in Charge Veronica Hyman-Pillot.
By Commerce Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee leaders commented on the guilty verdict in the trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell. Last week, full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Vice Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chairman Emeritus Joe Barton (R-TX), Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA), Oversight...
By EPA Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee leaders commented on the guilty verdict in the trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell. Last week, full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Vice Chairman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chairman Emeritus Joe Barton (R-TX), Health Subcommittee Chairman Joe Pitts (R-PA), Oversight...
By US DOT Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), the top Republican of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today said the Obama Administration has been biased in choosing who has violated the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Endangered Species Act. The Administration has pursued cases involving oil and gas producers, and not wind energy producers.
By USDA Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today voted overwhelmingly to approve the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013, a bipartisan Farm Bill authored by Committee Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member Senator Thad Cochran.
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: Nevada Department of Wildlife, Jennifer Winston,jwinston@ndow.org, 702-486-5127.
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ - The 23rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held from Saturday, June 8 through Saturday, June 15, 2013 on the South and North rims of Grand Canyon National Park. This event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (South Rim), and Saguaro...
By Commerce Newswire | May 14, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Acting Commissioner Steve Miller requesting information on the targeting of organizations by the IRS.
