News published on Federal Newswire in June 2010

News from June 2010


News Release: Canadian/Lebanese dual national Ousama M. Naaman pleaded guilty today to participating in an eight-year conspiracy to defraud the United Nations Oil for Food Program (OFFP) and to bribe Iraqi government officials in connection with the sale of a chemical additive used in the refining of leaded fuel, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Two Afghan trucking companies pleaded guilty today to paying multiple bribes to U.S. public officials in exchange for unfair advantages in procuring contract work at the Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride of the Eastern District of Virginia. The companies have agreed to pay a combined total of $4.4 million in criminal fines.


Underground investigation of Upper Big Branch Mine begins

News Release: ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that the federal team investigating the April 5 explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine will begin its underground examination early next week, following a walk-through today and June 28. Investigators previously had been prevented from beginning their physical probe underground due to conditions resulting from the explosion.


US Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis announces $75 million to provide workers affected by layoffs with on-the-job training opportunities

News Release: DENVER – During a visit to Denver, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced $75 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds for On-the-Job Training, National Emergency Grants to 41 states, the District of Columbia and three federally recognized Native American tribes. These resources will be used to help Americans get back to work, especially in geographic areas disproportionately impacted by the recession.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.