News published on Federal Newswire in April 2010

News from April 2010


Board begins 2010 Survey of Consumer Finances

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board in April will begin a statistical study of household finances, the Survey of Consumer Finances, that will provide policymakers with important insight into the economic condition of all types of American families. The 2010 survey will contain a new set of questions on households' small businesses.


Board releases online publication on rules for gift cards

News Release: A new online publication to help consumers better understand how to protect themselves against harmful gift card practices was unveiled Monday by the Federal Reserve Board.


News Release: Good afternoon. It’s a great to be here at Matworks today, and to share the stage with Majority Leader Hoyer.


News Release: Locke and Hoyer tour local company that has cut both waste and costs through sustainable practices U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer held a town hall meeting and toured The Matworks Company in Beltsville, Md., today to highlight how manufacturing companies can cut ...


US Labor Department and Secretary Hilda L. Solis to host G20 Labor and Employment Ministers Meeting on April 20 and 21

News Release: WASHINGTON — On April 20 and 21, U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis will host the first ever meeting of the G20 labor and employment ministers. Ministers of countries that account for more than 85 percent of the global economy will gather at the U.S. Department of Labor to assess how the global economic ...


Statement of Assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis C. Borzi regarding legislation to strengthen defined benefit pension plans

News Release: Washington – Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration Phyllis C. Borzi today issued the following statement regarding the Administration’s support of legislation to strengthen private single-employer defined benefit pension plans: “More than 30 million Americans rely on private ...


Defunct Oklahoma business and owner sued by U.S. Department of Labor over misuse of 401(k) contributions and loan repayments

News Release: Tulsa, Oklahoma – The U.S. Department of Labor has sued defunct Aircraft Fueling Systems Inc. of Tulsa and its owner for improperly using for the benefit of the company employee contributions and loan repayments owed to the plan.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Commerce Department published a nine page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on April 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.