News published on Federal Newswire in April 2009

News from April 2009


News Release: Justin Hanson, 21, of Mason City, Iowa, pleaded guilty today in federal court in Cedar Rapids to violating the civil rights of an African-American family.


News Release: Maximino Mondragon, 57, was sentenced today for his role in a scheme to smuggle Central American women and girls into the United States and to hold them in a condition of forced labor in the Houston area. U.S. District Judge Vanessa D. Gilmore sentenced Mondragon to 156 months incarceration, three years post release supervision, $200 special assessment and further ordered that he, jointly with his co-defendants, pay $ $1,715,588.05 in restitution to the victims.


News Release: WASHINGTON - A 32-year-old Colombian citizen, Luz Mery Gutierrez Vergara, who was extradited from the Republic of Colombia on Thursday, made her initial appearance today in federal court in Washington, D.C., to face charges for allegedly participating in a conspiracy to provide material support to the ...


News Release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke hosted a meeting with China’s Minister of Commerce Chen Deming at the Commerce Department today. This was the first meeting between Minister Chen and Secretary Locke.


MSHA urges public to Stay Out and Stay Alive

News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. – For the 11th consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today launched its annual "Stay Out – Stay Alive" public safety campaign to warn outdoor enthusiasts – especially children – about the dangers of playing on mine property. Since ...


Sandra Polaski sworn in as U.S. Department of Labors deputy undersecretary for international affairs

News Release: WASHINGTON — Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointment of Sandra Polaski as deputy undersecretary for international affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB).


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a nine page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.