News published on Federal Newswire in February 2020

News from February 2020


Walden and Latta React to FCC’s C-band Auction Plan

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) react to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) C-band auction plan.


Pallone on Passage of Resolution Condemning Trump Administration’s Medicaid Block Grants

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) issued the following statement today after the House passed H. Res. 826, Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration’s Harmful Actions Towards Medicaid, by a vote of 223-190...


News Release: Patient Recruiter Sentenced to Prison for Role in More than $1 Million Illegal Kickback Conspiracy.


News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA -Karl Justin Dunn, III, of Kearneysville, West Virginia, has admitted to distributing heroin, U.S. Attorney Bill Powell announced.


Jason Begger Testified Before House Committee on Barrasso Carbon Capture Legislation

News Release: The USE IT Act will Support Carbon Capture Utilization and Direct Capture Research at Facilities like the Integrated Test Center Outside of Gillette.


Laredo woman sentenced for role in smuggling cocaine

News Release: LAREDO, Texas - A 40-year-old Laredoan has been ordered to prison after admitting she imported a large amount of cocaine via the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) remarks at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “Clearing the Air: Legislation to Promote Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage."


Engel and Castro Seek Answers on State Department’s “Birth Tourism” Visa Rules

News Release: Dear Assistant Secretary Risch: I am writing regarding the January 24 Federal Register notice amending 22 CFR 41.31 governing the issuance of visas in the “B" nonimmigrant classification for temporary visitors for pleasure. The regulatory change appears to establish that travel to the United States...


U.S. Marshals Offer $5k Reward for Information Leading to Capture of Fugitive Triple Shooter

News Release: Detroit, MI - The U.S. Marshals Service Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team, in conjunction with the River Rouge Police Department, are offering a reward of $5,000 for information directly leading to the arrest of suspect involved in a triple shooting January 31 in River Rouge, which left two dead and one critically injured.


News Release: ALBANY, NEW YORK - Luke E. Steiner, age 31, of Minnesota, pled guilty yesterday to conspiring with Michael T. Mann to defraud financing companies out of millions of dollars.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH) react to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) C-band auction plan.


Northwest Arkansas Man and Woman Sentenced to Over 18 Years Combined in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking

News Release: Fayetteville, Arkansas - David Clay Fowlkes, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas announced today that Richard Calvin Artz, age 54, from Gravette, Arkansas was sentenced to 87 months imprisonment followed by three years supervised release and Rebekah Ann Wiser, age 36, from...


Pallone Floor Remarks on Resolution Condemning Trump Administration’s Attempt to Block Grant Medicaid

News Release: Energy and Commerce Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today in support of H. Res. 826, Expressing Disapproval of the Trump Administration’s Harmful Actions Towards Medicaid...


EM Appoints Idaho Cleanup Project Manager

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - EM announced today the appointment of Connie Flohr as manager of the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) in Idaho Falls, Idaho.


Walden Remarks at Hearing Examining Carbon Capture Legislation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) remarks at an Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing titled, “Clearing the Air: Legislation to Promote Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage."


Mexican Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Illegal Re-entry After Deportation

News Release: PITTSBURGH - A citizen of Mexico has been sentenced in federal court to two years (24 months) in prison on his conviction of Illegal Reentry After Deportation, United States Attorney Scott W. Brady announced today.


News Release: CONCORD - United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced the establishment of a Primary Day hotline that will be monitored throughout Primary Day on Feb. 11, 2020, from 7 am to 8 pm. The hotline number is 603-230-2503. Inquiries and complaints may also be submitted through the United States Attorney’s Office web site at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nh by clicking on the “e-mail us" link.


Gettysburg Man Charged With Malicious Attempt To Destroy Building By Fire And Explosive

News Release: HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Samson Paul Yohe, age 28, of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted on February 5, 2020, by a federal grand jury with malicious attempt to destroy building by fire and explosive and possession of an unregistered firearm (destructive device).


U.S. Relations With United Kingdom

Release: More information about the United Kingdom is available on the United Kingdom Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.


USDA Announces Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2020 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. A pilot hemp insurance program through Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) provides coverage against loss of yield because...