News published on Federal Newswire in April 2014

News from April 2014


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on April 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FRA to Issue Proposed Rule on Minimum Train Crew Size

News Release: Railroad Safety Advisory Committee Approves Other Key Recommendations on Train Securement and Hazardous Materials Regulations


Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% in February from January

News Release: Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% in February from January


News Release: A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment charging Jonathon E. Schubert, age 29, of Elyria, Ohio, with armed bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during the commission of a felony, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


Two Leaders Of ‘Red Breed Guerillas’ Street Gang Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms For Drug And Gun Possession

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - Carl J. Kotowski, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New Jersey Division and Paul J. Fishman, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey announced two leaders of a Bloods street gang set known as the “Red Breed Guerillas" were sentenced today to prison terms for drug trafficking and illegal possession of weapons.


Engel, Conyers and 80 House Members Urge President to Stop Import of Military-Style Firearms

News Release: Dear Mr. President: We write to urge you to renew enforcement of the ban on imported military-style firearms - including those that are fully manufactured abroad as well as those that are imported as parts - which was previously enforced during the administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Fifty-two U.S. Senators wrote President Obama to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.


Foreign Affairs Committee Examines Foreign Assistance Today 10 a.m. – Chairman Royce Opening Statement

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TODAY to examine U.S. foreign assistance priorities and strategy. The hearing entitled, “U.S. Foreign Assistance in FY 2015: What Are the Priorities, How Effective? " will begin at 10 a.m.


Cleveland Man Charged With Fraudulently Receiving $55,000 In Student Financial Aid

News Release: A Cleveland man was indicted on charges that he fraudulently received up to $55,000 in federal student financial aid funds, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.


News Release: Washington D.C. - Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gave the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at today’s full committee hearing “U.S. Foreign Assistance in FY 2015: What are the Priorities?".


Navajo Loom Weaving Workshop Held At The Petrified Forest National Park

News Release: Saturday, April 12th, 2014 Cultural Demonstrator Angeline Murphy from Houck, AZ will teach Navajo techniques in loom weaving at the Painted Desert Inn at the Petrified Forest National Park from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (there is an entrance fee into the park). For more information contact Kip Woolford at (928)524-6228 Ext. 273, or email: kip_woolford@nps.gov.