News from June 2015
By EPA Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), today held a hearing on the “Quadrennial Energy Review and Related Discussion Drafts." Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz touched on the findings of the administration’s Quadrennial Energy Review (QER), which highlighted...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Alleged Drug Kingpins Charged with Multi-State Operation That Imported 1,000 Kilograms of Heroin from Mexico into the United States.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Submitted Fake Documents to Lenders to Obtain Loans for Vehicles; Received Money from Vehicle Sales, But Did Not Provide the Vehicles to the Buyers.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - United States District Judge John E. Steele today sentenced Warren Hamilton (59, Ft. Myers) to 10 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing child pornography. The Court also ordered him to pay a fine of $17,500, serve a life term of supervision, and register as a sex offender following his release from prison. He pleaded guilty on Nov. 18, 2014.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Pump up your bicycle tires! Newton B. Drury Parkway in Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park will be closed to vehicle traffic all day on Saturday, June 6th, creating a wonderful opportunity for bicylists and walkers to enjoy the parkway without the noise and congestion of motorized vehicles.The parkway gates will close at 10:00 pm on Friday, June 5th, and re-open at 10:00 pm on Saturday, June 6th.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Last week, I had the opportunity to visit McLaren Health System in my district, and I was impressed by the innovative work going on to provide quality care, lower costs, and meet high standards. It was a good reminder of how important it is for us to establish federal policies that encourage and reinforce reform efforts.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: While it is important to fully understand the cause of the Takata airbag failure, there are steps Congress can take immediately to enhance auto safety and oversight. That should begin with the enactment of H.R. 1181, the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act - legislation introduced by full Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Commerce, Trade and Manufacturing Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and other Committee Democrats earlier this year.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: MOOSE, WY -A strong wind storm blew through Grand Teton National Park and surrounding areas shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1. The event temporarily stranded visitors on the Teton Park, Moose-Wilson, and Signal Mountain Summit roads and blocked traffic in many other areas. Park rangers, road...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day (IMBD) in Rocky Mountain National Park by participating in this weekend's event. On Saturday, June 6, we will offer a bird walk in various field locations in the park. Learn more about migratory birds while exploring the park with experienced bird watchers.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), today held a hearing on the “Quadrennial Energy Review and Related Discussion Drafts." Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz touched on the findings of the administration’s Quadrennial Energy Review (QER), which highlighted...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing to discuss the continued and growing issue of waste and fraud in the Medicaid program. Subcommittee members heard testimony from the Government Accountability Office and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) released the following statement today after news that the Obama Administration has finalized the Clean Water Rule, ending years of regulatory uncertainty and establishing clear protections for streams and wetlands that supply drinking water for millions of Americans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: CONCORD, N.H. - Michael J. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and Acting United States Attorney Donald Feith announced today that Santiago Marino Reyes-Lara, a/k/a Jean Carlos Sotomayor-Venerio, 27, of Lawrence, Massachusetts pleaded guilty today...
By DOE Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today examined the Takata airbag recalls - the largest auto safety recall in U.S. history. The hearing continued the subcommittee’s push for a faster resolution of the recalls now...
By EPA Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing to discuss the continued and growing issue of waste and fraud in the Medicaid program. Subcommittee members heard testimony from the Government Accountability Office and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A Brownsville man and woman have entered guilty pleas to selling membership in a non-recognized Indian tribe, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson.
By State Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing at which family members of four Americans either detained or missing in Iran will testify. The hearing is entitled “Americans Detained in Iran.".
By DOE Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing to discuss the continued and growing issue of waste and fraud in the Medicaid program. Subcommittee members heard testimony from the Government Accountability Office and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: SCRANTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Lisa Alexis Jury, age 47, of Clarks Green, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Scranton on charges of armed bank robbery.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 2, 2015
News Release: While it is important to fully understand the cause of the Takata airbag failure, there are steps Congress can take immediately to enhance auto safety and oversight. That should begin with the enactment of H.R. 1181, the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act - legislation introduced by full Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-6), Commerce, Trade and Manufacturing Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and other Committee Democrats earlier this year.
