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Interior Department discusses Land Acquisitions; Buena Vista Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California on Feb. 10

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Cleanup Project in Georgia

News Release: ATLANTA (Feb. 10, 2023) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second wave of approximately $1 billion in funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to start new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites, including the Westside Lead Superfund site in Atlanta, and expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country.

Combined Notice of Filings #1 discussed on Feb. 10 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a three page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

General Motor's Superfund Site in Massena, New York Will Receive Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funds to Continue Cleanup

News Release: NEW YORK - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the second wave of approximately $1 billion in funding from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for new cleanup projects at 22 Superfund sites and to expedite over 100 other ongoing cleanups across the country. This includes the General Motors (Central Foundry Division) Superfund site in Massena, NY.

Voyageurs National Park and Voyageurs Conservancy Partner with Multiple Agencies and Friends Groups to Offer a Boreal Stargazing Week

Embrace the winter darkness and discover Minnesota's boreal skies. For generations, humans have looked to the stars for inspiration and connection. Located along the Minnesota-Canadian border is a rare sanctuary for starry skies.

WRST Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting Feb. 23-24

The Wrangell-St. Elias National Park Subsistence Resource Commission will meet at the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Visitor Center in Copper Center (Mile 106.8 Richardson Highway) and by teleconference on Thursday, February 23, and Friday, February 24, 2023, to consider a range of issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in the park.

Share Your Thoughts on the Future of Fairy Falls Day Use Area

Fairy Falls Day Use Area is a 54-acre natural area located in Stillwater Township. Deep ravines and steep bluffs surround Silver Creek as it passes through a marsh on its way to the St. Croix River.

BLM seeks public comment on draft Jumbo Mountain Travel Management Plan

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking feedback on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Jumbo Mountain Comprehensive Travel and Transportation Management Plan involving about 1,900 acres of public land near the town of Paonia, CO.

BLM seeks public input on renewable energy strategy in southern Idaho

The Bureau of Land Management is inviting the public to open house meetings that will outline the process for a strategic, landscape-scale approach to respond to increased interest in renewable energy projects proposed on public lands managed by the BLM in southern Idaho.

BLM Colorado hires Gordon Toevs as Associate State Director

BLM Colorado State Director Doug Vilsack announced the selection of Gordon Toevs as the new Associate State Director. Toevs, a 17-year BLM veteran, has been acting in the position since October.

BLM investing more than $600,000 to improve Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area

In order to improve wild horse management and wildlife habitat for greater sage-grouse and other wildlife species in Sand Wash Basin, the Bureau of Land Management is announcing it will invest $625,000 in the Sand Wash Basin Herd Management Area to better manage the wild horse population through increased fertility control and small-scale gathers.

Weekend Interview: Beth Milito

Elizabeth Milito is the Executive Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Legal Center. She has been with NFIB for 18 years as NFIB’s Senior Executive Counsel.

Wyden Hails Biden Administration Steps to Implement Price Gouging Penalties in Medicare

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released a statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance regarding the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s inflation rebate provisions, which are aimed at preventing price gouging by drug companies and will help lower out-of-pocket costs for medications covered by Medicare.

NYCHA Superintendents Sentenced To Prison For Accepting Bribes

News Release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that LEROY GIBBS was sentenced yesterday by U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon to 33 months in prison, and JULIO FIGUEROA was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Denise L. Cote to 15 months in prison, for...

National Park Service awards $4.48 million to help preserve America’s equal rights history

News Release: When you consider the words “National Park" what images come to mind?

Chair Rodgers: Government Must Be Accountable to “We, the People”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee markup of Energy and Commerce’s Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress.

Smith: With Economy Slowing Down, Dark Clouds Ahead

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement in response to the first reading of 2022 Q4 GDP showing 2.9 percent annualized growth...

Chair Rodgers: Government Must Be Accountable to “We, the People”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee markup of Energy and Commerce’s Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress.

EPA Seeks Input on Inflation Reduction Act Environmental and Climate Justice Program

News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input on its Environmental and Climate Justice (ECJ) program funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act. This program provides EPA with approximately $3 billion for ECJ program grants and technical assistance for environmental and climate justice efforts that benefit overburdened communities.

Chair Rodgers: Government Must Be Accountable to “We, the People”

News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy Rodgers (R-WA) delivered the following opening remarks at today’s full committee markup of Energy and Commerce’s Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 118th Congress.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Staff use Readings to get Children Excited about Literacy

News Release: MIAMI - Reading is crucial to a child’s educational development and future success. This is why staff from the Law Enforcement Coordination and Community Outreach Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida hold weekly readings for pre-kindergarten children in at-risk South Florida schools.

Driscoll: 'Almeida posed multiple threats to our community'

A New York man has been charged with child exploitation, enticement of minors and firearm possession as a felon.