News published on Federal Newswire in December 2017

News from December 2017


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Dec. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Digest - DOT 92-17

News Release: National Transportation Atlas Database Fall 2017 Update - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics has released the Fall 2017 update to the National Transportation Atlas Database (NTAD) with three new datasets and 23 updated datasets. The NTAD is a compilation of geospatial ...


FMCSA Annual Awards Ceremony

News Release: Remarks Prepared for Delivery by The Honorable Elaine L. Chao Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Annual Awards Ceremony Washington, DC Thursday, December 7, 2017 Thank you Cathy (Gautreaux) so much for that introduction. Good morning, everyone. ...


Secretary Elaine L. Chao, to Keynote 2018 AutoMobili-D at North American International Auto Show

News Release: The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) announced today that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao will keynote the kickoff of AutoMobili-D , an exposition showcasing a global ecosystem of mobility-focused companies and organizations.


December 9 Holiday Walks feature Holiday Activities and Historic Christmas Programs

News Release: Springfield, IL: Listen to stories, make Victorian-era crafts, get your photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, and participate in many other activities at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, from 1pm-4pm, on December 9. Lincoln Home is one of many historic sites that are participating in this year’s...


Bishop Statement on BLM's Methane Rule Delay

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Rob Bishop (R-UT) issued the following statement in reaction to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) methane rule delay.


News Release: In Midland today, 47-year-old bookkeeper Mary Elisa “Lisa" Salazar pleaded guilty to stealing over $1.5 million from her employer, an oil well leasing company in Midland, announced United States Attorney Richard L. Durbin, Jr.; Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation Acting Special Agent in Charge Troy Caldron; and, Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Emmerson Buie, Jr., El Paso Division.


Michigan Man Sentenced

News Release: SOUTH BEND - The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, Thomas L. Kirsch II, announced that Rashawn Moffitt, age 31, of Niles, Michigan, was sentenced before South Bend District Court Judge Robert L. Miller, Jr. for possessing a firearm by a convicted felon.


BLM to offer 208 parcels in December Oil and Gas Lease Sale

News Release: RENO, Nev. -- In keeping with the Administration’s goal of strengthening America’s energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management will offer 208 parcels in White Pine, Lincoln and Nye Counties totaling approximately 388,697 acres in the Ely District at its December quarterly oil and gas lease sale. The BLM will hold the lease sale online via www.energynet.com.


Lathrop Man Pleads Guilty to $1.7 Million Fraud Scheme

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tom Larson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced today that a Lathrop, Mo., man has pleaded guilty in federal court to a $1.7 million fraud scheme related to the sale of his business.


Mexican Citizen Sentenced for Illegal Re-entry

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Raul Meza, age 48, and a citizen of Mexico, was sentenced today to time served (113 days jail) for illegally re-entering the United States.


News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement...


Wisconsin Man Found Guilty of Sexual Abuse

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that DaShown Keys, age 25, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was found guilty of six counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse of a Child and Abusive Sexual Contact of a Child as a result of a federal jury trial in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The verdict was returned on December 7, 2017.


News Release: FILLMORE, Utah - The Bureau of Land Management Little Sahara Recreation Area Visitor Center will close for the winter season from Dec. 9, 2017 to Feb. 18, 2018. While the Visitor Center is closed, the recreation area will remain open to the public.


News Release: Alleged to have sold large quantities of methamphetamine in Indiana and Kentucky.