News published on Federal Newswire in October 2019

News from October 2019


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published an eight page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Devils Postpile National Monument News Release.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, held a hearing entitled, “Examining the Oil Industry’s Efforts to Suppress the Truth about Climate Change."


News Release: BOSTON - A Westminster woman was sentenced today in federal court in Worcester for stealing Social Security benefits.


Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of Private Equity Firm Indicted for Obstruction of Justice

News Release: A superseding indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Central Islip charging Michael S. Cohn, Managing Director and Chief Compliance Officer of GPB Capital Holdings, LLC (GPB), with obstruction of justice, unauthorized computer access and unauthorized disclosure of confidential information.


AG Barr recognizes SDTX attorneys for work on hate crime case

News Release: HOUSTON - Attorney General William P. Barr recognized two Southern District of Texas (SDTX) employees for their distinguished public service at the 67th Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony today.


News Release: Washington-Representative Eliot L. Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following opening remarks at a committee hearing on the Trump Administration’s Syria policy...


Des Peres Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Production of Child Pornography

News Release: St. Louis, MO - William Timothy Hopmeier, 48, of Des Peres, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his involvement in production of child pornography. Hopmeier appeared before United States District Judge Audrey G. Fleissig.


News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine was sentenced to federal prison for drug distribution, announced Acting United States Attorney Lisa G. Johnston. Mathew Sisson, 29, was sentenced to 57 months in prison for distributing oxycodone for no legitimate medical purpose and outside the bounds of professional practice. Sisson was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his release from prison.


Akron Man Indicted on Fentanyl and Heroin Charges

News Release: An Akron man was indicted today in federal court for dealing fentanyl and heroin.


Attorney General William Barr Recognizes Department Employees and Others for Their Service at 67th Annual Attorney General Awards

News Release: WASHINGTON - Attorney General William P. Barr recognized 295 department employees for their distinguished public service today at the 67th Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony. Sixty-two other individuals outside of the department were also honored for their work. This annual ceremony recognizes employees and other individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements, leadership, and service to the Department of Justice and the American people.


Nigerian Citizen Sentenced for Role in International Cyber-Fraud Scheme

News Release: Memphis, TN - A citizen of Nigeria residing in Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced to 78 months in prison yesterday for his role in an international cyber fraud scheme, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant of the Western District of Tennessee.