News published on Federal Newswire in January 2018

News from January 2018


Broward County Pharmacy Agrees to Pay the United States $350,000 to Settle Allegations That it Submitted Fraudulent Claims to TRICARE

News Release: Healthy Meds Pharmacy Corp., a pharmacy located in Hallandale, Florida has paid the United States $350,000, to settle allegations under the False Claims Act for filling prescriptions in violation of TRICARE’s policy on telemedicine.


Santa Fe Man Facing Federal Crack Cocaine Trafficking Charges

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - A Santa Fe, N.M., man is detained pending trial on federal cocaine base trafficking charges according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the DEA and the Santa Fe Police Department. According to court filings, the charges against Kevin Madrid, 31, are the result of a long-term investigation into a drug trafficking organization allegedly headed by Madrid that distributed crack cocaine in northern New Mexico.


Titusville Man Sentenced To More Than 14 Years For Stolen Identity Refund Fraud Scheme

News Release: Orlando, FL - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza today sentenced Trayone Lefferio Bell (42, Titusville) to 14 years and 6 months years in federal prison for one count of fraudulent possession of access devices, two counts of theft of government money, and three counts of aggravated identity theft. As part of his sentence, the Court also entered a money judgment in the amount of $266,769, and ordered him to pay $823,797 in restitution.


News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON – Today, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Press Secretary Tyler Q. Houlton released the following statement on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) December Southwest Border Migration numbers: “The ...


USDA Announces National Honey Board Appointments

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2018—Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of six individuals to serve on the National Honey Board.


USDA Announces Proposed Rule to Amend Egg Products Inspection Regulations

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 9, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced a critical step forward in making egg products safer for Americans to eat. FSIS is proposing to amend the egg products inspection regulations by requiring official plants that ...


News Release: Brandon Clint Russell, 22, of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for possessing an unregistered destructive device and for unlawful storage of explosive material. Russell pleaded guilty on Sept. 27, 2017. Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security Dana J. ...


News Release: On January 5, Judge Stanley R. Chesler of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey entered an order revoking the naturalized U.S. citizenship of Baljinder Singh aka Davinder Singh, and canceling his Certificate of Naturalization, the Justice Department announced.


News Release: Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued the following statement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day set aside to show support for the brave men and women who have dedicated themselves to protecting our communities: “Serving as a law enforcement officer is an honorable profession that is ...


Minutes of the Board's discount rate meetings from December 4 and December 13, 2017

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its interest rate meetings from December 4 and Dec. 13, 2017.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Jersey Manufacturer  For Continued Safety Violations

News Release: PENNSAUKEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Aruvil International Inc. for multiple safety violations at its Pennsauken facility. The chain-link fencing manufacturer faces $199,996 in proposed penalties.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.