News from January 2016
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: Good morning and welcome. Today’s hearing is focused on understanding the financial realities facing the United States Postal Service. The first step in solving any problem is to come together and agree on the reality of the situation. Today’s hearing is an important step forward in having an open and...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: On Saturday, Feb. 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tumacácori will celebrate artistic expression of all kinds with a day of activities for families, neighbors, and visitors from across the world. "Art and national parks have always had a close relationship," says Superintendent Bob Love, "A celebration of art in all its many forms is a fantastic way to celebrate the National Park Service centennial and invite visitors to participate.".
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 WASHINGTON—The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 (the Act). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers ...
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 On Jan. 25, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson will travel to Atlanta, Ga., where he will deliver remarks on a variety of homeland security-related issues at the Rotary Club of Atlanta.
By Homeland Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: For Immediate Release DHS Press Office Contact: 202-282-8010 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.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden announced earlier today her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016. To ensure continuity of operations upon her departure, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that Michael ...
By USDA Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today made the following statement on her plans to depart the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of February 2016: "Today is bittersweet for me as I announce my decision to step down as Deputy Secretary at the end of ...
By USDA Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today released a report detailing the tangible results across rural America that stemmed from investments by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Rural Development team in local businesses, community infrastructure, housing and more in 2015.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch released the following statement on the departure of U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach of the Northern District of Ohio: “As the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, Steven Dettelbach has been a consummate public servant, an exemplary leader and an outstanding ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation (Big Brothers) has agreed to pay the United States $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for funds under Department of Justice grants awarded to help children at risk, the Justice Department announced today. Big Brothers is a not-for-profit ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: A U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for accepting cash, consumer electronics and travel expenses from foreign defense contractor Glenn Defense Marine Asia (GDMA) in exchange for classified U.S. Navy information.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: C. Tate George, former NBA basketball player and the CEO of purported real estate development firm The George Group, was sentenced today to 108 months in prison for his role in orchestrating a $2 million investment fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman for the District of New Jersey.
By Fed Newswire | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced that the public comment period has been extended through Feb. 16, 2016, for the notice filed pursuant to section 4 of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended, by New York Community Bancorp, Inc., Westbury, to acquire Astoria Financial Corporation, ...
By Labor Gazette | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: CHICAGO – A federal judge has ordered a Chicago limo company to pay 34 drivers $190,716 in back wages and an equal additional amount in liquidated damages, totaling $381,432, after finding the company violated the overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Investigators from ...
By Labor Gazette | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: NEW YORK – All the truck driver wanted was a safe vehicle to operate. His employer fired him instead.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 21, 2016
News Release: Date of action: Jan. 20, 2016 Type of action: Complaint Names of defendants: Commodity Control Corp., David J. Pilger, the estate of William M. Pilger, and Commodity Control Employee Stock Ownership Plan and Trust Allegations: On Dec. 30, 2008, the defendants established the Commodity Control Employee ...
By State News Post | Jan 21, 2016
The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jan 21, 2016
The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 21, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 21, 2016
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
