News published on Federal Newswire in June 2015

News from June 2015


The US Energy Department published a seven page proposed rule on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a seven page proposed rule on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

News Release: April 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)


77-Year Sentence Imposed On Anchorage Man For Conviction For Drug Trafficking, Kidnapping, And Using Firearms In Furtherance Of Those Crimes

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that United States Chief District Court Judge Ralph R. Beistline sentenced an Anchorage man, Phosavan Khamnivong, a.k.a. “P.K.," 34, to 77 years’ imprisonment following his February 2015 convictions on drug trafficking conspiracy, two kidnapping charges, and two firearm charges.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A federal jury in Albany, Georgia, today convicted three sheriff’s deputies on various federal offenses related to the cover-up of a 2012 incident in which a fourth deputy used force during the arrest of a civilian. The charges against Decatur County Captain Elizabeth Croley, Decatur County...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - All this week, House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has been calling into radio stations across the country to explain just what trade promotion authority is all about and why trade is so important to America’s economy. Here are some highlights.


18 Waco Area Aryan Brotherhood Members And Associates Sentenced To Federal Prison For Role In Methamphetamine Distribution Operation

News Release: WACO, Texas - In Waco today, a federal district judge sentenced 18 Aryan (AB) members and associates to federal prison for their roles in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division, Acting United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr. and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, San Antonio Division.


News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The owner and operator of Charlotte-area appliance repair companies pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, announced Jill Westmoreland Rose, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. John Wesley Clark, 42, of Charlotte, N.C., appeared...


Chairman Rob Bishop Opening Statement at the Full Committee Markup

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 10, 2015 - Rep. Rob Bishop (UT-01), Chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources made the following opening statement at today's markup on H.R. 387, H.R. 521, H.R. 1289, H.R. 1992, H.R. 2295, H.R. 2358 & H.R. 2647.


News Release: Good morning and welcome. We have convened this hearing to consider the nomination of Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger to be the next administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Today’s hearing will provide members of the committee an opportunity to address their concerns with...


News Release: United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg announced today that Chief United States District Court Judge Laurie Smith Camp sentenced Matthew Moniz, Jr., age 27, of Plainview, Nebraska upon his conviction for assaulting a federal officer. Moniz was sentenced to 24 months imprisonment to be followed by three years of supervised release.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - The owner and manager of a New Jersey hedge fund was arrested today and charged with allegedly orchestrating an advance fee scheme that defrauded investors of $4 million, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.


News Release: A Miami Dade College student was sentenced to 5 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution of $63,419.30 for his involvement in a stolen identity tax refund fraud scheme involving student financial services accounts.


Columbus Man Sentenced For Role In Marijuana Distribution Ring

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio - Kevin Whitely, 33, of Columbus, Ohio, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 84 months in prison for distributing marijuana and money laundering.


News Release: Mr. Chairman, I yield myself as much time as I may consume and ask unanimous consent that my full remarks be entered into the record.


Indictment: Wichita Man Tried to Broker a Deal For Purchase of a Massage Parlor That Would Offer Sex Services

News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A federal grand jury indictment filed Wednesday alleges a Wichita man tried to broker a deal for the purchase of a massager parlor that would offer sex services, U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom.