News published on Federal Newswire in December 2010

News from December 2010


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Following more than 30 years at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, John Ochman will retire on Jan. 1, 2011. John is the longest serving employee in the 45 year history of the Lakeshore.


Monument Opens Upper Rim Rock Drive December 23 thru January 2

News Release: Colorado National Monument will temporarily open the upper portions of Rim Rock Drive to motorized vehicles from Thursday, Dec. 23, at 9am MST through Sunday, Jan. 2, at 8pm MST to provide motorized access for Grand Valley residents and visitors during the busy holiday travel season.


Issa: Tax ‘Compromise’ an Incomplete Effort to Support Economic Growth

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - As the moves forward with consideration of legislation to extend lower tax rates and unemployment benefits for 13 months, Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Darrell Issa today issued the following statement...


Release: Washington, DC, Dec. 23, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today reminded teams participating in the Recipes for Healthy Kids Competition to submit their recipes by 5:00 PM EST on Dec. 30, 2010. Teams across the country are working to improve school meals and the health of children across...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 23, 2010 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman-elect Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement regarding Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar’s Secretarial Order to allow the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to designate areas as “Wild Lands" - essentially giving the Administration the ability establish de facto Wilderness areas without Congressional approval.


Grassley: Medicare Fraud Data Doesn't Support Rhetoric, Spending to Crack Down on Criminal Health Care Fraud

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley has asked the Attorney General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to account for the way their departments allocate and utilize taxpayer monies aimed at health care fraud. In his request, Grassley expressed concern about the stagnating number of criminal prosecutions for health care fraud, despite increased federal spending to fight fraud.


Agriculture Committee Chairman Recognizes 25 Years of CRP

News Release: Media Contact:. Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn., made the following statement today in recognition of the 25th anniversary of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). The program was formed as part of the 1985 Farm Bill and covers 30 million...


Zion Canyon Reopens

News Release: The Zion Canyon section of Zion National Park reopened to the public on Thursday morning. Some trails remain closed until a damage assessment and necessary repairs can be completed.


Chairman Berman Applauds Sanctions on President Laurent Gbango of Cote d'Ivoire

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman applauds sanctions imposed on Cote d’Ivoire President Laurent Gbagno -- commends UN human rights body for drawing attention to abuses.


US Coast Guard Communications Site Environmental Assessment Available for Review

News Release: The US Coast Guard and the National Park Service have announced the availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Rescue 21 communication site proposal at Deception Hills within the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Instructions for comment submissions and all review documents may be found at the following link.