News from March 2010
Hastings’ Statement on Corps of Engineers Release of Outline on How to Study Snake River Dam Removal
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., March 31, 2010 - Following is a statement from Congressman Doc Hastings (WA-04) on the Snake River dam removal “study plan" prepared and released today by Army Corps of Engineers at the direction of the Obama Administration. Hastings is an outspoken defender of the Northwest’s hydropower...
Two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tax Preparers Indicted for Aiding in Preparation of False Tax Returns
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Two Baton Rouge, La., tax return preparers were indicted today on charges of aiding in the preparation of false tax returns, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Cynthia Peters, who worked at Jasmine and Melissa’s Tax Service in Baton Rouge, was charged with ...
Two Shell Chemical Companies Agree to Reduce Harmful Emissions Under Comprehensive Clean Air Act Settlements
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - Shell Chemical L.P. and Shell Chemical Yabucoa have agreed to install pollution reduction equipment on two petroleum refining facilities at an estimated cost of $6 million as part of two comprehensive Clean Air Act settlements, the Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency today announced.
Settlement Reached at Allied Chemical and Ironton Coke Superfund Site in Ohio
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - A settlement with Honeywell International Inc. estimated to be worth more than $10 million will ensure that cleanup of the remaining areas of the Allied Chemical and Ironton Coke Superfund Site in Ironton, Ohio, will move forward, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today.
Former Contractor Indicted in Bid-Rigging Conspiracy at New York City Hospital and for Tax Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON — An indictment by a Manhattan grand jury was unsealed today charging a former contractor for participating in a bid-rigging conspiracy related to contracts at New York Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) and for filing a false tax return. The indictment also charges the former contractor and a co-conspirator for their participation in a conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Justice announced today.
Federal Government Announces Removal of Obsolete Ships from Suisun Bay
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON—The federal government announced today that it would remove the remaining 52 ships that currently sit in the Suisun Bay as part of an agreement with environmental groups that was filed in federal court in Sacramento, Calif., the Department of Justice and Department of Transportation announced today.
Former Tennessee Corrections Captain Pleads Guilty to Civil Rights Violation and Lying
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Harold Hutcheson, a former captain at the Northwest Correctional Complex (NCC), in Tiptonville, Tenn., pleaded guilty today in federal court in Jackson, Tenn., to violating the civil rights of an inmate and then lying about it during the state and federal investigations, the Justice Department announced.
Eight Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Convicted of Tax Fraud Charges in Florida
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - Eight promoters of a fraudulent tax and debt elimination scheme were convicted of tax, wire fraud and money laundering charges by a federal jury following a month long trial in Pensacola, Fla., the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. The defendants, who were indicted in September 2008, promoted fraudulent schemes through Pinnacle Quest International, also known as PQI and Quest International.
Prompt corrective action directive against Midwest Bank and Trust Company
By Fed Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the issuance of a Prompt Corrective Action Directive against Midwest Bank and Trust Company, Elmwood Park, Illinois, a state chartered member bank.
Written agreement with Atlantic BancGroup
By Fed Newswire | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Atlantic BancGroup, Inc., Jacksonville Beach, Florida, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
US Department of Labor announces nearly $4 billion in 2010 Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Act allotments
By Labor Gazette | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced 2010 allotments to states and outlying areas under the Workforce Investment Act and Wagner-Peyser Act. The nearly $4 billion in funds will be used to help Americans get back to work through high quality employment and training services, which are delivered largely through the department's national network of One-Stop Career Centers.
U.S. Labor Department obtains judgment restoring nearly $150,000 to employee stock ownership plan of upstate New York auto supplier
By Labor Gazette | Mar 31, 2010
News Release: Binghamton, New York – The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring Kellogg Auto Supply Co. Inc. of Cortland, New York, and company president and general manager Richard Coats to restore $149,573 to the company’s employee stock ownership plan.
Notice published on March 31 by Transportation Department
By DOT News Wire | Mar 31, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a five page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
State Department publishes notice on March 31
By State News Post | Mar 31, 2010
The US State Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did Transportation Department publish on March 31?
By DOT News Wire | Mar 31, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on March 31 by State Department
By State News Post | Mar 31, 2010
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did State Department publish on March 31?
By State News Post | Mar 31, 2010
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published by Transportation Department on March 31
By DOT News Wire | Mar 31, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Rule published on March 31 by Justice Department
By DOJ Gazette | Mar 31, 2010
The US Justice Department published an eight page rule on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Transportation Department publishes notice on March 31
By DOT News Wire | Mar 31, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
