News published on Federal Newswire in June 2019

News from June 2019


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Bureau of Reclamation releases funding opportunity for water reclamation and reuse research studies

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Reclamation is releasing a funding opportunity for entities to submit research proposals that address water supply challenges by establishing or expanding the use of water reclamation and reuse, improving existing water reuse facilities, and/or streamlining the implementation of state-of-the-art technology for new facilities.


TSA stops Alabama man with loaded handgun at Richmond International Airport

Release: RICHMOND, Va. - An Alabama man who works in Virginia was issued a summons by police at Richmond International Airport yesterday, June 26, after a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag.


News Release: JOHNSTOWN, PA - Two residents of DuBois, PA, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges of conspiracy to commit mail theft and mail theft, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In January, Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Utah) introduced H.R. 644, the Navajo Utah Water Rights Settlement Act of 2019. The bill is the result of a multi-year collaborative effort by Bishop, along with the state of Utah and the Navajo Nation.


Illinois Man Found Guilty of 15 Counts Involving Pipe Bombs, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Interstate Truck Theft, and Tampering with a Witness and Evidence

News Release: DAVENPORT, IA- On Monday, June 24, 2019, a jury found Chad Eric Mink, age 43, of Rock Island, Illinois, guilty of fifteen (15) separate federal offenses including interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle, stalking (two counts), interstate domestic violence (two counts), possession of unregistered...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today announced he cosponsored legislation to end government shutdowns by holding Members of Congress accountable for their failure to govern responsibly. The Government...


News Release: Kyle Wilhelm, 40, a former pharmacist, pleaded guilty yesterday to obtaining controlled substances, including opioids, by fraud U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced today.


Map making and desert crossings: California Trail Interpretive Center announces July programs

News Release: ELKO, Nev. - Create a pioneer map, learn how to square dance and learn how pioneers dealt with treacherous desert crossings at the California Trail Interpretive Center.


U.S. Attorney to Host Annual Youth Summit on June 28 at Catholic University

News Release: Event Aims to “Break the Silence on Youth Violence".


Greenfield Man Charged With Sexual Exploitation Of Children

News Release: Defendant faces 25 year mandatory minimum.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - A resident of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


San Carlos Man Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Abusive Sexual Contact With a Minor

News Release: PHOENIX - On June 20, 2019, Daniel James Salter, 20, of San Carlos, Arizona, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan M. Brnovich to prison for 17.5 years followed by lifetime supervised release. Salter had previously pleaded guilty to Abusive Sexual Contact with a Minor.


July 4th Campfire Program: Celebrate Independence Day!  at Homestead National Monument of America

News Release: Summer Campfire programs are back at Homestead National Monument of America! Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. there will be a presentation on “Foundation Documents: The Declaration of Independence and the Homestead Act" by Jonathan Fairchild, Historian at the monument. This campfire program will take place at Homestead National Monument of America’s Education Center.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA - One former resident of Verona, PA, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to remind general aviation operators taking advantage of the agency’s Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B) rebate program that rebate reservations must be made within 90 days of the installation of the appropriate equipment.


News Release: MADISON, WIS. - Scott C. Blader, United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Aaron T. Washington, 25, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge James D. Peterson to 42 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Washington pleaded guilty to the charge on April 15, 2019.


Owner of Tampa-Area Medical Marketing Company Found Guilty in $2 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: A federal jury found the owner of a Tampa, Florida-area medical marketing company guilty today for his role in an over $2.2 million Medicare fraud scheme involving the payment of kickbacks and bribes to medical clinics in Miami in exchange for the referral of DNA swabs that were obtained from Medicare beneficiaries.


News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Johnny Straining, 23, and Lamar Black, 29, both of Harrisburg, PA were charged by Indictment with attempted robbery which interferes with interstate commerce, and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence. Black was also charged...