News published on Federal Newswire in May 2009

News from May 2009


Justice Department to Monitor Election in Philadelphia

News Release: On May 19, 2009, the Justice Department will monitor the election in the city of Philadelphia to ensure compliance with federal voting rights laws.


U.S. and 16 States Join Suits Against Pharmaceutical Giant, Wyeth

News Release: WASHINGTON – The United States and 16 states have joined in two whistleblower suits filed in the District of Massachusetts against the drug manufacturer, Wyeth, alleging that the company knowingly failed to give the government the same discounts it provided to private purchasers of its drugs, as required ...


U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Joins Other Circuits in Invalidating Tax Losses Claimed in “Son of Boss” Tax Shelter

News Release: WASHINGTON - On May 15, 2009, the Fifth Circuit, in Klamath Strategic Investment Fund v. United States (No. 07-40861), affirmed the district court’s decision denying over $50 million in claimed tax losses arising from the taxpayers’ investment in a "Son of Boss (BLIPS)" tax shelter. Joining the majority ...


Federal Reserve offers $150 billion in 84-day credit through its Term Auction Facility

News Release: On May 18, 2009, the Federal Reserve will offer $150 billion in 84-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the auction will be conducted as specified in this announcement, Regulation A, and the terms and conditions of the Term Auction Facility (www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/taf.htm).


Locke, Chu Announce Significant Steps in Smart Grid Development

News Release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced significant progress that will help expedite development of a nationwide “smart” electric power grid.


Notice published by State Department on May 18

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


State Department publishes notice on May 18

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 18 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 18 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on May 18?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did State Department publish on May 18?

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Transportation Department on May 18

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 18 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on May 18?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on May 18

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on May 18

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 18 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on May 18?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on May 18

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on May 18

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.