News published on Federal Newswire in September 2017

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Environment Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today held a legislative hearing examining several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and policies that have had adverse effects on small businesses. #SubEnvironment looked at four pieces of legislation that seek to alleviate the burden these policies have on businesses and manufacturers across the country.

Meet Charlie: Electronic-detection K9 is a key weapon in fight against child predators

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 13, 2017

News Release: PHILADEPHIA - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Philadelphia Special Agent in Charge Marlon Miller and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan introduced the newest member of the District Attorney’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Pennsylvania Task Force.

#SubHealth Examines Draft Legislation to Create FDA User Fee Program for Over-the-Counter Drugs

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today held a hearing examining draft legislation to establish an over-the-counter (OTC) monograph user fee program at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

#SubHealth Advances 7 Bipartisan Bills to the #FullCmte

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), today held a markup on seven bipartisan bills designed to strengthen the Medicare Part B program.

Alleged South End Gang Member Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution

News Release: Boston - An alleged member of the Villa Victoria Pirates street gang was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for distributing cocaine.

Murkowski: Partnership on Microgrids Will Lead to Lower Energy Costs for Alaskans and Stronger Grid Resiliency for U.S.

News Release: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today commended the Department of Energy (DOE) for awarding a $6.2 million grant to an Alaskan partnership that includes the Alaska Center for Energy and Power (ACEP) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), the City of Cordova, the Cordova Electric Cooperative (CEC), the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), three national laboratories, and several other universities and industry partners.

Four Indicted for Roles in Selling Illegal Depressant Etizolam over the Internet

News Release: PITTSBURGH - One resident of Alaska and three residents of Florida have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States, Acting United States Attorney Soo C. Song announced today. Two of the defendants were also charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Engineering Firm Owner Charged with Bribery of Washington Township Officials

News Release: An owner of an engineering firm, Fazullah Khan, 56, of Troy, was indicted today by a grand jury with four counts of bribery, Acting United States Attorney Daniel L. Lemisch announced.

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico

By USDA Newswire | Sep 13, 2017

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 167,370 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to Mexico during the 2017/2018 marketing year.

#SubEnvironment Examines Solutions to Empower Small Businesses and Manufacturers

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Environment Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today held a legislative hearing examining several Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules and policies that have had adverse effects on small businesses. #SubEnvironment looked at four pieces of legislation that seek to alleviate the burden these policies have on businesses and manufacturers across the country.

Marion County man sentenced for mail fraud

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Clarksburg, West Virginia man was sentenced today to 18 months incarceration for mail fraud, Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen announced.

Secretary of Energy Rick Perry Announces Nearly $20 Million To Help Commercialize Promising Energy Technologies

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry announced $19.7 million in funding to help businesses move promising energy technologies from DOE’s National Laboratories to the marketplace. This second Department-wide round of funding through the Office of Technology Transition’s Technology Commercialization Fund (TCF) will support 54 projects across 12 National Laboratories involving more than 30 private-sector partners.

Walden and Latta Invite Equifax CEO to Testify on October 3rd

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) today formally invited Equifax CEO Richard Smith to testify before #SubDCCP on October 3rd, 2017. After receiving a briefing from Equifax last...

Pallone Opening Remarks on Over-the-Counter Drugs Reform

By EPA Newswire | Sep 13, 2017

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Health legislative hearing titled, “Modernizing FDA’s Regulation of Over-the-Counter Drugs:"

Walden and Latta Invite Equifax CEO to Testify on October 3rd

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) today formally invited Equifax CEO Richard Smith to testify before #SubDCCP on October 3rd, 2017. After receiving a briefing from Equifax last...

Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Medicare Part B Legislation

News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Health markup of 7 Medicare Part B bills...

U.S. Attorney Establishes Middle District Of Florida Disaster Fraud Task Force And Urges Floridians To Be Vigilant In Reporting Suspected Fraud

News Release: Tampa, Florida - Acting United States Attorney W. Stephen Muldrow has established a Disaster Fraud Task Force within the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida (MDFL). The MDFL encompasses 35 of Florida’s 67 counties, has offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ocala, Tampa, and...

Leader of Wilmington Bloods Gang Sentenced to Nearly 30 Years

News Release: WILMINGTON - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that KEJUAN TIZOM SHABAZZ SMITH, 24, of Wilmington, North Carolina, was sentenced in federal court to 327 months imprisonment after having been convicted of conspiracy to distribute heroin and possession of a firearm by convicted felon.

Turlock Attorney Sentenced for Importing Steroids

News Release: FRESNO, Calif. - Erik Harald Moje, 40, a California-licensed attorney and resident of Turlock, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd to nine months in prison to be followed by two years of supervised release for importing raw anabolic steroids from China, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

Pallone Opening Remarks on Over-the-Counter Drugs Reform