News published on Federal Newswire in February 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today welcomed the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s announcement that a deal has been reached with the Association of Public Television Stations and PBS to ensure carriage of public television stations on the nation’s cable systems.

Mayor Muoio Announces Bigger Energy-Saving Goal and New Efficiency Upgrades

News Release: WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - As part of the Obama Administration’s efforts to cut energy waste in the nation’s buildings, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today recognized the city of West Palm Beach for their leadership in improving energy efficiency across 1.4 million square feet of building space by...

Former Norman Attorney Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Clients and Failing to File a Tax Return

News Release: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Today, DANE THOMAS WILSON, of Oklahoma City, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of failing to file a tax return, announced Mark A. Yancey, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma.

Cummings Commends State Funding for Flint Water Bills, But Calls for More Action

News Release: Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement in response to the Michigan Senate’s approval of a bill that will provide $30 million in state funding to help pay for water bills for Flint Residents...

Ranking Member Levin Opening Statement at Hearing on International Tax Reform

News Release: “There is no doubt that there needs to be tax reform. And that for it to be successful, there must be changes in how companies engaged globally are taxed.

#SubOversight Announces Details of March 2nd Hearing on Zika Virus

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), has announced additional information regarding its hearing Wednesday, March 2, 2016, on the Zika virus. The hearing will take place at 10:15 a.m. in Room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining the U.S. Public Health Response to the Zika Virus."

Engel Remarks at Full Committee Markup

By State Newswire | Feb 24, 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today delivered the following statement at the full Committee markup of a resolution calling on Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in the Robert Levinson case (H. Res. 148 ), a resolution recognizing...

Fourteen Alleged Gang Members and Associates Indicted in Charleston, South Carolina, on Federal Racketeering and Attempted Murder Charges

News Release: Washington - Fourteen alleged members of two violent street gangs in South Carolina and alleged associates of both gangs have been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to participate in a racketeering enterprise and using firearms in the commission of attempted murder in aid of racketeering activity.

Brady, Hatch Call on Federal Agencies to Prevent Political Employee “Burrowing”

News Release: Dear Secretary Lew: As the chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee, we are charged with overseeing the organization and operation of the Department of the Treasury.[1] The Committees believe it is important to ensure that Treasury is in compliance with Federal hiring...

#SubHealth Asks Burwell Tough Questions on HHS Budget, Obamacare

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA), today held a hearing with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia Burwell providing testimony on the department’s proposed budget.

HEARING: Moniz to Testify Before #SubEnergyPower on DOE Budget Next Week

News Release: The Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Fiscal Year 2017 DOE Budget." Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz will be the sole witness and provide testimony on the proposed budget.

Alabama Man Indicted on Child Pornography and Sex Tourism Charges

News Release: Alabama Man Indicted on Child Pornography and Sex Tourism Charges.

Senator Boxer's Statement on Oversight of the Renewable Fuel Standard

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 24, 2016

News Release: Opening Statement of Ranking Member Barbara Boxer

#SubOversight Examines DOE Nuclear Security Enterprise Governance

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing entitled, “DOE for the 21st Century: Science, Environment, and National Security Missions." Members examined two Congressional advisory panels’ findings and recommendations concerning...

Youngstown man faces federal firearm and drug charges

News Release: A federal grand jury returned an 11-count indictment charging Raymond R. Ingram, 36, of Youngstown, with distributing crack cocaine, heroin and buprenorphine, maintaining a drug premises and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, said Carole S. Rendon, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.

Mexican National Pleads Guilty To Money Laundering And Drug Trafficking Charges

News Release: Tampa, Florida - United States Attorney A. Lee Bentley, III announces that Edgar Yanez-Gutierrez (31, Nayarit, Mexico) today pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit money laundering offenses and conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana. Yanez-Gutierrez faces a maximum term of 20...

Committee Leaders Welcome Agreement Ensuring Access to Public Television

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today welcomed the National Cable & Telecommunications Association’s announcement that a deal has been reached with the Association of Public Television Stations and PBS to ensure carriage of public television stations on the nation’s cable systems.

Hearing Wrap-up: House Republicans Use California Drought as Excuse to Gut the Endangered Species Act

News Release: Witnesses. * Mr. Richard Pool, President and Owner of Pro-Troll Fishing Products, Concord, California. * Mr. David Murillo, Mid-Pacific Regional Director of the Bureau of Reclamation, Washington, DC. * The Honorable Brett Barbre, Director of the Municipal Water District of Orange County, Yorba Linda, California...

Burgess Applauds Sensible CPSC Action Reducing Red Tape for Manufacturers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) today welcomed action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission to reduce regulatory compliance costs for manufacturers. Earlier this month, the subcommittee held a hearing to understand how the...

Committee Leaders Welcome Agreement Ensuring Access to Public Television