News from July 2009
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: A fast moving wildfire has forced the closure of the Kolob Canyons area of Zion National Park. This fire has the potential to quickly move through the park and threaten the safety of visitors. Because of that, the Kolob Canyons Scenic Drive (located at Exit 40 on Interstate 15), and all trails leading...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON DC-Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means, Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), made the following statement today in response to developments regarding House Democratic health reform legislation that will pave the way for the House of Representatives to consider a comprehensive health care reform bill in September.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, and Mark Begich, D-Alaska, today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson urging her agency to clear the way for development of the Kensington gold mine near Juneau, which could create hundreds of jobs for a region hard-hit economically.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the reopening of the east side of Cape Point in Cape Hatteras National Seashore near Buxton, NC to off-road vehicle (ORV) access effective immediately. The area is now open to ORV traffic from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily. The nighttime prohibition on beach driving is still in effect on all National Seashore beaches from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON-The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Wednesday reported out legislation to fix the unworkable REAL ID Act of 2005, which sought to increase the security of drivers’ licenses in order to deny terrorists the ability to board airplanes and enter federal buildings.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON --- Senator Chuck Grassley is asking the National Navy Medical Center for information about its policies and practices requiring military doctors to report income from the pharmaceutical, medical device and biologics industries.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF LAKE MEAD AND LAKE MOHAVE: ADOPT A COVE.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Edolphus Towns (D-NY) and Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) today in a letter to Amtrak Chairman Thomas C. Carper called for the immediate replacement of Amtrak “Interim" Inspector General Lorraine Green - a 12-year member of Amtrak management who intends to return to her former position when a new IG is appointed.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ―In August, you can discover the “dark side" of Petrified Forest National during two events so special Park that you need reservations: Stories in the Stars Evening Program, August 14th and 21st.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - With overwhelming bipartisan support, the House of Representatives today passed H.R. 3357 by a vote of 363-68. The legislation, sponsored by Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), would keep the Highway Trust Fund solvent through the end of fiscal year 2009 by transferring $7 billion from the General Fund to the Highway Account of the Highway Trust Fund to meet an expected shortfall.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: North Cascades National Park Complex has launched a dynamic new Junior Ranger Program, which is FREE to the public. Four new age-appropriate activity booklets are being unveiled. The Junior Ranger program goals are for children to have fun in the park and to foster a lasting relationship with the North Cascades. The new program was developed with support from Washington’s National Park Fund and the NPS Centennial Challenge.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: The Crapper Fire was reported in the afternoon of July 28. The fire is located about one mile southeast of Newhalem and the North Cascades National Park Visitor Center just up from the Newhalem Creek. It is about 2 acres in size. The fire is in steep terrain making it difficult to place firefighters.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman Wednesday released the following statement on new guidance issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on contracting procedures. The guidance addresses three areas -- improving acquisition, managing the multi-sector workforce, and expanding contractor performance information.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: Carol Jandrall (530) 242-3438. Celebrate Smokey Bear’s Birthday at Whiskeytown’s Junior Firefighter Program. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area invites kid’s and their families to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 65th birthday during a special Junior Firefighter Program on Saturday August 8, 2009.
By State Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: This morning we are quite privileged to be joined by the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Susan Rice, as well as a distinguished private panel that will follow her testimony and question period.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - Researchers at the Office of Fossil Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) have discovered an innovative way to use bees, pollen, and helium-filled balloons to verify that no carbon dioxide (CO2) leaks from carbon sequestration sites. These new methods are an excellent...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: Cheatgrass, a weedy invader that looks something like a scraggly wheat plant, is elbowing its way into vast rangelands of the American West. Known to scientists as Bromus tectorum, this fast-growing intruder crowds out native plants that cattle or wildlife could otherwise eat. And, because it burns hot and fast, cheatgrass boosts the wildfire hazard.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: In a business meeting earlier today, the House Agriculture Committee approved four bills regarding conservation and forest lands for floor consideration. H.R. 511, H.R. 940, H.R. 1002, and H.R. 3175, were all approved by the Committee by voice vote and were ordered to be reported favorably to the House floor.
By State Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) delivered a speech today titled, "America and China on the Road to Copenhagen: Toward a Climate Change Partnership, at the National Press Club.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 29, 2009
News Release: VANCOUVER, WA In response to all-time high temperatures in the Portland/Vancouver metro area, today Superintendent Tracy Fortmann announced that through the weekend the park will be offering a special free indoor activity in the park's air-conditioned Visitor Center Theater: the showing of a 45-minute "sneak peek" of acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns' and Florentine Films’ new series THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA.
