News published on Federal Newswire in February 2014

News Release: EFRAIN URBINA GRIMALDO aged 33, a citizen of Mexico, was convicted today on conspiracy to possess and distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine before U.S. District Court Judge Sarah S. Vance. GRIMALDO’s organization distributed hundreds of kilograms of cocaine throughout United States, to include Jackson, Mississippi, Pensacola, Florida, New York City, New York, and Houma, Louisiana.

Subcommittee Examines Access to Affordable and Reliable Electricity

By DOE Newswire | Feb 27, 2014

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY) today began its hearing series on the “Benefits of and Challenges to Energy Access in the 21st Century" with a focus on electricity. The subcommittee examined the benefits of access to affordable and reliable electricity as well current challenges to expanding electricity access.

Connecticut Man Sentenced In Connection With Tax Free Property Exchange Business

News Release: BOSTON - A Connecticut man who victimized exchangors in Massachusetts was sentenced yesterday for his role in a mail and wire fraud scheme involving a tax free property exchange business.

Virginia Man Charged In Identity Theft Ring

News Release: Michael Bullock, 29, of Highland Springs, Virginia was charged today by Indictment with one count of bank fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

Health Subcommittee Advances Four Bipartisan Public Health Bills, Builds on Record of Success

By EPA Newswire | Feb 27, 2014

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today approved four bipartisan bills that will address issues facing newborn babies, trauma patients, and veterinarians. The legislation advanced today builds on the bipartisan successes of this committee...

South Carolina Resident Charged With Armed Robbery

News Release: Case is one of many brought as a result of United States Attorney Stephen R. Wigginton’s Metro-East Armed Robbery Initiative.

Bishop Statement for Hearing on Military Quality of Life

By Homeland Newswire | Feb 26, 2014

News Release: I always look forward to this hearing. These individuals always give us the best picture for what those on the front lines are dealing with.

Five Joplin Residents Indicted for Disaster Fraud Related to Tornado Benefits

News Release: SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that five Joplin, Mo., area residents have been indicted by a federal grand jury, in separate cases, for fraudulently receiving (or applying for) federal disaster benefits following the tornado that struck the city of Joplin on May 22, 2011, killing 158 people and causing more than $2.9 billion in damage.

Cleveland Woman Charged With Defrauding Social Security Out Of $37,000

News Release: A Cleveland woman was indicted today by a federal grand jury for theft of public money and false statements to a federal agency related to the theft of more than $37,000 in Social Security funds, said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

Intrieri Sentenced To 30 Months For Wire Fraud

News Release: The United States Attorney(s Office announced that STEPHEN SALVATORE INTRIERI, 30, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, was sentenced on Feb. 20, 2014, to a term of 30 months in federal prison for with three years of supervised release to follow, for running an interstate scrap metal scam. Intrieri was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dana L. Christensen in Missoula. Christensen also ordered Intrieri to pay $326,474.36 in restitution.

Hearing on International Wildlife Trafficking Threats TODAY at 10 a.m. – Chairman Royce Opening Statement

By State Newswire | Feb 26, 2014

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TODAY at 10 a.m. entitled, “International Wildlife Trafficking Threats to Conservation and National Security.".

Illegal Alien From Mexico Sentenced To 37 Months In Prison

News Release: Re-Entered United States Following 2009 Removal.

USDA Awards Grants to Support Research, Teaching and Extension Programs at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities

By USDA Newswire | Feb 26, 2014

News Release: WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced 76 grants totaling more than $35 million to support research, teaching and Extension activities at 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Colleges and Universities through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute ...

Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services Announce Record-Breaking Recoveries Resulting from Joint Efforts to Combat Health Care Fraud

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder and HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released the annual Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control (HCFAC) Program report showing that for every dollar spent on health care-related fraud and abuse investigations through this and other programs in the last three years, the government recovered $8.10. This is the highest three-year average return on investment in the 17-year history of the HCFAC Program.

Acting Assistant Attorney General Raman Announces Departure from Criminal Division

News Release: Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division announced her departure from the department today, effective as of Mar. 21, 2014.

Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Texas Tax Preparer

News Release: The United States has asked a federal court in McAllen, Texas, to permanently bar Melissa Alvarez and her companies, Best & Unique Income Services, Best & Unique Income Tax Melissa and Best & Unique Income Tax Services LLC, from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today.

U.S. Department of Commerce and eBay Inc. Announce Partnership to Promote U.S. Exports and Trade

News Release: Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced a partnership to promote U.S. trade and investment expansion. The joint effort will focus on increasing awareness of the economic benefits of trade, specifically the important role that small and medium-sized enterprises ...

Readout of Meeting Between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and House New Democrat Coalition

News Release: Today, the New Democrat Coalition hosted a meeting with Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to discuss the Obama Administration’s efforts to create jobs and expand economic opportunities for all Americans. Secretary Pritzker expressed the Administration’s commitment to securing new trade agreements ...

U.S. Department of Commerce and eBay Inc. Announce Partnership to Promote U.S. Exports and Trade

News Release: Yesterday, U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker and eBay Inc. CEO John Donahoe announced a partnership to promote U.S. trade and investment expansion. The joint effort will focus on increasing awareness of the economic benefits of trade, specifically the important role that small and medium-sized enterprises ...

Readout of Meeting Between U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and House New Democrat Coalition