News published on Federal Newswire in January 2019

News Release: ATLANTA, GA – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Central Passenger Terminal Complex Modernization project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Roofing Contractor For Exposing Employees to Dangerous Falls

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Ad-Ler Roofing Inc. for exposing employees to dangerous falls at a Naples residential worksite, one month after similar violations were found at another worksite. The Fort Myers, Florida-based contractor faces penalties of $91,466.

U.S. Department of Labor Publishes New Frequently Asked Questions on Controlling Silica in General Industry

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has posted new frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agency’s standard for respirable crystalline silica in general industry.

U.S. Department of Labor Cites Florida Cafeteria for Burn and Chemical Hazards; Faces $134,880 in Penalties

News Release: CORAL GABLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Compass Group USA Inc. – operating as Chartwells Dining – for exposing employees to burn and chemical hazards at its cafeteria in Coral Gables, Florida. The company faces $134,880 in penalties.

U.S. Department of Labor Enters into Consent Judgment Permanently Enjoining Former Chief Financial Officer after Pension Plan Mishandling

News Release: MIAMI, FL – After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida entered a consent judgment and order between the U.S. Department of Labor and Kevin F. Kirkeide, a former chief financial ...

Rule published by Transportation Department on Jan. 23

By DOT News Wire | Jan 23, 2019

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Rule published by Labor Department on Jan. 23

The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

State Department publishes notice on Jan. 23

By State News Post | Jan 23, 2019

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Jan. 23 by State Department

By State News Post | Jan 23, 2019

The US State Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did State Department publish on Jan. 23?

By State News Post | Jan 23, 2019

The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Walgreen Company Agrees to Pay $3.5 Million to Settle Allegations Under the False Claims Act

News Release: United States Attorney Matthew D. Krueger announced today that Walgreen Co. (“Walgreens") has agreed to pay $3.5 million to the United States and the State of Wisconsin to settle allegations that Walgreens violated the False Claims Act by submitting claims to Medicaid for stimulant medications without complying with Medicaid rules designed to ensure that stimulants are dispensed for appropriate medical treatment.

Three Sentenced for Conspiring to Provide Illegal Big Game Hunts in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve

News Release: Anchorage, Alaska - U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder announced that Casey Richardson, 48, of Huson, Montana, Jeffrey Harris, 45, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, and Dale Lackner, 74, of Haines, Alaska, were sentenced Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, in federal court to five years of probation for violations of the Lacey Act and other federal laws.

Falls City Man Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges

News Release: United States Attorney Joe Kelly announced that Corey J. Hayes, 32, formerly of Falls City, Nebraska, was sentenced today in Lincoln, Nebraska, to 9 1/2 years in prison by Chief United States District Judge John M. Gerrard, for receipt and distribution of child pornography. After serving his prison sentence, Hayes will be required to be on supervised release for 10 years and register as a sex offender.

TSA statement on checkpoint operations for January 23

Release: WASHINGTON - Nationwide, the Transportation Security Administration screened 1.8 million passengers yesterday, Tuesday, Jan. 22. Overall, 99.9 percent of passengers waited less than 30 minutes and 94.8 percent of passengers waited less than 15 minutes. In TSA Pre✓® lanes, passengers on average waited less than 10 minutes. Please refer to the table below for top airport specific wait times.

Berkeley County man indicted for drug and firearms charges

News Release: MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA - Herman Terrell Govan, of Inwood, West Virginia, was indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in Martinsburg on Jan. 23, 2019 on drug and firearms charges, United States Attorney Bill Powell announced.

U.S. Department of Labor Joins Partnership to Promote Workplace Safety During Construction Project at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

By DOL Newswire | Jan 23, 2019

News Release: ATLANTA, GA - The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has signed a strategic partnership agreement to promote worker safety and health during the construction of the Central Passenger Terminal Complex Modernization project at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia.

Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Announces Subcommittee Leadership

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the following subcommittee chairmen and ranking members for the 116th Congress...

2017 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement Research Files

By Commerce Newswire | Jan 23, 2019

News Release: JAN. 23, 2019 - The U.S. Census Bureau released today the 2017 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement (CPS ASEC) Research File. The 2017 CPS ASEC Research File provides income, poverty and health insurance estimates based on previous updates to questions, as well as the redesigned processing system.

Temporary TSA Pre✓® application center open for appointments inside United Airlines Ticketing Office at New York Penn Station

Release: NEW YORK - The Transportation Security Administration is partnering with United Airlines to host a “pop-up" enrollment center to provide a convenient location to enroll in the TSA Pre✓® program. Individuals passing through New York Penn Station will be able to enroll in the agency’s popular TSA Pre✓® application program inside the United Airlines Ticketing Office. Enrollment will be available through February 8.

Chairwoman Lowey Floor Statement on H.R. 648, Bipartisan Bills To Reopen Most of Federal Government