News published on Federal Newswire in February 2017

News from February 2017


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Federal Prison on Federal Gun and Drug Charges

News Release: Columbia, South Carolina---- United States Attorney Beth Drake stated today that Thurmond Lowery, Jr., age 36, of Cheraw, SC, was sentenced yesterday afternoon in federal court in Florence on multiple gun and drug charges to include felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute...


News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Platte City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for distributing child pornography following an undercover operation in which he attempted to meet two minor girls for sex.


California Man Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

News Release: BOISE - Efrain Guzman-Castro, 42, of Woodland, California, was sentenced yesterday in United States District Court to 96 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and distribution of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Wendy J. Olson announced. Chief U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill also ordered that Guzman-Castro serve four years of supervised release and forfeit $2,986 in drug proceeds.


News Release: No Charges to Be Filed Against Metropolitan Police Department Officer.


Lackawanna County Man Guilty Of Receiving And Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael J. Costello, age 42, of Archbald, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to receiving and distributing child pornography.


News Release: Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, today issued the following statement regarding Senate confirmation of Dr. Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services...


Bradenton Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Possessing A Loaded Firearm And Heroin

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday today sentenced Brandon Williams (31, Bradenton) to 10 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon, and knowingly possessing heroin with an intent to distribute. The Court also ordered him to forfeit the firearm and ammunition involved in the offense.


News Release: MISSOULA -Lauren Jane Hoskins, 26, of Somerville, Tennessee, was sentenced to 14 months in prison, 3 years supervised release, and a $100 special assessment by Chief United States District Court Judge Dana L. Christensen on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017 for aiding and abetting the possession with intent...


Platte City Man Sentenced for Child Porn after Attempting to Meet Two Minors for Sex

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Platte City, Mo., man was sentenced in federal court today for distributing child pornography following an undercover operation in which he attempted to meet two minor girls for sex.