News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


The US Interior Department published a seven page rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Two North Texas doctors, one nurse sentenced to prison for federal drug trafficking violation

News Release: PLANO, Texas - Three medical professionals have been sentenced to federal prison over the last week in the Eastern District of Texas for the illegal distribution of opioids and other pharmaceutical controlled substances, announced U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today.


Is Your Dog a Bark Ranger

News Release: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) is hosting an orientation meeting for anyone interested in volunteering to serve as a “Bark Ranger." Bark Ranger volunteers and their canine companions will serve as ambassadors on National Lakeshore beaches to provide visitors information about...


News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that two South Dakota men convicted of conspiring to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl were sentenced on May 6, 2019, by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier.


Central Coast Field Office releases final environmental analysis for oil and gas

News Release: MARINA, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Central Coast Field Office has released a proposed resource management plan amendment (RMPA) and final environmental impact statement (EIS) for oil and gas leasing and development. This effort supports the Administration’s goals of promoting environmentally responsible development of oil and gas on public lands, creating jobs and providing economic opportunities for local communities.


Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Distribution that Caused Overdose Death

News Release: ALEXANDRIA, Va. - An Virginia man pleaded guilty today to distribution of a drug that resulted in the death of a Leesburg woman.


News Release: RICHMOND, Va. - A Guatemalan citizen pleaded guilty today to illegal reentry following removal after being convicted of a felony.


News Release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today James A. Chapman, a/k/a Fatz Guy, a/k/a Perverted Doe, 37, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to production and possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison, a maximum of 40 years, and a $250,000 fine.


Citizen of Peru Charged with Illegally Reentering U.S.

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, today announced that, on May 1, 2019, a federal grand jury in New Haven returned an indictment charging CESAR RUBEN YLLESCAS, 45, a citizen of Peru last residing in Hartford, with one count of illegally reentering the U.S. after being deported.


Wyden, Grassley Demand Answers on Misconduct and Abuse at Federally-Funded Facilities Caring For Unaccompanied Migrant Children

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, today requested answers about serious allegations of misconduct and abuse by federally-funded grantees operating facilities that house unaccompanied migrant children.


Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Hearing on Deputy Social Security Commissioner and Tax Court Judge Nominations

News Release: This morning the Finance Committee meets to discuss two important nominations. David Black is nominated to serve as Deputy Social Security Commissioner, and Emin Toro is nominated to serve as a judge on the United States Tax Court. Let me start with Mr. Black’s nomination.


News Release: Five Canton men were indicted in federal court for allegedly stealing dozens of guns from a firearms store in Canton in February.