News published on Federal Newswire in September 2016

News from September 2016


News Release: From strengthening cybersecurity, to promoting the free flow of information worldwide, to expanding broadband access, the Obama Administration has consistently championed policies to ensure the Internet remains the greatest platform for free expression, innovation, and economic opportunity ever known. ...


News Release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker delivered opening remarks at the meeting of the President’s Export Council (PEC) at the White House. This was the last Council meeting that will take place during the Obama Administration. The PEC, which consists of 48 government and private-sector leaders, serves as the principal national advisory committee to the President on international trade.


News Release: On the eve of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker addressed the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today, conveying the importance of the Latino community to the economic future of the United States.


OSHA cites Reading home for youth in crisis for failing to protect workers from assaults

News Release: READING, Pa. – In the last several months, workers at a Reading facility for children and youth in crisis became victims in at least 10 incidents of workplace violence, federal workplace safety and health inspectors have found.


Six states receive nearly $15M in grants to expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities

News Release: WASHINGTON – Despite their ability to occupy a variety of jobs, people with disabilities only account for 19.8 percent of the workforce, have more than double the unemployment rate compared to the general population and continue to face barriers finding work. To improve employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Labor today announced grants totaling $14.9 million as part of the Disability Employment Initiative to six states.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page rule on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.