News from May 2012
By DOJ Newswire | May 7, 2012
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that the Civil Rights Division will monitor the election on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, in Milwaukee. The monitoring will ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The Voting Rights Act prohibits discrimination in the election process on the basis of race, ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 7, 2012
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it reached an agreement with Imagine Schools Inc., resolving allegations that the company discriminated under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, when it fired an employee at its Imagine School in Groveport, Ohio, in connection with a “reverification” of his employment eligibility.
By DOJ Newswire | May 7, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON – James Mozie of Oakland Park, Fla., was sentenced today to life in prison on charges of sex trafficking of minors and production of child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; Wifredo A. Ferrer, U.S. Attorney for the ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 7, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was arrested today on charges of conspiracy, federal programs bribery and operating an illegal gambling business, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
By Commerce News Now | May 7, 2012
News Release: The role of the manufacturing sector in the U.S. economy is more prominent than is suggested solely by its output or number of workers. It is a cornerstone of innovation in our economy: manufacturing firms fund most domestic corporate research and development (R&D), and the resulting innovations and productivity growth improve our standard of living. Manufacturing also drives U.S. exports and is crucial for a strong national defense.
By Commerce News Now | May 7, 2012
News Release: Commerce Secretary John Bryson Remarks at Tourism Award Ceremony, Shanghai, China This is a very special occasion. We are here to recognize the top five tour operators in the Shanghai region who arrange group travel to the U.S.
By Commerce News Now | May 7, 2012
News Release: Award recipients responsible for contributing over $126 million to the U.S. economy last year Today, on the final stop of his weeklong trip to China, United States Commerce Secretary John Bryson presented certificates of appreciation to the top five tour operators in the Shanghai region. The awards were ...
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: Agreement supports increased hiring of individuals with disabilities in health care industry WASHINGTON — Assistant Secretary of Labor for Disability Employment Policy Kathleen Martinez and National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities President Beth Marks have signed an alliance agreement during National Nurses Week to promote the employment of individuals with disabilities in the health care industry.
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: Increased funding to help speed job seekers return to work while maintaining integrity of UI system WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded nearly $65.5 million in grants to 40 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia to implement and/or continue re-employment and eligibility assessments for Unemployment Insurance beneficiaries.
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded a National Emergency Grant supplement of $448,197 to provide re-employment services to about 713 workers affected by layoffs at Electrolux in Jefferson and Webster City, Iowa, and three of its suppliers in Ames and Webster City, Iowa.
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration has issued guidance meant to help plan administrators and service providers comply with the requirements of new rules improving the transparency of fees and investment expenses in retirement plans. A set of frequently asked questions and answers is published in Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2012-02.
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: Educational materials and mobile application available WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has kicked off a national outreach initiative to educate workers and their employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. The outreach effort builds on last year's successful summer campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of too much sun and heat.
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2012
News Release: Enterprisewide settlement with US Labor Department follows legal actions BOSTON The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement with DeMoulas Super Markets Inc. in which the Tewksbury grocery chain has agreed to correct all hazards and take substantive steps to enhance safety and health measures ...
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | May 7, 2012
The US State Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 7, 2012
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
