News from December 2009
By DOT News Wire | Dec 28, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 28, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 28, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 28, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 28, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., announced Monday that they would convene a hearing in January to examine the layers of security meant to protect airline passengers from terrorist attacks but which accused terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab successfully evaded.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: Kenai Fjords National Park is now taking reservations for the Willow Public Use Cabin in the Exit Glacier area. A Special Use Permit (SUP) is necessary and a fee of $35 per night will be charged. Reservations are first-come, first-served and can be made by calling (907) 422-0500, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Reservations can also be made in person at Park Headquarters located at 500 Adams, Suite 103, Seward, AK.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: Finding watermelon genes that confer resistance to the devastating zucchini yellow mosaic virus (ZYMV) has just been made easier, thanks to molecular markers developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and university and international cooperators.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: The vista at the highest point of Whiskeytown Falls is closed due to a rockslide that occurred some time last weekend. The trail to the waterfall remains open, and visitors are still able to enjoy the scenic beauty of the falls from its base. The closure is in effect for the stone steps and railing leading...
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., announced Monday that they would convene a hearing in January to examine the layers of security meant to protect airline passengers from terrorist attacks but which accused terrorist Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab successfully evaded.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 28, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., issued the following statement Saturday night in reaction to the attempted terrorist attack on a trans-Atlantic airlines flight Dec. 25, 2009.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 27, 2009
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 "A passenger on today's Northwest flight 253 from Amsterdam to Detroit spent an unusually long time in the aircraft lavatory. Due to this unusual behavior, the airline notified TSA and the agency directed the flight to taxi to ...
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 26, 2009
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 "I am grateful to the passengers and crew aboard Northwest Flight 253 who reacted quickly and heroically to an incident that could have had tragic results. The Department of Homeland Security immediately put additional screening ...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 26, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - A 23-year-old Nigerian man was charged in a federal criminal complaint today with attempting to destroy a Northwest Airlines aircraft on its final approach to Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Christmas Day, and with placing a destructive device on the aircraft.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 26, 2009
News Release: The paved road in Coronado National Memorial from the entrance sign to the end of the paved portion will be rehabilitated beginning December 7, 2009 and ending approximately March 15, 2010. Portions of the road will be reduced to one lane throughout the construction period, with the potential for up...
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 25, 2009
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 “Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has been briefed on the incident aboard Northwest Airlines flight #253 and is closely monitoring the situation.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 24, 2009
News Release: Cristina Andres Perfecto of Nashville, Tenn., was sentenced late yesterday in federal court in Memphis to 190 months in prison for sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion, sex trafficking of a juvenile and conspiracy.
By Fed Newswire | Dec 24, 2009
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and among Centrue Financial Corporation, Clayton, Missouri, a registered bank holding company, Centrue Bank, Streator, Illinois, a state chartered member bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Banking.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 24, 2009
News Release: SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending Dec. 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 452,000, a decrease of 28,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 480,000. The 4-week moving average was 465,250, a decrease of 2,750 from the previous week's revised average of 468,000.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 24, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
