News published on Federal Newswire in October 2009

News from October 2009


News Release: Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ronald Kirk to co-host October meeting of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will travel to Guangzhou and Hangzhou, China, October 26-30, to co-chair the 20th session of the U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) and to stress the importance of strong intellectual property rights protection and enforcement around the world.


US Department of Labor launches 4th annual Drug-Free Work Week campaign

News Release: Activities occurring in workplaces and communities nationwide Oct. 19 through 25 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today launched the fourth annual Drug-Free Work Week national awareness campaign, which will run through Oct. 25. The department's campaign highlights support for workplace safety and the importance of having a drug-free work environment. Activities also encourage workers battling alcohol and drug problems to seek assistance.


MSHA proposes more than $500,000 in penalties against mine operator

News Release: UAE Coalcorp Associates issued 5 flagrant violations in wake of 2008 fatality ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) today announced it has proposed $504,900 in civil penalties against UAE Coalcorp Associates, which operates the Harmony Mine in Northumberland ...


US Labor Departments Employment and Training Administration hosts art exhibit to mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month

News Release: WASHINGTON – Beginning today, in observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) is hosting an art exhibit at the department's headquarters building located at 200 Constitution Ave. NW in Washington. The exhibit, which will remain until Oct. 30, displays the works of apprentices in the WVSA ARTs connection's ARTiculate Employment Training and Outreach Program.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.