News published on Federal Newswire in May 2019

News from May 2019


Owners Of Colorado Biomass Plant Pay $2.6 Million To Resolve Allegations They Defrauded A Renewable Energy Program

News Release: DENVER - Three companies and two individuals have agreed to pay a total of $2.6 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by obtaining reimbursements from a federal renewable energy program to pay for costs they never actually incurred, U.S. Attorney Jason Dunn announced today.


Additional FY 2019 Funds Available for Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102)

Release: On May 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced increased availability of credit guarantees for sales of U.S. agricultural commodities under the Commodity Credit Corporation’s (CCC) Export Credit Guarantee Program (GSM-102) for fiscal year 2019. Further details of the announcements may be found at.


Lynn Man Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud and ID Theft

News Release: BOSTON - A Lynn man pleaded guilty today in connection with a scheme to impersonate bank customers and fraudulently withdraw money from their bank accounts.


Three Members of Robbery Crew Plead Guilty to Conspiracy and Related Charges Regarding Scheme to Commit North Bay Home Invasion Robberies

News Release: SAN FRANCISCO- Jaray Simmons, Nakia Jones, and Siddiq Abdullah pleaded guilty today to their respective roles in a scheme to conduct home invasion robberies in California to obtain marijuana for resale on the East Coast, announced United States Attorney David L. Anderson and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Special Agent in Charge John F. Bennett. The guilty pleas were accepted by the Honorable Edward M. Chen, U.S. District Judge.


Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion

News Release: An Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, man was sentenced to 18 months in prison for tax evasion, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.


Department of Justice Issues Guidance on False Claims Act Matters and Updates Justice Manual

News Release: The Civil Division today announced the release of formal guidance to the Department of Justice’s False Claims Act litigators. The False Claims Act provides important remedies for fraud committed against the United States. The guidance announced today explains the manner in which the Department of Justice ...


Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with First American Bancorp

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement action listed below: First American Bancorp, Greenwood Village, Colorado Written Agreement dated Aug. 20, 2010 (PDF) Terminated May 3, 2019 Enforcement actions can be searched for here.


Remarks by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur L. Ross at the Trade Winds Conference in New Delhi, India

News Release: Thank you, Ken, for the kind introduction, and for your leadership in strengthening the bonds between the world’s oldest and the world’s biggest democracies.


U.S. Department of Commerce Announces the Termination of the Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico

News Release: Today, the Department of Commerce announced the termination of the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, and that negotiations will continue regarding a possible revised agreement acceptable to the Mexican signatories which also addresses the concerns of the U.S. industry to the extent ...


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor for Safety Failures

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stettinius Construction Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a fatal fall at a worksite in Naples, Florida.


U.S. Department of Labor Cites Contractor for Safety Failures

News Release: NAPLES, FL – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Stettinius Construction Inc. for exposing employees to safety hazards after a worker suffered a fatal fall at a worksite in Naples, Florida.


Transportation Department publishes notice on May 7

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 7 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on May 7?

The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Transportation Department on May 7

The US Transportation Department published a six page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes notice on May 7

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 7 by State Department

The US State Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did State Department publish on May 7?

The US State Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on May 7 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on May 7?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.