News published on Federal Newswire in June 2018

News Release: Tampa Florida - A federal jury has found Rashica Shaguana Ford (39, Sarasota) guilty of conspiracy to commit arson. She faces a mandatory minimum penalty of five years, and up to 20 years, in federal prison. Her sentencing hearing has not yet been set. Ford was indicted on Nov. 24, 2017, along with two co-conspirators, Jodarin Marquis Whitfield and Herbert Adelphus Pinckney.

Visionary or Villian: A Night of Lucien Maxwell

News Release: Whether in history books or driving through Northern New Mexico, the chances are that you’ve at least heard of the name Maxwell. Lucien Maxwell would become one of the largest landowners in the New Mexico Territory with much of the landscape still bearing his name. From Land Grants to Billy the Kid join author Harriet Freiberger and discover the legacy left by Lucien Maxwell.

Mentors Help EM Interns Find Future Path through Paducah Site

News Release: PADUCAH, Ky. - When Logan Mitchell first walked onto the grounds of EM’s Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant site in the summer of 2017 as a college junior, he was uncertain about his chosen degree and career plans.

Illegal Alien Sentenced to Time Served, Deportation for Illegally Re-entering U.S.

News Release: JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A citizen of Mexico has been sentenced in federal court in Johnstown to five months in prison, with credit for time served, and then ordered deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Mexico, on his conviction of re-entry of an illegal alien, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.

Public comment on Acadia National Park’s Draft Transportation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement

News Release: BAR HARBOR, MAINE - Tuesday June 26 is the final day to submit comments on Acadia National Park’s Draft Transportation Plan and Environmental Impact Statement which has been open for public comment since April 27.

SRS Liquid Waste Contractor Uses Virtual Reality for Slips, Trips, and Falls Training

News Release: AIKEN, S.C. - EM’s liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS) is harnessing the power of virtual reality to help prevent slips, trips, and falls.

E&C Welcomes FDA Guidance on Unapproved Drugs and Devices

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 12, 2018

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This morning, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would finalize guidance on the exchange of health care economic information between manufacturers and payors regarding unapproved drugs and devices, and unapproved uses of such products.

SR 410 in Mount Rainier National Park is Open; Construction work continues until late June

News Release: State Route 410 in Mount Rainier National Park opened this morning at 7:00 am. Road construction continues between milepost 64 and 64.5, near the junction with State Route 123 at Cayuse Pass. Travelers should expect 30 minute delays, with alternating one-way travel through the road construction site until late June.

Report: DOE Basic Research Key to Modern Technologies

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Basic research and scientific facilities sponsored by the Department of Energy (DOE) have played a critical role over the past 40 years in the development of a wide range of present-day technologies according to a new report released today by the Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee (BESAC).

Walden and Burgess on CMS’ Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis

By Commerce Newswire | Jun 12, 2018

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new efforts for offering assistance to states on how to best use the tools and existing federal funding to combat the opioid crisis.

Private Exporters Report Sales Activity for Mexico

By USDA Newswire | Jun 12, 2018

Release: Washington -Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 152,000 metric tons of corn for delivery to Mexico. Of the total 114,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2017/2018 marketing year and 38,000 metric tons is for delivery during the 2018/2019 marketing year.

Fired Menominee Tribal Police Officer Sentenced to 15 years in Prison for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child on Menominee Indian Reservation

News Release: United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced that Basil L. O’Kimosh, Jr. (age: 40) of Keshena man was sentenced on June 11, 2018 to 180 months in prison and 8 years of supervised release after a conviction for Attempted Sexual Exploitation of a Child on the Menominee Indian Reservation. The sentence was the result of a guilty plea in March 2018 before Chief United States District Judge William C. Griesbach.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Sees Busiest May in 15 Years

News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) experienced a 13 percent increase in total recreational visits this May compared to May 2017. Last month’s remarkable visitation (248,423) made it the busiest May at the Seashore since 2003.

Tax Return Preparers Charged with Filing False Tax Returns

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Attorney William M. McSwain announced that the owners of a Yeadon, PA, tax preparation business were charged today in connection with a scheme to prepare fraudulent tax returns in order to generate unwarranted refunds.

Branchland Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Firearms Thefts From Gun Dealer

News Release: HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - A Branchland man who broke in a local pawn shop and stole firearms on three separate occasions pled guilty yesterday in federal court in Huntington to multiple firearms charges, announced United States Attorney Mike Stuart. Robert Lee Reid, 23, entered guilty pleas to three counts...

Walden and Burgess on CMS’ Efforts to Combat the Opioid Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new efforts for offering assistance to states on how to best use the tools and existing federal funding to combat the opioid crisis.

Tampa Man Sentenced For Threatening To Burn Down A Home Being Purchased By Muslim Family

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced that David H. Howard, 59, of Tampa, Florida, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge Mary S. Scriven of the Middle District of Florida to serve eight months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and required to pay $30,000...

E&C Welcomes FDA Guidance on Unapproved Drugs and Devices

By EPA Newswire | Jun 12, 2018

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This morning, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it would finalize guidance on the exchange of health care economic information between manufacturers and payors regarding unapproved drugs and devices, and unapproved uses of such products.

House Passes 25 Bills to Combat the Opioid Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives today began its two-week long consideration of dozens of bills to combat the opioid crisis. Passing the House today were 25 bills.

California Resident Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography