News published on Federal Newswire in April 2010

News from April 2010


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a four page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on April 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Entrance Fee Waived at Point Park During National Park Week.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - As Glacier National Park enters its 100th visitor season, various programs and opportunities are highlighting the unique history of the park and its resources. "National Park Service education and outreach programming at Glacier has greatly benefited over the last 25 years through...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) today sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder calling on him to “name a special prosecutor to conduct a formal investigation into whether a crime was committed when White house officials attempted to secure Rep. Joe Sestak’s withdrawal from Pennsylvania’s Democratic Primary for the United States Senate."


Democrat Expansion of Clean Water Act is a Federal Power Grab that Threatens Jobs, Small Businesses, Rural America

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 21, 2010 - Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings and Committee Republicans released the following statements after Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman James Oberstar (D-MN) announced legislation to dramatically increase the scope of the Clean Water Act...


LIEBERMAN, COLLINS EXAMINE VISA SECURITY URGE DHS, STATE DEPARTMENT TO WORK TOGETHER

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Wednesday urged the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand its program that sets visa policy and places law enforcers in consulates around the world to oversee visa issuance.


News Release: Calling all Junior Archeologists to celebrate National Jr. Ranger Day with the staff of Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Children can participate in activities that include “Why is the Past Important?" and a Walk into History. At completion of the activities, children will receive a Jr. Ranger patch, a 2010 Jr. Ranger Badge, and a certificate.


News Release: The U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s Republican website has been named the winner of a Gold Mouse award by the Congressional Management Foundation, an honor presented to the best websites in Congress.


SENATOR COLLINS’ BILL TO CREATE NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MUSEUM ADVANCES TO SENATE FLOOR

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation authored by U.S. Senator Susan Collins to create a National Women's History Museum on a site near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was unanimously approved by a Senate committee today.


News Release: Bay Area artist Jan Wurm will display images from her “Whiskeytown Sketchbook" at an upcoming exhibition at the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Visitor Center. Wurm produced the images during her stay last summer in the Artists Cabin at Whiskeytown. The immediacy of the artwork and spontaneity of technique will bring back fond memories of a warm summer’s day at the beach.


Carving Preservation Operations

News Release: (Keystone, SD) Mount Rushmore National Memorial will resume annual preservation work on the carving and other areas of the mountain from Monday, April 26 through Sunday, May 9. As part of the annual work done on the mountain, the memorial’s preservation team will set up an alpine high line transport...


House Agriculture Committee Holds First Hearing on 2012 Farm Bill

News Release: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson held a hearing to discuss U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill with U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack.


News Release: Appreciation for rice continues to grow as the U.S. population diversifies. Now, a series of rice utilization workshops-cosponsored by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and USA Rice Federation collaborators-have led to a better understanding of the health benefits of the satisfying grains.


Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Hastings’ Cabin Fee Fairness Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 21, 2010 - On Thursday, April 22nd the National Parks, Forest and Public Lands Subcommittee will hold a legislative hearing on the bipartisan Cabin Fee Act of 2010 (H.R. 4888 ) to establish a fair, predictable fee-setting system for families who own cabins in our National Forests.