News published on Federal Newswire in June 2016

News from June 2016


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


March 2016 U.S. Airline Traffic Data

News Release: March 2016 U.S. Airline Traffic Data


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Mission, South Dakota, man convicted of two counts of Assaulting, Resisting, Opposing, and Impeding a Federal Officer was sentenced on June 13, 2016, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Manteca Man Indicted for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment today against Michael Tamblin, 51, of Manteca, charging him with attempted sexual exploitation of a minor, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


Contact Station Damaged at Sloan Canyon, Tips Sought

News Release: Las Vegas - The Bureau of Land Management visitor contact station at the Sloan Canyon National Conservation Area was vandalized on the night of June 13. Windows were shattered, siding damaged by rocks and a temporary restroom was overturned.


News Release: On Wednesday, June 15, 2016, Scott L. Thompson, of Sesser, IL, pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud charges pending against him in federal court in Benton, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, James L. Porter, announced today. Thompson was indicted on Feb. 2, 2016, as part of an effort to crackdown on those who commit fraud during the course of bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Illinois.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, held a roundtable, “Progress is Possible: Tackling the Challenges on GAO’s High Risk List to Make Government Work Better." Below are Ranking Member Carper’s opening remarks, as prepared for delivery...


Justice Department Settles Disability-Based Housing Discrimination Lawsuit with Ohio Developer and Architect

News Release: Justice Department Settles Disability-Based Housing Discrimination Lawsuit with Ohio Developer and Architect.


BLM to host open house in Craig to discuss travel management planning effort

News Release: CRAIG, Colo - The Bureau of Land Management is hosting an open house June 23 in Craig to discuss a proposed Travel Management Plan (TMP) on BLM-managed land in Moffat County. The meeting is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Center of Craig Recreation Center, 601 Yampa Avenue.


News Release: FORT WORTH, Texas - A former Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employee assigned to Carswell Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Fort Worth, Texas, Yvonne Marrufo, appeared in federal court yesterday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey L. Cureton and pleaded guilty to an indictment charging one count of sexual abuse with a ward, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.


Cahokia Man Sentenced To Over 44 Years In Prison For Armed Robberies

News Release: Cases Were Brought as part of the United States Attorney’s Office Anti-Robbery Initiative.


Jefferson County Man Arrested for Terroristic Threat in Beaumont

News Release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A 23-year-old Beaumont, Texas man has been arrested for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.


Railfest 2016 Announced for Steamtown NHS

News Release: Steamtown National Historic Site will host Railfest 2016 at the park on Saturday and Sunday, September 3 and 4 of Labor Day weekend. The National Park Service site works with numerous partners to present this annual end-of-summer event, which is a celebration of railroading that features visiting railroad equipment displays, special shop demonstrations and, of course, train rides on both days of the event.


Six Coachella Valley Men Charged in Federal Court in Task Force Operation Targeting Illegal Firearms and Drugs in Desert Hot Springs

News Release: LOS ANGELES - Six Coachella Valley residents have been charged by federal prosecutors with drug trafficking offenses, and four of the men face additional counts for illegal possession of a firearm.


Businessman Pleads Guilty to Foreign Bribery and Tax Charges in Connection with Venezuela Bribery Scheme

News Release: HOUSTON - The owner of multiple U.S.-based energy companies pleaded guilty today to foreign bribery and tax charges for his role in a scheme to corruptly secure energy contracts from Venezuela’s state-owned and state-controlled energy company, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA).


Carper Holds Roundtable on Agency Successes in Reducing Fraud, Waste and Abuse Across the Federal Government

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight progress that agencies have made in addressing challenges that put federal programs at high risk for waste, fraud, abuse,...