News published on Federal Newswire in December 2018

News from December 2018


News Release: MACON- A federal grand jury has returned indictments during the month of December. Charles “Charlie" E. Peeler, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 that the grand jury true billed indictments charging 25 new individuals. An indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct. All of the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.


Engel Statement on Bangladesh Election

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


Burlington Man Sentenced to 240 Months Imprisonment for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and Possession of a Firearm

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa- On Dec. 20, 2018, Carlos Jermane Walls, age 37, of Burlington, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 240 months in prison for Possession of Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute and 120 months in prison for Possession of a Firearm...


Davenport Man Sentenced to 210 Months in Prison for Federal Firearms Offense

News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa-On Dec. 26, 2018, Nathaniel Charles Rockwood, age 42, of Davenport, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 210 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release for unlawful possession of a firearm, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.


Fantastic Beasts of the Harry Potter World Featured at Fernald Preserve

News Release: It’s a magical time for the birds at the Fernald Preserve, Ohio, Site. The Fernald Preserve Visitors Center will host “Fantastic Beasts of the Harry Potter World" on January 5, to celebrate the wild birds that have made the preserve their home. The blockbuster Harry Potter series features owls and mythological bird-like creatures. This event also coincides with National Bird Day, which celebrates the incredible benefits birds provide to our ecosystems.


News Release: MACON- A federal grand jury has returned indictments during the month of December. Charles “Charlie" E. Peeler, the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia, announced Monday, Dec. 31, 2018 that the grand jury true billed indictments charging 25 new individuals. An indictment is only an allegation of criminal conduct. All of the defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law beyond a reasonable doubt.


Park Campgrounds Closed During Government Shutdown

News Release: Park officials announced today that all campgrounds in the park will be closed effective noon on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. The park is being forced to take this action for health and safety concerns as vault toilets reach capacity. In addition to human waste in public areas, driving off road and other infractions that damage the resource are becoming a problem.


News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman-designate Nita M. Lowey (D-NY-17) today filed legislation to reopen the federal government and fund most federal agencies through the remainder of fiscal year 2019. The legislative package, consisting of six full-year appropriations bills and a CR until February 8 for Homeland Security, is expected to be considered by the House on January 3.


News Release: DAVENPORT, Iowa-On Dec. 20, 2018, Eric James Newman, age 42, of Davenport, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Rebecca Goodgame Ebinger to 200 months in prison, to be followed by ten years of supervised release, for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.


DOE Releases Year in Review

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Department of Energy released its Year in Review document, highlighting notable 2018 achievements made throughout the DOE enterprise.


Department of Energy Awards Contract For Hanford Site Occupational Medical Services

News Release: Cincinnati -- The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today awarded a contract to provide a variety of services at the Hanford Site, called the Hanford Occupational Medical Services Contract (OccMed). The contract was awarded under full and open competition, to HPM Corporation of Kennewick, Washington. HPM Corporation is the current provider of occupational medical services to the Hanford site.


News Release: FBI Announces the Arrest of an Alleged Miami Bank Robber.



News Release: Dear Colleague, This week the new Democratic majority in the House will introduce two bills to fully reopen government. The first bill is a package covering the Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Financial Services and General Government; Interior; State and Foreign Operations; and Transportation...


News Release: House Appropriations Committee Democrats released the following one-pager explaining five ways House Democrats' legislative package to reopen the government reflects Democratic priorities. A PDF copy of the Dear Colleague is available.




DEA and Attorney General Kilmartin announces $300,000 settlement with Rite Aid for filling prescriptions of Schedule III controlled substances in excess of statutory maximums

News Release: PROVIDENCE, RI - Rite Aid has agreed to pay a $300,000 penalty for filling prescriptions at Rhode Island pharmacies of Schedule III controlled substances in excess of statutory maximums announced Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the DEA’s New England Division, and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin.


RESOURCES: Legislation To Reopen Government, End Trump Shutdown

News Release: House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman-designate Nita M. Lowey has released a legislative package that will reopen the federal government and end the Trump Shutdown. The legislation is expected to be considered in the House on January 3.