News published on Federal Newswire in March 2010

News from March 2010


News Release: "BIS is an integral part of our national security apparatus, and as we move forward in improving and strengthening the means by which we control the exports of U.S. technology, there is no better person than Eric Hirschhorn to lead BIS," U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. "Eric has a wealth of ...


News Release: Francisco J. Sánchez Takes Lead at International Trade Administration as Under Secretary of Commerce Contact: Mary Trupo Phone: 202-482-3809 Today, Francisco J. Sánchez joined President Obama’s trade policy team as Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade after receiving a recess appointment ...


US Department of Labor secures $1.78 million in back wages for 700 Washington, DC, security guards

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has secured an agreement to disburse $1.78 million in back wages to approximately 700 employees of Hawk One Security, a Washington, D.C., security guard contractor that failed to pay employees for work performed in September and October 2009.


US Department of Labor resolves case with Orem, Utah-based company for $500,000 in civil money penalties for child labor violations

News Release: OREM, Utah — Western Wats Center Inc., a market research company based in Orem with locations throughout Utah and six other states, has paid $500,000 in civil money penalties following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation that disclosed violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act's child labor regulations.


US Labor Department announces $2 million grant competition to train veterans in green jobs

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service has announced a $2 million grant competition under the Veterans' Workforce Investment Program to assist eligible veterans by providing employment, training, support services, credentialing and networking information in renewable and sustainable energy.


US Labor Department announces more than $8 million grant competition to serve homeless veterans

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labors Veterans Employment and Training Service has announced an $8.3 million grant competition to provide job training, counseling and placement services (including job readiness, and literacy and skills training) to expedite the reintegration of homeless veterans into the labor force through its Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program.


UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the release of a report evaluating the outcomes of the Limited English Proficiency and Hispanic Worker Initiative project grants launched four years ago. The report findings highlight both challenges and successes of a pilot project intended to ...


US Department of Labor announces $1.7 million grant to assist workers in southwest Alabama

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $1,700,000 grant to assist approximately 319 workers affected by documented and projected layoffs from multiple companies in a defined regional economy in the southwest portion of Alabama. The region is comprised of Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties.


US Department of Labor announces $13.6 million grant to assist workers throughout Wisconsin affected by layoffs

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $13,614,919 grant to assist about 2,817 workers affected by layoffs at multiple companies in Wisconsin, primarily in the manufacturing sector.


Federal agencies hold 1st meeting of Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and Employer Sponsored Coverage Coordination Working Group

News Release: Washington – The U.S. Departments of Labor and Health and Human Services will hold the first meeting of the Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program and Employer Sponsored Coverage Coordination Working Group on April 26 in Washington at the Omni Shoreham, 2500 Calvert St. NW.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.