News from August 2016
By Homeland Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Science & Technology Press Office Contact: John Verrico, (202) 254-2385 WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) today announced a $40M funding opportunity for an institution to lead a new DHS Center of Excellence (COE) for Homeland Security Quantitative Analysis. DHS S&T is additionally searching for potential partners to work with the lead institution in support of the Center’s activities.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: New Federal Rule Helps States Plan for Historic Funding Increases The Department of Justice today published a final rule expanding the ability of victim serving agencies and organizations across the nation to reach and serve more crime victims at a time of substantial increases in victim assistance funding. ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: The Justice Department announced today that HSBC Finance Corporation, as successor to HSBC Auto Finance Inc., has agreed to pay $434,500 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by repossessing 75 cars owned by protected servicemembers without obtaining the necessary court orders. The settlement is subject to approval by the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Illinois.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: Stolen Federal Tax Refunds Obtained from Fraudulent Income Tax Returns A River Grove, Illinois, woman pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $93,000 from the United States, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: A Houston, Texas, man was sentenced to more than two years in prison today for his role in a stolen identity refund fraud (SIRF) scheme, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Department of Justice’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson of the Southern District of Texas.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: Chiropractor Interfered with IRS Collection Efforts and Retired Firefighter Willfully Failed to File Return Anna Allen and Martin Armendariz of El Paso, Texas, pleaded guilty today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas to tax crimes, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo, head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Richard L. Durbin Jr., of the Western District of Texas.
By Fed Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced its approval of the application under section 3 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 by Chemical Financial Corporation, Midland, Michigan, to merge with Talmer Bancorp, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire Talmer Bank and Trust ("Talmer Bank"), both of ...
By Commerce News Now | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Representative Jared Polis’s (D-CO 2nd District) in Boulder, Colorado on Thursday to recognize the contributions of America’s small and innovative firms in honor of Startup Across America Day. Speaking before an audience of entrepreneurs, Secretary Pritzker affirmed the Department of Commerce’s commitment to providing innovative small businesses like those in Boulder with the tools to compete in the global economy.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: FRESNO, Calif. – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division and the California Vanpool Authority will sign a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the use of the authority’s CalVans fleet – based on the demand from growers, packers and farm labor contractors – to ensure safe and reliable transportation ...
By Labor Gazette | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: PITTSBURGH – Twice in about a month, United States Steel Corp. gave seven employees tasks that exposed them to asbestos, a widely recognized hazard associated with serious and fatal health risks including lung cancer, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has found.
By Labor Gazette | Aug 8, 2016
News Release: DENVER – After hailstorms in residential areas, roofing contractors may come knocking – offering to make repairs on damaged roofs. Homeowners anxious to protect their property and their wallets should be aware that some companies put profits before their employees’ safety and well-being, and could wind up costing their customers even more.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published an eight page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 8, 2016
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
