News published on Federal Newswire in March 2012

News from March 2012


News Release: “The U.S.-Korea Trade Agreement that enters into force today is an important milestone that will give our workers and businesses a real boost. It is expected to increase U.S. exports by as much as $11 billion based on tariff cuts alone and support tens of thousands of American jobs. This is our most significant trade agreement in nearly two decades and will do even more to help U.S. companies sell their products and services in the large and growing market of Korea.


US Labor Department settles charges of racial discrimination with Iowa City, Iowa-based federal contractor NCS Pearson

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs today announced that federal government contractor NCS Pearson Inc. has agreed to settle allegations of hiring discrimination on the basis of race involving 67 Asian job applicants who were rejected for associate software developer positions at the company's Iowa City, Iowa, facility.


ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims    Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 351,000, a decrease of 14,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 365,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,750, unchanged from the previous week's revised average of 355,750.


US Labor Department announces availability of nearly $60 million in grants to provide employment services to Indian and Native American communities

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of nearly $60 million in grants for employment and training services through the Workforce Investment Act's Section 166 – Indian and Native Programs. The purposes of the grants are to develop the academic, occupational and literacy ...


US Department of Labor announces availability of $20 million for grants to help young offenders gain career skills and rejoin community life

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of approximately $20 million in grant funds to provide employment-related training and support services to youth who have been involved in the juvenile justice system. The purpose of these grants is to improve the long-term labor ...


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.