News published on Federal Newswire in March 2012

News from March 2012


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today that Charles Wilhelm, 23, of Independence, Mo., pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, Mo., to federal hate crime charges in connection with the vandalism and arson of a bi-racial man’s home in 2006. Yesterday, Wilhelm’s co-conspirator, David Martin, 23, of Independence, pleaded guilty to federal hate crime charges for his role in the same incident.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Justice Department announced today the launch of an educational video reminding employers that Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) may continue working beyond the March 9, 2012, expiration date of their Employment Authorization Documents.


Termination of the enforcement action with Sterling Financial Corporation

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Sterling Financial Corporation, Spokane, Washington Written Agreement dated Dec. 24, 2009 Terminated March 5, 2012 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions.


Federal Reserve Board releases action plans for three supervised financial institutions to correct deficiencies in residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday released action plans for three supervised financial institutions to correct deficiencies in residential mortgage loan servicing and foreclosure processing. The three institutions are HSBC North America Holdings, Inc., Ally Financial Inc., and IMB HoldCo. LLC.


News Release: 13 Federal agencies leverage resources to strengthen regional industry clusters and advance rural economies The Obama Administration today announced a $15 million multi-agency Rural Jobs and Innovation Accelerator challenge to spur job creation and economic growth in distressed rural communities. This ...


SStatement by Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis on International Women's Day

News Release: WASHINGTON Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement regarding International Women's Day: "Today people all over the world will celebrate International Women's Day, honoring the power, strength and contributions of all women. Together, we not only recognize the economic, political and social achievements of women, but the struggle and sacrifice it took to get here, too.


ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims    Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending March 3, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 362,000, an increase of 8,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 354,000. The 4-week moving average was 355,000, an increase of 250 from the previous week's revised average of 354,750.


US Department of Labor announces availability of $346 million in grants through Senior Community Service Employment Program

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the availability of $346 million in grants through the Senior Community Service Employment Program to provide community service-based job training opportunities for unemployed older Americans.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.