News published on Federal Newswire in May 2013

News from May 2013


The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: TYLER, Texas -A federal grand jury returned multiple indictments today charging individuals with separate federal crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.


News Release: United States Attorney Anne M. Tompkins Western District Of North Carolina.


District Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charge In Theft Of More Than $340,000 In Government Funds-Defendant Cashed In On Benefits In Name Of Deceased Mother-

News Release: WASHINGTON - Eugene Weatherford, 60, of Washington, D.C., pled guilty today to a federal charge stemming from the theft of more than $340,000 in government money, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr., Michael McGill, Special Agent in Charge from the Social Security Administration’s Office of Inspector General, and Patrick E. McFarland, Inspector General for the Office of Personnel Management.


Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Customs Agencies, Boost Job-Creating Trade

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at a committee hearing examining S. 662, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2013...


Hastings: Keystone XL Pipeline Vital to America’s Energy Future

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., May 22, 2013 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act.


Fire Island Lighthouse Reopens May 25, 2013

News Release: Patchogue, NY - While there is still evidence of the impacts of Hurricane Sandy on parts of Fire Island, most of Fire Island National Seashore's storm-damaged facilities will be reopened by Memorial Day weekend. The Fire Island Lighthouse, which has remained closed since late October 2012, will raise its flag and open its doors at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, as long as parking is once again available at Robert Moses State Park Field 5.


Fort Yates Man Found Guilty of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

News Release: BISMARCK - U.S. Attorney Timothy Q. Purdon announced that on May 22, 2013, Paul A. Yellow Hammer III, 42, of Fort Yates, N.D., was found guilty by a federal jury in U.S. District Court on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. Yellow Hammer was found not guilty of another charge of assault with a dangerous weapon involving a second individual.


Fort Myers Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Selling Heroin

News Release: FT MYERS, Fla. - U.S. District Judge John E. Steele sentenced Epifanio H. (61, Fort Myers) yesterday to life in federal prison for selling heroin within 1,000 feet of Lee Middle School. The court also sentenced Benitez to a concurrent term of 15 years in prison for three counts of selling heroin, and...


Burnsville Man Indicted For Possessing With Intent To Distribute 5,480 Grams Of Methamphetamine

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS-Earlier today in federal court, a 35-year-old Burnsville man was indicted for possessing with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of methamphetamine. Albert Morris Johnson was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 or more grams of methamphetamine, one...


News Release: Some Customers of Illegal Ring Worked off Debts in Newark Strip Clubs.


Sacramento Man Sentenced To 30 Months For Selling Crack Near Elementary School

News Release: OAKLAND - Oscar Baker Phillips was sentenced on May 20, 2013, to thirty months in prison, followed by six years of supervised release, United States Attorney Melinda Haag announced.


News Release: Western PA is the home to five National Parks that showcase the history of the region and beauty of the outdoors.If you're planning a "staycation" check out the five National Parks right here in our own backyard; Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Flight 93 National Memorial, Fort Necessity...


Shuttle Service Provides New Opportunities for Commercial Tours and  Visitors in the Reds Meadow Valley

News Release: A new shuttle service in the Reds Meadow Valley will provide new opportunities for visitors and commercial tours this season. Outside of the mandatory Reds Meadow/Devils Postpile shuttle, which will run from June 22-September 4 this season, visitors will have the opportunity to use a shuttle that will run between Devils Postpile National Monument and Reds Meadow Resort on weekends in June and September.


Harkin Statement on HELP Committee Passage of the Pharmaceutical Compounding Quality and Accountability Act and the Drug Supply Chain Security Act

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, issued the following statement on the Committee’s passage of S. 959, the Pharmaceutical Compounding Quality and Accountability Act, and S. 957, the Drug Supply Chain Security Act.


News Release: The Eisenhower National Historic Site is seeking students interested in volunteering with the site's Junior Secret Service Agent program. The students will serve as the Agent-in-Charge to assist children ages 7-12 and their families, in completing the site's Junior Secret Service Agent program. Responsibilities...


Shiprock Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charge

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - U.S. Attorney Kenneth J. Gonzales and John Billison, Director of the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety announced that Tina Benally, 38, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who resides in Shiprock, N.M., pleaded guilty this morning to a federal assault charge.