News published on Federal Newswire in February 2019

News from February 2019


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a nine page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: RA­­LEIGH - United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced SHAWQI GRAY, 37, of Wilmington to 204 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised release.


Houma Man Sentenced To 105 Months for Possession of Child Pornography

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - United States Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced today that NICHOLAS GARCIA (“GARCIA"), age 33, of Houma, Louisiana, was sentenced today for possession of child pornography, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 2252(a)(4)(B).


News Release: PROVIDENCE - The United States Attorney’s Office in Rhode Island this week concluded an investigation into violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at seven Landmark Medical Center offices in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, announced United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman.


Seven Defendants Sentenced To Over 39 Years Combined For Methamphetamine Trafficking In Fort Smith, Arkansas Area

News Release: Fort Smith, Arkansas - Duane (DAK) Kees, United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas announced today that seven individuals were sentenced by the United States District Court for their roles in a methamphetamine trafficking ring, which operated in the Fort Smith, Arkansas area. The Honorable P.K. Holmes, III presided over the sentencing hearings in the United States District Court in Fort Smith.


News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ - The National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) are coordinating with federal and state agencies to investigate and address concerns of exposure to uranium rock samples previously stored at Grand Canyon National Park's Museum Collection building. An investigative...


Hampton Couple Charged with Defrauding Medicaid

News Release: NORFOLK, Va. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging a Hampton man and woman with conspiracy, health care fraud, false statements, and aggravated identity theft.


News Release: Scott Bradley Meyrowitz, 61, of Lake Worth, was sentenced to three years in prison yesterday for wire fraud.


Peters Applauds Additional Funding for Census

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today applauded the inclusion of $3.8 billion for the U.S. Census Bureau in the government funding bill that Congress passed last week. The bipartisan legislation included...


Omaha Man Convicted of Receiving Child Pornography

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Mark Ringland, age 53, was convicted Wednesday of receiving child pornography after a two-day jury trial in federal court. The Honorable Laurie Smith Camp was the presiding judge.


Grassley, Brady: Lower tax refunds show how the Republican tax cut is keeping money in your hands all year

News Release: Lower tax refunds show how the Republican tax cut is keeping money in your hands all year.


National Park Service Hosting Open House on Traffic Congestion Management Plan for Arches National Park

News Release: Members of the public are invited to an open house to continue discussions on a plan to address vehicular parking and traffic congestion issues at Arches National Park. The meeting will take place during the summer of 2019 at a date and time yet to be determined.


News Release: LITTLE ROCK-A Little Rock man was sentenced for his role in a scheme that defrauded a government program intended to feed Arkansas children in low income areas. Nigel Hall, 49, of Little Rock, was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge J. Leon Holmes.


United States Attorney’s Office continues its commitment to youth through leadership league

News Release: Conflict resolution training pairs federal prosecutors,law clerks, IMPD officers, and local businesses with students from southwest side school.