News published on Federal Newswire in November 2020

News from November 2020


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: RAWLINS, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) High Desert District (HDD) plans to conduct prescribed fires on public lands managed by the Rawlins Field Office this fall and winter. This is contingent upon fuel moisture and weather meeting optimal burn conditions. The treatments will only be implemented if specified prescription parameters are obtained.


Second Individual Charged with Arson of Target Headquarters

News Release: United States Attorney Erica H. MacDonald today announced a federal criminal complaint against LEROY LEMONTE PERRY WILLIAMS, 34, charging him with attempt to commit arson. WILLIAMS made his initial appearance today before Magistrate Judge Hildy Bowbeer in U.S. District Court in St. Paul, Minnesota.


Wyden Statement on Reforms to Organ Donation and Procurement Standards

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued a statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a final rule to reform the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Organ Procurement Organizations (OPO) Conditions for Coverage to increase accountability and improve performance...


Peters Slams Administration for Lack of Action Against Foreign Adversaries Over Coronavirus Vaccine Research Hacks

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, slammed the Trump Administration for their lack of action against foreign adversaries, including Russia, China, and North Korea, that have sponsored cyber-attacks against...


Naugatuck Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Heroin

News Release: John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that LARRY HALL, also known as “Chuito" and “Bobo," 49, of Naugatuck, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall to 120 months of imprisonment, followed by five years of supervised release, for trafficking heroin.


News Release: Yosemite National Park announces Glacier Point and Tioga Roads are closed to all vehicular traffic for the winter season. Glacier Point and Tioga Roads typically close each fall and remain closed through the winter season. These roads reopen each spring when weather and road conditions are safe for vehicular traffic.


Florida Man Charged with Manipulating Publicly Traded Stocks in Multiyear “Pump and Dump” Securities Fraud Scheme Worth Over $19 Million

News Release: PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Jeffrey D. Martin, 61, of Orlando, FL, was charged by Superseding Indictment with conspiracy and multiple counts of securities fraud and wire fraud, related to his manipulation of several publicly-traded securities in a “pump and dump" scheme in which Martin and his co-schemers allegedly defrauded investors out of over $19 million.


News Release: Agents find seven pounds of meth, guns in residence.


News Release: Fort Myers, Florida - United States District Judge John L. Badalamenti has sentenced Isaac D. Harvin (27, Fort Myers) to 15 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Harvin had pleaded guilty on Feb. 14, 2020.


News Release: NEWARK, N.J. - A New York man and a Passaic County, New Jersey, woman admitted that they participated in a scheme to defraud over 260 customers of their moving company out of more than $540,000, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced today.


Chichester Man Pleads Guilty to Distribution of Fentanyl

News Release: CONCORD - Travis Dunn, 31, of Chichester, pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to distribution of fentanyl, United States Attorney Scott W. Murray announced today.


Former College Professor Indicted on Fraud Charges for Allegedly Embezzling More Than $650,000 From Student Organization

News Release: CHICAGO - A former college professor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly embezzling more than $650,000 from a national student organization committed to improving minority representation in the pharmacy industry.