News published on Federal Newswire in November 2014

News from November 2014


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Richard E. Riedman, 41, of Webster, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, methamphetamine, was sentenced to 37 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa.


Sherri Michelle Rhodes Sentenced To 34 Months In Prison For Wire Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Sherri Michelle Rhodes, 42, of Knoxville, Tenn., was sentenced to serve 34 months in prison by the Honorable Leon Jordan, Senior U.S. District Judge. Rhodes pleaded guilty in November 2013 to a federal indictment charging her with wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.


Wasilla Man Sentenced To 90 Months In Prison For Heroin Trafficking

News Release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Today, Baretta Faatafuga, 38, of Wasilla, Alaska, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 90 months in federal prison for his role in a heroin trafficking conspiracy.


Leader Of Cocaine Distribution Ring Ordered To Prison - $3 Million Forfeited

News Release: MCALLEN, Texas - Mexican National Francisco Gonzalez-Contreras, 37, has been ordered to federal prison for his leadership role in a cocaine distribution ring, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. He pleaded guilty May 3, 2013.


News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Illinois. Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. Follow @SDILNews. On Nov. 19, 2014, Shannon L. Connett, 36, of Marion, Illinois, pled guilty to a one-count indictment charging conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, the United States Attorney...


Buffalo Man Sentenced On Drug Charge

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. -- U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Hector Rivera, 44, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and heroin, was sentenced to 78 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara.


News Release: Sixteen people have been charged for operating a fraudulent telemarketing scheme that involved losses of over $20 million to more 290 victims in 46 states and Canada, including Michigan, announced United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.


December Rio Grande Natural Area Commission Meeting Canceled

News Release: MONTE VISTA, Colo. - The Bureau of Land Management’s Rio Grande Natural Area Commission meeting scheduled for Friday, Dec. 12 in Alamosa has been canceled due to schedule conflicts. The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 22, 2015 in Alamosa, Colo. An agenda and further details will be posted online prior to the meeting.


Oakland County Brain And Spine Doctor Charged In Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Bloomfield Hills doctor was arrested this morning and charged in a criminal complaint for his role in a health care fraud scheme for improperly performing lumbar spinal fusions, announced United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.


News Release: BUSHKILL, Pa: Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Superintendent John J. Donahue announced that the National Park Service and the Millbrook Village Society will present two events to celebrate the holiday season at Millbrook Village on the New Jersey side of the park on Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7.


Former Bank Branch Manager Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison For Embezzling More Than $263,000 From Bank

News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A former branch manager for Newfield National Bank in Franklinville, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for embezzling $263,864 from the bank, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.