News published on Federal Newswire in November 2012

News from November 2012


Saudi Student Sentenced to Life in Prison for Attempted Use of Weapon of Mass Destruction

News Release: Khalid Ali-M Aldawsari, 22, a citizen of Saudi Arabia and resident of Lubbock, Texas, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Donald E. Walter in federal court in Amarillo, Texas, to life in prison.


Justice Department Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against the City of San Jacinto, California, Alleging Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities

News Release: The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against the city of San Jacinto, Calif., alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act based on its treatment of group homes for persons with disabilities. This lawsuit is part of the Justice Department’s continuing effort to enforce civil rights laws that require states and municipalities to end discrimination against, and unnecessary segregation of, persons with disabilities.


Roquette America Inc., to Pay $4.1 Million Penalty to Settle Violations of Clean Water Act at Its Keokuk, Iowa, Facility

News Release: Roquette America, Inc., has agreed to pay a $4.1 million civil penalty to settle alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and its National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit at its grain processing facility in Keokuk, Iowa, the Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today.


Former U.S. Army Major Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Bribery Scheme Related to Department of Defense Contracts in Kuwait

News Release: WASHINGTON – A former U.S. Army Major was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for his participation in a bribery scheme related to his activities as a contracting official in Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, in 2005 and 2006, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.


Two Florida Men and Company Charged in Philadelphia with Rattlesnake Trafficking

News Release: Robroy MacInnes, 54, of Fort Myers, Fla., Robert Keszey, 47, of Bushnell, Fla., and Glades Herp Farm Inc., were charged in a two-count indictment today in federal court in Philadelphia, announced Ignacia S. Moreno, Assistant Attorney General of the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources ...


South Carolina Man Sentenced for Committing Federal Hate Crime Against an African-American Teenager

News Release: Chase McClary, 24, of Johnsonville, S.C., was sentenced today in federal court to four years in prison followed by three years supervised release for his racially-motivated attack of an African-American teenager.


Vehicle and Engine Importers to Pay Civil Penalty to Resolve Clean Air Act Violations

News Release: The Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a settlement with two former importers of highway motorcycles, recreational vehicles and small spark ignition engines. The defendants, Yuan Cheng International Group Inc. (YCIG) and NST Inc. (NST), located in Montclair, Calif., allegedly imported and sold vehicles and engines from China in violation of Clean Air Act requirements.


Advertising reminds eligible borrowers of deadline to request Independent  Foreclosure Review

News Release: WASHINGTON--Advertising and other outreach efforts are kicking off around the country to remind eligible borrowers of the December 31 deadline to request a free, impartial review through the Independent Foreclosure Review.


US Labor Department recovers nearly $220 million for Madoff victims

News Release: NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a settlement that includes the payment of nearly $220 million to compensate employee benefit plans and other investors that suffered losses through investments in Bernard L. Madoff's Ponzi scheme. The settlement is pending approval by the U.S. District ...


Justice Department publishes notice on Nov. 13

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Interior Department on Nov. 13

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Nov. 13 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes notice on Nov. 13

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Nov. 13 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on Nov. 13

The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Nov. 13 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Nov. 13?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Nov. 13 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Nov. 13

The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Nov. 13

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.