News from January 2009
By State Newswire | Jan 5, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Incoming Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) today announced he will join outgoing Foreign Relations Committee Chairman and Vice President-Elect Sen. Joe Biden later this week on a fact-finding trip to Southwest Asia. The CODEL will also include Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
By DOL Newswire | Jan 5, 2009
News Release: On the eve of the 111th Congress being gaveled into session, the top Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee has unveiled key legislative priorities to help students, workers, and families in the struggling economy. Led by Rep. Howard P. “Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Committee Republicans will once again pursue an agenda of economic growth and educational innovation - goals they will hold the Democratic majority in Congress accountable to as well.
By USDA Newswire | Jan 5, 2009
News Release: New tools developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are improving water management in arid regions.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 5, 2009
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on tax relief in an economic stimulus package under development.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 5, 2009
News Release: Superintendent Connie Rudd of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is pleased to announce the 2009 lottery system for the assignment of wilderness permits into the Red Rock Canyon area of the park. The park is accepting reservation applications for the lottery from now until March 13. The 2009 season for Red Rock Canyon is May 15 - October 5.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 4, 2009
News Release: The 1960s brought America some great music, classic television and literature…and the largest marine park in the National Park System. The ninth year of Biscayne National Park’s Family Fun Fest salutes the tumultuous decade with zany look at the pop culture of the era in relation to the park. The free...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 3, 2009
News Release: Special Announcement. Construction to replace the bridge on Monument Road where it crosses the Redlands Water Power Canal will start January 5 and last through April 30. The work on the bridge is a safety improvement. The Monument Road bridge has been identified by the State as functionally obsolete.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 2, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) today announced its enforcement data for Fiscal Year (FY) 2008. In FY 2008, WHD recouped back wages totaling $185,287,827 for 228,645 workers. This represents a 40 percent increase over the FY 2001 figure. Since FY 2001, WHD has recouped more than $1.4 billion back wages for over two million workers.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 2, 2009
News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.
By DOT News Wire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Jan 2, 2009
The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Fed News Journal | Jan 2, 2009
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a six page rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Jan 2, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Jan. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
