News published on Federal Newswire in October 2016

News from October 2016


News Release: A Los Angeles man who was the owner of a medical supply company was sentenced to 60 months in prison for his role in a scheme that fraudulently billed more than $4 million to Medicare.


News Release: Between the dates of October 4 and October 6, seven individuals pleaded guilty in Federal District Court in Portland, Maine, to trafficking more than $1.9 million worth of juvenile American eels, also known as “elvers,” in violation of the Lacey Act.


News Release: Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates released the following statement after President Obama granted commutation of sentence to 102 individuals: “The department has made great progress reviewing applications under the President's clemency initiative to correct unduly harsh and outdated drug sentences. ...


News Release: Today, the President granted commutation of sentence to the following 102 individuals: · Benjy Neil Allums – Niceville, FL Offense: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine and 500 grams ...


Federal Reserve Board takes action to bar two former foreign exchange (FX) traders of HSBC from employment in banking industry

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday took action to bar two former foreign exchange (FX) traders of HSBC from employment in the banking industry. Mark Johnson and Stuart Scott, former senior HSBC managers, were recently indicted for criminal wire fraud in connection with their trading activities at ...


News Release: At many points throughout our history, our nation has faced the choice between economic engagement or isolationism. Today, amid a heated debate over trade and our position in the world, the United States once again must choose between retreating into isolationism or embracing our leadership in the global economy.


News Release: Today, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce Bruce Andrews delivered remarks at the Internet of Things (IoT) Global Summit. The Summit brings together policy makers and leading IoT industry stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and benefits the IoT brings, along with pressing issues affecting the IoT ecosystem in the United States and globally.


Syracuse roofing contractor again exposes workers to fall hazards: OSHA

News Release: SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A Syracuse roofing contractor with a history of safety violations has again exposed its employees to potentially fatal fall hazards at one of its worksites, this time in Camillus.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Oct. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.