News published on Federal Newswire in March 2018

News from March 2018


At Hearing, Murray Questions National Labor Relations Board Nominee’s Willingness to Stand Up for Workers

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at the confirmation hearing for President Trump’s nominee for the National Labor Relations Board, John Ring.


Former Connecticut Resident Who Illegally Transported Protected Wildlife is Sentenced

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that WILLIAM CARL BARTLETT, 66, of Eastpoint, Florida, formerly of Cheshire, Connecticut, was sentenced today by U.S. Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel in Bridgeport to three years of probation for illegally transporting protected wildlife. Judge Garfinkel also ordered BARTLETT to pay a $5,000 fine and perform 300 hours of community service.


News Release: Loaded Gun with an Obliterated Serial Number Fell Out of His Pants and Discharged at a Laundromat.


Another Doctor And Nurse Indicted For Participating In The Operation Of A Montgomery “pill Mill”

News Release: MONTGOMERY, Ala. - On Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, a physician and nurse were arrested after being indicted in the ongoing investigation and prosecution of a “pill mill" being operated out of a Montgomery, Alabama medical office. The two new defendants in this case are physician Willie J. Chester, Jr., ...


Eleven Members Of Lakeland Drug Trafficking Organization Charged With Causing Four Overdose Deaths, An Overdose Resulting In Serious Bodily Injury, And Associated Heroin And Fentanyl Trafficking

News Release: Tampa, FL - United States Attorney Maria Chapa Lopez announces the unsealing of a 10-count superseding indictment charging 11 individuals with conspiracy to distribute more than one kilogram of heroin, 400 grams of fentanyl, and 100 grams of a fentanyl analogue, the distribution of which resulted in...


Hearing Statement of Ranking Member Carper: The Administration’s Framework for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America

News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure held the hearing, “The Administration's Framework for Rebuilding Infrastructure in America " Below is the opening statement of Ranking Member Tom Carper (D-Del.), as prepared for delivery...


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A former Henderson resident pleaded guilty today to distributing images of child pornography, some of which were tweeted to his followers, announced U.S. Attorney Dayle Elieson of the District of Nevada.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Salem County, New Jersey, woman today admitted signing false tax returns for shell companies resulting in $286,742 in fraudulent refunds, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.


News Release: Tennessee Staffing Company Owners Sentenced to Prison for Payroll Tax Fraud.


Prospectus Soliciting Proposals for Operation of Charter Vessel Services Released

News Release: GLACIER BAY NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE, Alaska - The National Park Service has released a prospectus soliciting proposals for charter vessel operation in Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve. Multiple charter vessel concession contracts are expected to be awarded to provide charter vessel and related services.


Michigan City Man Sentenced

News Release: For Being A Felon In Possession of a Firearm/Armed Career Criminal.


Virginia Man Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison For Traveling To Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct With a Minor

News Release: WASHINGTON - David Johnston, 62, of Fredericksburg, Va., has been sentenced to nine years in prison for traveling interstate to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, announced U.S. Attorney Jessie K. Liu, Andrew W. Vale, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office, and Peter Newsham, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).


HEARING: #SubOversight to Receive Update on Seasonal Influenza and Vaccine Effectiveness

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) announced a hearing for Thursday, March 8, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining U.S. Public Health Preparedness for and Response Efforts to Seasonal Influenza."


Rivers Rangers 2018

News Release: Release Date: March 2, 2018. Contact: Tanya Sortor, Education Program Coordinator, Pacific Historic Parks. Phone: 671-482-1234. Calling all 3rd and 4th graders for the River Ranger Program!. In April, War in the Pacific National Historical Park, along with non-profit partner Pacific Historic Parks, will...


News Release: The Defendants Pled Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud the United States Resulting in Nearly $200,000 in Fraudulent Federal Tax Refunds.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Earlier today, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered keynote remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, as part of a forum examining solutions to combat the opioid crisis.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Gregg Harper (R-MS) announced a hearing for Thursday, March 8, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is entitled, “Examining U.S. Public Health Preparedness for and Response Efforts to Seasonal Influenza."


Mexican National Charged in Fake Kidnapping Ransom Extortion Scheme

News Release: HOUSTON - A federal grand jury in Houston has returned a 13-count indictment against a Mexican National for allegedly running a fake kidnapping ransom extortion scheme that covered several states and nearly 40 victims, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan J. Patrick.


News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Natchitoches man was sentenced Wednesday to two years and 10 months in prison for illegal possession of a pistol and ammunition.