Researchers use cigarette smoking behavior to identify genes that regulate blood pressure

Washington, DC - Using a technique that is opening the door to more complex analyses of the human genome, researchers have identified dozens of new genetic variations that affect blood pressure. Scientists discovered the new genetic regions - and confirmed the role of many previously known ones - by looking specifically at cigarette smoking behavior, one of many lifestyle factors that impact blood pressure.

Man Sentenced to 60 Years in Prison for Using an Infant and a Toddler to Produce Child Pornography

Tampa, Florida - A Middleburg, Florida man who used an infant and a toddler to produce child pornography was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison Thursday, to be followed by a lifetime of supervised release.

President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts

Washington, DC - President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts:

Tennessee Staffing Company Owners Sentenced to Prison for Payroll Tax Fraud

Memphis, Tennessee - Two former Memphis staffing company owners were sentenced to prison today for payroll tax fraud, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant for the Western District of Tennessee. 

Executive Order on the President’s Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Ukraine

Washington, DC - On March 6, 2014, by Executive Order 13660, the President declared a national emergency pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States constituted by the actions and policies of persons that undermine democratic processes and institutions in Ukraine; threaten its peace, security, stability, sovereignty, and territorial integrity; and contribute to the misappropriation of its assets.