News published on Federal Newswire in May 2018

News from May 2018


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


FRA Hits Highest-Ever Penalty Rate

News Release: Surpasses previous year’s record-setting number WASHINGTON – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking rate. ...


USDOT Secretary Foxx Releases Final Report on the Every Place Counts Design Challenge

News Release: Four Cities Envision Reconnecting their Communities in USDOT Challenge


U.S. Transportation Secretary Foxx Appoints 24 Members to the New Pipeline Safety Voluntary Information-Sharing System Working Group

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) today announced the appointment of 24 members to the new pipeline safety Voluntary Information-Sharing System (VIS) Working Group. The VIS Working Group is a newly created advisory committee ...



Jury Convicts Texas Man of $19 Million Fraud Scheme

News Release: Conspirators Impersonated Cerner Corporation. KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Texas man was convicted by a federal trial jury today of his role in an elaborate, multi-million-dollar fraud scheme in which conspirators impersonated North Kansas City-based Cerner Corporation in business and legal activities. Suresh...


U.S. Intervenes in ‘Whistleblower’ Lawsuits Alleging Insys Therapeutics Paid Illegal Kickbacks to Promote Subsys

News Release: LOS ANGELES - The United States has intervened in five “whistleblower" lawsuits that accuse Insys Therapeutics, Inc. of paying illegal kickbacks and defrauding federal health programs in connection with the marketing of Subsys, an opioid painkiller manufactured and sold by the Arizona-based company, the Department of Justice announced today.


Former Middlesex Borough Fire Inspector Admits Conspiring To Commit Strongarm Extortion

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A former fire inspector for Middlesex Borough and other New Jersey municipalities today admitted conspiring with another person to commit a strongarm extortion, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.


News Release: BOSTON - Today marks the 55th anniversary of Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. It is the one day of the year when we are called upon to recognize those who preserve law and order, particularly those who have been injured in the line of duty or who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep our communities...


park hosts american indian guest artist program

News Release: MOOSE, WY - Grand Teton National Park is hosting American Indian Artists at the Colter Bay Visitor Center this summer to share their traditional and contemporary art with park visitors. Participating artists will demonstrate and share the cultural traditions of their tribes through art forms such as painting, weaving, pottery, beadwork, and musical instruments.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - A Hedgesville, West Virginia woman is facing multiple firearms charges after being indicted by a federal grand jury today, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.