News published on Federal Newswire in August 2012

News from August 2012


News Release: WASHINGTON – Under the terms of a consent decree lodged in federal court today, the Boston Water and Sewer Commission (BWSC) will implement extensive remedial measures to minimize the discharge of sewage and other pollutants into the water bodies in and around Boston, the Department of Justice and the ...


News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into an agreement with the state of North Carolina to ensure the state is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The agreement will transform the state’s system for serving people with mental ...


News Release: Two Missouri men pleaded guilty today for their roles in a scheme to defraud consumers seeking immigration-related services, the Department of Justice announced.


News Release: The Justice Department today concurrently filed a complaint and consent decree against the Burke County, N.C., Department of Social Services, alleging that the county did not have an effective harassment and discrimination policy in place and did not provide sufficient training in race harassment and ...


News Release: A jury convicted Arvind Ahuja yesterday on federal tax charges stemming from his failure to disclose offshore bank accounts maintained in India and the Bailiwick of Jersey, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Trial began on Aug. 15, 2012 before U.S. District Judge Charles ...


News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice and Interior Departments this week launched a new training seminar for tribal and federal law enforcement on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases on tribal lands. More than 75 participants from throughout the United States participated in the three day training ...


Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action against Valley Financial Corporation and Valley Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Valley Financial Corporation and Valley Bank, both of Roanoke, Virginia Written Agreement dated Sept. 30, 2010 Terminated Aug. 20, 2012 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions.


News Release: The U.S. Commerce Department today announced two national webinars to gather input and comment on a proposed policy , “Tribal Consultation and Coordination Policy for the U.S. Department of Commerce,” establishing how Commerce consults with federally-recognized Indian tribes on policies that have tribal implications. These consultations promote Commerce’s mission by supporting strong and stable tribal economies able to participate in today’s national and global marketplace.


ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Aug. 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 372,000, an increase of 4,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 368,000. The 4-week moving average was 368,000, an increase of 3,750 from the previous week's revised average of 364,250.


USI Advisors of Glastonbury, Conn., agrees to pay $1.27 million to 13 defined benefit pension plans following US Labor Department investigation

News Release: BOSTON – USI Advisors Inc. has agreed to pay $1,265,608.70 to 13 pension plans to resolve alleged violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.