News published on Federal Newswire in August 2019

News from August 2019


News Release: LAS VEGAS, Nev. - A Las Vegas man was arraigned in federal court today for extorting $100,000 from another person who was visiting Las Vegas, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Trutanich for the District of Nevada.


News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin K. McAleenan will travel to El Paso, TX to attend a memorial service for victims of the mass shooting attack on August 3. The Community Memorial Service, hosted by the City of El Paso, seeks to provide the community with a chance to reflect and remember the victims of the mass shooting.


Perdue Statement on Meeting with Guatemalan Ministers

News Release: (Washington, D.C., Aug. 14, 2019) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today met with a host of Ministers from Guatemala to discuss implementation of the recently signed agreement between the United States and Guatemala to improve H-2A visa program operations. Following the meeting, Secretary ...


News Release: A Portland, Maine tax return preparer pleaded guilty today to one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Halsey B. Frank of the District of Maine.


News Release: Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission announced today that his office has circulated a draft order approving the combination of T-Mobile and Sprint along with the divestiture of Sprint’s prepaid business to Dish Network Corp. Just as the Department determined last month, the FCC’s ...


U.S. Department of Labor Investigation Results in Owner of Five Central Florida Hotels Paying $23,368 in Back Wages and Damages to Employees

News Release: ST. PETERSBURG, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Michael Andoniades – the owner of five St. Petersburg, Florida, hotels – has paid $23,368 in back wages and liquidated damages to 30 employees for violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Armor Fabrication Company For Exposing Employees to Amputation and Other Safety Hazards

News Release: MIAMI LAKES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Point Blank Enterprises Inc. – operating as The Protective Group in Miami Lakes, Florida – for exposing employees to amputation and other safety hazards. The company faces $92,820 in penalties.


U.S. Department of Labor Proposes a Rule Clarifying  Civil Rights Protections for Religious Organizations

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking intended to clarify the civil rights protections afforded to religious organizations that contract with the federal government. The proposed rule ensures that ...


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Aug. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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