News published on Federal Newswire in March 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015: Examining Implementation of Medicare Payment Reforms."

Weslaco Man Heads to Prison for Trafficking Marijuana

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - Santiago Martinez, 39, of Weslaco, has been ordered to prison for 10 years following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute in excess of 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, announced United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Martinez pleaded guilty April 3, 2014.

Committee Leaders Decry Administration’s Latest Burdensome Methane Regulations

By DOE Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to the administration’s plan to have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate methane emissions from existing oil and natural gas sources.

Fugitive Captured after Shootout with U. S. Marshals and New York City Detectives Convicted of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Related Firearms Offenses

News Release: Late this afternoon, following four days of trial, a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, returned a guilty verdict against Oswald Lewis, on charges of assault of federal agents and New York City Detectives by use of a deadly weapon and related firearms offenses. Lewis, also known as "Alexander Louis," ...

Montezuma Castle National Monument Receives Transportation Grant From The National Park Foundation

By Interior Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: Camp Verde, AZ (March 9, 2016) - Montezuma Castle National Monument is one of 113 national parks selected to receive a 2015 field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks. The Ticket to Ride grant program is designed to provide the opportunity for youth to visit our local monuments by providing funds for transportation and activities.

Bishop: OPEC and Russia Applaud the President’s Methane Announcement

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a joint news conference with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Obama announced plans to develop federal methane regulations on existing domestic energy sources. Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement.

Mescalero Apache Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Assault Charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Corinne Delphine Kinzhuma, 30, an enrolled member of the Mescalero Apache Nation who resides in Mescalero, N.M., pleaded guilty yesterday afternoon in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to assault charges.

Pallone Praises New Cooperation Between U.S. and Canada to Combat Climate Change

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) today issued the following statement praising new efforts between the U.S. and Canada to cooperate on a broad range of climate issues that will help both nations successfully implement the Paris Climate Agreement...

Committee Leaders Acknowledge Progress On Internet Transition Proposal

By DOE Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today acknowledged the multistakeholder community’s proposal to transition stewardship of the Internet Assigned Number Authority from the U.S. government to the Internet community. The committee has been actively engaged in the future of the Internet.

E&C Budget Savings Will Close Obamacare Slush Fund, Remove Jackpot Winners from Medicaid

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Committee has scheduled a full committee markup on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 5 p.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building to consider two bills, including H.R. 4725, the Common Sense Savings Act of 2016. Members will convene for opening statements only on Monday, and reconvene on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at 10 a.m.

Committee Leaders Decry Administration’s Latest Burdensome Methane Regulations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to the administration’s plan to have the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulate methane emissions from existing oil and natural gas sources.

HEARING: #SubHealth to Conduct Check-Up on Landmark SGR Reform NEXT WEEK

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-PA), has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015: Examining Implementation of Medicare Payment Reforms."

Pallone Welcomes Oversight of the IANA Transition and Accountability Proposal Under DOTCOM Act Framework

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) approved its IANA transition and accountability proposal for submission to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).

Defendants From Northern Colorado Heroin Network Convicted and Sentenced for Their Roles in Drug Trafficking Which Resulted in Death

News Release: DENVER - Four defendants who were indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver for their roles in the distribution of heroin which resulted in a fatal overdose have all be convicted and sentenced, U.S. Attorney John Walsh, FBI Denver Division Special Agent in Charge Thomas Ravenelle and Longmont Public...

Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting to be held March 17 & 18, 2016

By DOE Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: On March 17 and 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Energy Electricity Advisory Committee Meeting will be held at the NRECA Conference Center in Arlington, VA. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will feature various presentations from EAC members and DOE leadership. Additionally, members...

Fugitive Captured After Shootout With U.S. Marshals And New York City Detectives Convicted Of Assault With A Deadly Weapon And Related Firearms Offenses

News Release: Late this afternoon, following four days of trial, a federal jury in Brooklyn, New York, returned a guilty verdict against Oswald Lewis, on charges of assault of federal agents and New York City Detectives by use of a deadly weapon and related firearms offenses. Lewis, also known as “Alexander Louis,"...

Indiana Dunes Science Conference to be be held at IVY Tech Community College

By Interior Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: On Wednesday, April 6, the public is invited to attend the 2016 Indiana Dunes Science Conference which will be held in the auditorium of the IVY Tech Community College - Valparaiso Campus. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is open to the public, and is...

Levin: GOP Plan to Reduce Fraud & Deficit Would Only Hurt Working Families

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today released the following statement after Committee Republicans announced a package of bills they say would reduce fraud and our nation’s deficit...

Shuster & Brady Introduce FAA Extension

By US DOT Newswire | Mar 10, 2016

News Release: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today introduced a bill to extend the authorization of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs through July 15, 2016. The legislation also extends key revenue provisions through March 31, 2017.

Caddo Parish Commissioner Michael Williams found guilty of stealing from nonprofit