News published on Federal Newswire in June 2015

News from June 2015


News Release: Former Des Moines, Iowa, Police Department Officer Colin J. Boone, 39, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Court Judge Robert W. Pratt of the Southern District of Iowa to serve 63 months in federal prison for using unreasonable force during a 2013 arrest, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta of the Civil Rights Division and U. S. Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt of the Southern District of Iowa.


News Release: Twelve Others Have Pleaded Guilty in the Case Three leaders of MS-13 in Washington, D.C., were sentenced today to federal prison for conspiring to participate in racketeering activity and other charges stemming from their roles in murders, extortion and other violent crimes.


News Release: Between 2009 and 2014, More Than 18,000 Individuals Charged With Human Smuggling by Federal Prosecutors The Justice Department is committed to using its resources to bring to justice those that are breaking the law by smuggling migrants into the United States. In Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14, Oct. 1, 2013, ...


News Release: A member of the Imperial Gangsters street gang was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murder and conspiracy to participate in racketeering activity, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney David A. Capp of the Northern District of Indiana.


News Release: Two residents of Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today to one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and to commit theft of public money and mail fraud, with one defendant also pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. ...


News Release: A Hill, New Hampshire, man pleaded guilty today to three counts of tax evasion in the U.S. District Court in the District of New Hampshire, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Donald Feith of the District of New Hampshire.


Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with Bank of the Orient

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below: Bank of the Orient (PDF), San Francisco, California Cease and Desist Order dated June 17, 2015 Search of Federal Reserve enforcement actions. For media inquiries, call 202-452-2955.


News Release: Chicago's Garrett Popcorn is a local institution whose flavored snacks have been enjoyed by Chicagoans and visitors for more than 65 years. Recently, the chain was recognized for something more than its unique combination of sweet CaramelCrisp and savory CheeseCorn flavors: the success the company has achieved selling its popcorn to overseas customers.


$35 Million in job training grants will help more than 16,000 veterans overcome homelessness and secure employment

News Release: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas E. Perez announced today the award of nearly $35 million in grants to provide an estimated 16,000 veterans with job-driven training for in-demand jobs to help them successfully transition from homelessness to sustainable housing and good civilian jobs.


OSHA News Brief: OSHA reminds DC metro employers to protect workers from heat illness [06/23/2015]

News Release: WASHINGTON — With sweltering temperatures impacting the DC metro area today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers to protect their workers from heat illness.


OSHA News Brief: OSHA reminds greater Baltimore-area employers to protect workers from heat illness [06/23/2015]

News Release: BALTIMORE — With sweltering temperatures impacting the greater Baltimore area today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers to protect their workers from heat illness.


OSHA News Brief: OSHA reminds northern Delaware employers to protect workers from heat illness [06/23/2015]

News Release: PHILADELPHIA — With sweltering temperatures impacting northern Delaware today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers to protect their workers from heat illness.


OSHA News Brief: OSHA reminds Philadelphia-area employers to protect workers from heat illness  [06/23/2015]

News Release: PHILADELPHIA — With sweltering temperatures impacting the greater Philadelphia today, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is reminding employers to protect their workers from heat illness.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.