News published on Federal Newswire in December 2015

News from December 2015


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page proposed rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Highway Administration Announces $1 Million in Emergency Relief for Washington State’s Flood-Damaged Roads and Bridges

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced the immediate availability of $1 million in emergency relief funds from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to help repair roads and bridges damaged throughout the state by severe rains that fell recently.


New Data Show Increase in Older Drivers on the Road

News Release: Drivers 50 or Older Remain Fastest Growing Demographic, Supports 30-year Framework


DOT Explores Consensus-Based Initiative to Make Flying Easier for Individuals with Disabilities

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx today announced that the Department has hired a neutral convenor to consider the feasibility of a negotiated rulemaking to develop additional rules to ensure equal access to air transportation for air travelers.


Hatch: Time to Repeal Unaffordable Obamacare

News Release: WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) outlined reasons why Senate Republicans are committed to fulfilling a promise to repeal the President’s signature domestic policy achievement, Obamacare, through the budget reconciliation process, saying the law’s failure to address costs has left American families with a devastating burden they cannot afford.


Las Cruces Man Sentenced to 100 Months in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking and Firearms Conviction

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Armando Conrad Gonzales, 34, of Las Cruces, N.M., was sentenced today in federal court for his conviction on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Gonzales was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison followed by four years of supervised release.


News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated today that Gail Shurling (62) was sentenced in federal court in Columbia, South Carolina, for wire fraud, a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1343. United States District Judge Mary Geiger Lewis of Columbia sentenced her to 27 months, 3 years supervised release and over $335,000 of restitution.


News Release: FARGO - U. S. Attorney Christopher C. Myers announced that on Dec. 2, 2015, Alonzo Chico, 48, St. Michael, ND, pleaded guilty to two counts of abusive sexual contact of a minor and was sentenced before U. S. District Judge Ralph R. Erickson to serve 20 years in prison. Judge Erickson also sentenced Chico to serve 10 years supervised release and to pay a $200 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) today announced it is offering a public tour of the Axtell Contract Off-Range Corrals (facility) in Axtell, Utah, on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. The facility is one of two locations in Utah that provides care to wild horses and burros removed from the range.This is the...


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - Amanda Caretti, 24, of Wheeling, was sentenced today to twelve months and one day in prison for her role in a drug trafficking scheme involving heroin, cocaine, and oxycodone, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced.


Barnstead Man Sentenced To Two Years On Probation For Social Security Fraud

News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Craig Luksza, 34, of Barnstead, who pleaded guilty to one count of Social Security Fraud on June 9, 2015, was sentenced today to two years’ probation and was ordered to make full restitution to the Social Security Administration, announced Acting United States Attorney Donald Feith.


Irondequoit Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Mitchell Ruoff, 22, of Irondequoit, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. The charge carries a maximum Penalty of five years in prison, a fine of $250,000.00, or both.


Philadelphia Check Cashing Agency And One Owner Charged With Money Laundering

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Cottman Check Cashing, LP, located in Philadelphia, PA, and Steven Kessler, 50, of Cherry Hill, NJ, one of Cottman’s owners, were charged by indictment, unsealed today, with eight counts of aiding and abetting aggravated structuring of financial transactions, announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger. Kessler was also charged with conspiring to structure financial transactions.


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Richard Spriggs, Sr., 47, of Columbus, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 46 months in prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiring to commit money laundering and for the unlawful possession of a firearm. In addition, Spriggs was ordered to forfeit approximately $86,000 in cash, firearms and ammunition. Spriggs previously pleaded guilty to these charges on Aug. 27, 2015.


News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Richard Spriggs, Sr., 47, of Columbus, was sentenced on Dec. 2, in U.S. District Court to 46 months in prison. Spriggs’ sentence was the result of his conviction for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiring to commit money laundering and for the unlawful...


Man Sentenced For Unlawful Possession Of A Firearm

News Release: Mexican National, Here Illegally, Unlawfully Possessed Weapon.