News published on Federal Newswire in August 2013

News from August 2013


Operators of Louisiana Home Health Company Sentenced for $17.1 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

News Release: The owner of South Louisiana Home Health Care Inc. and the director of nursing for the Louisiana home health agency were sentenced today for their roles in a Medicare fraud scheme involving the payment of kickbacks and the falsification of documents.


Department of Justice Reaches Agreement to Improve Conditions at St. Tammany Parish Jail in Louisiana

News Release: The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a comprehensive agreement with the Parish of St. Tammany, La., and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff to correct conditions of confinement at the St. Tammany Parish Jail and to ensure that improvements made since the Department’s investigation ...


Long Island Fisherman and Fish Dealer Plead Guilty to Wire Fraud and Records Falsification

News Release: The operator of the dragger F/V Norseman and an associated fish dealer pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in Central Islip, N.Y., to federal violations stemming from their role in systematically underreporting fluke (summer flounder) that was being harvested as part of the federal Research Set-Aside Program, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division announced.


Three Members and One Associate of Violent North Carolina Latin Kings Gang Sentenced to Prison

News Release: Three members and one associate of the North Carolina Almighty Latin King/Queen Nation (ALKQN) have been sentenced this week in federal court in the Middle District of North Carolina.


MS-13 Leader Sentenced for Multiple Racketeering Offenses

News Release: Jose Armando Bran, aka “Pantro,” was sentenced today to serve two consecutive life sentences for his role in a murder and maiming that he ordered while he was an MS-13 gang leader in Richmond, Va.


Federal Reserve Board announces the termination of the enforcement actions with Bank of Virginia and Marquette Financial Companies

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcementactions listed below: Bank of Virginia, Midlothian, Virginia Written Agreement dated Jan. 14, 2010 Terminated Aug. 13, 2013 Marquette Financial Companies, Minneapolis, Minnesota Written Agreement dated Feb. 17, 2011 Terminated August 8, 2013 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Top Business Leaders to Participate in SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

News Release: Summit Seeks to Attract Investment to the United States to Spur Middle Class Job Growth U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced a list of prominent business leaders that will participate in the SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit (Summit), October 31-Nov. 1, in Washington, DC. The first-of-its-kind Summit will bring together leading public and private sector officials from around the world to discuss the benefits of investing in the United States.


U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Announces Top Business Leaders to Participate in SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced a list of prominent business leaders that will participate in the SelectUSA 2013 Investment Summit (Summit), October 31-Nov. 1, in Washington, DC. The first-of-its-kind Summit will bring together leading public and private sector officials from around the world to discuss the benefits of investing in the United States.


ETA News Release: US Department of Labor awards grant to assist workers affected by layoffs at Michigan manufacturer [08/15/2013]

News Release: WASHINGTON — A $380,168 National Emergency Grant was announced today by the U.S. Department of Labor to provide employment-related services to about 65 workers affected by layoffs at AAR Mobility Systems in Cadillac, Mich.


ETA News Release: US Department of Labor awards grant increment to continue Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts in Rhode Island [08/15/2013]

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $500,000 National Emergency Grant increment to assist Rhode Island with continued cleanup and recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.


ETA Press Release: Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Aug. 10, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 320,000, a decrease of 15,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 335,000. The 4-week moving average was 332,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's revised average of 336,000.


Notice published on Aug. 15 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a seven page notice on Aug. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes notice on Aug. 15

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


Notice published by Interior Department on Aug. 15

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


Interior Department publishes notice on Aug. 15

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


Notice published on Aug. 15 by Justice Department

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


Notice published on Aug. 15 by Interior Department

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


What did Justice Department publish on Aug. 15?

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


What did Labor Department publish on Aug. 15?

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


Notice published by Justice Department on Aug. 15

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