News published on Federal Newswire in February 2016

News from February 2016


Statement by Press Secretary Marsha Catron on Deputy Secretary Mayorkas' Upcoming Trip to Louisiana

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 On Feb. 26, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas will travel to New Orleans where he will lead an employee town hall to thank DHS personnel for their service and for responsibly implementing the Department’s various missions. ...


Secretary Johnson Swears in New Members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council

News Release: WASHINGTON— Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson today met with the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) where he discussed a range of homeland security-related issues and swore in the two newest members to HSAC, Michael A. Nutter and Christian P. Marrone.


Readout of Secretary Johnson's Meeting with Argentine Minister of Security Bullrich

News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON— Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson met with Argentine Minister of Security Patricia Bullrich to discuss continued cooperation in a number of security-related areas, including combating transnational organized crime, law enforcement collaboration, and information sharing.


Statement by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch on the Departure of Kelly T. Currie from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Eastern District of New York

News Release: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement on the departure of Kelly T. Currie of the Eastern District of New York: “Kelly Currie is a consummate public servant: dedicated, selfless, and fair. As a senior advisor to former U.S. Senator George Mitchell, Kelly played a crucial role ...


Former President and CEO of Georgia-Based Bank Sentenced to 84 Months in Prison for Role in Bank Fraud Conspiracy

News Release: A former president and CEO of a Georgia-based bank was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud and major fraud against the United States. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney ...


Eight Individuals Arrested for Bribery, Conspiracy, Health Care and Mail Fraud

News Release: Yesterday, a federal grand jury returned a 14 count indictment against eight individuals for bribery, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, mail fraud and aggravated identity theft, announced U.S. Attorney Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez for the ...


Texas Tax Return Preparer Indicted for Preparing False Income Tax Returns

News Release: A Houston, Texas, income tax return preparer was indicted by a federal grand jury today in the Southern District of Texas on 18 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false federal income tax returns, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.


Justice Department Reaches Agreement with the City of Miami and the Miami Police Department to Implement Reforms on Officer-Involved Shootings

News Release: The Justice Department has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the city of Miami and the Miami Police Department (MPD) resolving the Justice Department’s investigation of officer-involved shootings by MPD officers, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida.


U.S. and China to Launch 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year

News Release: On Monday, Feb. 29, the United States and China will launch the 2016 U.S.-China Tourism Year in Beijing at an opening ceremony hosted by Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for promoting the United States as a premiere travel destination to help maximize the economic and social benefits of increased inbound international travel to the United States.


US Labor Department sues B&H Foto & Electronics Corp.  for hiring, pay, promotion discrimination; harassment

News Release: NEW YORK – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges that B&H Foto & Electronics Corp. has systematically discriminated against Hispanic employees and female, black and Asian jobseekers at its Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse.


Notice published on Feb. 25 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 25?

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 25

The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 25

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Feb. 25 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Feb. 25?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Commerce Department on Feb. 25

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Feb. 25

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Feb. 25 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Federal Reserve System on Feb. 25

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.