News from April 2018
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Michael Dwain Samples, 26, of Monahans, Tex., was sentenced this morning in federal court in Las Cruces, N.M., to 120 months in prison for his conviction on drug trafficking and firearms charges. Samples will be on supervised release for five years after completing his prison sentence.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: TRENTON, N.J. - A Los Angeles man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to traffic five kilograms of cocaine and four kilograms of heroin that were hidden inside large pieces of hydraulic machinery, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), today announced that due to changes to the House calendar, the Thursday, April 19, 2018 hearing entitled, “Do Not Call: Combating Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing," has been postponed.
By EPA Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing on “From Core to Edge: Perspective on Internet Prioritization:"
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: Initially, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) wanted to empower maritime responders with better surveillance technology. Adding more radars and cameras alone was expected to make the difference, but further evaluation of the input from operational sponsors...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: “Welcome to the first in an important series of hearings the Human Resources Subcommittee will be holding to focus on Jobs and Opportunity. The purpose of these hearings is to demonstrate how as our economy continues to strengthen following the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, employers demand for workers is growing and our human services programs have a role in supporting the next wave of workers needed to continue this economic growth.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today held a hearing with all five commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to receive an update on the commission’s work to date and what their priorities are in the years ahead.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A former IRS employee has been sentenced in federal court for filing false tax returns.
By DOL Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: CHICAGO, IL - The dangers tractor trailer drivers face don’t end once they reach their destination. Whether at the warehouse, dock, or construction site, drivers are exposed to struck-by, crushed-between, and other safety hazards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is teaming with the trucking industry to raise awareness of these hazards, and help prevent serious and fatal injuries.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WILMINGTON, Del. - David C. Weiss, United States Attorney for the District of Delaware, announced that a federal grand jury sitting in Delaware returned a five-count indictment on April 12, 2018, charging Jaclyn McCain, 26, of Wilmington, with one count of obstruction of justice and four counts of lying to the FBI.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, chaired by Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), today announced that due to changes to the House calendar, the Thursday, April 19, 2018 hearing entitled, “Do Not Call: Combating Robocalls and Caller ID Spoofing," has been postponed.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) joined Maria Bartiromo on her Fox Business show Mornings With Maria this Tax Day to discuss tax reform, the deficit and current negotiations regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He also touted tax reform’s benefits at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: “When it comes to trade, how do you avoid punishing Americans for China’s misbehavior? Does even the prospect of potential higher tariffs damage our U.S. economy and harm our local farmers and businesses - especially now that due to President Trump, we have one of the most pro-growth tax codes in the world?.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. -Damarcus Donte Ivey, 36, of Charlotte, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Max O. Cogburn, Jr. to life in prison, announced R. Andrew Murray, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. A federal jury convicted Ivey in April 2017 of Hobbs Act robbery and committing murder while using and possessing a firearm during and in furtherance of the robbery.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-MA) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) led a letter to Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) from all 16 Democrats on the committee, calling for a hearing with the Trump Administration on the NAFTA renegotiation.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - Kevin Labracio Frazier, 31, of Greenville, N.C., was found guilty today, by a federal jury sitting in Lexington, of assault resulting in serious bodily injury.
By EPA Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Energy, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today held a hearing with all five commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to receive an update on the commission’s work to date and what their priorities are in the years ahead.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $39 million in available funding to support early stage research and development (R&D) of innovative hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. As one component of DOE’s portfolio, hydrogen and fuel cells can enable affordable and ...
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A broad group of stakeholders has voiced support for the Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technologies (USE IT) Act. Public officials, academics, environmental organizations, and industry representatives have expressed their support for the legislation.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 17, 2018
News Release: For Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud and Conspiracy to Commit Honest Services Wire Fraud.
