News published on Federal Newswire in April 2014

News from April 2014


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on April 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to Charlotte Avenue Bridge

News Release: Highlights Need for Improved Safety, Capacity as part of Invest in America Bus Tour


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to Siemens Norwood Motors Plant

News Release: Highlights Plant’s Economic Impact as part of Invest in America Bus Tour


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to I-75 Project in Dayton

News Release: Highlights Project’s Economic Impact as part of Invest in America Bus Tour


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to Ohio River Bridges Project

News Release: Highlights Project’s Economic Impact as part of Invest in America Bus Tour


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Calls for Transportation Investment During Visit to Pickaway County Connector

News Release: Highlights Project’s Economic Impact in First Stop of Invest in America Bus Tour


Lincoln Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Crack Cocaine

News Release: United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced that on April 15, 2014, Markham Deshay Jones, age 46 of Lincoln, was sentenced to 77 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack cocaine) between January of 2011 and February of 2012. Following the prison term, Jones will serve six years on supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment.


News Release: In Austin today, 52-year-old Randall David Reed of Dripping Springs, TX, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for six robberies, including five banks and one grocery store, and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman and Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse.


News Release: Sheriff’s son provided false testimony before federal grand jury in investigation alleging excessive force by colleague.


26 Northwest Lawmakers Highlight the Importance of the Columbia River Treaty

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2014 - Today, all 26 lawmakers representing Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho urged President Obama to make the future of the 1964 Columbia River Treaty a priority for 2014. In a letter led by Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc...


News Release: Mineral, CA - Lassen Volcanic National Park entrance fees will be waived April 19 and 20 in celebration of National Park Week, coinciding with Earth Day. "This free entry will be in addition to the other scheduled fee-free days which include: National Park Service's 98th birthday on Aug. 25, National...


News Release: In San Antonio this morning, United States Chief District Judge Fred Biery handed down prison sentences to two individuals for their roles in what is believed to be the largest real dollar loss fraud and tax related case ever prosecuted in the Western District of Texas announced United States Attorney Robert Pitman, Acting FBI Special Agent in Charge Aaron C. Rouse and IRS-Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Steve McCollough.


Washington Firm Pays $350 to Settle Seed Case

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced that Rainier Seeds Inc., Davenport, Wash., has paid $350 to settle alleged violations of the Federal Seed Act.