News published on Federal Newswire in June 2018

News from June 2018


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOT Announces Competition on Advancing Innovative Ways to Analyze Crash Data

News Release: DOT Announces Competition on Advancing Innovative Ways to Analyze Crash Data


U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces $225 Million in Funding for Boston Green Line Extension

News Release: SOMERVILLE, Mass. – U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao was joined by FTA Acting Administrator K. Jane Williams, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Michael Capuano, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, and state and local officials today to announce the release of a $225 million federal grant agreement for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) light rail project.


News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - A Hampton man pleaded guilty today to conspiring with others to distribute more than 100 grams of heroin.


News Release: A Toledo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine and for firearms crimes.


North Pole Man Convicted of Receiving and Distributing Child Pornography

News Release: Fairbanks, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced today that on June 20, 2018, a federal jury in Fairbanks convicted Eric Whitebread, 42, of two counts of distribution of child pornography, and one count of receipt of child pornography.


Stamford Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraud Offense Stemming from Embezzlement Scheme

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that CANDACE RISPOLI, 31, of Stamford, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to one count of wire fraud stemming from an embezzlement scheme.


Manhattan U.S. Attorney Sues Herbal Drug Manufacturer For Selling Misbranded And Unapproved Drugs In Violation Of The Federal Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act

News Release: Geoffrey Berman, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Melinda Plaisier, Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA"), announced today the filing of a Complaint against defendants RAHSAN A. HAKIM (“Hakim") and ADONIIAH A. RAHSAN (“Rahsan") for repeated violations of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. HAKIM and RAHSAN do business as Sundial Herbal Products.


News Release: Florida Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison on Bomb Charge.


Toledo Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Trafficking Heroin and Cocaine and Firearms Crimes

News Release: A Toledo man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trafficking heroin and cocaine and for firearms crimes.


Roofing Company Faces Penalties After Exposing Employees to Numerous Fall and Other Safety Hazards

News Release: JUPITER, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Crown Roofing LLC, based in Sarasota, Florida, for exposing employees to fall hazards at a Jupiter worksite. The company faces $149,662 in proposed fines.


News Release: MOOSE, WY-Grand Teton National Park rangers have recovered the body of a climber on the east face of Teewinot Mountain today.


Bishop’s Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act Passes House

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Golden Spike 150th Anniversary Act. Introduced by Chairman Rob Bishop (R-Utah), the bill recognizes the historic significance of the completion of America’s first transcontinental railroad by establishing the 52ndU.S. Historical Park and designating it the, “Golden Spike National Historical Park." Utah U.S. Reps.Chris Stewart, Mia Love, &John Curtis are all original cosponsors of the bill.


News Release: Fairbanks, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced today that on June 20, 2018, a federal jury in Fairbanks convicted Eric Whitebread, 42, of two counts of distribution of child pornography, and one count of receipt of child pornography.


Youth Leadership Program Kicks Off at Gillette Stadium

News Release: FOXBOROUGH, MA-The FBI National Academy Associates, New England Chapter, in cooperation with the Foxborough Police, the New England Patriots, the FBI Boston Division, LexisNexis, and Dean College, kicked off its inaugural Youth Leadership Program today at Gillette Stadium.


FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge Announces Arrest of Midland Bank Robbery Fugitive

News Release: FBI El Paso Special Agent in Charge Announces Arrest of Midland Bank Robbery Fugitive.


Baltimore Heroin Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III sentenced Stanley Rodgers, age 60, of Baltimore, Maryland today to 14 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin.