News published on Federal Newswire in March 2019

News from March 2019


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $46 Million Loan for Austin’s Manor Expressway Project

News Release: WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau will provide up to a $46.94 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA). The loan is for the 290E Manor Expressway Phase III Project.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Acting Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt signed a secretarial order directing that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) adequately weigh public access for outdoor recreation - including hunting and fishing - when determining the appropriateness of the disposal or exchange of public lands. Identifying lands as available for disposal or exchange is required under federal law.


Savannah residents plead guilty to conspiracy to distribute heroin

News Release: SAVANNAH, Ga: Two people are facing substantial prison sentences and fines after pleading guilty to federal heroin trafficking charges.


Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty to Firearms Charges

News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Chesterfield man pleaded guilty today to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.


Celebrate National Park Week 2019 at Big South Fork NRRA

News Release: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area will be observing National Park Week from Saturday, April 20-28. The week will kick off with free backcountry camping permits as well as free camping at Alum Ford Campground on Saturday, April 20.


New Information about White House Officials Using Private Email and Messaging Apps  Raises Security and Federal Records Concerns

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the Chairman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, sent a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone requesting documents regarding new information the Committee has obtained in its investigation into the use of personal email and messaging accounts by non-career officials at the White House in violation of the Presidential Records Act and White House policy.


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - The leader of a serial robbery crew was sentenced today to 210 months in federal prison for two armed robberies in Las Vegas, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


News Release: PITTSBURGH, PA. - A resident of Pittsburgh, PA has been sentenced in federal court to eight years (96 months) in prison followed by five years of supervised release and was ordered to pay $4,000 in restitution on his conviction of armed robbery, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


Release: Pursuant to section 301 of the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992, as amended (the “Act"), the Department submits this report on recent developments in Hong Kong from May 2018 through March 2019.


News Release: Copper Center, AK - Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve has announced the release of a prospectus soliciting proposals for Hunting Guide Services.


News Release: Spokane, Washington - Joseph H. Harrington, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, joined the Department of Justice in announcing ten awards totaling more than $5.7 million to support crime victims in Native American communities in seven states: Washington, Alaska, California...


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Raymond Clark, 42, of East Amherst, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud and money laundering, was sentenced to serve 27 months in prison by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci.


Forestville Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Charges

News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard C. Miller, 51, of Forestville, NY, pleaded guilty to receipt and possession of child pornography before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. The charges carry a minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum penalty of 40 years, and a $500,000 fine.


News Release: Richmond National Battlefield Park to conduct prescribed burn at Malvern Hill battlefield.


Fayetteville Woman Sentenced for Filing False Income Tax Returns, Aggravated Identity Theft, and Making False Statements

News Release: RALEIGH - The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announced that Chief United States District Judge Terrence W. Boyle sentenced KHADIJA FATIMA HOWARD, 38, of Fayetteville to 30 months imprisonment followed by three years of supervised release.


Honduran Removed Twice Indicted for Illegally Re-entering the U.S.

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A former resident of Honduras has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of violating federal immigration laws, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: CONCORD - Donald Fillmore, 42, of Exeter, Maine, was sentenced to 63 months in prison for fentanyl trafficking, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


Minot Man Sentenced to 12 1/2 Years in Federal Prison for Drug, Gun, and Money Laundering Charges

News Release: BISMARCK - United States Attorney Christopher C. Myers announced that on March 18, 2019, Chief Judge Daniel L. Hovland, United States District Court, sentenced Dennis Allen Corwin, age 37, Minot, ND, on charges of Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance;...