News from December 2018
By EPA Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: WHAT: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS), held a hearing today examining the availability of Sexual Assault Forensic Exams (“SAFE kits") and sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs) at hospitals across the country. WHY: “Sexual Assault is a vicious...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: OROVILLE, Calif. - U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott and Butte County District Attorney Michael Ramsey joined forces today to raise public awareness of the potential for fraud in the wake of the Camp Fire. The public is urged to be on guard against fraudulent activity relating to recovery and cleanup operations, fake charities claiming to provide relief for victims, individuals submitting false claims for disaster relief, and any other disaster fraud related activity.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - On December 6, 2018, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico returned a third superseding indictment against six defendants charged with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession of firearms in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, announced...
By EPA Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Examining the Availability of SAFE Kits at Hospitals in the United States:"
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill, which included several key provisions to support broadband infrastructure. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today on the FCC’s order establishing a reassigned number database and Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s call for carriers to offer free robocall blocking tools...
By State Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today delivered the following remarks at a full committee hearing on United States interests in Africa...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: SCRANTON-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today Curtis Riley, age 56, of Dayton, Ohio, was indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin and fentanyl.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: SANTA ANA, California - Authorities with the Orange County Violent Gang Task Force this morning arrested nine defendants on federal narcotics and firearms charges stemming from an investigation into gang activity in Santa Ana and surrounding communities.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: LOS ANGELES - A federal grand jury today indicted five men in four countries on federal charges alleging they distributed or offered for sale stolen digital versions of hundreds of motion pictures and television shows - including “Fifty Shades of Grey," “The Expendables 3" and “The Walking Dead" - prior to their official release.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: For Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: A Toledo man was charged with making false statements.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks today at a Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing on “Examining the Availability of SAFE Kits at Hospitals in the United States:"
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Doctor also involved in money laundering.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
Release: WASHINGTON - The Transportation Security Administration has named Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), the primary airport serving New England, as its 2018 Airport of the Year.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Farm Bill, which included several key provisions to support broadband infrastructure. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk for his signature.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today on the FCC’s order establishing a reassigned number database and Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel’s call for carriers to offer free robocall blocking tools...
By State Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-TX), Ed Royce (R-CA), Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) introduced a bipartisan resolution urging China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts. This resolution also highlights the need to reduce demand in Asian markets, work with...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: CLARKSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Marlin E. Beckner, of Buckhannon, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 63 months incarceration for methamphetamine distribution charge, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 12, 2018
News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Susan C. Bucklew today sentenced Marc Jason Levene (57, Sarasota) to five years in federal prison for possessing explosive materials as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Levene to forfeit almost four tons of explosive fuses and flash powder.
