News published on Federal Newswire in July 2018

News from July 2018


Rapid City Man Indicted for Internet Transfer of Obscene Material

News Release: United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a Rapid City, South Dakota, man was charged in federal district court with Receipt of Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children, Possession of Obscene Visual Representations of the Sexual Abuse of Children, and Transportation of Obscene Matter.


TSA highlights expanded security checkpoint at Spokane International Airport

Release: SPOKANE, Wash. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Spokane International Airport (GEG) showcased an expanded security checkpoint for use by travelers departing on flights from the A/B concourse. The airport is completing construction on the additional screening lane.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Bluewater Construction Solutions For Exposing Employees to Falls at Two Florida Worksites

News Release: PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Bluewater Construction Solutions Inc. for exposing employees to dangerous falls at two south Florida worksites. The Melbourne, Florida-based residential framing contractor faces proposed penalties of $48,778.


Attorney General Jeff Sessions Announces Bradley Weinsheimer to Replace Departing Associate Deputy Attorney General Scott Schools

News Release: Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that he will be appointing Bradley Weinsheimer as Acting Associate Deputy Attorney General for the U.S. Department of Justice. Weinsheimer will replace Scott Schools, who is leaving on July 6th to take a position in the private sector after close to two decades of service in the Department of Justice.


Justice Department Files Denaturalization Lawsuit Against Chicago Man Convicted of Providing Material Support to Terrorists

News Release: The Justice Department today filed a lawsuit seeking to revoke the naturalized U.S. citizenship of an individual convicted of providing material support to terrorists by, among other means, traveling abroad with the intent to murder or maim U.S. military forces in Iraq or Afghanistan. According to the ...


Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rescinds 24 Guidance Documents

News Release: Attorney General Jeff Sessions today announced that, consistent with his November 2017 memorandum prohibiting the Department from making rules without following the procedures required by Congress, he is rescinding 24 guidance documents that were unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper.


Six North Carolina Residents Indicted For Firearm, Drug, and Robbery Offenses

News Release: A federal grand jury sitting in Greensboro, North Carolina last week returned five indictments charging six Richmond County, North Carolina men who were arrested yesterday on charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, drug distribution, and Hobbs Act robbery.


Two Freight Forwarding Executives Arrested in Miami

News Release: Two executives have been arrested in Miami on charges of conspiring to fix prices for international freight forwarding services, the Department of Justice announced.


Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Amboy Bancorporation and Amboy Bank

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: Amboy Bancorporation and Amboy Bank, both of Old Bridge, New Jersey Written Agreement dated June 29, 2009 (PDF) Terminated June 29, 2018 Additional enforcement actions can be searched for here.


U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Affirmative Preliminary Antidumping Duty Determination on Sodium Gluconate, Gluconic Acid, and Derivative Products from China

News Release: Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced the affirmative preliminary determination in the antidumping duty (AD) investigation of imports of sodium gluconate, gluconic acid, and derivative products from China.


U.S. Department of Labor Renews Alliance to Help Prevent  Construction Injuries and Illnesses in West Texas

News Release: SEMINOLE, TX – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has renewed its alliance with Fehr's Metal Building Construction to help protect construction workers involved in commercial, industrial, and retail construction throughout West Texas. The three-year alliance ...


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Bluewater Construction Solutions  For Exposing Employees to Falls at Two Florida Worksites

News Release: PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Bluewater Construction Solutions Inc. for exposing employees to dangerous falls at two south Florida worksites. The Melbourne, Florida-based residential framing contractor faces proposed penalties of $48,778.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Miami Commercial Bakery For Exposing Employees to Electrical and Fall Hazards

News Release: MIAMI, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Bakery Management Corp., doing business as Bakery Corp., for exposing employees to caught-in, fall, and electrical hazards. The Miami-based commercial bakery faces proposed penalties of $67,261.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites South Florida Manufacturer for Exposing Employees to Safety Hazards

News Release: MIAMI, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited BC Direct Corp. - doing business as Robotray - for exposing employees to struck-by, electrical shock, fire, and explosion hazards. The company faces $42,682 in proposed penalties.


What did Interior Department publish on July 3?

The US Interior Department published a three page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Interior Department on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on July 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes notice on July 3

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on July 3

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on July 3 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.