News published on Federal Newswire in July 2017

News from July 2017


News Release: ASHEVILLE, N.C. - U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger sentenced today Omar Abisai Ramirez-Ramos, 34, of Guatemala, to two years in prison and three years of supervised release on illegal reentry after deportation and harboring illegal aliens charges, announced Jill Westmoreland Rose, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ramirez-Ramos pleaded guilty to the offenses in December 2016.


New Analysis by HELP, E&C Details State-by-State Public Health Impacts if ACA’s Prevention Fund is Eliminated Under Trumpcare

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) and House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released a new state-by-state analysis today on what is at risk if the Prevention and Public Health Fund is eliminated under the Senate Republican Trumpcare bill.


Georgia Man Pleads Guilty to Cyber Crime That Cost Sedgwick County $566,000+

News Release: WICHITA, KAN. - A Georgia man pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges he was part of an e-mail spoofing scheme that cost Sedgwick County more than $566,000, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said.


Five “Gangster Disciples” Violent Gang Members Sentenced to A Total of 1,334 Months in Federal Prison

News Release: Memphis, TN - The “Gangster Disciples" Chief of Security involved in the violent shooting that occurred at Hillview Apartments was sentenced to 263 months in federal prison. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentence today.


Mexican National Sentenced for Immigration Offense

News Release: Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CARLOS AGATON-VASQUEZ, age 25, a native of Mexico, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to a one-count indictment for illegal reentry of a removed alien.


Doctors Hospital Agrees to Settle Claim Alleging Failure to Provide Effective Communication Services to Deaf Individuals

News Release: McALLEN, Texas - Doctors Hospital at Renaissance Ltd. (DHR) has agreed to a settlement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to ensure it provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing when providing medical services, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez.


Peekaboo Fire grows to 4,200 acres

News Release: CRAIG, Colo. - Today firefighters with the Northwest Colorado Fire and Aviation Management Unit are continuing their efforts to contain the 4,200 acre Peekaboo Fire, which is burning in a remote, rugged area on Bureau of Land Management land 50 miles west of Craig.


News Release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 62-year-old resident of Los Fresnos has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child pornography, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. Isaac Gonzalez pleaded guilty April 4, 2017.


Sixth Annual Plein Air Event to Benefit Park Programs

News Release: MOOSE, WY-Grand Teton National Park will serve as both the location and inspiration for the sixth annual Plein Air for the Park fine art exhibition. Grand Teton Association, Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters, and Grand Teton National Park are welcoming 40 professional artists from across the United States...


News Release: Attorney General Jeff Sessions today issued the following statement on the murder of NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia: “Officer Miosotis Familia proudly wore the badge for 12 years, serving her community and keeping the people of New York City safe,” Attorney General Sessions said. “She was doing her duty, ...


News Release: The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against defendants Medistat RX LLC (Medistat), Mark D. Acker who served as its Chief Executive Officer, Timothy L. Fickling, who served as its Production Manager, and V. Elaine Waller, who served ...


Agencies post public sections of resolution plans; announce deadline extension for two non-bank financial firms

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) on Wednesday posted the public portions of annual resolution plans for eight large financial firms.


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, June 13-14, 2017

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on June 13-14, 2017. A summary of economic projections made by Federal Reserve Board members and Reserve Bank presidents for the meeting is also included as an addendum to these minutes.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a six page notice on July 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.