News published on Federal Newswire in February 2015

News from February 2015


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published an eight page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Federal Railroad Administration Ramps up Campaign to Enhance Safety at Nation’s Grade Crossings

News Release: FRA to continue work with local police to step up enforcement at crossings


News Digest DOT 19-15

News Release: BTS Releases State Transportation by the Numbers Profiles.


News Release: A man who committed multiple frauds in connection with fraudulent credit cards was sentenced Feb. 27, 2015, to more than 4 years in federal prison.


DEA Statement On The Mexico Arrest Of Knights Templar Cartel Leader “La Tuta”

News Release: WASHINGTON - DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart today issued the following statement in response to the capture of Knights Templar Cartel Leader Servando Gomez-Martinez, a.k.a. “La Tuta" by the Mexican Federal Police...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX) introduced “The Social Security Disability Insurance and Unemployment Benefits Double Dip Elimination Act of 2015" in both the Senate and House. The legislation...



News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday against Bakersfield residents Guillermo Magallanes, 36; Pasqual Gonzales Magallanes, 44; and Juan Lascano Jr, 32, charging them with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine.


Homeless Man Sentenced For Conveying A False Threat

News Release: Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on Feb. 26, 2015, Oliver M. Dotts, 41, with no legal address, was sentenced for Conveying a False Threat. Dotts was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, 3 years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. Dotts has been held without bond since his arraignment on a Criminal Complaint on July 9, 2014.


BLM seeking comments on 15 commercial recreation permit applications in Eagle, Grand and Summit counties

News Release: The Bureau of Land Management Kremmling Field Office is seeking public comment regarding ten new commercial special recreation permit applications and five SRP modifications for the Upper Colorado River Corridor and surrounding areas within Grand, Eagle and Summit counties.


Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Chairman Royce Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed legislation authored by the Committee’s Chairman, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), to combat human trafficking. The legislation, the Trafficking Prevention in Foreign Affairs Contracting Act (H.R. 400), ensures U.S. tax dollars do not support human trafficking among the thousands of foreign workers the U.S. government employs overseas.


Business Man Enters Pleas in Grant Theft Case

News Release: Columbia, South Carolina ---- United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Brian Morin, age 47 of Greenville, SC, was sentenced in connection with theft of government funds in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 641. Morin was convicted in connection with the theft of grant funds administered...


News Release: St. Louis, MO - TERRELL LANGSTON of Miami, Florida, and MONTRAIL AUSTIN of Pembroke Pines, Florida, were sentenced for their roles in a stolen identity tax refund scam. Langston was sentenced to six years imprisonment and Austin was sentenced to two years imprisonment. Both men were jointly ordered to repay the $492,868 loss to the U.S. government caused by their offense.


Baptist Health Medical Center North Little Rock Enters Into Settlement Agreement Under False Claims Act

News Release: LITTLE ROCK - Christopher R. Thyer, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced that, the government, acting through the United States Department of Justice and on behalf of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (collectively...