News from May 2013
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 30, 2013 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its fourth Outlook for U.S. Agriculture Trade in fiscal year 2013 today. USDA projects $139.5 billion in agricultural exports in FY 2013, which if realized would be a new record. Since 2009, U.S. agricultural exports have climbed from $96.3 billion in 2009 to the most-recent forecast of $139.5 billion.
HHS AND USDA Announce the Appointment of the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013 – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the appointment of 15 nationally recognized experts to serve on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The Committee's recommendations and rationale will serve as a basis for the eighth edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Highlights June Homeownership Month
By USDA Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: Since 2009, USDA Has Helped More Than 650,000 Home Buyers En Español (PDF, 63.1 KB) WASHINGTON, May 31, 2013 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today kicked off National Homeownership Month by highlighting programs to help rural residents buy, refinance and repair homes.
Justice Department Signs Agreement with the City of West Columbia, S.C. to Ensure Civic Access for People with Disabilities
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the City of West Columbia, S.C., to improve access to all aspects of civic life for persons with disabilities. The agreement was reached under Project Civic Access (PCA), the department’s wide-ranging initiative to ensure that cities, towns and counties throughout the country comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Justice Department Finds Pennsylvania State Prison’s Use of Solitary Confinement Violates Rights of Prisoners Under the Constitution and Americans with Disabilities Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: Today, the Justice Department issued a findings letter detailing the results of its investigation into the use of solitary confinement on prisoners with serious mental illness at the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution at Cresson in Cambria County, Pa. The department found that Cresson’s use ...
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with California Water Agency on Bailout Under the Voting Rights Act
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: The Justice Department announced that it has reached an agreement with the Yuba County Water Agency, a special district in California, that, if approved by the court, will allow for the district to bail out from its status as a “covered jurisdiction” under the special provisions of the Voting Rights ...
Two Virginia Businessmen Sentenced for Illegally Reimbursing Campaign Contributions
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: William P. Danielczyk Jr. was sentenced today to 28 months in prison and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine for illegally reimbursing $186,600 in contributions to the Senate and Presidential campaign committees of a candidate for federal office and then obstructing the subsequent law enforcement investigation.
North Carolina Businessman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: William Robert Hupman Jr., pleaded guilty today to corruptly endeavoring to obstruct or impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today. According to court documents, Hupman managed and controlled Security Concepts ...
Rockville, Md., Property Purchased with Nigerian Corruption Proceeds Forfeited Through Justice Department’s Kleptocracy Initiative
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: A forfeiture judgment was executed today against real property with an estimated value of more than $700,000 in Rockville, Md., that had been purchased with corruption proceeds traceable to Diepreye Solomon Peter Alamieyeseigha, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Criminal Division and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director John Morton.
For-Profit School in Texas to Pay United States up to $2.5 Million for Allegedly Submitting False Claims for Federal Student Financial Aid
By DOJ Newswire | May 31, 2013
News Release: American Commercial Colleges Inc. (ACC) has agreed to pay the United States up to $2.5 million, plus interest, to resolve allegations that it violated the civil False Claims Act by falsely certifying that it complied with certain eligibility requirements of the federal student aid programs, the Justice Department announced today.
Notice published by Commerce Department on May 31
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Commerce Department publishes notice on May 31
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on May 31 by Commerce Department
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did Commerce Department publish on May 31?
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published by Commerce Department on May 31
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Commerce Department publishes notice on May 31
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Notice published on May 31 by Commerce Department
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
What did Commerce Department publish on May 31?
By Commerce News Now | May 31, 2013
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on May 31
By DOT News Wire | May 31, 2013
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Proposed rule published on May 31 by Transportation Department
By DOT News Wire | May 31, 2013
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
