News published on Federal Newswire in August 2016

News from August 2016


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page rule on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $5 Million TIGER Grant for Carlisle Connectivity Project

News Release: Project will improve access to redeveloped areas, transit and bike-ped network


U.S. Department of Transportation Honors PennDOT in Nation’s First Highway Innovation Showcase

News Release: Keystone State recognized for using cutting-edge technologies to reduce fatalities and accelerate highway projects


Tubing manufacturer's fall, electric shock, unguarded equipment and other safety hazards yield nearly $197K in proposed fines

News Release: Employer name: Golden Dragon Copper Inc., doing business as GD Copper USA Inc.


News Release: BOSTON - A Quincy man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearms and ammunition.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Shreveport man was sentenced to 66 months in prison for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.


News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced today that Espen Brungodt, 28, of Norway, was arrested and charged in U.S. District Court by criminal complaint with making threatening interstate communications.


Members Of Queens-Based Drug Trafficking Crew Indicted For Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy, Kidnapping, And Firearms Offenses

News Release: BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, an indictment was unsealed charging Gonzalo Erick Aguilar Vargas, also known as “Erick Aguilar" and “Erick Vargas," Hillary Calle, Kiancin Lee, also known as “Mala," Monica Vargas, and Ricky Vargas with conspiring to traffic heroin, conspiring to kidnap, kidnapping, and...


Maintenance technician crushed fatally when 4,000 pound machine partunintentionally moves during repairs at Warrensburg foundry

News Release: WARRENSBURG, Mo. - A 57-year-old maintenance worker was crushed fatally by a 4,000 pound machine part while performing maintenance inside of a sand core machine at a Warrensburg aluminum foundry.


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A California man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James C. Mahan to 30 years in prison and lifetime supervised release following his jury convictions for felony sex trafficking offenses involving a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden for the District of Nevada.


Weston Man Charged with Insider Trading

News Release: Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Patricia M. Ferrick, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment yesterday charging EDWARD J. KOSINSKI, 68, of Weston, with insider trading.


Bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico  Seeks Input on How to Strengthen Territory’s Economy

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico, which is responsible for identifying impediments to economic growth in the territory and recommending changes, announced it is seeking input from stakeholders.


News Release: KANSAS CITY, KAN. - A University of Kansas graduate student was indicted Wednesday on charges of making false claims on an application for a visa that he had served as a translator for the U.S. Army in Iraq, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said today.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Passaic, New Jersey, man has been arrested and charged in connection with a spree of bank robberies in Hudson, Union, and Passaic counties last month, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced today.


Investment Adviser Admits to Orchestrating $21 Million Ponzi Scheme, Using Client Funds to Purchase $2.5 Million Home, Failure to Pay Taxes

News Release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Patrick E. Churchville, 47, of Barrington, R.I., owner and president of ClearPath Wealth Management, LLC, formerly located in Providence and Barrington, admitted in federal court in Providence today that he orchestrated a $21 million dollar Ponzi scheme, stole $2.5 million dollars of investors’ funds to purchase a waterfront home, and failed to pay more than $820,000 in personal federal income taxes.