News from August 2017
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Democratic leaders sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb today seeking a more thorough explanation for the agency’s decision to delay much-needed public health oversight for newly deemed products, as well as other aspects...
By DOE Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - The Savannah River Site ’s liquid-waste contractor has launched a new safety video campaign.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: FBI Offers Reward for the Double Hat Bandit.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorneys Phillip L.B. Halpern (619) 546-6964, Mark W. Pletcher (619) 546-9714, Helen Hong (619) 546-6990, Billy Joe McLain (619) 546-6762.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration announced plans to slash funding for the upcoming Open Enrollment period, which is scheduled to begin on November 1st...
By DOE Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Democratic leaders sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb today seeking a more thorough explanation for the agency’s decision to delay much-needed public health oversight for newly deemed products, as well as other aspects...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today issued the following statement praising Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue for allowing new flexibility for dairy farmers enrolled in the Margin Protection Program...
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Gatlinburg, TN - Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke issued an independent review of the Chimney Tops 2 Fire that burned 11,410 acres in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in November 2016 and merged with other area fires, which caused 14 deaths and millions of dollars in damage in the Gatlinburg area.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On Aug. 31, 2017, Szuhsiung Ho, aka Allen Ho, 66, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was sentenced by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, Chief U.S. District Judge, to serve 24 months in prison and one year of supervised release. Upon his release, he will be supervised by U.S. Probation for one year. He was also order to pay a fine of $20,000.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: TOPAZ, Calif. - The Slinkard Fire is estimated to be 5,000 acres with 0% containment this morning. The fire has burned to Hwy 395 and crossed Hwy 89 to the north.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - On Aug. 31, 2017, Szuhsiung Ho, aka Allen Ho, 66, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was sentenced by the Honorable Thomas A. Varlan, Chief U.S. District Judge, to serve 24 months in prison and one year of supervised release. Upon his release, he will be supervised by U.S. Probation for one year. He was also order to pay a fine of $20,000.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: St. Croix, USVI - Dasha Graham, 22, of St. Croix, pleaded guilty Wednesday before U.S. Magistrate Judge George W. Cannon, Jr., to possession with intent to distribute marijuana, Acting United States Attorney Joycelyn Hewlett announced. Sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 29, 2017.
By EPA Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Democratic leaders sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb today seeking a more thorough explanation for the agency’s decision to delay much-needed public health oversight for newly deemed products, as well as other aspects...
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: What: The U.S. Census Bureau will hold a webinar on Sept. 7 from 1-2 p.m. in advance of the Sept. 14 release of the 2016 American Community Survey statistics. The webinar will show participants how to access new data and online resources from the 2016 American Community Survey. Attendees will also...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: BRUNSWICK, GA - A federal indictment was unsealed last week charging Rafeal Lateef Baker, also known as “Channel 4," age 42, of Brunswick, Georgia, Takashia Atkinson, age 31, of Brunswick, Georgia, and Kenneth Anthony Moore, also known as “Smooth", age 47, of Freeport, Texas, with conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y.-Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Jose Dejesus, 35, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute heroin and being a felon in possession of ammunition before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. The charges carry a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: Chinese National Sentenced to Three Years for Attempting to Illegally Export High-Grade Carbon Fiber to China.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: San Jose Resident Bought and Sold Equipment Stolen from Cisco and Subsequently Engaged in Obstruction of Justice, Blackmail, and Contempt of Court.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: BATON ROUGE, LA - The National Center for Disaster Fraud reminds the public to be aware of and report any instances of alleged fraudulent activity related to relief operations and funding for victims. Unfortunately, criminals can exploit disasters, such as Hurricane Harvey, for their own gain by sending fraudulent communications through email or social media and by creating phony websites designed to solicit contributions.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 31, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today announced a hearing for Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 10:00am in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “The Broadcast Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Opportunities and Challenges."
