News published on Federal Newswire in July 2019

News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A Bergen County man admitted today that he stole more than $750,000 from the U.S. Government through a scheme to exchange government benefits for cash, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

41-Year-Old Child Molester Committed to Federal Custody as a Sexually Dangerous Person

News Release: GREENVILLE, N.C. - United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that Senior United States District Judge Malcolm J. Howard committed Jeremy E. Durkin, 41, to the custody of the Attorney General as a sexually dangerous person under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006.

Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $420,000 from His Employer

News Release: A former American Parking employee pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday to bank fraud.

Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill

By USDA Newswire | Jul 25, 2019

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, today released the following opening statement at the hearing titled Hemp Production and the 2018 Farm Bill.

Pallone Opening Remarks at Member Day Hearing

News Release: Today, we are going to hear from our colleagues about the issues of importance to them within our Committee’s jurisdiction.

Walden Makes Staff Announcement for Energy and Commerce Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) announces two personnel moves - a new member of the senior staff and a new addition - for the committee Republicans. Walden previously noted the departure of Melissa Froelich, the outgoing Chief Counsel for the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Pallone & Walden Urge Senate to Act on Substance Use and Mental Health Demonstration Program Before August Recess

By DOE Newswire | Jul 25, 2019

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-OR) released a joint statement today urging the Senate to act to extend the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) demonstration program before adjourning for the August Recess...

Pallone Applauds Automakers’ Deal with California Preserving Clean Car Standards

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement in response to Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW striking a private deal with California to preserve clean car standards, despite the Trump Administration’s attempts to roll them back...

Bipartisan E&C Leaders Raise Concerns with FDA Over Proliferation of Unapproved Stem Cell Products

News Release: Bipartisan Energy and Commerce Committee leaders sent a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Norman E. “Ned" Sharpless, M.D., today raising concerns over the slower than expected progress of manufacturers and providers of stem cell products to come into compliance with FDA’s...

Texas Man Sentenced to 15 Months for Failure to Properly Register as a Sex Offender

News Release: Portland, Maine: United States Attorney Halsey B. Frank announced that Michael Larkin, 61, of Corpus Christi, Texas and formerly of Massachusetts, was sentenced yesterday in U.S. District Court by Judge Jon D. Levy to 15 months in prison and five years of supervised release for failing to update his sex offender registration in Maine and failing to register elsewhere. He pled guilty on Feb. 20, 2019.

Secretary Perry Congratulates Recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

By DOE Newswire | Jul 25, 2019

Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump announced the recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.

Two Colombian Businessmen Charged with Money Laundering in connection with Venezuela Bribery Scheme

News Release: Two Colombian businessmen were charged in an indictment returned today for their alleged roles in laundering the proceeds of violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) in connection with a scheme to pay bribes to take advantage of Venezuela’s government-controlled exchange rate.

Ways and Means Committee Votes to Release Historical Documents Related to the Use of Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Committee on Ways and Means voted to publicly release documents showing that Joint Committee on Taxation previously used 6103 authority to request President Nixon’s tax returns. The Internal Revenue Service furnished those materials the same day the request was made.: LINK.

Walden Statement on the Opioid Database Being Made Public

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) comments on the successful lawsuit by The Washington Post and ownership group for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. This lifted the protective order in the multi-district litigation, revealing unsealed internal company documents and exposing details about the distribution of opioids not previously known.

Former Chicago Resident Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Participating in $100 Million Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving Mexican Drug Cartels

News Release: CHICAGO - A former Chicago resident who laundered illegal drug proceeds on behalf of two cartels in Mexico has been sentenced to five years in federal prison.

Campfire prohibition lifted in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

By Interior Newswire | Jul 25, 2019

News Release: COPPER CENTER, AK - With cooler temperatures and much needed precipitation alleviating the severe fire conditions, Superintendent Ben Bobowski announced today that, effective immediately, campfires are again permitted throughout Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The use of gas grills and barbeques at campsites is also allowed.

Walden Makes Staff Announcement for Energy and Commerce Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) announces two personnel moves - a new member of the senior staff and a new addition - for the committee Republicans. Walden previously noted the departure of Melissa Froelich, the outgoing Chief Counsel for the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

High Ranking Gang Member Receives 12 Years in Federal Prison

News Release: RALEIGH - Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that Chief United States District Terrence Boyle sentenced ANDRE HALL, 31, of New Hanover County to 151 months’ imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.

Ranking Member Stabenow Statement on the USDA’s Release of Trade Aid Details

By USDA Newswire | Jul 25, 2019

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, issued the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s announcement of aid to assist American farmers affected by their trade policies.

Natural Resources Committee Will Hold Sept. 10 Hearing on Interior Secretary Bernhardt’s Order to Relocate Bureau of Land Management to Colorado