News from September 2009
By USDA Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: The complete genome of the pathogen that caused the infamous Irish potato famine and the recent loss of potato and tomato crops in the eastern United States has been sequenced by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 9, 2009 - Today, the House Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee held a hearing on “The American Conservation and Clean Energy Independence Act" (H.R. 2227 ), a bipartisan bill sponsored by Representatives Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Neil Abercrombie (D-HI) to expand offshore drilling on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS).
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Dear Director Orszag and Deputy Director Nabors...
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued this comment about the President’s address to a Joint Session of Congress regarding health care reform.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Washington, D.C - A new Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) analysis released today found that provisions in H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, have prevented six million Americans from falling below the poverty line, in addition to reducing the severity of poverty for 33 million Americans.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Big Meadow Fire 100% Contained. All roads into Yosemite National Park, including the Big Oak Flat Road and portions of the Tioga Road, are now open with no restrictions. The roads, which have been closed since Wednesday, August 26 due to the Big Meadow Fire, allows visitors to enter Yosemite Valley via...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - At approximately 10:45 a.m. today, the body of a lone male was discovered outside of the initial Andrew Brunelli search zone by the park’s helicopter. The body is believed to be that of 43 year-old Andrew Brunelli of Clayton, North Carolina.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials are investigating a motorcycle accident that resulted in the death of a 51-year-old male from Okotoks, Alberta, Canada.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: National Park Service fire crews conducted several small successful prescribed fires (click link for video) on the south slope of English Camp’s Young Hill concluding the operation on Friday, September 18. The crews may return in the next two weeks to finish up the scheduled work.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Overview: Fourteen fires ranging in size from a single tree to 400 acres have been burning in the North Cascades National Park Complex since late June. All were started by lightning. The total acreage for all fires combined is over 800 acres. Six of these fires are being suppressed to protect the public...
By USDA Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Misidentifying boll weevils caught in pheromone traps could be easier to avoid, thanks to a new DNA fingerprinting method devised by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their collaborators.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009 will be a National Park Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the National Park Service and UNCTV celebrate America’s national treasures. The history of the National Park Service has shaped the lives and histories of so many Americans over the...
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s address to a Joint Session of Congress this evening on health reform...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: On Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009, Richmond National Battlefield Park will present special living history and ranger-led programs at the Shelton House also known as Rural Plains. During the weekend living history volunteers will portray General Winfield Scott Hancock and his staff...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Aug. 14, 2009 (Salem, MA). Essex Heritage (The Essex National Heritage Commission) and the National Park Service (NPS) Salem Maritime National Historic Site, in their tradition of celebrating our region’s unique cultural heritage, is pleased to invite the community to an open house to showcase the...
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the following comment in advance of the President’s speech tonight to a joint session of Congress.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) released the following statement on President Barack Obama’s address to Congress on Health Care reform...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: National Park Service Superintendent Steve Chaney announced today that after 22 years accommodating travelers from around the world, the Redwood National Park Hostel will close its doors indefinitely on Jan. 18, 2010, due to a lack of available funding for necessary repairs to the historic former pioneer homestead.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 9, 2009
News Release: Event: Habitat Restoration Workday. Date: Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Meet at the Bear Valley Visitor Center. Contact: Ellen Hamingson 415-464-5196. Event: Experience Tule Elk. Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 26 & 27, 2009. Time: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Tomales...
