News published on Federal Newswire in October 2014

News Release: Four artists have been selected to serve as Artists-in-Residence in Zion National Park in 2015. These artists were selected from a large pool of applicants representing a broad spectrum of art forms. Please look for the following artists during their residency dates.

Federal Prosecutor from New Mexico Receives U.S. Attorney General Award

News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - Attorney General Eric Holder presented 278 Justice Department employees and ten other individuals, including an Assistant U.S. Attorney from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of New Mexico, with Attorney General Awards at a ceremony today in Washington, D.C. These annual awards recognize Justice Department employees and other individuals for their dedication to carrying out the Department of Justice’s mission.

Mobile County Man Sentenced To 84 Month Incarceration For Possessing Firearms After Felony Conviction

News Release: The United States Attorney, Kenyen R. Brown, announces that Kawarren D. Pugh, a 36 year old resident of Mobile, Alabama was sentenced today. Mr. Pugh pled guilty to two violations of the felon in possession statute. His first guilty plea was on June 19, 2014, and the second one was on Aug. 18, 2014.

USDA Announces Measures to Help Farmers Diversify Weed Control Efforts

By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2014

News Release: WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2014 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.

Attorney General Holder Announces Vanita Gupta to Serve as Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder announced on Wednesday that Vanita Gupta will serve as Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division. Gupta succeeds Molly Moran, who will become Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General.

Sinaloa Cartel Member Found Guilty of Drug Trafficking Conspiracy -- Four Others Plead Guilty

News Release: CONCORD – Rafael Humberto Celaya Valenzuela, 41, formerly of Sonora, Mexico, was convicted following a jury trial of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney John P. Kacavas.

Attorney General Holder Recognizes Department Employees and Others for Their Service at Annual Awards Ceremony

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder recognizes 278 department employees for their distinguished public service today at the 62nd Annual Attorney General’s Awards Ceremony. Ten other individuals outside of the department are also honored for their work. Held at DAR Constitution Hall, this annual ceremony recognizes both department employees and others for their outstanding dedication to carrying out the Department of Justice’s missions.

Former Miami-Dade County Employee Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

News Release: A Coral Gables, Florida resident and former Miami-Dade County General Services Administration (GSA) employee pleaded guilty to a one-count information charging him with tax evasion, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today.

Federal Reserve announces results of offering of seven-day term deposits on October 14

By Fed Newswire | Oct 15, 2014

News Release: On Oct. 14, 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 0.26000 percent. Following are the results of the operation: TDF Operation ID: F47 Total Amount Awarded: $110,029,000,000 ...

Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management

By Commerce News Now | Oct 15, 2014

News Release: The Governance Lab (GovLab) at New York University today released “Realizing The Potential of Open Government Data: A Roundtable with the U.S. Department of Commerce ,” a report on findings and recommendations for ways the U.S. Commerce Department can improve its data management, dissemination and use. ...

Putting Government Data to Work: A New Report From The GovLab Outlines Private Sector Recommendations for Improving Commerce Department Data Management

By Commerce News Now | Oct 15, 2014

News Release: The Governance Lab (GovLab) at New York University today released “Realizing The Potential of Open Government Data: A Roundtable with the U.S. Department of Commerce ,” a report on findings and recommendations for ways the U.S. Commerce Department can improve its data management, dissemination and use. ...

OSHA News Release: OSHA partners with general contractor to protect workers during Little Rock, Arkansas, outlet mall construction project [10/15/2014]

News Release: LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The goal of a new strategic partnership formed today between the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and general contractor CDI Contractors LLC is to ensure the health and safety of workers during the construction of the Little Rock Outlets Mall in Little Rock.

OSHA News Release: Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC ordered to pay more than $225K to worker terminated after reporting injury at Kansas City, Kansas, rail yard [10/15/2014]

News Release: KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC wrongfully terminated an employee in Kansas City after he reported an injury to his left shoulder, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The company has been found in violation of the Federal Railroad ...

OSHA News Release: Workers exposed to combustible dust, amputation and other serious hazards at Cleveland auto coatings plant [10/15/2014]

News Release: CLEVELAND — A complaint inspection found workers were exposed to combustible dust , amputation and other serious hazards at Hurst Auto-Truck Electric Ltd. in Cleveland. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the company for 15 serious safety and health violations after the inspection and has proposed penalties of $62,300. The plant specializes in chrome plating and powder-coating finished accessories for the automotive industry.

ODEP News Release: US Labor Department's Office of Disability Employment Policy announces launch of Web portal on accessible workplace technology [10/15/2014]

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy today announced the launch of http://www.PEATworks.org — a comprehensive Web portal spearheaded by ODEP's Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology. From educational articles to interactive tools, the website's content aims to help employers and the technology industry adopt accessible technology as part of everyday business practice so that all workers can benefit.

ILAB News Release: $1M available from US Labor Department to fund a project to improve compliance with labor laws in the Philippines [10/15/2014]

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs today announced a $1 million competitive solicitation for a project to assist the government of the Philippines with improving compliance with labor laws and regulations, including those related to occupational safety and health.

What did Interior Department publish on Oct. 15?

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

What did Labor Department publish on Oct. 15?

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

Notice published by Interior Department on Oct. 15

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

Interior Department publishes notice on Oct. 15