News published on Federal Newswire in June 2015

News from June 2015


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


April 2015 North American Freight Numbers

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News Release: PHILADELPHIA - Shamarr Pitts, 26, of Lansdowne, PA, was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for assault on a federal agent, using and carrying a firearm during a crime of violence, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Court Judge Joel H. Slomsky ordered a $1,000 fine, three years of supervised release, and a $300 special assessment.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the top Democrats from the House Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Education and the Workforce committees issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a core tenet of the Affordable Care Act in King v. Burwell. Energy and Commerce Ranking...


Four Central Valley Men Indicted on Cocaine Trafficking Charges

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against Raymond Slaton, 43, of Merced; Sidney Allen, 48, of Merced; Donnell Mays, 39, of Turlock; and Omar Lopez, 22, of Turlock, charging them with federal drug trafficking offenses United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.


News Release: TAKEAWAYS: * In March 2014, 422 backup tapes most likely containing up to 24,000 Lois Lerner emails were erased. Deputy Inspector General for Investigations, Tim Camus, called this an “unbelievable set of circumstances". * In February 2014, IRS Chief Counsel to the Commissioner, Kate Duvall, learned...


Leaders Of Brownsville, Brooklyn-Based Gang Convicted Of Racketeering, Murder In Aid Of Racketeering, And Other Charges

News Release: Defendants Committed Murder, Sex Trafficking, Narcotics Trafficking, Money Laundering And Witness Tampering.


News Release: GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - Samuel J. Cusumano Jr., 65, of Orlando, Florida, pled guilty yesterday afternoon to wire fraud in connection with his fraudulent solicitation of more than $17,000,000 from 400 investors of the Swedish-registered Storehouse Credit Union. The guilty plea was announced by Pamela C. Marsh, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.


Three South Florida Defendants Charged in $10 Million Government Fraud Involving Six Miami Low-Income Housing Developments

News Release: Wifredo A. Ferrer, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, George L. Piro, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Nadine Gurley, Special Agent in Charge, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General (HUD-OIG), and...


News Release: In San Antonio, 44-year-old Kunlin Hsieh (pronounced “SEE-uh") (aka Kunlin Xia), a sales manager for Junbon Enterprises Co., Ltd. in Taiwan, pleaded guilty this morning to conspiring to ship U.S. communications technology to the Republic of Iran. That announcement was made by Richard L. Durbin, Jr....


Attorney and Senior Employee of Quantell, Inc. and Intaset Technologies Corporation Pleads Guilty in Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - Jonathan Mickle, age 43, of Asheville, North Carolina, formerly of Taneytown, Maryland, pleaded guilty late yesterday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and to tax fraud, in connection with schemes to defraud the United States by illegally obtaining millions of dollars in federal contracts, and to defraud the employees of two Maryland corporations of their health and welfare benefits.


News Release: BOSTON - A Spencer man was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court in Worcester for failing to register as a sex offender.


Wyden Unveils New Bill to Close Offshore Reinsurance Tax Loophole

News Release: WASHINGTON -Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today introduced legislation that would prevent offshore tax avoidance by some U.S. hedge fund “reinsurers." The bill, “The Offshore Reinsurance Tax Fairness Act," would close the tax loophole which allows hedge fund reinsurers to take advantage of an exception to the passive foreign investment company (PFIC) rules of the U.S. law.


Wyden Applauds House Passage of Worker Aid Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON -Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., celebrated the House passage of a bill today that provides vital support for American workers and expands access to health insurance. The House of Representatives passed Wyden’s Trade Adjustment Assistance bill 286-138, following the passage of the legislation in the Senate on Wednesday by voice vote. The bill now goes to the president for his signature.