News published on Federal Newswire in May 2016

News from May 2016


The US Commerce Department published a seven page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: FARGO - US Attorney Christopher C. Myers announced that on May 23, 2016, Jade Shilo OldRock, 42, of Fort Totten, ND, was sentenced before US District Judge Ralph R. Erickson after a federal jury found him guilty on July 17, 2015, of Sexual Abuse of a Child and Commission of a Federal Sex Offense by a...


IRS Employee Found Guilty for Filing Multiple Fraudulent Tax Returns

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - After a four-day trial, a federal jury found Kimberly English, 53, of Fresno, guilty today of two counts of filing a fraudulent tax return by an employee of the United States and four counts of making an opportunity for a person to defraud the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announces that the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the district court in appeal no.15-1175, United States of America, appellee, v. Lance Majestic House, appellant.


News Release: Gateway National Recreation Area (Gateway) invites all fourth grade students to visit the park for free in the summer of 2016 as part of the White House's Every Kid in a Park program. During this school year, fourth grade students can go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a...


May 25 Webinar to Focus on Tribal Business Structures

News Release: The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy, in partnership with Western Area Power Administration, is presenting a webinar titled, “Tribal Business Structures for Financing Projects" on Wednesday, May 25, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The webinar will highlight the six different business structures that Indian tribes and tribally owned businesses can use to diversify their economic portfolio.


Former VP Sentenced for Embezzling from Houston Police Federal Credit Union

News Release: HOUSTON - A 66-year-old former ex-vice president of the Houston Police Federal Credit Union has been ordered to federal prison for embezzlement that occurred for approximately 18 years, announced U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. Cheryl Vickers was charged in a criminal information that was filed Dec. 7, 2015. She pleaded guilty Jan. 20, 2016.


Two Anchorage Residents Charged in a 22-Count Indictment with Conspiracy, Bank Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler announced today that two Anchorage residents were charged in a 22-count indictment alleging that the two conspired to obtain checks stolen from vehicle break-ins-including stealing checks from vehicles being serviced at local automotive mechanics, and checks obtained from burglaries, and mail theft. The charged individuals then negotiated the stolen checks at different banks and grocery stores in Anchorage.


Two Solano County Women Charged with Fraud Conspiracy, Filing Fraudulent Income Tax Returns, and Aggravated Identity Theft

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment on May 19, 2016, against Pamela Dawn Pierson, 50, of Vallejo, and Michelle Louise Travis, 50, of Suisun City. The indictment, which was unsealed today, charges both Pierson and Travis with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy...


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Lower Brule, South Dakota, man charged with Criminal Contempt pled guilty to and was sentenced on May 12, 2016, by U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Moreno.


Hatch, Wyden, Portman, Schumer Continue Push for Fairness in EU State Aid Investigations

News Release: Dear Secretary Lew: Thank you for your recent response to our letter regarding our concerns about the European Commission’s (EC) State aid investigations of tax rulings given by Member States to U.S. companies or their subsidiaries. We applaud the efforts you and your staff have taken to date. We encourage...


News Release: Devils Tower, WY -. A voluntary closure for climbing at Devils Tower will be in effect through the month of June. Climbers are asked and encouraged to refrain from climbing on the Tower June 1 -30 out of respect for the spiritual and cultural significance of the Tower to regional American Indian tribes.