News published on Federal Newswire in July 2009

News from July 2009


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a six page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page notice on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Spectacular Deposit of 190-Million-Year Old Mammal Tracks Discovered In Dinosaur National Monument

News Release: Far up a remote canyon in Dinosaur National Monument, paleontologists have discovered a remarkable deposit of footprints made by our mammalian ancestors as they crossed the sand dunes of an ancient desert.


Zion National Park Celebrates 100 Years

News Release: Superintendent Jock Whitworth has announced that Zion National Park will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Friday, July 31, 2009. A day of special events will commemorate the 100 years since the original establishment of the park as Mukuntuweap National Monument on July 31, 1909.


A Day at Petrified Forest National Park

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ― Come spend the day at Petrified Forest National Park! On Sunday, August 9, Park Ranger Adrian Flores will be conducting an all day excursion at the park. There will be opportunities to “get off the beaten path" and discover fantastic areas of the park where the hidden stories will be shared by Park Rangers, Scientists, and others who are experts in their fields. Some of the stops will include.


News Release: WASHINGTON-Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Friday released the following statement on the death of Border Patrol Agent Robert Rosas...


Grassley: GAO Report on TARP Home Assistance Program Raises Serious Concerns

News Release: The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released its sixth report on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). This report addresses the Department of Treasury’s plan to use $50 billion in TARP funds to encourage banks to lower the monthly mortgage payments of borrowers facing foreclosure. On...


Special Education Funding Languishes Under Democrat Spending Plan

News Release: Congressman John Kline (R-MN) today criticized congressional Democrats’ refusal to increase funding for special education programs, arguing that Congress has ignored its obligation to fully fund its share of expenses under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for far too long. Kline, ...


News Release: This morning, a 64 year old male from Estes Park, Colorado, fell approximately 10 feet in the “Trough" area of Longs Peak. He suffered a head laceration, an ankle injury, numerous abrasions and is complaining of back pain. A hiker reported this incident at noon to a park ranger who was on a backcountry...


News Release: Four promising biological controls that could curb the impact of the invasive plant giant reed in the United States have been found in Spain by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.


News Release: Officials from Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park invite the public to Waterton-Glacier Science and History Day on Thursday August 6 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., at the Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium in Glacier National Park. The event is free of charge.


August Activities at Fort Stanwix National Monument and at Partner Sites

News Release: Rome, NY - This August, rediscover Fort Stanwix National Monument, and Oriskany Battlefield and Steuben Memorial State Historic Sites. Whether you are interested in exploring military, civilian or American Indian history, listening to summer evening concerts, or simply walking the grounds and having...


Baucus Welcomes First Round of U.S -- China Dialogue

News Release: Dear Secretary Geithner: The U.S. - China relationship is at a turning point. The global economic crisis has caused decreasing global demand, rising unemployment, and inflationary threats. These new circumstances have lent ourrelationship greater clarity, even as it continues to grow in both complexity...