News published on Federal Newswire in April 2021

News from April 2021


News Release: A California man pleaded guilty yesterday to employment tax fraud.


News Release: A Maryland return preparer pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud the United States and to assisting in the preparation of a false tax return.


News Release: A California restaurant chain manager was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for employment tax fraud.


News Release: A Missouri man pleaded guilty today to rigging online bids submitted to the General Services Administration (GSA).


News Release: A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned an indictment today charging a citizen of Pakistan for allegedly leading a scheme to smuggle undocumented individuals into the United States from Pakistan and Afghanistan. According to court documents, between January 2015 and December ...


News Release: A Washington state man pleaded guilty today to federal hate crime and conspiracy charges in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 16-17, 2021

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Wednesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on March 16–17, 2021.


News Release: The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq.


News Release: The United States is pleased to announce that, working with Congress, we plan to restart U.S. economic, development, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people. This includes $75 million in economic and development assistance in the West Bank and Gaza, $10 million for peacebuilding programs ...


News Release: On behalf of the Government of the United States, I extend my best wishes to Roma everywhere on International Roma Day.


News Release: Nice to see all of you. And it’s an honor for me to be here to talk a little bit about President Biden’s American Jobs Plan.


North Florida contractor faces $61K in federal penalties for exposing employees to fall hazards at Jacksonville-area worksite

News Release: BUNNELL, FL – Falls are among the most fatal hazards construction workers face. A recent inspection of a Bunnell residential work site showed a framing and sheathing contractor failed to protect their employees from falls.


US Department of Labor opens dialogue to ensure equity in employment  for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that, beginning April 12, it will open a two-week national online dialogue to gather ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities. Those seeking to participate should register at RacialEquity.ideascale.com.


US Department of Labor awards $725K to help  at-risk workers overcome barriers to employment

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $725,000 in grants to seven states and territories and the District of Columbia to expand their fidelity bonding programs, which support employers that hire workers considered “at-risk” due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as those in recovery for substance abuse. These workers often face barriers in their attempts to return to the workforce.


US Department of Labor issues guidance, model notices implementing American Rescue Plan’s COBRA premium assistance provisions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued guidance implementing the American Rescue Plan’s Continuation of Health Coverage premium assistance provisions to provide full COBRA premium assistance to certain individuals who have experienced a reduction in hours or involuntary termination of employment.


US Department of Labor awards $725K to help  at-risk workers overcome barriers to employment

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $725,000 in grants to seven states and territories and the District of Columbia to expand their fidelity bonding programs, which support employers that hire workers considered “at-risk” due to prior involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as those in recovery for substance abuse. These workers often face barriers in their attempts to return to the workforce.


US Department of Labor issues guidance, model notices implementing American Rescue Plan’s COBRA premium assistance provisions

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today issued guidance implementing the American Rescue Plan’s Continuation of Health Coverage premium assistance provisions to provide full COBRA premium assistance to certain individuals who have experienced a reduction in hours or involuntary termination of employment.


US Department of Labor opens dialogue to ensure equity in employment  for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that, beginning April 12, it will open a two-week national online dialogue to gather ideas for ensuring equity in employment policies and programs for people with disabilities from historically underserved communities. Those seeking to participate should register at RacialEquity.ideascale.com.


North Florida contractor faces $61K in federal penalties for exposing employees to fall hazards at Jacksonville-area worksite

News Release: BUNNELL, FL – Falls are among the most fatal hazards construction workers face. A recent inspection of a Bunnell residential work site showed a framing and sheathing contractor failed to protect their employees from falls.


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