News published on Federal Newswire in June 2016

News Release: FORT WORTH, Texas - A Hurst, Texas, man was sentenced this morning by U.S. District Judge Terry R. Means to 360 months in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release for child pornography offenses, announced John Parker, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.

Speaker’s Signature Moves Chemical Safety Reform One Step Closer to Law

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan’s Office).

Couple Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking

News Release: TULSA, Okla.-A Florida woman and North Carolina man pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a 14 year old girl, announced United States Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr. for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

Overtime Rule Will Limit Opportunities for Younger Americans, Make Higher Education Less Affordable

By DOL Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: A quality education is crucial to escaping poverty and succeeding in the workforce. Yet at a time when rising college costs are making it harder for Americans to pursue the dream of a college degree, the Obama administration has finalized a new rule that will make matters even worse. College and universities ...

Tulsa Teacher Pleads Guilty to Receiving Child Pornography

News Release: TULSA, Okla.-James Russell Wilson, a Union Public Schools teacher, pleaded guilty today to receiving child pornography, announced United States Attorney Danny C. Williams Sr. for the Northern District of Oklahoma.

Federal Bank Robbery, Firearm Charges Filed Against Three Wichita Men

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - Federal bank robbery and firearm charges were filed Tuesday against three Wichita men, Acting U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.

Free Leave No Trace Workshops at Acadia

By Interior Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: The National Park Service invites the public to join Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers for a free workshop to learn how to help protect resources at Acadia National Park while enjoying the outdoors. The workshop will take place on Monday, June 20...

Pallone Opening Statement for Full Committee Markup of H.R. 2646, Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at an Energy and Commerce Committee markup on H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act...

Pallone Praises Court Decision to Protect Net Neutrality

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement commending the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals decision to uphold the FCC’s Open Internet Rules...

#SubCommTech Reviews FCC’s Proposed Privacy Rules

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Communications and Technology Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), today held a hearing examining the FCC’s proposed privacy rules. The hearing follows up on a letter sent to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding the agency’s proposed privacy and data breach notification requirements for broadband Internet service providers (ISPs).

Federal Racketeering Indictment Targets Santa Fe Spring-Based Street Gang that Operates under Control of Mexican Mafia

News Release: Members and Associates of Canta Ranas Gang Allegedly Engaged in Murder, Attack on Police Officer and Drug Trafficking as Part of Criminal Enterprise.

#SubOversight Examines Antibiotic Resistant “Superbugs”

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Tim Murphy (R-PA), today held a hearing examining the U.S. public health response to “superbugs," or antibiotic resistant bacteria. The hearing was sparked by the discovery of the MCR-1 gene in a Pennsylvania woman who...

Pallone Opening Statement at Antibiotic Resistance Hearing

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Combatting Superbugs: U.S. Public Health Responses to Antibiotic Resistance":

Pallone Opening Statement at FCC Privacy Rules Hearing

By DOE Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing entitled “FCC Overreach: Examining the Proposed Privacy Rules":

Chinese National Charged for Stealing Source Code from Former Employer with Intent to Benefit Chinese Government

News Release: Chinese National Charged for Stealing Source Code from Former Employer with Intent to Benefit Chinese Government.

Speaker’s Signature Moves Chemical Safety Reform One Step Closer to Law

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) join Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) as he signs landmark chemical safety legislation (Photo Courtesy of Caleb Smith/Speaker Ryan’s Office).

House Republicans Unveil Plan to Grow Our Economy

By DOE Newswire | Jun 14, 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Republicans unveiled a plan to grow our economy by tackling excessive regulations, developing American energy, and promoting financial independence for people who work hard and do the right thing. It is our vision for a Confident America that is the best place in the world to live, work, build things, start a business, and raise a family.

Dallas Man Faces Federal Prison for Stealing Mail Truck

News Release: DALLAS - Daniel Dixon, 32, appeared this morning before U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul D. Stickney and pleaded guilty to a three-count indictment charging felony offenses stemming from his theft of a mail truck last year, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.

Pallone Dismisses House Republican Attempts to Recycle Policies that Harm Consumers and the Environment

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan’s new regulatory reform plan...

Galax Man Indicted on Eights Counts of Child Pornography Production