News published on Federal Newswire in August 2020

News from August 2020


News Release: A federal court in Miami, Florida, held that Jessyca Bernard has violated a permanent injunction entered against her on June 25, 2018, which barred her from preparing tax returns for others.


News Release: Vortex Commercial Flooring Inc., a Chicago-area commercial flooring contractor, has been charged for its role in a long-running antitrust conspiracy to rig bids and fix prices for commercial flooring services and products sold in the United States, the Department of Justice announced. Vortex has agreed ...


Federal Open Market Committee announces approval of updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy

News Release: Following an extensive review that included numerous public events across the country, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) on Thursday announced the unanimous approval of updates to its Statement on Longer-Run Goals and Monetary Policy Strategy, which articulates its approach to monetary policy ...


News Release: President Donald J. Trump has implemented more initiatives permanently improving our economy than any president who has preceded him.


As Schools Reopen, U.S. Department Of Labor Answers Questions About Eligibility for Paid Leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) both published guidance related to the reopening of schools.


Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: In the week ending Aug. 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,006,000, a decrease of 98,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 2,000 from 1,106,000 to 1,104,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,068,000, a decrease of 107,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 500 from 1,175,750 to 1,175,250.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Actions To Assist Americans Impacted By Hurricane Laura

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced actions it is taking to assist Americans in states affected by Hurricane Laura.


Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report

News Release: In the week ending Aug. 22, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,006,000, a decrease of 98,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised down by 2,000 from 1,106,000 to 1,104,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,068,000, a decrease of 107,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised down by 500 from 1,175,750 to 1,175,250.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Actions To Assist Americans Impacted By Hurricane Laura

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced actions it is taking to assist Americans in states affected by Hurricane Laura.


As Schools Reopen, U.S. Department Of Labor Answers Questions About Eligibility for Paid Leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) and Employment and Training Administration (ETA) both published guidance related to the reopening of schools.


The US Justice Department published a six page proposed rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.