By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
A federal judge has ordered Mariusz Lekarczyk, the owner and operator of four Chicago-area We Wash Hand Wash and Car Detail Centers, and We Wash Car Care Center Inc. to pay $799,566 in back wages and damages to 110 employees and $110,990 in penalties to the U.S. Department of Labor. This order is part of a consent judgment obtained by the department.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
MIAMI, Fla. (September 20, 2024) — Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials, including Region 4 Chief of Staff John Nicholson, joined Miccosukee Chairman Talbert Cypress at a press event to recognize a $15 million grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida for community-driven solutions to cut climate pollution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
The United States and the People’s Republic of China held the fifth meeting of the Economic Working Group (EWG) on September 19-20 in Beijing. This was the second EWG held in China.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a collaboration with the city of Muskegon Heights, Michigan, aimed at identifying and replacing drinking water lead pipes to protect public health. This initiative is part of EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which aims to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
Arlington, Va. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today urged Congress to act immediately to fund the federal government for the 2025 fiscal year.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
After five days of trial, a federal jury convicted Richard Bhoolai, 65, of Cincinnati, for failing to pay taxes he withheld from employees’ wages at three restaurants he owned and operated.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has filed a complaint against the Town of Thornapple, Wisconsin, and the State of Wisconsin for violations of Section 301 of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This section requires polling places to be equipped with at least one voting machine accessible to voters with disabilities during federal elections. The department also secured an agreement with the Town of Lawrence, Wisconsin, to resolve its complaint alleging HAVA violations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced today a new assignment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
The Department of Defense announced a $26.4 million award via the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program to Global Advanced Metals USA, Inc. (GAM) for the domestic production of high-purity niobium oxide at GAM's Boyertown, Pennsylvania facilities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
Director Rachel Rossi of the Office for Access to Justice (ATJ) traveled to Kansas this week to engage with stakeholders about the access to justice challenges rural communities face and to discuss innovative solutions. The visit built upon the ongoing work of ATJ to address the rural access to justice gap in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 20, 2024
Acting United States Attorney Thomas J. Jaworski announced that Triumph Hospitality, LLC and A&S Hospitality Management, LLC have agreed to settle allegations regarding ADA violations at the Garner Hotel in Clarksville, Tennessee.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan announced that an open meeting of the Commission will be held virtually on Thursday, September 19, 2024. The meeting will commence at 11 a.m. ET and will begin with time for members of the public to address the Commission.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
A watchdog group has raised concerns over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) five-year investigation into the sourcing of nonhuman primates (NHPs) from Cambodia, calling it a failed operation that may have given China an edge in vaccine research.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will conduct an informal hearing on the proposed amendments to the Energy and Water Use Labeling for Consumer Products Under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act, commonly referred to as the "Energy Labeling Rule." The hearing is scheduled to take place virtually on September 19, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated a network comprising five entities and one individual, based in Russia and the Russia-occupied Georgian region of South Ossetia, for enabling illicit payment mechanisms between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). This action targets parties that have assisted in sanctions evasion, supporting DPRK's weapons programs and Russia's war against Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Early Halloween shopping is on the rise, with 47% of survey participants beginning their shopping before October, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 37% five years ago and compares with just 32% in 2014. Total Halloween spending is expected to reach $11.6 billion, after last year’s record-setting $12.2 billion.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to New York City from September 23-27 to participate in the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Week.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Justice Department filed a civil complaint today in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to enjoin John T. Ajuma, also known as John Trobisch, from preparing federal tax returns for others.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Since 2017, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has partnered with Stand Together Trust to host experts from various sectors for an event examining the Future of Speech Online (FOSO). This gathering includes leaders from government, civil society, industry, and academia to explore how free expression is influenced by technology. Against the backdrop of numerous global elections and the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), FOSO 2024 spotlighted "AI, Elections, & Speech." Leading voices on these issues participated in a two-day event on September 16 and 17 to discuss...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Today marks the 4,000th day that South Korean missionary Kim Jung-Wook has been detained by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK).
