News published on Federal Newswire in February 2018

News from February 2018


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a five page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Traveling to Haiti and Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct

News Release: Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Traveling to Haiti and Engaging in Illicit Sexual Conduct.


Barren County, Kentucky Felon Sentenced To 100 Months In Prison For Theft Of Firearms

News Release: Burglarized and stole firearms from Horton’s Guns.


New York Man Sentenced To More Than Seven Years For Multi-State Biodiesel Fraud Scheme

News Release: Fort Myers, FL - U.S. District Judge Sherri Polster Chappell today sentenced Andre Bernard (65, Mount Kisco, NY) to seven years and three months in federal prison for his role in a multi-state scheme to defraud biodiesel buyers and U.S. taxpayers by fraudulently selling biodiesel credits and fraudulently...


News Release: WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA - A Clarksburg, West Virginia man was indicted today by a federal grand jury on drug distribution and firearm charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Two men pleaded guilty today to federal gun charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Donnie Ray Evans, 33, of Williamson, entered his guilty plea to being a felon in possession of a firearm. In a separate prosecution, Brandon Cantrell, 32, of Charleston, also pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm.


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that an Eagle Butte, South Dakota, man and woman convicted of Distribution of a Controlled Substance were sentenced on Jan. 2, 2018 and February 5, 2018 respectively, by U.S. District Judge Roberto A. Lange.


Senator Murray Calls for Work to Reverse Trend of Eroding Worker Benefits, Protections, and Retirement Security

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke at a hearing of the Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security focused on the gig economy. In her remarks, Senator Murray emphasized how the...


News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of the state of Louisiana has been sentenced in federal court to 38 months imprisonment followed by three years supervised release, and restitution in the amount of $1,628,319.04, on his conviction of mail fraud, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: FBI Seeking Information on a Bank Robbery in Hollywood, Florida.


News Release: Hawaii National Park, Hawai‘i - Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture, After Dark in the Park talks, and other programs throughout February. In addition, everyone is invited to lend a hand to save native rainforest through the park’s volunteer stewardship opportunities.


Cape Air Employee Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Cocaine through Cyril E. King Airport

News Release: St. Thomas, USVI - Wayne Fahie, 31, of St. Thomas, pleaded guilty today in District Court to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, United States Attorney Gretchen C.F. Shappert announced.


Man Indicted for Obstructing Terrorism Investigation

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Sterling man with obstructing a terrorism investigation.