News published on Federal Newswire in January 2014

News from January 2014


Statement by Press Secretary Peter Boogaard on Secretary Johnson’s Upcoming Visit to Texas and Arizona

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 “On Jan. 21-22, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will travel to McAllen, Texas, and Douglas and Tucson, Ariz. to tour border operations, receive briefings on the Department’s efforts to secure the border while facilitating lawful travel and trade, and meet with state and local law enforcement officials and other stakeholders. More details on the trip will be released once they are finalized.”


Secretary Vilsack Expands StrikeForce Initiative to Address Rural Poverty in Four Additional States

News Release: Targeted efforts now operational in persistent poverty areas in 20 states, including Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and West Virginia PINEVILLE, Kentucky, Jan. 17, 2014—Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman Hal Rogers today to announce the expansion of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's StrikeForce Initiative into four additional states: Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee and West Virginia.


Statement from Justice Department Spokesman Regarding President Obama’s Speech on U.S. Signals Intelligence

News Release: The U.S. Justice Department released the following statement by department spokesman Brian Fallon in response to President Obama’s speech on U.S. signals intelligence: “The Attorney General believes that the President’s reforms will further ensure that the proper balance is struck between the need to ...


Miami Patient Recruiter Pleads Guilty for Role in $190 Million Medicare Fraud Scheme

News Release: A patient recruiter for a fraudulent Miami-area mental health company, American Therapeutic Corporation (ATC), pleaded guilty today for her participation in a $190 million Medicare fraud scheme.


Nationwide Contract Therapy Providers to Pay $30 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

News Release: Contract therapy providers RehabCare Group Inc., RehabCare Group East Inc. and Rehab Systems of Missouri and management company Health Systems Inc. have agreed to pay $30 million to resolve claims that they violated the False Claims Act by engaging in a kickback scheme related to the referral of nursing home business, the Justice Department announced today. Additionally, as part of this settlement, the entities have agreed to restructure their business arrangement.


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at Chicago Council on Global Affairs

News Release: Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker Remarks at Chicago Council on Global Affairs Thank you. It is wonderful to be with friends and leaders here in my home city.


Joint Statement from Secretaries Pritzker, Vilsack, and Jewell on the Drought Declaration in California

News Release: Governor Brown’s declaration today underscores the gravity of the historic drought conditions facing California – conditions that are likely to have significant impacts on the state’s communities, economy and environment in the coming months.


Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Remarks on U.S. Signals Intelligence Activities

News Release: "The Obama Administration is committed to restoring national and global trust in our surveillance gathering technologies, and ensuring that our capabilities, policies and practices reflect the changing technological environment we live in. The policies the President announced today are the culmination of months of study and review, and moving forward we will work to ensure that our nation’s security policies take into account the important input from U.S. business community.


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Delivers Remarks at Chicago Council on Global Affairs

News Release: Thank you. It is wonderful to be with friends and leaders here in my home city.


Joint Statement from Secretaries Pritzker, Vilsack, and Jewell on the Drought Declaration in California

News Release: Governor Brown’s declaration today underscores the gravity of the historic drought conditions facing California – conditions that are likely to have significant impacts on the state’s communities, economy and environment in the coming months.


Statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker on President Obama's Remarks on U.S. Signals Intelligence Activities

News Release: "The Obama Administration is committed to restoring national and global trust in our surveillance gathering technologies, and ensuring that our capabilities, policies and practices reflect the changing technological environment we live in. The policies the President announced today are the culmination of months of study and review, and moving forward we will work to ensure that our nation’s security policies take into account the important input from U.S. business community.


What did Energy Department publish on Jan. 17?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Jan. 17

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Jan. 17

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 17 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Jan. 17?

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Jan. 17

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Jan. 17

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Jan. 17 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Jan. 17?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.