News published on Federal Newswire in July 2018

News from July 2018


News Release: An Omaha man was sentenced to 180 months in prison today for distribution of child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Joe Kelly of the District of Nebraska.


News Release: A dual U.S.-Venezuelan citizen pleaded guilty today for his role in a scheme to bribe officials of Venezuela’s state-owned and state-controlled energy company, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), and for his role in an international money laundering scheme involving the bribes paid by the owners of U.S.-based companies to Venezuelan government officials to corruptly secure energy contracts and payment priority on outstanding invoices.


News Release: Three owners and/or managers of Los Angeles, California-area foreclosure rescue companies, Dorothy Matsuba, Jamie Matsuba, and Thomas Matsuba, were sentenced to 240, 135, and 168 months in prison today for their roles in a foreclosure rescue scheme, respectively.


News Release: The Justice Department today announced that a federal jury in Victoria, Texas, has returned guilty verdicts on all counts as charged related to the 2017 burning of a local mosque. Acting Assistant Attorney General John Gore of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick, ...


News Release: Thank you, Mr. Whip, for that kind introduction. And thank you for inviting me to be here with you this morning. I know there are questions about our trade policy, so let me say a few words about our intentions, and then I look forward to answering your questions.


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in El Paso Mexican Grill Restaurant Paying $654,366 in Back Wages

News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA – As a result of a U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) investigation, El Paso Mexican Grill restaurant will pay $654,366 in back wages to 567 employees to resolve violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) found at 23 of the employer's locations in Louisiana and Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Southeast Georgia Manufacturer  After Employee Amputation

News Release: HOMERVILLE, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Dupont Yard Inc. after an employee suffered a partial hand amputation and other injuries while working on unguarded machinery in Homerville, Georgia. The wooden post manufacturer faces $109,548 in proposed penalties.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.