News from April 2017
By DOE Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent letters to the Inspectors General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today requesting...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Madison, Wis. - Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced today that Prestige Healthcare has agreed to pay the United States $995,500 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act with regard to its role in an alleged scheme to falsely bill Medicare for unnecessary genetic testing.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: LUBBOCK, Texas - Two men who were convicted in unrelated cases on child pornography offenses have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences by Senior U.S. District Judge Sam R. Cummings, announced U.S. Attorney John Parker of the Northern District of Texas.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park invites the public to participate in a special hike of the Murphy-Chambers Farm on Monday, April 24, 2017 at 11:00 am. This 60 minute program will offer a brief history of the site along with breathtaking scenery and the unique perspective of a park archeologist.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: The Jonah Interagency Office (JIO) and Pinedale Anticline Project Office (PAPO) Boards of Directors will meet in Pinedale at the BLM Pinedale Field Office, 1625 West Pine Street on May 4, 2017. Both meetings are open to the public.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: On Monday, April 10, 2017, Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, and Brendan F. Kelly, State’s Attorney for St. Clair County, Illinois, announce the introduction of the Southern Illinois Public Corruption Task Force Tip Line: 618-589-7353. There will also be a billboard campaign in connection with the Tip Line.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
Release: I would like to thank Minister Calenda and our Italian hosts for their hard work in preparing this Ministerial, and for their hospitality.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Montgomery, Alabama - Lamont Raynell Thompson (34), of Montgomery, Alabama pled guilty earlier today to a federal charge of possession with intent to distribute heroin, announced A. Clark Morris, Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: TYLER, Texas - A man and woman have been sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent letters to the Inspectors General of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Commerce (DOC), and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) today requesting...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: NOAA hurricane specialists, including National Hurricane Center director Rick Knabb, Ph.D., will provide information to residents of vulnerable communities about hurricane preparedness and resilience. Tours of the Air Force Reserve Command’s WC-130J “Hurricane Hunter" will offer an opportunity to learn how scientists collect hurricane information.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JOBIE CREAR, M.D., age 70, of New Orleans, pled guilty today to one count of conspiracy to pay and receive illegal kickbacks.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: MOOSE, WY-Grand Teton National Park rangers, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski patrol, and the Teton County Search and Rescue helicopter coordinated a rescue effort for Alex Thompson, 26, of Jackson, Wyoming on Sunday, April 9 after he was caught in a soft slab avalanche in Granite Canyon.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Donald S. Boyce, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced that Luis Fernando Enciso-Ulloa, 58, was sentenced Friday morning by United States Chief District Judge Michael J. Reagan to 18 months in federal prison for one count of conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute marijuana, three years of supervised release to follow the imprisonment, a $300 fine, and a $100 special assessment fee.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: TYLER, Texas - A man and woman have been sentenced to federal prison for child exploitation violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, led his colleagues in calling for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt to address the apparent conflict of interest regarding his participation in EPA's review of the Clean Power Plan, which Mr. Pruitt formerly challenged in court as Oklahoma's Attorney General.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A former executive of Nutronix Revolution, Inc., a multi-level vitamin and supplement marketing company, was sentenced today to 30 months in prison and ordered to pay $963,357.86 for income tax evasion.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: McALLEN, Texas - Five local residents have been charged following an operation conducted by the Rio Grande Valley (RGV) health care fraud task force targeting Medicare fraud and the payment of illegal kickbacks, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A federal grand jury returned a 25-count indictment on April 6, 2017, charging six defendants in connection with their various roles in defrauding an energy generation company of over $2.2 million, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. The indictment was unsealed today, and all six defendants were arraigned today on the indictment.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 10, 2017
News Release: Bakersfield Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Hate Crime.
