WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Alleged Leader of Sinaloa Cartel Faction Indicted in Chicago on Terrorism, Drug Trafficking, and Firearm Charges * A federal grand jury has indicted an alleged leader of a violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on terrorism, drug, and firearm charges, including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise. According to the superseding indictment returned yesterday in the Northern Distric  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-25-58) in August 2025 entitled "Revisiting the Unintended Consequences of Ban the Box." The paper was written by Anne M. Burton and David N. Wasser. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Policymakers seeking to help disadvantaged groups in the labor market sometimes turn to interventions that limit information about job applicants that is observable to employers. Ban-the-Box (BTB) laws are on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision: * * * FAA Proposes $74,250 Civil Penalty Against Mokwheel Bikes for Alleged HazMat Violations * WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $74,250 civil penalty against Mokwheel Bikes, Inc., for allegedly violating the hazardous materials regulations. The FAA alleges on Dec. 26, 2023, the Ontario, California-based company offered an undeclared haz  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District edged down slightly during the July to mid-August reporting period. Employment levels were down slightly as employers laid off workers and did not fill vacated positions. Wages grew somewhat, and prices rose modestly overall. Conditions in retail trade and the consumer and business services sector weaken  more

HAZELWOOD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following Q&A with Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot: * * * Q&A: Lt. Col. Matthew Olde, F-15 Eagle pilot By Tonya Johnson DCMA Central Region Public Affairs Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Olde is an F-15 Advanced Eagle acceptance pilot and the director of operations at Defense Contract Management Agency Fixed Wing St. Louis. He is also a government flight representative who conducts acceptance flights of the  more