News from March 2016
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: Montgomery, Ala- Today, a federal jury convicted Antonio Darset King, Sr., 46 years old of Phenix City, Alabama, on federal gun and drug charges, announced George L. Beck, Jr., United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany (R-LA) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “Fundamental Tax Reform Proposals" on Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:30 PM in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building. This will be the first...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: North Texas Crime Stoppers’ Tip Led to Arrest.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) delivered the following statement for the full Committee hearing entitled “DHS in Today’s Dangerous World: Examining the Department’s Budget and Readiness to Counter Homeland Threats":
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: A criminal information was filed charging Hassan Ajram, 29, of Lebanon, with being an alien in possession of a firearm that traveled in interstate or foreign commerce, said Carole S. Rendon, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: CAMDEN, N.J. - A Camden County, New Jersey, woman today admitted her role in defrauding the Federal Emergency Management Agency following Super Storm Sandy, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on March 15, 2016, Montinez Wright, 27, of East St. Louis, IL, was sentenced for the Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Previously Convicted Felon. Wright received 21 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay a $150 fine and a $100 special assessment. Wright also agreed to forfeit the illegal firearm that he possessed.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Mailing Threatening Communication.
By EPA Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today continued its Disrupter Series with a review of digital currency and blockchain technology. Today’s hearing follows previous discussions of Internet of Things, sharing economy, drones, mobile payments, and 3D printing.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: REDDING, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Bella Vista Water District Advanced Metering and Water Conservation Improvements project. The EA details Reclamation’s proposed $199,938 WaterSMART grant to the district for funding to improve water conservation efforts.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: Contact's Name:ERIC CAMPBELL (540) 868-0937. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Announces Star Gazing Parties. Middletown, VA ----- Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park invites visitor s to view and learn about the nighttime sky through three Star Gazing Parties scheduled...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: A Mt. Vernon, Illinois, man was sentenced on March 15, 2016, to federal prison on robbery and gun related charges, James L. Porter, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 16, 2016
News Release: We are in the midst of a global refugee crisis. There are currently more displaced people - approximately 60 million - than at any time since World War II.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - Deontae Jamar Hargrave, 23, of Petersburg, was sentenced today to 237 months in prison for two separate offenses, including robbery affecting interstate commerce, and using, possessing, carrying, brandishing and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: Hawaii National Park, HI - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, and continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park (ADIP) programs with the public in April. All ADIP and Hawaiian cultural programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Friends of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: Today’s Executive Overreach Task Force hearing examines whether President Obama has violated the U.S. Constitution with respect to his authority to enforce the Affordable Care Act and the immigration laws. These are both issues that the full Committee has repeatedly considered in the past and it is clear to me that the President has not violated any constitutional limitations on the exercise of his executive authority as to either of these areas.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, Mar. 15, 2016 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released the following statement: "On this National Agriculture Day, we recognize the American farmers, ranchers, and growers who do so much for our country, producing the food our children need to grow up healthy and reach their full potential.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: Survey Results Show Major Increase in Local Food Purchasing on the Local, State, and National Levels WASHINGTON, March 15, 2016 – Schools across the United States purchased $789 million in local foods from farmers, ranchers, fishermen, and food processors and manufacturers in school year 2013 – 2014, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: A dual U.S.-Costa Rican citizen was sentenced yesterday to 108 months in prison for his role in a $1.88 million sweepstakes fraud scheme that victimized hundreds of elderly U.S. residents, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose of the Western District of North Carolina.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 15, 2016
News Release: Two Charlotte, North Carolina, area residents have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a fraudulent trust tax return scheme, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Jill Westmoreland Rose of the Western District of North Carolina.
