News published on Federal Newswire in February 2014

News from February 2014


News Release: Stephen R. Wigginton, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, and Gerald Roy, Special Agent in Charge, United States Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, (Region 7 - Kansas City), announced today on Feb. 14, 2014, that Lisa C. Luckett, 50, and...


News Release: Hawaii National Park, Hawai'i - Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors in March. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Programs are co-sponsored by the Hawai'i Pacific Parks Association, and your $2 donation helps support park programs. Mark the calendar for these upcoming events.


Tampa Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possessing Destructive Explosives

News Release: Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Kovachevich today sentenced James Lee Minyard (42, Tampa) to 30 months in federal prison for possessing destructive explosives. Minyard pleaded guilty on Dec. 12, 2013.


Tamuning Christian Fellowship Invites U.S. Attorney To Speak To Youth Group

News Release: United States Attorney ALICIA A.G. LIMTIACO, Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, was invited to speak with the youth of the Tamuning Christian Fellowship on Jan. 26, 2014. They, along with adult mentors of the youth group, discussed problems experienced by youth, including violence...


News Release: Department of Justice. U.S. Attorney’s Office. District of Connecticut. Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Follow @USAO_CT. The United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut today announced that, on Feb. 12, CHRISTOPHER BRECCIANO, 35, of Stamford, waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty in...



News Release: United States Attorney ALICIA A.G. LIMTIACO, U.S. Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, was invited to San Vicente Catholic School (SVCS) on Jan. 27, 2014, to be a judge of the middle school’s Human Rights T-Shirt Design Contest in observance of Human Rights Day and...


DOE Announces Webinars on Solar Forecasting Metrics, the DOE Wind Vision, and More

News Release: Upcoming Webinars. February 13: Live Webinar to Solicit Input on Solar Forecasting Metrics. Webinar Sponsor: EERE’s SunShot Initiative. The Energy Department will present a live webinar titled “Solar Forecasting Metrics" on Thursday, Feb. 13, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. During...


News Release: JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that two Mexican nationals were sentenced in federal court today for their roles in conspiracies to distribute large amounts of cocaine and methamphetamine in Cole and Moniteau Counties, Mo.


News Release: Bridgestone Corp., a Tokyo, Japan-based company, has agreed to plead guilty and to pay a $425 million criminal fine for its role in a conspiracy to fix prices of automotive anti-vibration rubber parts installed in cars sold in the United States and elsewhere, the Department of Justice announced today.


News Release: The heads of the antitrust agencies of the United States, Canada and Mexico – Assistant Attorney General Bill Baer of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, Chairwoman Edith Ramirez of the Federal Trade Commission, Canadian Commissioner of Competition John Pecman and President Alejandra Palacios ...


OSHA News Release: US Department of Labors OSHA cites Dudley Lumber Co. for serious safety violations; nearly $107,000 in proposed penalties  [02/13/2014]

News Release: SALEM, Ala. — Dudley Lumber Co. Inc. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 26 safety and health violations following an August 2013 inspection at the company's facility in Salem. OSHA initiated the inspection as part of the agency's national emphasis program on amputations and noise. The proposed penalties total $106,650.


OSHA News Release: Amtech Southeast Inc. in Elmore, Ala., cited for 15 safety and health violations following inspection by US Department of Labor's OSHA [02/13/2014]

News Release: ELMORE, Ala. — Amtech Southeast Inc. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 15 safety and health violations, carrying $50,000 in proposed penalties. The agency initiated an inspection of the company's manufacturing facility in Elmore in September 2013 after receiving a complaint concerning workplace hazards.


OSHA News Release: Amtech Southeast Inc. in Elmore, Ala., cited for 15 safety and health violations following inspection by US Department of Labor's OSHA [02/13/2014]

News Release: ELMORE, Ala. — Amtech Southeast Inc. has been cited by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for 15 safety and health violations, carrying $50,000 in proposed penalties. The agency initiated an inspection of the company's manufacturing facility in Elmore in September 2013 after receiving a complaint concerning workplace hazards.


OSHA News Release: Florida manufacturer cited for willful violations following fatality  [02/13/2014]

News Release: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — In August 2013, a 32-year-old machine helper entered a large wire mesh manufacturing machine to retrieve a fallen metal bar, and he was struck and killed by a part that feeds the wire into the machine's welding area. The light curtain that would have automatically turned the machine ...


US Department of Labor files suit to terminate employee benefit plan of Clifford Replacement Windows & Siding and distribute assets

News Release: Date of Action: Jan. 30, 2014 Type of Action: Complaint Names of Defendant: Timothy J. Clifford, Jr., Patrick D. Clifford, Clifford Replacement Windows & Siding, Inc., CRW Inc. 401(k) Plan in Mount Prospect, Ill.



US Labor Department sues defunct California pet clinic and its owners to restore assets and recover lost employee contributions to profit sharing plan

News Release: Date of Action: Feb. 12, 2014 Type of Action: Complaint Name of Defendants: Animal Clinic of Alamo Inc., Deborah Knibb, John C. Baine III and Animal Clinic of Alamo Profit Sharing Plan Allegations: The complaint alleges that Deborah Knibb violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) when ...


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


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