News published on Federal Newswire in October 2009

News from October 2009


The US Energy Department published a four page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a seven page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Oct. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


New Smart Grid Documents Include Call for Governing Board Nominations

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has posted three documents related to the Smart Grid, the next-generation electricity network for U.S. power distribution. The draft documents, which include a proposed charter for the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, a call for candidates to...


News Release: Petrified Forest-The Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark is known for its beautiful details. Workers of the Civilian Conservation Corps provided many of these historic touches, such as the hand-painted glass panels, carved wooden corbels, and furnishings for the lunch and dining rooms. Over...


Promoting Healthy Living through Prevention & Wellness

News Release: Because prevention is the first step toward lowering health care costs and increasing our quality of life, the America’s Healthy Future Act works to change the focus of our heath care system from treating sickness to promoting wellness. Preventive care enables doctors to detect diseases earlier when...


News Release: Join the National Park Service for an open house on Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2009. The event takes place from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the grounds of the US Coast Guard Historic District at 1815 I'On Avenue on Sullivan's Island.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman John Kerry, who traveled to Sudan in April 2009 to meet with government officials, humanitarian workers, and Darfuris living in displaced persons camps, today released a statement on the Obama Administration's announcement of its Sudan policy:


News Release: Catharine Paine Blaine: Seneca Falls and the Women’s Rights Movement in the State of Washington is a new on-line educational unit that explores the development of ideals espoused in Seneca Falls and carried by Blaine to the new territory and state of Washington. The on-line resource meets New York State...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 20, 2009 - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings (WA-04) and Energy and Minerals Subcommittee Ranking Member Doug Lamborn (CO-05) issued the following statements today regarding Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s announcement regarding a new round of Research, Demonstration and Development (RD&D) leases for oil shale.


Is Your Microrobot Up for the (NIST) Challenge?

News Release: The scientists and engineers who introduced the world to tiny robots demonstrating soccer skills are creating the next level of friendly competition designed to advance microrobotics--the field devoted to the construction and operations of useful robots whose dimensions are measured in micrometers (millionths of a meter).


Grassley Outlines Priorities for Customs Re-authorization Legislation

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We have worked together productively on customs oversight for many years. In 2002, we reauthorized the Customs Service as part of the Trade Act of 2002. Later that year, we worked to transition the Customs Service into the newly-established Department of Homeland Security. In...


News Release: Catharine Paine Blaine: Seneca Falls and the Women’s Rights Movement in the State of Washington is a new on-line educational unit that explores the development of ideals espoused in Seneca Falls and carried by Blaine to the new territory and state of Washington. The on-line resource meets New York State...