News from December 2010
By DOJ Gazette | Dec 22, 2010
The US Justice Department published a two page rule on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Dec 22, 2010
The US Energy Department published a one page rule on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Dec 22, 2010
The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 22, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Department of Energy today announced it is accepting applications for a total of up to $74 million to support the research and development of clean, reliable fuel cells for stationary and transportation applications. The solicitations include up to $65 million over three years...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Zion National Park was closed on Tuesday, Dec. 21, as a precaution due to rising river levels and the threat of damage to roadways, trails, and other infrastructure and potential threats to visitor safety. All visitors including guests at the Zion Lodge and Watchman Campground were evacuated safely on Tuesday.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON-Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Wednesday praised Gene Dodaro’s confirmation to be Comptroller General of the U.S., Government Accountability Office. Dodaro’s nomination was agreed to by unanimous consent.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: A process to produce high-quality, gluten-free bread has been developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists in Manhattan, Kan. Millions of Americans affected by celiac disease are unable to digest gluten, a protein in flour from grains such as wheat, barley and rye.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today called for new guidelines to be set for Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) so the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) can ensure QIO funds are spent properly.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today commented on a statement in the New York Times from Sen. Harry Reid, the majority leader, about health care legislative negotiations last year. Relevant excerpt...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Brazil-U.S. Business Council. Business Roundtable. Coalition for GSP. Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT). Emergency Committee for American Trade (ECAT). Fashion Accessories Shippers Association (FASA). INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. National Association of Manufacturers...
By DOL Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: A bipartisan group of six lawmakers today released a letter sent to Acting U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro seeking answers about controversial revisions to an August 2010 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report critical of recruiting practices at proprietary colleges and universities.
By State Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today the U.S. Senate approved a resolution of advice and consent to ratification of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) by a vote of 71-26 continuing a tradition of bipartisan support for strategic arms agreements that spans four administrations.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today called for new guidelines to be set for Medicare Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs) so the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services can ensure QIO funds are spent properly.
By State Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) today delivered closing remarks regarding the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) on the Senate floor.
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government operating until March 4, 2011 by a vote of 193 to 165. The bill was passed by the Senate earlier in the day by a vote of 79 to 16.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - A bipartisan group of six lawmakers today released a letter sent to Acting U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro seeking answers about controversial revisions to an August 2010 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report critical of recruiting practices at proprietary colleges...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin issued the following statement today in response to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announcement that it has initiated a WTO case challenging subsidies for Chinese wind turbine manufacturers. In September, 181 Members...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: The Bureau of Land Management Colorado State Office has posted its list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for 9 a.m., March 24, 2011, at BLM's Colorado State Office in Lakewood.Two parcels totaling 2,041 acres are being offered in Routt County. Neither of the parcels...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 22, 2010
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, made the following comment about today’s passage of legislation to extend by six weeks the Andean Trade Preference Act and the Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
