News from July 2009
By USDA Wire | Jul 7, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on July 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Richmond National Battlefield Park offers the second of its five Wednesday evening Capital History at Sunset programs for 2009. The series continues on July 8 and runs through July 29. All programs are free, and begin at 7:00 pm.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Many creatures come alive as the sun goes down each night. In a darkened world, those same animals must have special adaptations in order to survive. Nocturnal animals take over the night shift, while the animals active during the day are safely sleeping. The Upper Delaware is home to a wide variety...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, in partnership with Forever Resorts, will once again offer free patio boat tours of Whiskeytown Lake as part of the national Free Fee Weekend set for July 18-19, 2009. The free patio boat tours will be offered throughout the day during this free weekend. “We want...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) commented today after receiving notice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that the agency is suspending collection of certain penalties to allow Congress time to work on legislation...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: 2010 Bill and Report: HR 3170.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Volunteer Trail Day, Friday, July 10, 2009; 8:30 a.m. at Park Visitor Center.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: On Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present a living history encampment on the Malvern Hill battlefield, located at 9175 Willis Church Road. Program hours are Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, and on Sunday from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. All events are free.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: DUI CHECKPOINT SET FOR SATURDAY AT LAKE MEAD.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - Bipartisan lawmakers from the House Committee on Ways and Means are applauding the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today for suspending the collection of certain penalties on small businesses. On June 13, 2009, bipartisan lawmakers from the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Porter, IN-Local teens will be learning how to create videos as they explore the diverse ecosystems of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore this summer. This innovative summer program begins July 6 and is funded in part by the National Park Foundation.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today Senators Chuck Grassley and Herb Kohl sent a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), urging the federal agency to take steps to increase transparency of federally funded biomedical research. NIH is seeking public comment as it considers changes to its disclosure policy, and the senators made specific recommendations related to both individual researchers and academic institutions who receive NIH grants.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: 2010 Bill and Report: HR 3170.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Three new leaf lettuce breeding lines with resistance to corky root, a serious disease of lettuce, have been released by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS).
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: The Junior Lifeguard Program at Whiskeytown is designed to instruct youth 10 years of age and up in water and beach safety and to gain skills in aquatics, along with instilling a sense of responsibility and accomplishment. The purpose of the Waterfront course is to teach participants the knowledge and...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: On July 25, 2009, the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is hosting the Chattahoochee River Summer Splash, a 6-mile float down the River from Morgan Falls Dam to Powers Island. This event is hosted in partnership with Sandy Springs Hospitality and Tourism and Coca-Cola. The Summer Splash is designed to bring families back to the Chattahoochee River and to enjoy all that it has to offer.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 7, 2009
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - A resident of Grand Canyon National Park was rescued via short-haul this morning after suffering a fall during a recreational climb of Newton Butte.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 6, 2009
News Release: MEMORANDUM. To: Reporters and Editors. Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522. Re: GAO report on tax penalties. Da: Monday, July 6, 2009. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over tax policy, made the following comment on a report released today...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2009
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today traveled to Charleston, S.C. to see U.S. Coast Guard operations at the Port of Charleston and meet with state and local law enforcement officials. Secretary ...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 6, 2009
News Release: The immigration laws of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) have been replaced by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and other U.S. immigration laws. The definition of “United States” in the INA was simultaneously amended to include the CNMI—providing new privileges and easing ...
