News from June 2009
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following remarks following the public release of a list of 44 coal-ash waste sites in 10 states that have been identified as presenting a “high hazard." A “high hazard" ...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: New research from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their university colleagues is shedding light on the relationship between chemical compounds and fescue toxicosis-a disease that affects grazing animals and costs the U.S. cattle industry an estimated $600 million annually.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Steve Martin today announced the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for Train Operations in the park. The EA will be available for public review and comment for a period of 30 days, beginning June 29, 2009.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: In partnership with the Estes Park Public Library, Rocky Mountain National Park staff are giving wildlife programs in Spanish. All programs will be held at 2:00 p.m. at the Estes Park Public Library.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: The Cascade River Road opened last Thursday night, June 25, to the Cascade Pass Trail parking area. The Cascade Pass Trail is a great day hike with spectacular views of peaks and glaciers. The trail climbs steadily to the pass, with views of peaks such as Eldorado, Johannesburg, Magic, Mixup and McGregor. This trail provides the shortest and easiest access in the park to the alpine environment.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 29, 2009
News Release: KID’S CAMP - Jr. Rangers in the Big Thicket.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today unveiled six new efficiency initiatives, marking the third milestone in the Department-wide Efficiency Review launched in March.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – Eight Miami-Dade County, Fla., residents have been indicted in connection with an alleged $22 million Medicare fraud scheme operated out of Miami businesses purporting to specialize in home health care services, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has agreed to settle claims that the school district violated the False Claims Act in connection with the Federal Communications Commission’s E-Rate program, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced today. Under the terms of the settlement, the DISD will relinquish more than $150 million in requests for federal funds, and will pay a total of $750,000.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – Following an investigation of alleged false claims and contract fraud, J Squared Inc., d/b/a University Loft Company, has reached a settlement with the United States, the Justice Department announced today. Indiana-based University Loft Company has agreed to pay the United States $400,000.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today a simultaneous lawsuit and settlement with the state of Texas concerning the care given to residents of the state’s 13 facilities for persons with developmental disabilities. Along with the settlement agreement, the Department will file a complaint ...
By Fed Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: The federal bank and thrift regulatory agencies today invited public comment on an interim final rule that provides that mortgage loans modified under the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Making Home Affordable Program (MHAP) will retain the risk weight applicable before modification.
By Fed Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the proposal by Morgan Stanley, New York, New York, to acquire up to 9.9 percent of the voting shares of Chinatrust Financial Holding Company, Ltd., Taipei, Taiwan, and thereby increase its indirect interest in Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.), Torrance, California.
By Fed Newswire | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the proposal by Morgan Stanley to retain up to 9.9 percent of the voting shares of Herald National Bank, both of New York, New York.
By Commerce News Now | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: Zone to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Job Creation in Butte, Montana Area U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the approval of a new Foreign-Trade Zone in Butte-Silver Bow, Montana to help improve Montana’s competitive position in the global economy. This new designation will allow substantial cost savings for businesses on import duties, merchandise processing fees, faster delivery and higher security.
By Labor Gazette | Jun 26, 2009
News Release: Tampa, Florida – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has sued Blanchette Construction and its owners to restore assets to the former company’s 401(k) plan.
By DOE Gazette | Jun 26, 2009
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jun 26, 2009
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jun 26, 2009
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jun 26, 2009
The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
