News published on Federal Newswire in November 2017

News from November 2017


The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a nine page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



DOT Relaunches Airline Consumer Website

News Release: Improved website design will make it easier for travelers to understand their rights


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Forces to Flyers Research Initiative

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today announced the creation of Forces to Flyers, a new research initiative aimed at supporting military veterans who are interested in becoming commercial pilots.


August 2017 U.S. Airline Traffic Data

News Release: August 2017 U.S. Airline Traffic Data


What They’re Saying About the Forces to Flyers Research Initiative

News Release: A4A Applauds Volpe National Transportation Systems Center’s Veteran Pilot Initiative


Airline Bumping Continues to Decline and Mishandled Baggage Rate Lowest in Decades

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its November 2017 Air Travel Consumer Report on air carrier data compiled for the month of September 2017, third quarter of 2017, and first nine months of 2017. For the third quarter of 2017, the 12 U.S. carriers who report involuntary ...


Jamaican Resident Sentenced To Over Five Years In Prison For Role In Fake Lottery Scam

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A resident of Jamaica, West Indies, was sentenced today to 63 months in prison for swindling elderly residents of the United States by falsely telling them they had won millions of dollars in Jamaican lotteries, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.



Lawrence Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Kidnapping

News Release: BOSTON - The leader of a Lawrence-based kidnapping crew was sentenced today to life in federal prison for his role in a 2012 kidnapping.


BLM Seeks Nominations to Resource Advisory Councils and other BLM Land Management Advisory Committees

News Release: The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public nominations for open positions on 17 of its 36 Resource Advisory Councils (RACs). As published in a notice in the Federal Register, the BLM will consider nominations until December 1.


Wausau Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Distributing Heroin

News Release: MADISON, WIS. -- Jeffrey M. Anderson, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Alfred Wilson, 34, Wausau, Wis., was sentenced on November 14 by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to seven years in federal prison for distributing heroin. Wilson pleaded guilty to this charge on July 31, 2017.


News Release: Dear Mr. Secretary: We are deeply concerned by the exodus of more than 100 senior Foreign Service Officers from the State Department since January. The number of minister counselors in the State Department has decreased by 15 percent, career ministers by 42 percent, and career ambassadors by an astounding...


Evansville-area methamphetamine drug trafficking organization dismantled

News Release: PRESS RELEASE. Evansville - United States Attorney Josh Minkler today announced federal criminal charges against 14 individuals for their role in a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking ring. “Drug dealing fuels much of the violence that plagues many of our communities," said Minkler. “My goal is...


Twenty Men Face Federal Indictment For Attempted Online Enticement Of A Minor Following A Joint Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Operation In Columbus, Georgia

News Release: United States Attorney G. F. Peterman, III, announced that a Federal Grand Jury returned indictments in the Columbus Division of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia today charging twenty defendants with Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor, in violation of Title 18...