News published on Federal Newswire in March 2012

News Release: The United States has filed a complaint against AT&T Corporation under the False Claims Act for conduct related to its provision of Internet Protocol (IP) Relay services, the Justice Department announced today. AT&T is a global conglomerate that provides a wide variety of telecommunications services, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) for the deaf and hard-of-hearing.

Former San Juan, Puerto Rico, Police Department Officer Convicted for Role in Providing Security for Drug Transactions

News Release: WASHINGTON – A former officer with the San Juan, Puerto Rico, Municipal Police Department was convicted by a federal jury yesterday for his role in providing security for drug transactions, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Rosa E. Rodriguez-Velez of the District of Puerto Rico and Special Agent in Charge Joseph S. Campbell of the FBI’s San Juan Field Office.

Louisiana Jury Convicts General Manager/former Owner of Arkla Disposal Services of Violations of Clean Water Act and Obstructing an EPA Investigation

News Release: WASHINGTON – A federal jury in Shreveport, La., has convicted John Tuma, 54, of Centerville, Texas, of discharging untreated wastewater directly into the Red River without a permit, discharging untreated wastewater into the city of Shreveport sewer system in violation of its permit and obstructing an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspection, announced Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno and Western District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley.

Three Brandon, Miss., Men Plead Guilty for Their Roles in the Racially Motivated Assault and Murder of an African-American Man

News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that Deryl Paul Dedmon, 19, John Aaron Rice, 19, and Dylan Wade Butler, 20, all from Brandon, Miss., pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Jackson to federal hate crime charges in connection with an assault culminating in the death of James ...

Baton Rouge, La.-area Residents Sentenced in Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: Two patient recruiters for several Louisiana durable medical equipment (DME) companies were sentenced today for their roles in Medicare fraud schemes involving fraudulent claims and illegal kickback payments for unnecessary DME, announced the Department of Justice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the FBI and the Louisiana State Attorney General’s Office.

Justice Department Settles Document Abuse Claim Against Ross Stores Inc.

News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with Ross Stores Inc., resolving allegations that the company had engaged in a pattern or practice of discrimination based on citizenship status while verifying employment eligibility at its store in San Ysidro, Calif. The ...

Federal Prisoner Charged in California for Murder of Cellmate

News Release: WASHINGTON – A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment today charging Samuel Stone, 32, with first degree murder and murder by a federal prisoner serving a life sentence, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner for the Eastern District of California.

Armenian Power Member and Three Armenian Power Associates Convicted in Los Angeles for Roles in Identity Theft Ring

News Release: WASHINGTON – After a five week trial, four defendants have been convicted for their roles in one of the largest bank fraud and identity theft schemes in California history, with dozens of victims in four states and millions of dollars in losses.

Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Remer Bancorporation

By Fed Newswire | Mar 22, 2012

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of the following enforcement action: Remer Bancorporation, Inc. (PDF), Remer, Minnesota Written Agreement dated March 19, 2012 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.

Oral Statement on Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Before Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies

By Commerce News Now | Mar 22, 2012

News Release: Commerce Secretary John Bryson Oral Statement on Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Before Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Thank you Chairwoman Mikulski, Ranking Member Hutchison, and Members of the Subcommittee. I am pleased to offer a written statement for the record and to discuss President Obama’s Fiscal Year ‘13 budget request for the Commerce Department.

Shipping giant FedEx to pay $3 million to settle charges of hiring discrimination brought by US Department of Labor

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs today announced that it has entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination by federal contractors FedEx Ground Package System Inc. and FedEx SmartPost Inc., both subsidiaries ...

MSHA announces results of February impact inspections

News Release: 5 coal mines selected based on frequent hazard complaints ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration today announced that federal inspectors issued 253 citations and orders during special impact inspections conducted at 15 coal mines and two metal/nonmetal mines last month. The coal mines were issued 235 citations and eight orders, while the metal/nonmetal operations were issued 23 citations and six orders.

ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE WEEKLY CLAIMS REPORT SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 17, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 348,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 353,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,000, a decrease of 1,250 from the previous week's revised average of 356,250.

US Labor Department announces availability of $12 million in grants to provide employment services for formerly incarcerated females

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $12 million in grants to provide workforce development and support services for formerly incarcerated adult and youth females as they make the transition from justice facilities back to their communities.

Notice published on March 22 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Transportation Department publish on March 22?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Transportation Department on March 22

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes notice on March 22

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on March 22 by Transportation Department