News published on Federal Newswire in May 2015

News from May 2015


Sen. Murkowski Responds to Misguided Calls to Halt Alaska Energy Production

News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement in response to a letter that 18 Senate Democrats sent to Interior Secretary Jewell, calling on the Obama administration to stop energy production in the Arctic. This comes after the administration approved plans for Shell to drill in Alaska’s Chukchi Sea this summer.


News Release: Statement from Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Steven M. Dettelbach for the Northern District of Ohio and Special Agent in Charge Stephen D. Anthony for the FBI.


Statement by Deputy Secretary Mayorkas on the AGA Accountability Awards

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 Yesterday, the Association of Government Accountants announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was awarded its second Certificate in Excellence in Accountability Reporting Award and the Best-in-Class Summary of Performance for ...


USDA Announces Funding Opportunity for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Projects

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 22, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, which provides increased access to education, training and health care resources in rural areas.


Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Statement on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority

News Release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement regarding Senate passage of Trade Promotion Authority legislation: "Today the Senate helped move America closer to securing responsible agreements that open markets for America's farmers, ranchers and agribusiness and create jobs ...


Two North Carolina Residents Indicted for Conspiracy to File False Tax Returns

News Release: Two Mecklenberg County, North Carolina, residents were indicted yesterday in Charlotte, North Carolina, with conspiracy to defraud the United States and filing false, fictitious or fraudulent claims, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Jill W. Rose of the Western District of North Carolina.


Three Members of an Illegal International Gambling Enterprise Convicted of Racketeering Conspiracy

News Release: A federal jury in Oklahoma City today convicted two Texas men and a California man for their participation in a racketeering conspiracy involving illegal gambling and money laundering, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Sanford C. Coats of the Western District of Oklahoma.


Two California Men Arrested on Charges of Conspiring to Provide Material Support to ISIL

News Release: Two California men, one of whom attempted to travel to the Middle East to allegedly join ISIL, have been arrested on charges of conspiring to provide material support to the designated foreign terrorist group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), announced Assistant Attorney General for National Security John P. Carlin and Acting U.S. Attorney Stephanie Yonekura of the Central District of California.


Court Approves Three-Year Plan to Complete Desegregation in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Schools

News Release: Last night, the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana approved a comprehensive consent order filed by the Justice Department, the Avoyelles Parish School Board, and private plaintiffs in United States v. Avoyelles Parish School Board. The consent order requires the school district to implement remedies in student assignment and discipline to complete the desegregation of the Avoyelles Parish school system.


Department of Justice Establishes Policy Guidance on Domestic Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems

News Release: The Department of Justice issued agency-wide policy guidance today on the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) that sets standards of use and management controls of UAS by the department and its components.


Detroit-Area Neurosurgeon Admits Causing Serious Bodily Injury to Patients in $11 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: A Detroit-area neurosurgeon pleaded guilty today in two separate criminal cases that resulted in serious bodily injury to his patients and more than $11 million in Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies.


Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on Senate Passage of Trade Promotion Authority Legislation

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today issued a statement on the passage of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in the United States Senate.


OSHA News Release: Federal court finds Martin Foundry, owners and consultants in contempt for not allowing OSHA inspection [05/22/2015]

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A foundry, its owner and three members of its safety consultant company have been found in criminal contempt by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips after disobeying a court order to allow federal inspectors to investigate a report of an employee at the foundry with an elevated blood lead level.


Notice published on May 22 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on May 22?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on May 22

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on May 22

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 22 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on May 22?

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on May 22

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.