News published on Federal Newswire in May 2009

News from May 2009


Statement by Secretary Napolitano on the Appointment of Jeff Neal as Chief Human Capital Officer

News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Neal as Chief Human Capital Officer for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Jeff has an impressive record of improving service to employees at all levels of government. ...


Defense Contractor Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in Connection with the Procurement of a Bullet-Proof Vest Contract in Iraq

News Release: WASHINGTON – A defense contractor has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and has admitted to engaging in other bribery-related conduct in connection with contracts in Iraq, the Department of Justice today announced.


Tampa Judge Shuts Down Florida Tax Preparer

News Release: WASHINGTON – A federal judge in Tampa, Fla., has permanently barred a Port Richey, Fla., tax preparer and his firm from preparing federal tax returns, the Justice Department announced today. U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich of the Middle District of Florida entered the permanent injunction against Frank Lighty and his firm, Lighty and Associate. Lighty consented to the permanent injunction.


Eight Uzbekistan Nationals Among 12 Charged with Racketeering, Human Trafficking & Immigration Violations in Scheme to Employ Illegal Aliens in 14 States

News Release: Twelve defendants, including eight Uzbekistan nationals, have been charged in a 45-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Mo., on May 6, 2009, on RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) charges related to labor racketeering, forced labor trafficking and immigration and other violations in 14 states.


Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Illegal Campaign Fundraising Scheme

News Release: A Virginia man pleaded guilty today to illegally making conduit contributions to a candidate seeking federal office.


Federal Judge Hands Downs Sentences in Holy Land Foundation Case

News Release: Today, in federal court in Dallas, U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis sentenced the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development (HLF) and five of its leaders following their convictions by a federal jury in November 2008 on charges of providing material support to Hamas, a designated foreign terrorist organization.


Restructuring of check processing operations in the Fourth and Ninth Districts

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board has approved amendments to Appendix A of Regulation CC that reflect the restructuring of the Federal Reserve Banks' check-processing operations.


Written agreement with Community Bancorp and Community Bank of Nevada

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Community Bancorp, a registered bank holding company, Community Bank of Nevada, a state charted member bank, both of Las Vegas, Nevada, the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and the Nevada Financial Institutions Division.


Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Urges Los Angeles Residents to Prepare for June 12 Switch to Digital Television

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke joined Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa at the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center today to urge residents to prepare for the national switch to digital television (DTV) before the June 12 deadline. In the final month before the ...


Notice published on May 27 by Transportation Department

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


What did Transportation Department publish on May 27?

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


Rule published by Transportation Department on May 27

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


Notice published on May 27 by Interior Department

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


Notice published by Justice Department on May 27

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


What did Interior Department publish on May 27?

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


Justice Department publishes notice on May 27

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


Notice published by State Department on May 27

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


State Department publishes notice on May 27

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


Notice published on May 27 by State Department

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


Notice published by Interior Department on May 27

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