News published on Federal Newswire in February 2015

News from February 2015


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page proposed rule on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Visits Tallahassee’s Proposed SR 263 Capital Circle Southwest Project

News Release: TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum today at the proposed SR 263 Capital Circle Southwest Project and pointed to Tallahassee’s efforts to promote economic development. The Secretary made a second stop to meet with students at Florida A&M ...


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Visits Georgia’s Proposed Brampton Road Connector Project

News Release: SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Congressman Buddy Carter and local officials today at the proposed Brampton Road Connector and pointed to Savannah’s efforts to move freight faster and more efficiently as an example of communities’ needs nationwide. The Secretary’s visit ...


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Visits Florida’s I-95 Overland Bridge Replacement Project

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Congresswoman Corrine Brown and Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown today at the I-95 Overland Bridge Replacement Project in Jacksonville and praised the Florida Department of Transportation’s efforts to replace aging infrastructure. The ...


News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Illinois. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Follow @SDILNews. Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today, that Quincy O. Gamble, 39, of Cahokia, Illinois, and Lawrence Thigpen, 53, of Collinsville...


News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Former United States Forest Service employee Kwaku A. Akomah, 41, of Fairmont, West Virginia, was convicted today in federal court of stealing government money, United States Attorney William J. Ihlenfeld, II, announced today.


News Release: HOUSTON - Sandra Johnson, 48, of Katy, has admitted to receiving kickbacks in a money laundering conspiracy that targeted home décor retailer Garden Ridge Pottery, now known as At Home, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.


Local Physician Convicted Of Health Care Fraud Charges

News Release: St. Louis, MO - DR. DEVON GOLDING has been convicted of multiple health care fraud related charges for billing for services not rendered and false statements involving a health care benefit plan. The five-day trial was held before United States District Judge John A. Ross. The verdict was returned late Friday evening, Feb. 13, 2015.


Co-Owner of Overland Park Hotel Sentenced to Prison For Employing Undocumented Workers

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - The co-owner of an Overland Park hotel was sentenced Tuesday to 21 months in federal prison for employing undocumented workers, who were paid less than other employees, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said. She also agreed to forfeit her interest two hotels and funds derived from the crime.


News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, James P. Shroba announced today thatDavid E. Rodebaugh, 40, Michael Pearson, 31, and Hernan Hurtado, 23, all of Jefferson City, were charged in federal court following a police chase that resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of methamphetamine.All three defendants had their initial court appearances today and remain in federal custody pending detention hearings.


District Court Judge Sentences St. Thomas Man To 10 Years In Prison

News Release: St. Croix, USVI - Senior District Court Judge Raymond L. Finch today sentenced Calieb Webster, 32, of St. Thomas, to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced United States Attorney Ronald W. Sharpe and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent-in-Charge Angel Melendez.


News Release: MIAMI - Anthony Bosch, 50, of Key Biscayne, was sentenced today to four years imprisonment, to be followed by three years of supervised release for his role in administering testosterone and human growth hormone to underage high school and professional athletes. The court also ordered Bosch to perform 200 hours of community service and prevented him from working in the medical field in the future.


News Release: The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for open positions on its 31 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs), which advise the BLM on public land issues. As published in a notice in the Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations for 45 days.The BLM's RACs...


Union County Resident Sentenced For Methamphetamine Offense

News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. Southern District of Illinois. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Follow @SDILNews. On Feb. 13, 2015, Jonathan E. Merydith, 27, of Cobden, IL, was sentenced for a methamphetamine violation, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Stephen...