News from April 2010
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4994, the Taxpayer Assistance Act of 2010 (Tax Day bill) with a bipartisan vote of 399-9. The bill to reduce burdens on taxpayers, while enhancing taxpayer protections was introduced yesterday by Ways and Means Committee Members, led by Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: National Park Week April 17 - April 25.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., and Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery Chair Mary Landrieu, D-La., were responding to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, entitled FEMA’s Long-Term Community Recovery Assistance was Helpful to State and Local Governments but had Some Limitations" (GAO-10-404).
By USDA Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) today posted a new issue of Healthy Animals. This quarterly online newsletter compiles ARS news and expert resources on the health and well-being of agricultural livestock, poultry and fish.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: National Park Week, a program of the National Park Service (NPS), is an opportunity for families and communities to get outside and explore America’s Great Outdoors. This annual celebration takes place this year from April 17-25. The NPS is waiving entrance fees so visitors can enjoy all 392 national park sites for free during this week.
By DOL Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s senior Republican member, delivered the following statement this afternoon on H.Res. 1236, a congressional resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: We’ve lost nearly 8.5 million private sector jobs during the current recession. Despite a massive $800 billion stimulus bill, a financial bailout, an auto bailout, cash-for-clunkers, and a so-called jobs bill, private sector job creation remains virtually non-existent. While the most recent monthly jobs data suggest a turn-around may be at hand, it’s still too early to know for sure whether we are entirely out of the woods.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Grand Canyon, Ariz. - The National Park Service (NPS) will offer a shuttle bus route between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan again this summer season. The service will be available from May 15 through September 12 and will run at 15 minute intervals between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: (Munising, MICH.) Past, present and want-to-be Junior Rangers and their families are invited to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Saturday, April 24, as the Lakeshore celebrates “National Junior Ranger Day." The celebration will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include hikes, explorations, games and cake.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Washington - First handlers and importers of fresh mangos have voted to continue the Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order following a referendum conducted by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service March 15-26, 2010.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is soliciting public comment on an environmental assessment/assessment of effect (EA/AEF) that analyzes the effects of maintaining the natural gas pipeline in Arches National Park. Currently, Williams Company owns and maintains the 7.2 miles of the Northwest Pipeline that...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following opening statement at today’s full Committee hearing on Energy Tax Incentives and the Green Job Economy...
By DOL Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee and of the Senate Appropriations panel that funds education initiatives, introduced the Keep Our Educators Working Act today. The bill will create a $23 billion Education Jobs Fund to help keep...
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: President John F. Kennedy said: “Anyone who is honestly seeking a job and can’t find it deserves the attention of the United States government and the people.".
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service has released its draft wilderness.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: James Ryder (202) 225-0020. Today, Congressman Joe Baca, D-Calif., Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, held a hearing on access to healthy food and programs and proposals that can expand the availability of healthy food...
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., and Subcommittee on Disaster Recovery Chair Mary Landrieu, D-La., were responding to a new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, entitled FEMA’s Long-Term Community Recovery Assistance was Helpful to State and Local Governments but had Some Limitations (GAO-10-404).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Zion National Park plans to start ignition of the remaining 240 acres of the East Entrance Prescribed Fire during the period of April 16 - 20, 2010. The exact date of ignition will depend upon favorable weather conditions and the availability of adequate firefighting resources. This prescribed fire is located near the east entrance of the park, along the park boundary and Highway 9.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 14, 2010 - Today, House National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Rob Bishop (R-UT) announced that Republican Committee staff have confirmed with both Border Patrol and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that the criminal who killed Arizona Rancher Robert Krentz both entered and exited the U.S. through federal land on the San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 14, 2010
News Release: Jamaica Bay Unit. A Walk in the Park. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. Saturday, April 17. 10 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Kick off National Park Week by taking a walk with a park ranger along the East Pond Trail. Discover what makes this National Park special. Bring binoculars. Riis Bust Dedication. Jacob Riis Park...
