News published on Federal Newswire in July 2014

News from July 2014


News Release: Aaron H. Kelly, a U.S. Postal Service employee, pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland to aiding and assisting in filing a false tax return with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Justice Department and IRS announced today. Kelly was indicted on Feb. 24, 2014, ...


News Release: The Department of Justice announced today that it will be co-hosting the historic program and celebration, “The 50 th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Preserving Progress, Charting the Future,” with Howard University on July 15, 2014. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July ...


News Release: Benjamin David Curell, 28, of Ellettsville, Indiana, pleaded guilty in federal court today to one count of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, which makes it a federal crime to damage the property of a reproductive health services facility because of the services offered there. ...


News Release: A Detroit-area physician pleaded guilty today for his role in a $7 million health care fraud scheme.


Agencies issue guidance for home equity lines of credit nearing their end-of-draw periods

News Release: Four federal financial institutions regulatory agencies and the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today issued guidance to financial institutions regarding home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) nearing their "end-of-draw" periods, which occurs when the principal amount of the HELOC must begin ...


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankasi and Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankasi New York Branch

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the following enforcement action: Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankasi A.S., Ankara, Turkey and Turkiye Cumhuriyeti Ziraat Bankasi A.S. New York Branch (PDF), New York, New York Written Agreement dated June 25, 2014 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions.


Federal Reserve Board announces civil money penalty and issues cease and desist order against Cole Taylor Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday issued a consent order to cease and desist and a civil money penalty assessment of $3,510,000 against Cole Taylor Bank of Chicago, Illinois. The order addresses the participation by the bank and its agent, Higher One, Inc. of New Haven, Connecticut (Higher One), in deceptive practices in violation of section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act.


Federal Reserve announces results of offering of seven-day term deposits on June 30

News Release: On June 30, 2014, the Federal Reserve conducted a fixed-rate offering of term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. The operation offered seven-day term deposits at an interest rate of 0.29000 percent. Following are the results of the operation: TDF Operation ID: F45 Total Amount Awarded: $124,887,010,000 ...


Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by MB Financial, Inc. to acquire Taylor Capital Group Inc.

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced its approval of the application filed by MB Financial, Inc., Chicago, to acquire Taylor Capital Group, Inc., Rosemont, and thereby indirectly acquire Cole Taylor Bank, Chicago, all of Illinois.


OSHA News Release: US Department of Labor's OSHA and Project BEST establish alliance to educate and protect Ohio construction workers [07/01/2014]

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio — The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has established an alliance with Project BEST (Building Efficiency by Striving Together) to help protect construction workers from four hazards: falls , struck-by , caught-in and electrical. Project BEST is a construction industry-labor management organization comprised of the Upper Ohio Valley Building Construction Trades Council and the Ohio Valley Construction Employers Council.


Judge orders Pro Systems Corp. Group Health Plan to repay more than $200,000 to clients for failing to disclose use of health care fees

News Release: MINNEAPOLIS — A consent judgment entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota has returned a total of $203,212 to clients of the Pro Systems Corp. Group Health Plan. The company provided health care services for clients of Detroit Lakes-based Pro Systems, PRO Resources and MICROPRO. ...


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.