News from January 2009
By Interior Newswire | Jan 18, 2009
News Release: New Park Orientation Film. Abraham Lincoln: The Kentucky Years will premier in honor of the 2009 bicentennial celebration. This new orientation film, produced in high definition, will be shown in the Visitor Center of Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site beginning in early February. With...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 17, 2009
News Release: The theme for the 2009 “School’s Out at the Fort" series at Fort Stanwix National Monument is “exploring the country from the comfort of Rome." This year students will have the opportunity to become Junior Rangers at several of our country’s National Parks that commemorate the people and events that accompany a school break.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 17, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) today released details of the economic recovery package falling under the jurisdiction of the Committee. This groundbreaking plan will provide critical tax, health and job-training benefits to American families, incentives for businesses to grow and create jobs and assistance for those who have lost their jobs or are economically disadvantaged.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health regarding civil rights violations at the C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center in Columbia, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the state of Tennessee regarding civil rights violations at the Tennessee State Veterans Homes (TSVHs) in Humboldt and Murfreesboro. The TSVHs are state-owned nursing homes, each serving approximately 140 residents, most of whom are veterans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced a settlement that, pending court approval, will resolve allegations that those involved in the design and construction of the Crossings at Summerland Apartments, a 126-unit complex in Woodbridge, Va., discriminated on the basis of disability in the design and construction of the project.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Three individuals were arrested this morning in relation to a church arson on Nov. 5, 2008, in Springfield, Mass.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health regarding civil rights violations at the C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center in Columbia, a state-owned nursing home serving approximately 360 residents, 70 of whom are veterans. The agreement requires reforms to ensure that residents are provided adequate medical, mental health and nursing care, and are protected from harm.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced a settlement with the state of Tennessee regarding civil rights violations at the Tennessee State Veterans Homes (TSVHs) in Humboldt and Murfreesboro. The TSVHs are state-owned nursing homes, each serving approximately 140 residents, most of whom are veterans.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced a settlement that, pending court approval, will resolve allegations that those involved in the design and construction of the Crossings at Summerland Apartments, a 126-unit complex in Woodbridge, Va., discriminated on the basis of disability in the design and construction of the project.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – Three individuals were arrested this morning in relation to a church arson on Nov. 5, 2008, in Springfield, Mass.
By Fed Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: The U.S. government entered into an agreement today with Bank of America to provide a package of guarantees, liquidity access, and capital as part of its commitment to support financial market stability.
By Fed Newswire | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board has approved amendments to Appendix A of Regulation CC that reflect the restructuring of the Federal Reserve's check processing operations in the Fifth and Sixth Districts.
By Commerce News Now | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today made the following statement regarding the implementation of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion agreement: “The implementation of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion agreement marks a historic step in strengthening America’s friendship with an ally and ...
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Jan. 21 edition of the Federal Register will contain a U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on occupational exposure to diacetyl and food flavorings containing diacetyl.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON — A U.S. Department of Labor-led interagency work group to increase the number of people with disabilities in the federal workforce was formed this week as part of a continuing commitment to encouraging opportunities for workers with disabilities.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Frances Perkins Building, a two million-square-foot office building, recently was cited for earning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) prestigious Energy Star, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded nearly $123 million to 68 community colleges and community-based institutions that competed successfully under the President's Community-Based Job Training Grants Initiative. Awardees were chosen from among 274 applications received in response to a competition announced Oct. 10, 2008.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $250,000 Regional Innovation Grant to a 12-county area encompassing western Kentucky, northwestern Tennessee and southern Illinois. Led by the West Kentucky Workforce Investment Board, area leaders will establish a regional strategic plan that promotes economic growth and is prepared for dislocation events.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 16, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that it has paid more than $4.5 billion to 48,072 individuals under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA). The EEOICPA provides compensation and medical benefits to employees who became ill as a result of working in the atomic weapons industry.
