News published on Federal Newswire in January 2012

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder will deliver the keynote speech at the Utah Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission Luncheon TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JAN. 13, 2012, at 12:00 p.m. MST.

Deputy US Marshal in Chicago Indicted for Civil Rights Violations

News Release: WASHINGTON - A federal grand jury in Chicago returned an indictment today charging Deputy U.S. Marshal Stephen Linder, 36, with violations of federal criminal civil rights law related to two separate incidents in which Linder assaulted a handcuffed civilian.

Owner and Patient Recruiter Sentenced to Prison for Roles in $4.7 Million Louisiana Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: WASHINGTON – An owner and a patient recruiter for a Louisiana durable medical equipment (DME) company were sentenced today to 60 and 55 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in a $4.7 million Medicare fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the FBI and the Louisiana State Attorney General’s Office.

Utah Chiropractor Convicted of Attempted Evasion of Payment of Income Tax

News Release: Madsen, a chiropractor from Ephraim, Utah, was convicted today after a jury trial in the U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City of income tax evasion, the Justice Department announced. According to court documents, Madsen owed more than $1.3 million in assessed income tax, interest and penalties for the ...

Remarks at Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, Nevada

By Commerce News Now | Jan 12, 2012

News Release: Acting Deputy Secretary of Commerce Rebecca Blank Remarks at Consumer Electronics Show, Las Vegas, Nevada It's great to see all of you.

Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson on Retail Sales in 2011

By Commerce News Now | Jan 12, 2012

News Release: The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for December and full year 2011. The data reflects strong growth last year, compared to 2010, increasing 7.7 percent. Excluding automobiles, full year 2011 retail sales grew 7.3 percent.

US Department of Labor notifies workers of 17 facilities associated with Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act about potential eligibility under EEOICPA

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor is notifying former workers of 17 facilities associated with the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act about compensation and medical benefits potentially available to them under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act, which is administered by the department's Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation. Survivors of qualified workers also may be entitled to benefits.

US Labor Department settles charges of racial discrimination with Houston-based defense contractor JacintoPort

News Release: HOUSTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs today announced that government contractor JacintoPort International LLC has agreed to settle allegations of hiring discrimination on the basis of race involving 48 African-American and 21 Caucasian job applicants who were rejected for longshoreman positions at the company's cargo facility in Houston.

ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending January 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 399,000, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 375,000. The 4-week moving average was 381,750, an increase of 7,750 from the previous week's revised average of 374,000.

US Department of Labor announces grant increment to continue re-employment assistance for workers laid off by Oregon company

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $165,000 National Emergency Grant increment to continue providing re-employment and training services to about 175 workers affected by the closure of Joe's Sports, Outdoor, Auto/Truck and More based in Wilsonville, Ore. The company, known as ...

Secretary of labor announces grant competition to help former offenders gain career skills and rejoin community life

News Release: NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the availability of $20.6 million in grant funds to assist adult former offenders who are returning to their communities after serving time in justice facilities. The U.S. Department of Labor expects to award 17 grants of approximately $1.21 million each to organizations that will provide these individuals with employment-focused services and support.

US Department of Labor announces supplemental funding to help North Carolina residents looking for work cover health insurance payments

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $2 million National Emergency Grant supplemental award, in the form of a National Emergency Grant, to provide an estimated 1,175 additional jobless workers in North Carolina with partial premium payments for health insurance coverage. The state qualified for funds available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Employee Benefits Security Administration publishes 2011 Form M-1 for multiple employer welfare arrangements

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration today announced the availability of the 2011 Form M-1 annual report for multiple employer welfare arrangements. MEWA administrators may use EBSA's online filing system to expedite processing of the form.

Austin, Texas-based HBMG to restore workers' 401(k) contributions

News Release: AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment and order resolving a lawsuit against Austin-based HBMG Inc. and Manuel Zarate, the company's president. The suit alleged that the defendants violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

Notice published on Jan. 12 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Transportation Department publish on Jan. 12?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did State Department publish on Jan. 12?

By State News Post | Jan 12, 2012

The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Transportation Department on Jan. 12

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes notice on Jan. 12