News published on Federal Newswire in September 2017

News from September 2017


News Release: SANTA FE, N.M. - In keeping with the Administration’s goals of promoting America’s Energy independence, the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico quarterly oil and gas lease sale resulted in competitive bids for 15,331.91 acres.


News Release: On Sunday, Aug. 20, 2017, at approximately 1:34 a.m., two National Park Service (NPS) law enforcement rangers were conducting a routine patrol of the Spring Creek Campground, in the Lower District of Buffalo National River.


White River Man Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Abusive Sexual Contact

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a White River, South Dakota, man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Abusive Sexual Contact.


Wanblee Man Sentenced for Second Degree Murder and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a Wanblee, South Dakota, man convicted of Second Degree Murder and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon was sentenced on September 7, 2017, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken, U.S. District Court.


Pallone Stresses Network Resiliency During Emergencies at Broadcast Incentive Auction Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) submitted the following opening remarks for the record for a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing titled, “The Broadcast Incentive Auction: Update on Repacking Opportunities and Challenges"


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), announced a hearing for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Supporting Tomorrow’s Health Providers: Examining Workforce Programs under the Public Health Service Act."


Moosic Man Indicted for Stalking

News Release: SCRANTON- The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Anthony Frank Angeli, Jr, age 54, of Moosic, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for stalking. The case was unsealed today following Angeli’s initial appearance before United States District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Vern Buchanan (R-FL) announced today that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing on reforms to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The hearing, titled “IRS Reform: Resolving Taxpayer Disputes," will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at 2:00 PM in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building. At the hearing, Members will discuss improvements to the way the IRS resolves disputes with taxpayers.


News Release: FBI Warns of Increase in Business E-Mail Scams.


News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $151.1 million in airport infrastructure grants to 66 airports in 35 states across the United States as part of the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).


News Release: United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, man convicted of Abusive Sexual Contact by Use of Force, Abusive Sexual Contact by Fear, and Abusive Sexual Contact, was sentenced on Sept. 1, 2017, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.


News Release: POCATELLO - Anthony Martin Ish, 34, of Fort Hall, Idaho, was sentenced today to life imprisonment by Senior U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael Gonzalez announced. A jury convicted Ish of second degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon on Feb. 14, 2017, following a one-week jury trial in Pocatello, Idaho.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), announced a hearing for Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Supporting Tomorrow’s Health Providers: Examining Workforce Programs under the Public Health Service Act."


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement on President Trump’s remarks in Missouri today on Hurricane recovery efforts in Texas and Congress’ work to deliver pro-growth tax reform in 2017.


New Jersey Man Sentenced To 25 Years In Prison For Child Pornography “Sextortion”

News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Hubert Young, age 45, of Basking Ridge, New Jersey, was sentenced to 25 years in prison today by Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, for producing and attempting to produce child pornography.


During Hearing with Governors, Ranking Member Murray Highlights Further Bipartisan Steps to Restore Health Care Certainty, Prevent Skyrocketing Premiums for Patients & Families

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held its second scheduled hearing on bipartisan steps Congress should take to stabilize the individual insurance market with Governors from Colorado, Massachusetts, Montana, Tennessee, and Utah. In her opening...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, chaired by Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), today held a hearing examining the opportunities and challenges of the FCC’s spectrum repack process following the Broadcast Incentive Auction.


Engel Statement on Hurricane Irma

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


Essex County, New Jersey, Man Pleads Guilty To Armed Robbery Of Passaic, New Jersey, Club

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A South Orange, New Jersey, man today admitted his participation in the September 2015 armed robbery of a club in Passaic, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced.


Bates Family Sentenced to 627 Months Imprisonment for Gold and Silver Ponzi Scheme

News Release: Memphis, TN - Bates family members have been sentenced for their roles in a Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than twenty-one million dollars. Lawrence J. Laurenzi, Acting U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, announced the sentences today.