News published on Federal Newswire in August 2017

News from August 2017


Rule published on Aug. 24 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 24?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 24

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 24

The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Aug. 24?

The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 24

The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


June 2017 North American Freight Numbers

News Release: June 2017 North American Freight Numbers


North Texas Woman Sent to Prison for Trafficking Heroin

News Release: CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A 25-year-old woman has been ordered to prison for possession with intent to distribute heroin through the Sarita checkpoint, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Ma Dolores Martinez, of Hurst, pleaded guilty Nov. 29, 2016, to possession with intent to distribute 6.28 kilograms of heroin.


Allegations Against Philadelphia Retail Food Store Of Selling Improperly Labeled Chicken Held Under Insanitary Conditions

News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Since the United States of America’s filing of a civil complaint in federal district court on Feb. 15, 2017 against Philadelphia retail store J & B Poultry Market, Inc., and its president Johnny Wong, the parties have entered into a Consent Decree to resolve allegations that the...


Rangers Seek Info about Illegal Drone Flying Over Grizzly Bears in Park

News Release: MOOSE, WY-Law enforcement rangers in Grand Teton National Park are seeking information regarding an illegal operation of a drone apparently photographing grizzly bears in the park at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23.


Bettendorf Doctor Pleads Guilty to Health Care Fraud

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA - On Aug. 22, 2017, Dr. Paul Matthew Bolger, 45, of Bettendorf, Iowa, pleaded guilty to 18 counts of false statements relating to health care matters and five counts of introduction of misbranded drugs. He also pleaded guilty to one count of false statements relating to health care matters...


Multiple firearms detected in single day by TSA officers at Detroit Metro

Release: DETROIT - Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) discovered firearms in two separate instances at security checkpoints Wednesday, Aug. 23.


Lake Crescent Highway 101 and East Beach Road Update: Scheduled Four-hour Delays Begin After Labor Day

News Release: PORT ANGELES, WA: The first planned four-hour delay on Highway 101 at Lake Crescent is scheduled for Thursday September 7, 2017 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. During this four-hour period, Highway 101 eastbound will be open to the turn for Barnes Point where Lake Crescent Lodge, Storm King Information Station, NatureBridge, and the trailheads are located. Highway 101 westbound will be closed near mile marker 229 where the current rock scaling operation is underway.


Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty To Structuring

News Release: Assistant U.S. Attorney Joel L. Violanti, who is handling the case, stated that between July 2012, and Jan. 18, 2013, the defendant, who was working as a teller at Bank of America, knowingly structured bank deposits for co-defendant Steven Bennett in an attempt to avoid the bank’s transaction reporting...


Former Investment Advisor Arrested for $20 Million Fraud

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - The former owner of a Virginia Beach investment company was arrested today for his alleged role in leading an investment fraud scheme that caused losses of at least $20 million.


Arizona Man Sentenced to Seven Years for Federal Drug Trafficking Conviction in New Mexico

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Eugene Daniel Gonzalez, 38, of Phoenix, Ariz., was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 84 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his methamphetamine trafficking conviction.


Repeat Tax Fraud Offender Returns To Prison For Thirty-Month Sentence

News Release: BATON ROUGE, LA - Acting United States Attorney Corey R. Amundson announced that U.S. District Judge Shelly D. Dick sentenced BELVIN F. TYSON, age 61, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana to serve thirty (30) months in federal prison following her conviction for tax fraud. TYSON was ordered to make restitution...


Former UVA Football Player Convicted of $10 Million Fraud

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A federal jury convicted a former University of Virginia football player today of his role in a $10 million fraud scheme.


Hobbs Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting a Federal Law Enforcement Officer

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Felipe T. Castillo, 38, of Hobbs, N.M., pled guilty yesterday afternoon in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to assaulting a federal law enforcement officer under a plea agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s Office.


Atoka Couple Sentenced To 3 Months, $67,000 Restitution For Theft Of Government Funds

News Release: Other Charges Include Concealment Of Material Fact And False Statement.