News published on Federal Newswire in January 2015

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit today affirmed the convictions of a former Nevada lobbyist for making excessive campaign contributions and contributions in the name of another person, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden of the District of Nevada.

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: An elected county commissioner for Precinct 1 of the Webb County Commissioners Court in Texas was sentenced today to 76 months in prison for accepting bribes in exchange for official actions.

By DOJ Newswire | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: The Department of Justice today announced a sentencing and guilty plea for two members of a family run sex trafficking organization based in southern Florida. Rafael Alberto Cadena-Sosa was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Joes E. Martinez to serve 15 years in prison and Carmen Cadena pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Jose Martinez for participating in a brutal family run sex trafficking organization.

By Fed Newswire | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: Federal Reserve Issues "Strategies for Improving the U.S. Payment System" The Federal Reserve today issued "Strategies for Improving the U.S. Payment System," which presents a multi-faceted plan for collaborating with payment system stakeholders including large and small businesses, emerging payments firms, card networks, payment processors, consumers and financial institutions to enhance the speed, safety and efficiency of the U.S. payment system.

By Commerce News Now | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today made the following statement on the elevation of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue to a Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, reflecting the two countries’ commitment to strengthening commercial and economic ties. Secretary Pritzker will chair the new Commercial components of the Dialogue.

By Commerce News Now | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today made the following statement on the elevation of the U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue to a Strategic and Commercial Dialogue, reflecting the two countries’ commitment to strengthening commercial and economic ties. Secretary Pritzker will chair the new Commercial components of the Dialogue.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: LAS VEGAS — Like neon lights, slot machines and high-stakes gamblers, chauffeured luxury transportation is a vital feature of the fabled Las Vegas experience. For nearly 500 drivers of one Vegas limousine company, improper payroll deductions and tip credits left many chauffeurs with earnings below the minimum wage, an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: Left to Right: Doug McMurry, AGC San Antonio chapter vice president; Alejandro Porter, OSHA's San Antonio area director; Sean Moran, AGC San Antonio chapter safety and health committee chairman; and Christian Pearson, AGC San Antonio chapter board president.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: MOSS POINT, Miss. — Two temporary workers hired to cut and weld pipes at the Omega Protein plant in Moss Point on July 28, 2014, had no idea and had no training to know that the storage tank beneath them contained explosive methane and hydrogen sulfide gases. One of the two men found out later as he lay in a hospital with a fractured skull, internal injuries and broken bones. The second, a 25-year-old man named Jerry Taylor, died when the tank exploded.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Workers at Georgia-Pacific Chemicals LLC were exposed to dangerous chemicals, such as formaldehyde and other potential health and safety hazards, because the company failed to implement proper chemical management procedures at its Columbus plant. An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration produced 11 serious violations with penalties totaling $60,500.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

News Release: Date of Action: Jan. 26, 2015 Type of Action: Consent Judgment Name(s) of Defendant(s): Gregory Ridge, Ridge and Long Limited Co., and Ridge and Long Limited Company 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust Allegations: Based on an investigation conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits ...

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a three page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Labor Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By DOJ Gazette | Jan 26, 2015

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Jan. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.