News from April 2010
By DOL Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the top Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, today said federal and state investigations of the tragic explosion that killed 29 miners in the Upper Big Branch mine must carefully scrutinize the actions of the federal mine safety agency, particularly amid troubling indications that the agency failed to increase oversight of the mine despite repeat violations.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: The National Park Service Outer Banks Group recently honored its volunteers from Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial. Within these three parks last year, 239 volunteers donated 15,403 hours.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Are you between the ages of 15 and 18, looking for employment, and like to work outside? Here is a wonderful opportunity to join the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC). Chickasaw National Recreation Area is looking for young men and women, ages 15 through 18, who work, learn, and earn together on projects...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Superintendent Brian McCutchen announced that Knife River Indian Villages will conduct prescribed fire activities this season in order to meet objectives for prairie restoration and forest health.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: As may be appropriate for tax day, we will be learning a lot of numbers during this hearing. There are the billions of dollars of refunds, millions of returns processed, and millions of phone calls received by the IRS. There are the millions of individuals who filed for the homebuyer and making work...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: “Ambassadors for Riis" Kick Off National Park Week Celebrations.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., said Thursday that they would issue subpoenas to the Administration if it does not provide by April 19, 2010, critical information and access to witnesses the Senators have sought for five months in their investigation into the Fort Hood shootings.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) convened a hearing today to review the 2010 Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filing season and determine what actions the IRS is taking to encourage and facilitate the use of new tax incentives to help create jobs and jumpstart the...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Church Tower Walk. St. Paul’s Church NHS, 897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon. April 16, 3 p.m. Although National Park Week officially begins Saturday, April 17, St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site is getting an early start with a special Church Tower Walk at 3 p.m. Visitors are invited to join...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today lauded Senate passage of a two-month extension of eligibility for unemployment insurance and tax credits to help cover the cost of health insurance premiums for Americans who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 4851 the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 by a vote of 289-112. The legislation extends critical unemployment and health care benefits, ensures that Medicare beneficiaries can continue seeing their doctors and extends other programs which expired. H.R. 4851 will now be sent to President Obama for his signature into law.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC (14, April 2010) - Area youth from Sope Creek Elementary School will be planting a garden of native plant species in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area on Saturday, April 17 as part of the National Park Foundation’s First Bloom program. First Bloom gives students firsthand experience in national parks, and teaches them about native and invasive plant species. The event will kick-off at 9 a.m. at the Columns Drive area of Cochran Shoals.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Lois and Sig Stiene are well-known local artists who specialize in landscapes and florals. The bright paintings span the range of Fort Tilden to Broad Channel to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Some are landscapes and others combine florals with butterflies. The exhibited works of art all relate to Jamaica Bay.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Explore the world of archeology, 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. Older children, ages 6-12 will receive a Jr. Ranger badge and certificate upon completion...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Commercial growers and home gardeners nowadays have many great strawberry varieties to choose from, thanks to Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Celebrate National Park Week, National Volunteer Week, and Earth Day by volunteering to clean-up some of the park’s resources on April 22, 2010 at 9 a.m. Join together and in the spirit of Earth Day, help remove litter and trash from the shoreline of the North Channel Bridge. Carpooling from Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to the bridge is encouraged. Groups are welcome. For reservations and more information: 718-318-4340.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day in Acadia.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: Wind Cave National Park, S.D. - Fire crews from Wind Cave National Park and the Northern Great Plains Fire Office are preparing control lines and equipment for a planned 397-acre burn south of the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower this spring.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: It is the time of the year when the days grow longer. It is the time of the year when the daffodils are in bloom. And it is the time of the year when we Americans file our tax returns.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 15, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of the Interior announced today that the Bureau of Reclamation will fund a $1.1 million youth initiative with 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) savings realized after the competitive bidding process was completed for previous projects.
