News from April 2010
By Commerce News Now | Apr 23, 2010
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
The US Interior Department published a six page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Apr 23, 2010
The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on April 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for the 2010 Community Artist in the Parks program. Established in 2009, the Community Artist in the Parks program highlights the connection between a local artist and the surrounding landscape, particularly Arches and Canyonlands National...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Learn more about your National Parks while visiting the Outer Banks this spring!.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA), sent a letter today to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Inspector General (IG) David Kotz requesting that he initiate an independent investigation regarding the SEC’s decision to move forward with action against Goldman Sachs.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stark (D-CA) released the following statements today upon release of a report by the Chief Actuary of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 23, 2010 - Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on H.R. 2499, the Puerto Rico Democracy Act. This bill would authorize a federally sanctioned plebiscite (vote) of the Puerto Rican people regarding their political future.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Come join us to enjoy some of the beauties of spring! Please join a park ranger from the Chickasaw National Recreation Area for a wildflower walk along the trail at Veterans Lake. Learn to identify various wildflowers and a bit about these heralds of the season while enjoying a great walking trail.
By DOL Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: For more than a week, the labor bosses on the board of the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) have been searching for a new leader to take over their debt-burdened organization. No doubt the next president for the SEIU has large shoes to fill as the “powerful and polarizing " Andy Stern heads to retirement.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: One of the longest serving Commissioners in the history of Reclamation, Floyd Dominy, has passed away at the age of 100. Dominy served as Reclamation Commissioner from 1959 to 1969 serving under Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management is proud to name Cliff Hutton as the 2009 recipient of the National Wildland Fire Safety Award for his outstanding leadership and service.Hutton works as the BLM Colorado State Fire Operations Specialist, and has been working in fire since 1981."I am truly pleased to be...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Seeking Volunteers for the Backcountry. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite Program. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s 2010 “Adopt-a-Trail, Adopt-a-Campsite" orientation and training session will be Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. It will be held at the Munising...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are helping U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) experts model the movement of radioactive materials in the soil. Their findings can be used to fine-tune the risk assessment studies that are an essential component in the development of commercial nuclear facilities.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Learn more about your National Parks while visiting the Outer Banks this spring!.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) started mailing postcards to over four million small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to make them aware of tax credits available under the health reform law. The tax credit, one of the first provisions of health reform to go into effect, is designed to help small businesses afford to offer health insurance coverage for the first time or maintain the coverage they already provide.
By DOL Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s senior Republican member, issued the following statement in response to a new analysis from the Office of the Actuary for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: As a special experience for the visiting public and local communities, the National Park Service will be offering Full Moon Tours of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse the evening of April 28. Two tours will be given, one at 8:15 p.m. and a second at 9:15 p.m., each tour is limited to 30 people. Tickets must...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) and House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today urged the Obama Administration to revoke its directive allowing the Associated of Community Organizations for Reform Now...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2010
News Release: Superintendent George Price announced that Cape Cod National Seashore will not implement a selective predator management program in 2010, and will focus efforts this year on a comprehensive review of the park’s shorebird management plan. This review will include a broad look at protections and predator...
