News from May 2008
By Labor Gazette | May 15, 2008
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | May 15, 2008
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 15, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: On Friday, May 9, the National Park Service (NPS) released a prospectus for a concession contract that provides commercial visitor services at two locations in Everglades National Park. The prospectus combines two existing operations into a single draft contract. The operations, located at Flamingo (38...
By USDA Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: A new peanut variety developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists may help farmers in their battle against two key peanut problems.
By Homeland Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., heard testimony Thursday underscoring the fact that despite the horrific effects of a terrorist nuclear attack on the homeland, lives would be saved if detailed federal, state,...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Larry Perez, Public Information Officer. Phone: 305-338-3499. E-mail: larry_perez@nps.gov. May 15, 2008. In the interest of safety, Everglades National Park is announcing the temporary closure of Richmond Drive (SW 168th Street) west of the park border. Park personnel and heavy equipment are currently working...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Nine Yosemite rangers received Valor Awards from Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne at the 65th Annual Honor Awards Convocation in Washington DC on May 13, 2008.
By USDA Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing to review the source of volatile price movements in agricultural and energy commodity markets. Congressman Bob Etheridge of North Carolina is the Chairman of the Subcommittee.
By Commerce Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate voted 81-15 today to approve a permanent agriculture disaster assistance trust fund and a package of farm tax reforms funding farm tax relief, as part of comprehensive farm legislation now headed to the President’s desk for signature into law. In late 2007 and in the...
By Commerce Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON -- Nursing home inspectors routinely overlook or minimize problemsthat pose a serious, immediate threat to patients, Congressional investigators say in a new report.In the report, to be issued on Thursday, the investigators, from the GovernmentAccountability Office, say they have found widespread ''understatement of deficiencies,''including malnutrition, severe bedsores, overuse of prescription medications and abuse ofnursing home residents.
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America’s fallen at 2pm on 26th May 2008 at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving...
By Commerce Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON - The House Committee on Ways and Means today passed bipartisan legislation to extend vital tax relief to millions of families, strengthen investment opportunities for American businesses and encourage the production and use of renewable energy. The legislation, H.R. 6049, the Energy and Tax...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Fire restrictions in effect at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are necessary to prevent wildfires during this period of extended drought and increased potential for wildfires in Nevada and Arizona. This restriction does not apply to National Park Service lands within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument.
By Homeland Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., heard testimony Thursday underscoring the fact that despite the horrific effects of a terrorist nuclear attack on the homeland, lives would be saved if detailed...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: If you’re headed down to Flamingo and Florida Bay, in Everglades National Park, this summer, don’t forget to fill up your gas tank before you head for Flamingo in either your car or boat. According to Superintendent Dan Kimball, the park has closed its gas fueling facilities at Flamingo due to a recent fuel spill.
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announced that the annual seasonal closures of village beaches to off-road vehicle (ORV) use within the National Seashore will go into affect on Thursday, May 15, 2008. The ORV closures are established in village beach areas that receive heavy pedestrian use, including areas...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Everglades National Park personnel continue efforts today to control a large wildfire that originated south of the Chekika visitor area. Dubbed “Mustang Corner," the fire was first reported Wednesday morning and is likely human-caused. It is estimated to have covered approximately 13,000 acres as of...
By Interior Newswire | May 15, 2008
News Release: Are you curious to see how the other half lived a century ago? Come to the Laurium Manor Inn and learn about this remarkable home's history as it marks its 100th birthday. Owners Dave and Julie Sprenger, along with Keweenaw National Historical Park architect John Rosemurgy, will describe the home's original owners, its designers, and its place in the neighborhood.
By Interior Newswire | May 14, 2008
News Release: Prescribed Fire in Bryce Canyon National Park.
