News published on Federal Newswire in February 2010

News from February 2010


News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the successful resolution of the longstanding litigation known as Pigford II. The settlement agreement reached today, which is contingent on appropriation by Congress, will provide a total of $1.25 billion to African American ...


Prompt corrective action directive against Marco Community Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the issuance of a Prompt Corrective Action Directive with the consent of Marco Community Bank, Marco Island, Florida, a state chartered member bank.


Written agreement with TCM Company

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between TCM Company, Crete, Nebraska, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.


Written agreement with First National Corporation

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between First National Corporation, Savannah, Georgia, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.


Written agreement SunFirst Corporation

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between SunFirst Corporation, St. George, Utah, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.


Federal Reserve approves modifications to the terms of its discount window lending programs

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that in light of continued improvement in financial market conditions it had unanimously approved several modifications to the terms of its discount window lending programs.


News Release: Thank you, Dr. Kamlet, for the kind words.


News Release: Locke travels to Wheeling, W.Va. and Pittsburgh, Pa., as the Recovery Act crosses the one-year mark Remarks U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced 10 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments to help bridge the technological divide, boost economic growth, create jobs and improve ...


News Release: Commerce Department Releases Report on Economic Impact of 2010 Census ESA Contact: Jane Callen (202) 482-2235 A new report from the Commerce Department’s Economics and Statistics Administration examines the possible effects of the 2010 Census on the U.S. economy. The report describes the complexities associated with arriving at precise estimates when considering a project of the magnitude and duration of the Decennial enumeration.


US Department of Labor seeks nearly $1.9 million in back wages and penalties from Newark, NJ, computer consulting company following investigation

News Release: Company could face a 2-year debarment from participating in H-1B program NEWARK, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Labor has cited Peri Software Solutions Inc. and Sarib Perisamya, president and owner, for alleged violations of the H-1B provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act, uncovering $1,456,422 in back wages due to 163 workers.


ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims    Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Feb. 13, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 473,000, an increase of 31,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 442,000. The 4-week moving average was 467,500, a decrease of 1,500 from the previous week's revised average of 469,000.


US Department of Labor certifies approximately 3,000 workers in 17 states as eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that approximately 3,000 workers from companies in 17 states – Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia – are eligible to apply for Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA).


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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