News published on Federal Newswire in February 2018

News from February 2018


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on Feb. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


2017 Airline Bumping Rate Lowest in Decades

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its February 2018 Air Travel Consumer Report on air carrier data compiled for the month of December 2017 and calendar year 2017. In 2017, the carriers posted a bumping rate of 0.34 per 10,000 passengers, the lowest annual rate based ...


Reclamation releases Cawelo Water District Famoso Basin Pipeline Project draft environmental document

News Release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation proposes awarding $750,000 through a 2016 CALFED Water Use Efficiency Grant, to Cawelo Water District for its Famoso Basin Pipeline Project in Kern County.


Bobby Willis Sentenced to Two Years in Federal Prison for Wire Fraud Conviction Arising Out of Million Dollar Fraud Scheme

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Bobby Willis, 45, a resident of Kirtland, N.M., was sentenced yesterday afternoon in federal court in Albuquerque, N.M., to 24 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction on wire fraud charges. The court will be scheduling a hearing to determine the amount of restitution Willis will be required to pay to the victims of his fraudulent conduct.


Chairman Brady Announces Hearing on FY 2019 Budget Proposals for the Department of Treasury

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) announced today that the Committee will hold a hearing on President Trump’s fiscal year 2019 budget proposals for the Department of Treasury on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 10:00 am in room 1100 of the Longworth House Office Building.


News Release: DALLAS - Javier Giovanni Araujo, 34, of Austin, Texas, and Garrett Alexander Mack, 29, of Dallas, Texas, were sentenced today by Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara M. G. Lynn to lengthy prison sentences for child pornography offenses, announced Erin Nealy Cox, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas.


Albany Felon Sentenced on Firearms Convictions

News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Shawn Faircloth, age 46, of Albany, was sentenced today to 68 months in prison following his guilty plea to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: LOS ANGELES - A Montecito resident has been arrested pursuant to a federal grand jury indictment that accuses him of running two fraudulent investment schemes and violating a court order prohibiting him from selling securities.


Last of Six Defendants Sentenced for Gun and Drug Trade in Great Falls

News Release: GREAT FALLS - The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that the last of six co-defendants was sentenced today for her role in a methamphetamine for guns trade that took place in Great Falls. 31-year old Monica Hulit of Great Falls was sentenced to 24 months in prison, 2 years of supervised...


Bank Robber Sentenced

News Release: U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that KRISTEN WILLIAMS, age 44, was sentenced today after previously pleading guilty to one count of bank robbery, in violation of 18 U.S.C § 2113(a).


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Winner, South Dakota, man convicted of Felon in Possession of a Firearm was sentenced on February 8, 2018, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Kearney Man Sentenced to 20 Years for $4.3 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

News Release: Excelsior Springs Man Sentenced to 12 Years.


FBI Seeking Information for Colorado Bank Robberies

News Release: FBI Seeking Information for Colorado Bank Robberies.