News published on Federal Newswire in February 2009

News Release: Dear Secretary Geithner: As Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction over the public debt limit, I have, and will continue to, undertake oversight activities over the Troubled Asset Relief Program (“TARP") and all other bailout programs. To date, the Treasury Department...

Women's History Month Observed with Special Exhibit and Reopening of Elizabeth Cady Stanton House on March 7, 2009

News Release: As part of it’s observance of Women’s History Month, Women’s Rights National Historical Park will unveil a new exhibit in the park’s visitor center on Saturday, March 7. "Catharine Blaine: Seneca Falls and the Women’s Rights Movement in Washington State" tells the story of this signer of the Declaration...

New Report Highlights Extensive Economic Benefits from Offshore Drilling

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 23, 2009 - The American Energy Alliance (AEA) released a today detailing how permanently lifting the moratoria on energy development in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) would create over a million jobs and contribute more than $8 trillion to our economy.

Notice of Public Review for Island Ford Trail Extension Environmental Assessment

News Release: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area would like to invite the public and interested parties to comment on the recently completed draft Environmental Assessment entitled Island Ford Unit Trail Extension Environmental Assessment. The public comment period is open from Feb. 18, 2009 through...

Fiscal Responsibility Not Possible Without Addressing Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Mismanagement

News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) called for a newfound commitment to address waste, fraud, abuse and mismanagement in the federal bureaucracy at today’s White House “Fiscal Responsibility Summit." Issa participated in the “Defense...

Lettuce Carotenoids Affected by UV Light in Greenhouse

By USDA Newswire | Feb 23, 2009

News Release: Growing the right type of green leaf lettuce during winter in a greenhouse-and exposing it to the right type of ultraviolet light-can boost levels of nutritionally beneficial carotenoids, according to an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) study.

Sope Creek Trail Re-Routes

News Release: On Feb. 24, 2009, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area will begin work on limited re-routes of four sections of trails in the Cochran Shoals unit. The purpose of the work is to address erosion and trail deterioration along the re-routed segments by establishing modified trail routes that...

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act - Agriculture Appropriations Summary

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Boxer Op-Ed for Roll Call: Invest for Economy, Environment

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 23, 2009

News Release: Feb. 23, 2009 By Sen. Barbara Boxer Special to Roll Call There is broad agreement, on both sides of the aisle, that when it comes to America's transportation infrastructure, the time to act is now. Infrastructure investment is one of the best ways to stimulate our economy - it creates American jobs ...

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act - Legislative Branch Appropriations Summary

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Public Scoping – Infrastructure Improvement Projects

News Release: Public Scoping - Infrastructure Improvement Projects & Environmental Assessment.

Murkowski raises concerns about RPS

By DOE Newswire | Feb 23, 2009

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Summary

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Chairmen Rangel and Levin Comment on WTO “Offset” Decision

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following joint statement regarding the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body decision released on February 4, 2009, in the so-called “Zeroing" dispute with the European Communities...

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Summary

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Chairman Rangel Pledges to Work with Administration and Congressional Republicans to Restore America’s Fiscal Health

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) participated in today’s Fiscal Responsibility Summit at the White House and issued the following statement upon its conclusion...

FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act - State and Foreign Operations Appropriations