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Department of Labor Awards $99.3M in Grants to Support Training, Job Services to Prepare Young People to Succeed in High-Demand Careers (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release:
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Advances administration's efforts to expand apprenticeships, strengthen workforce
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The U.S. Department of Labor today announced its award of $99.3 million in grants to 71 organizations in 31 states to provide training and employment services in its continuing effort to expand access to Registered Apprenticeships, prepare young workers for quality jobs and e more PR
Justice Department Finds Civil Rights Violations by the Mount Vernon, New York, Police Department (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Justice Department announced today that the Mount Vernon, New York, Police Department (MVPD) engages in a pattern or practice of conduct that deprives people of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution and federal law.
Specifically, the Justice Department finds that MVPD:
* Uses excessive force in numerous ways, including by unnecessarily escalating minor encoun more PR
Justice Dept.: Clemency Recipient List (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is granting clemency consisting of 39 pardons and 1,499 commutations.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is pardoning the following 39 individuals:
NINA SIMONA ALLEN - Harvest, Alabama
Nina Simona Allen is a 49-year-old woman who was convicted of a non-violent offense in her 20s. In the years since, Ms. Allen returned to school to earn a post-baccalaureate degree and two more PR
Labor Dept.: Federal Investigators Assess Nampa Ice Cream Manufacturer, Retailer $321K in Penalties for Endangering Dozens of Children at 4 Retail Locations (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release:
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Stella's Ice Cream assigned children dangerous tasks, illegally shared tips with managers
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BOISE, ID - A Nampa-based ice cream manufacturer and retailer faces $321,015 in civil money penalties assessed by the U.S. Department of Labor after investigations found four of its Idaho retail locations put the safety of dozens of children at risk by employing them to perform dange more PR
SEC Charges Three Individuals With Impersonating Financial Professionals in Fraud Scheme Targeting Retail Investors (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release:
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Chibuzo Augustine Onyeachonam, Stanley Chidubem Asiegbu, and Chukwuebuka Martin Nweke-Eze with fraud for impersonating legitimate securities brokers and investment advisers in an elaborate online scheme through which the defendants stole more than $2.9 million from at least 28 investors.
As alleged in the SEC's complaint, from at least 2019 to th more PR
Sens. Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on Regulators to Protect Student Borrowers From Navient Flawed Cancellation Process (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues in sending a letter to federal regulators that revealed the results of their investigation into Navient about its cancellation process for the predatory, for-profit student loans in its portfolio and urging the agencies to ensure the student loan servicer is providing borrowers all relief that they are entitled to.
In its response to an in more PR
Sens. Wyden, Merkley, Salinas Announce $20M for Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Resident Resilience Center (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024:
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley as well as U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas today announced a federal investment of $20 million through the Inflation Reduction Act for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to build a safe, accessible shelter that will provide services during extreme weather.
"The problems created by the ongoing climate crisis overlap with many issues already threatening Orego more PR
Sens. Wyden, Merkley: Molalla Earns $35M for Improved Wastewater Treatment (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024:
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the city of Molalla has secured a $33.25 million loan and a $2 million grant to update its wastewater treatment facility.
"Federal investment in modern infrastructure is a must for Oregonians counting on public health and for communities statewide needing to operate efficiently," Wyden said. "These federal funds achieve both objectiv more PR
White House: Clemency Recipient List (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The White House issued the following news release:
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is granting clemency consisting of 39 pardons and 1,499 commutations.
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is pardoning the following 39 individuals:
NINA SIMONA ALLEN - Harvest, Alabama
Nina Simona Allen is a 49-year-old woman who was convicted of a non-violent offense in her 20s. In the years since, Ms. Allen returned to school to earn a post-baccalaureate degree and two master's degre more PR
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