News published on Federal Newswire in October 2016

News Release: Thank you, Susan, for your kind introduction and for your leadership at the helm of the Council of the Americas. Earlier this year, I had the honor of joining President Obama on his historic trip to Argentina – the first visit by a U.S. President in twenty years. Speaking before a group of young entrepreneurs ...

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces New Trade Advisory Committee Members

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 20 inaugural members of the Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC). Established in August 2016, the TFAC will advise the Secretary on policies and programs that will expand access to finance for U.S. exporters and educate them on available U.S. government resources.

The U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Joint Statement

News Release: The U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Joint Statement Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker and Minister of Production Francisco Cabrera, are pleased to release the following Joint Statement, which outlines the overall results of the Oct. 27, 2016 meeting of the U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue, in Washington, D.C.

U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue Deepens Trade Relations

News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker joined Argentina’s Minister of Production and Commerce Francisco Cabrera today to co-chair the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Argentina Commercial Dialogue (Dialogue). Announced in March during President Barack Obama and Secretary Pritzker’s visit to Buenos Aires, the Dialogue will strengthen the economic and commercial ties between the two nations by identifying pragmatic steps both governments can take to promote economic prosperity.

OSHA cites Coilplus Illinois following fatality investigation at Plainfield facility

News Release: PLAINFIELD, Ill. – A federal investigation prompted by the death of a 50-year-old worker at the Plainfield steel processing facility has resulted in a half-dozen safety and health violations.

OSHA cites animal feed company for exposing workers to grain handling, electrical hazards at Nebraska facility

News Release: YORK, Neb. – Responding to a report of unsafe working conditions, federal investigators found employees at a Nebraska animal feed company exposed to the risk of grain dust explosion, electrical shock and confined space hazards, and multiple other violations of grain handling safety standards.

OSHA cites Illinois manufacturer after electrician’s first day ends tragically when mobile trailer falls, fatally crushes him

News Release: MONEE, Ill. – The absence of safety pins in two hydraulic leg stands and the failure to use stationary jacks allowed a mobile medical trailer to fall and fatally crush a 58-year-old electrician on his first day working on the job for an Illinois manufacturer of custom trailers and specialty vehicles.

US Labor Department issues compliance guidance for employee benefit plans in wake of Hurricane Matthew, related disruptions

News Release: WASHINGTON – In light of the devastation following Hurricane Matthew, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Assistant Secretary of Labor for Employee Benefits Security Phyllis C. Borzi announced today an update on compliance with employee benefit plan rules for those adversely impacted.

US Labor Department resolves lawsuit to restore funds owed to Dell Inc. retirement plan in Monticello, Minnesota

News Release: Date of Action: Oct. 25, 2016 Type of Action: Employee Retirement Income Security Act Lawsuit Names of Defendants: Todd Olson, Dell Inc., Dell Inc. Simple IRA Plan Allegations: An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration found that fiduciaries to the Dell ...

What did Transportation Department publish on Oct. 27?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Transportation Department on Oct. 27

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes notice on Oct. 27

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Oct. 27 by Transportation Department