News published on Federal Newswire in May 2009

News from May 2009


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: 2009 Lyceum Series - Celebrate our Natural World: Artists Who Are Inspired by the Environment.


News Release: The Sonoma County Fair will be presenting the Kehoe brothers, Tim, Tom, Mike and their families with the "Outstanding Dairy of the Year" award later this summer, which recognizes the family’s long history of dairy ranching on the Point Reyes Peninsula. The Kehoes have been ranching on the Point Reyes Peninsula since the 1920s.


Grassley: White House Should Distinguish Between Tax Loophole Closers, Increases on Legitimate Business

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on new details of the White House’s proposed tax increases andother revenue raisers to help fund health care reform.


Doors Open Lowell 2009

News Release: Lowell National Historical Park 2009 Doors Open Lowell Offerings.


News Release: Page, AZ -Superintendent Stan Austin has presented Glen Canyon National Recreation Area employee Ray Hall with the American Heart Association Save-a-Life award, as well as the Glen Canyon Employee of the Quarter award. The honors were bestowed upon Ray for his actions to save the life of a National Park Service volunteer.


Baucus, Grassley Release Policy Options for Expanding Health Care Coverage

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today released policy options for expanding health care coverage to the 46 million Americans who are currently uninsured. The Finance leaders will “walk through" the options at a Committee...


News Release: The North Cascades National Park Complex Artist-in-Residence program welcomes artist Heather Biermann to Stehekin for the month of May. Heather received her formal education at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, but thinks nature has been her most profound teacher. "My goal is to translate my discoveries...


News Release: A calculator that helps peanut handlers and processors determine the right amount of ventilation for their storage warehouses is available on the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) website.


Baucus Comment on Industry Proposal to Lower Health Care Costs

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented today following the release of a proposal by a coalition of health care industry groups that could save $2 trillion in health care costs over the next 1- years. Baucus has been leading efforts in the Finance Committee to...


Health Care Stakeholders Savings Announcement Welcome

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Today key health care stakeholders met with President Barack Obama to discuss their efforts to develop a consensus around reform proposals to reduce health care costs. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement in response...


Baucus Welcomes Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today the appointment of Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel on the Democratic Senate Finance Committee staff. Reeder will serve as senior advisor on tax policy relating to health care, pensions, retirement, and Social...


Denali Park Road Lottery Entry Period Changes in 2009 to June 1-30. Online Entry Available in June 2009.

News Release: THIS IS AN OLD PRESS RELEASE. FOR CURRENT ROAD LOTTERY INFORMATION, VISIT: www.nps.gov/dena/planyourvisit/road-lottery.htm.


Republicans Call on Administration to Take Action to Put Offshore Drilling Plan Back In Place

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., May 11, 2009 - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings and Representatives Bill Cassidy, Don Young, John Fleming, Louie Gohmert, Rob Bishop, Doug Lamborn, Steve Scalise and Jason Chaffetz sent the to Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar regarding the Administration’s inaction on a recent court decision that vacated the current 2007-2012 offshore oil and natural gas leasing plan.


Baucus Welcomes Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today the appointment of Thomas Reeder as Senior Benefits Counsel on the Democratic Senate Finance Committee staff. Reeder will serve as senior advisor on tax policy relating to health care, pensions, retirement, and Social...


Grassley: CBO Will Have Last Word on $2 Trillion Health Savings Proposal

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on health care groups’ meeting with the President at the White House and pledging to save $2 trillion in health care costs.