News published on Federal Newswire in March 2016

News from March 2016


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


January 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)

News Release: January 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI)


Smithfield Man Sentenced To 235 Months For Distribution Of Child Pornography

News Release: WILMINGTON - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina announced that yesterday in federal court, Senior United States District Judge James C. Fox sentenced james owen hagins, 44, of Smithfield, North Carolina, to 235 months imprisonment, followed by a lifetime of supervised release.


Irving, Texas, Man Sentenced to 216 Months in Federal Prison for Transporting Child Pornography

News Release: DALLAS - A Irving, Texas, man was sentenced this morning by Chief U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis to 216 months in federal prison and 10 years supervised release on a child pornography conviction, announced U.S. Attorney John R. Parker of the Northern District of Texas.


At HELP Committee Markup, Murray Stresses Need for Sustained Biomedical Research Funding, Consumer Safety Measures

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), the top Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered opening remarks at a HELP Committee markup, emphasizing the need to secure sustained funding for biomedical research and drug and device approval, as well as patient and consumer safety measures, in any final agreement on advancing medical innovation.


Henrico County Man Sentenced to 37 Years for Gun and Drug Crimes

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - Nelson Watts Broadie, Jr., 21, of Henrico County, was sentenced today to 447 months in prison for six separate offenses, including, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon, possession and distribution of crack cocaine, and possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.


Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

News Release: ROCHESTER, N.Y.‐‐ U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced today that Ronald Dodd, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession with intent to distribute heroin, and possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. The charges carry a combined mandatory minimum penalty of seven years in prison, a maximum of life, a fine of $1,250,000 or both.


National Park Service Seeks Volunteer Docents for Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park

News Release: Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park seeks dedicated volunteers to join our team in assisting rangers at the Visitor Center, orienting visitors to the park, providing informal interpretation of historical resources, and participating in special events.


South Portland Man Sentenced to 16½ Years for Sexually Exploiting a Minor

News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced that Wayne Niski, 29, of South Portland, Maine, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court by Judge Jon D. Levy to 16½ years in prison to be followed by 10 years of supervised release for sexually exploiting a minor. Niski pleaded guilty to the charge on Sept. 10, 2015.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is seeking nominations for the National Watermelon Promotion Board.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced today’s unsealing of an indictment charging seven defendants in a methamphetamine-trafficking conspiracy. The indicted defendants are TYLER CONNER, age 25, of Austin, Texas, MELVIN STEEN, aka “Skeet," age 34, of Slidell, Louisiana, ALLEN GAUTREAUX, age 35, of...


Honduran Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Reentry

News Release: U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that HECTOR ORLANDO RECATE REYES, age 30, a citizen of Honduras, pled guilty today to a one-count Indictment that charged him with illegal reentry of a removed alien.


Laredo Man Sentenced on Firearms Charge

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - Ricardo Alberto Chaires, 34, has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. The Laredo resident pleaded guilty Nov. 18, 2015.


News Release: A two-count indictment was filed charging two men with crimes related to counterfeit credit cards, said Acting U.S. Attorney Carole S. Rendon.


News Release: U.S. Attorney Kenneth A. Polite announced that THOMAS BROWN, age 45, of New Orleans, pled guilty as charged today to a Bill of Information charging one count of possession with intent to distribute acetyl fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and a second count of possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking.


News Release: Comments Sought on the Replacement of Existing Wastewater Treatment Plants at Buffalo National River.


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.