News from June 2014
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: PHILADELPHIA -Tianna Edwards, 32, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was charged today by information with wire fraud, in connection with a scheme to defraud the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: LAREDO, Texas - Carlos Mercado, 39, has been ordered to prison following his conviction for transportation with intent to distribute 2.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. A federal jury convicted the Laredo resident on April 8, 2104, following a two-day trial.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse recently received a fresh coat of exterior paint making this iconic beacon stand out even more boldly against the surrounding green backdrop of oak, pine and wax myrtle vegetation.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Miles J. Riley, 25, was sentenced this afternoon to 32 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction for domestic assault by a habitual offender, announced U.S. Attorney Damon P. Martinez and DuWayne W. Honahni, Sr., Special Agent in Charge of District IV of BIA’s Office of Justice Services.
By State Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of his amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill to improve U.S. international food aid to help more people facing starvation, at a lower cost. Specifically, the Royce amendment provides funds for the “Local and Regional Purchase" (LRP) program allowing the U.S. to buy food closer to areas in crisis, reducing transit time and costs.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: For 250 years, the Sandy Hook Lighthouse has guided ships sailing to New York Harbor with beams of light. Now it broadcasts live streaming images of Sandy Hook to the entire world.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: SPRINGFIELD, MA. Come ready to dance to the sweet sounds of Big Band brass and drums. Get in the dance groove with free swing lessons. Set up a blanket or lawn chair and bring a picnic supper onSaturday, July 12. Dance lessons begin at5:30 pmand the concert is at6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Admission is free. Inclement weather moves the concert indoors.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: RENO, Nev. - -A Reno man was sentenced this week to nine years in prison for distributing synthetic cannabinoids out of his convenience store and storing large quantities of the substance for distribution in his home.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: The United States Attorney's Office announced that during a federal court session in Great Falls, Montana, on June 6, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris, KEVIN J. DEVEREAUX, 50, of Poplar, was sentenced to a term of 20 years imprisonment and five years supervised release for the rape of...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - DWAYNE L. ROUSH, from Yukon, Oklahoma, a physician practicing in Purcell, Oklahoma, pled guilty to failing to file a federal tax return for 2011, announced Sanford C. Coats, United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: RENO, Nev. - A northern Nevada man was sentenced this week to nine years in prison for distributing synthetic cannabinoids out of his convenience store business in Reno, and for storing large quantities of the substance for distribution in his home in Reno, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: I rise having cosponsored this bill as the ranking member on the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee. I have to say that I think we have worked very well together. We have worked together as chair and ranking member over a period of time. It is an interesting perspective. I think we have crossed the cultural divide when a Californian can understand the language of an Alabaman, and we have become friends.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Muskogee, Oklahoma - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today the results of the June 2014 Federal Grand Jury.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A Kansas man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge of tax evasion, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Amendment 1. Med Device. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt medical devices sold under Tricare or VA from the tax. Amendment 2. HSAs for VA benes. Amends the IRC to allow individuals who have received veterans benefits to contribute to and receive benefits from a Health Savings Account.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) highlighted taxpayer-funded unions at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
By State Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will introduce an amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill to improve U.S. international food aid to help more people facing starvation, more quickly, at a lower cost. Specifically, the Royce amendment provides funds for the “Local and Regional Purchase" (LRP) program allowing the U.S. to buy food closer to areas in crisis, reducing transit time and costs.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Eddie Jones, Jr., III, 23, was sentenced this afternoon to 35 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his assault conviction. Together with his brother and co-defendant, Aldo Jones, 31, Eddie Jones also was ordered to pay $47,574.91 to the Indian Health Services to cover the costs of medical care for the victim of his criminal conduct.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 11, 2014
News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - The owner and operator of Larino Masonry Inc., a construction company based in northern New Jersey, today admitted underreporting more than $1 million diverted from his business for his personal benefit, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
