News from December 2019
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a McLaughlin, South Dakota, woman convicted of assault of a federal officer was sentenced on December 4, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Charles B. Kornmann.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor tonight during consideration of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which he introduced earlier this year...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of McKees Rocks, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin, and a charge of distribution of heroin, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance was sentenced on December 6, 2019, by Chief Judge Jeffrey L. Viken.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore is pleased to announce that we are working with our lessee at Oregon Inlet Fishing Center, Oregon Inlet Marinas, LLC, to develop strategies to replace vulnerable structures and conduct site improvements at the marina. Members of the public are invited to provide input via the link below.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Senator Bob Casey, D-Penn., today highlighted Republicans’ betrayal of middle-class families ahead of the two-year anniversary of their tax giveaway for the wealthy and corporations.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor tonight during consideration of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which he introduced earlier this year...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Tampa, Florida - A federal jury has found Felix Antequera Rivera, Jr. (33, Lakeland) guilty of possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. He faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 15 years, and up to life, in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for March 10, 2020.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: PHOENIX, Ariz. On December 9, 2019, Andrew Al Littleman, 39, of Tuba City, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Steven P. Logan to 57 months in prison. The defendant previously pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse of a Minor and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. The defendant will also be required to register as a sex offender, and will be on supervised release for the remainder of his life.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Charleston, W.Va. - Three defendants were sentenced to federal prison today for gun crimes, announced in United States Attorney Mike Stuart.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Opening remarks, as prepared, of Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Subcommittee on Aviation Ranking Member Garret Graves (R-LA) from today’s hearing entitled, “The Boeing 737 MAX: Examining the Federal Aviation Administration’s Oversight of the Aircraft’s Certification":
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - 27 patient and consumer advocacy groups announced support for the deal reached by bicameral, bipartisan leaders to protect patients from surprise medical billing. In a statement, groups representing Americans facing serious acute, chronic health conditions, welcomed the legislation and urged Congress to act swiftly to send the package to President Trump’s desk.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue designated four Louisiana parishes as primary natural disaster areas. Producers in Avoyelles, Evangeline, Rapides, and St. Landry parishes who suffered losses caused by Hurricane Barry between July 12 and Aug. 16, 2019, may be eligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: WASHINGTON - Victor A. Brown, Jr., 29, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 210 months in prison for his unlawful possession of a loaded firearm with an extended magazine, as well as his possession of distribution-level quantities of fentanyl and cocaine base, Jessie K. Liu, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, and Chief Peter Newsham, Metropolitan Police Department announced.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, President Donald J. Trump presided over theswearing in of Dan Brouillette to serve as the 15th U.S. Secretary of Energy. Vice President Mike Pence administered the oath of office. President Trump nominated Brouillette in November following the announcement of former Secretary Rick Perry’s resignation. He was confirmed last week by the U.S. Senate with a vote of 70-15.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced that on Dec. 10, 2019, a federal grand jury indicted Michael C. Siegel (age 52) formerly of Clyman and currently of Fox Lake, Wisconsin, and Scott D. Hoeft (age 40) of Watertown, Wisconsin, for offenses related to the operation of the Hardware Store, a strip club located in Dodge County.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 11, 2019
News Release: PITTSBURGH - A resident of McKees Rocks, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, cocaine, and heroin, and a charge of distribution of heroin, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 10, 2019
News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 10, 2019
News Release: Vincent Armstrong, 24, was sentenced today to 72 months of incarceration for his involvement in planning a terrorist attack at a local Toledo bar. His co-defendant and live-in girlfriend, Elizabeth Lecron, was previously sentenced to 180 months of incarceration and lifetime supervised release.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 10, 2019
News Release: Beatrice, Nebraska - Homestead National Monument of America’s Heritage Center, Education Center, and other park buildings will be closed for the holidays on: Wednesday, December 25th and Wednesday, January 1st. The Heritage Center and Education Center will be open on Tuesday, December 24 but will close early at 2:00 p.m. Homestead National Monument of America will remain open all other days throughout the holiday season.
