News published on Federal Newswire in April 2018

News from April 2018


Bureau of Reclamation extends public comment period for project use power draft directive and standard until May 11, 2018

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation has extended the public comment period on the draft directive and standard that defines the eligible uses and recipients of project use power and related cost recovery and rate setting methodology. Comments are due by May 11, 2018.


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Manassas man pleaded guilty today to using the Internet to pay women to sexually abuse children as young as six years old in the Philippines while he produced numerous images of the abuse.


Federal Criminal Complaint Dismissed Against Mark Conditt in Connection with Austin Bombings Investigation

News Release: In Austin today, authorities dismissed a federal charge pending against Mark Conditt of Pflugerville, TX, in connection with a string of bombing incidents in the city of Austin and surrounding areas last month, stated Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred J. Milanowski, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore and United States Attorney John F. Bash, Western District of Texas.


News Release: Visitors are invited to join Tumacácori National Historical Park staff and scientists for National Bat Appreciation Day on April 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This unofficial holiday is a great time to explore what it means to be a nocturnal animal and how scientists study them.


News Release: In Austin today, authorities dismissed a federal charge pending against Mark Conditt of Pflugerville, TX, in connection with a string of bombing incidents in the city of Austin and surrounding areas last month, stated Austin Police Chief Brian Manley, FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Combs, ATF Special Agent in Charge Fred J. Milanowski, Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore and United States Attorney John F. Bash, Western District of Texas.


Murray: New Trump Administration Health Rule “Open Invitation” For Insurers to Charge More and Skirt Patient Protections

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee issued the following statement on the proposed benefit and payment guidelines released by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).


News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A Sterling man pleaded guilty today to obstructing a counterterrorism investigation and receipt of child pornography.


News Release: BOSTON - A leader of MS-13’s Enfermos Criminales Salvatrucha clique was sentenced today in federal court in Boston.


News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A New York man who took part in drug conspiracy between 2016 and 2017 pled guilty today in federal court in Huntington, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Karl Nesly Lamerique, 31, entered his guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute heroin and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. United States Attorney Stuart commended the work of the Huntington FBI Drug Task Force and the United States Postal Inspection Service.


Florida Trust for Historic Preservation, National Park Service Announce Jacksonville Slave Dwelling Event

News Release: April 9, 2018 - JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Park Service are pleased to share that they will host the Slave Dwelling Project in Jacksonville May 15 - 19. This marks the Slave Dwelling Project's first official visit to Florida as part of its programming.


News Release: The National Park Service invites the public to give their feedback on a vision for the future of the newly added 4070 acres of preserve lands at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve. The park is seeking public input on the draft of the Preserve Management Plan, which will guide resource protection...


News Release: ATLANTA - Shandarrick Barnes was sentenced to three years and one month in prison, with five-months credit for time served, for obstructing justice in the federal corruption investigation involving City of Atlanta government. Barnes threw a concrete block through the window of E.R. Mitchell’s home, and placed dead rodents on his porch and elsewhere hoping to stop his cooperation with federal law enforcement.


Former Wealth Manager Sentenced for Wire Fraud, Identity Theft, and Money Laundering

News Release: LEXINGTON, Ky. - Leon A. Smith, a former wealth manager for professional athletes, was sentenced today to 51 months in federal prison for stealing nearly $1.3 million from his clients and misusing their identities.


Wyden Statement on Final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, the rules governing health insurance in the individual market...


News Release: What: NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK Jefferson Area Victim Assistance Coalition and Roanoke Valley Victims’ Resource Coalition Community Events.


New York man admits to firearm charge

News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Stephan Cotterrell, of New York, New York, has admitted to using a firearm during a crime of violence, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Maryland Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison For 2004 Sexual Assault of Woman in Georgetown

News Release: Defendant Attacked Victim After Illegally Entering Her Residence; DNA Linked Him to Crime.


News Release: NEWNAN, Ga. - C. Alana Vines was sentenced today for stealing over $400,000 from the church where she worked as a bookkeeper in Peachtree City, Georgia.


News Release: National Park Service News Release. - April 9, 2018. Contact’s Name: ERIC CAMPBELL (540) 868-0937. Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park. Announces Star Gazing Parties. Middletown, VA ----- Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park invites visitor s to view and learn about the...


Newton Man Charged with 24 Additional Offenses Associated with Cyberstalking Former Housemate

News Release: New charges include distributing child pornography, making bomb threats, and identity theft.