News published on Federal Newswire in July 2015

News from July 2015


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on July 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


May 2015 North American Freight Numbers

News Release: May 2015 North American Freight Numbers


Substantial Demand Underscores Need for TIGER Grants

News Release: TIGER 2015 applications totaled $9.8 billion, far exceeding the $500 million for the program


GAO Report Supports Positive Safety Impact of Hours-of-Service Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) released a response today to the recent U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that examined the Agency’s 2014 study on the hours-of-service (HOS) changes that were made in 2011 and implemented in 2013. The report also ...


FRA Announces Final Rule to Prevent Unattended Trains from Rolling Away

News Release: Adds securement verification requirements to provide greater safety


News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - California-based medical device manufacturer NuVasive Inc. has agreed to pay the United States $13.5 million to resolve allegations that the company caused health care providers to submit false claims to Medicare and other federal health care programs for spine surgeries by marketing...


Schuele Boys Gang Associate Pleads Guilty

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Spencer Rogers, 51, of Buffalo, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life and $10,000,000 fine.


Former Bank CEO Pleads Guilty To Obstructing An Examination By The Federal Reserve Board

News Release: United States Attorney Andrew M. Luger today announced the guilty plea of TIMOTHY PAUL OWENS, 55, for obstructing an examination by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve (Federal Reserve Board). In addition to its role in setting national monetary policy and in conjunction with the Federal Deposit...


Prominent Basketball Trainer Sentenced to 4+ Years in Prison for Fraud

News Release: Defendant Used Association with High Wealth Individuals to Solicit Investments.


On 50th Anniversary, Hatch Pushes for Action to Preserve Medicare & Medicaid

News Release: WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) marked the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and outlined the need for the Administration to work with Congress to implement concrete, structural reforms to the programs to help guarantee their solvency for future generations.


Hanover Postal Employee Charged With Embezzlement Of Government Funds

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Janell Williams, age 38, Hanover, Pennsylvania, was indicted late yesterday by a federal grand jury in Harrisburg on a charge of misappropriation of postal funds.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), ranking member of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, highlighted a report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that examined the programs initiated by the United States to address the surge of families and unaccompanied minors at our southern border in 2014 and the crime, violence, and economic distress in the Northern Triangle region of Central America driving so many people out of the region.


Engel Applauds Senate Introduction of Bill to Curb ISIS Funding From Looted Artifacts

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Representative Eliot L. Engel, the leading Democrat on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today applauded the introduction in the Senate of a companion measure to his legislation aimed at cutting OFF resources from ISIS terrorists. Yesterday, Senators Bob Casey (PA), Chuck Grassley...


Topeka Man Indicted on Federal Firearm Charge

News Release: TOPEKA, KAN. - A Topeka man was indicted Wednesday on a federal firearms charge, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom said.


Historic Lookout Creek Canoe Tour - August 13

News Release: Fort Oglethorpe, GA: Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park would like to invite the public to participate in a FREE, two hour, family friendly canoe tour with a ranger on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, at 6:30 pm. The Friends of Moccasin Bend and the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga will sponsor...