News published on Federal Newswire in February 2010

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 22, 2010 - This week, the House will consider the, which creates a separate, race-based government specifically for Native Hawaiians. This divisive legislation would allow this new government entity to be exempt from state taxes, set their own civil and possibly criminal jurisdictions...

2010 Harbor Seal Pupping Season at Point Reyes National Seashore

News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore has the largest mainland, breeding colony of harbor seals in California. Resting and pupping harbor seals come onshore in various parts of the park particularly in Tomales Bay, Tomales Point, Double Point, Drakes Estero and Bolinas Lagoon. Each year, several thousand seals congregate within the Seashore especially to give birth on the sand bars and remote beaches.

Reclamation Releases Literature Synthesis on Climate Change Implications for Reclamation's Water Resources

News Release: Building on Secretary Salazar's announcement today of the WaterSMART initiative, Reclamation today released a scientific report summarizing recent literature on the past and projected effects of climate change on hydrology and water resources in the western United States.

Rocky Mountain National Park Lyceum Series Continues on February 27

News Release: Saturday, Feb. 27, 7:00 p.m. - Ute Life in the Forest, Then and Now.

Kline Statement on White House Health Care Proposal

By DOL Newswire | Feb 22, 2010

News Release: Rep. John Kline (R-MN), Senior Republican on the Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement today regarding the Obama Administration’s summary of the latest proposal for a government takeover of health care - a plan modeled on the legislation crafted behind closed doors by House and Senate Democrats.

New Firearms Law for Alaska National Parks

News Release: A change in federal law effective Feb. 22, allows people who can legally possess firearms under federal, state and local laws to possess those firearms in National Park units in Alaska.

Lassen Volcanic National Park’s Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project Approved

News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent, Darlene M. Koontz, announced a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Lassen Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project. The FONSI has been signed by Rory Westburg, the Acting Director for the Pacific West Region for the National Park Service. Superintendent...

Chairman Boxer's Statement on Cloture Vote on Senate Jobs Package

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 22, 2010

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today released the following statement on tonight's cloture vote on the Senate jobs package.

Chairman Boxer's Statement on the Passing of Fish and Wildlife Service Director Sam Hamilton

By US DOT Newswire | Feb 22, 2010

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today released the following statement on the death of Sam Hamilton, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Mr. Hamilton died suddenly Saturday in Colorado.

Rangel, Miller, Waxman Statement on President’s Health Reform Proposal

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The chairmen of the three House committees with jurisdiction over health policy, U.S. Reps. Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), George Miller (D-CA), and Henry A. Waxman (D-CA), today responded to President Obama’s health insurance reform proposal released this morning. The chairmen will be attending the White House’s bipartisan meeting on health reform.

Yosemite National Park Announces Scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project

News Release: Yosemite National Park is initiating public scoping for the Curry Village Rockfall Hazard Zone Structures Project. Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) will be coordinated through development of an environmental assessment (EA).

Baucus, Grassley Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Help Secure Representation For Americans With Disabilities in Social Security Claims

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage today of a bill to make permanent two successful demonstration programs that provide incentives for qualified professionals to represent Americans...

Baucus Comment on President’s Proposal on Health Care Reform

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) made the following statement today after the release of the President’s proposal on health care reform. From Chairman Baucus...

Democrats Unveil Yet Another Rewrite of Native Hawaiian Recognition Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 22, 2010 - A day before the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2009, House Democrats have released yet another eleventh hour version of the bill. Even though the House Rules Committee will take up this bill tonight...

Grassley, Baucus Release Committee Report on Avandia

By Commerce Newswire | Feb 20, 2010

News Release: Dear Commissioner Hamburg: As senior members of the United States Senate and Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance (Committee), we have a duty under the Constitution to conduct oversight into the actions of executive branch agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Petrified Forest National Park to Host Youth Conservation Corps Program

By Interior Newswire | Feb 20, 2010

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ - Petrified Forest National Park will hire up to twelve (12) youth from areas near the park in a Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) non-residential program for the summer of 2010.

Massachusetts Hospital Agrees to Pay U.S. $2.79 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations

News Release: WASHINGTON – Mercy Hospital Inc. (d/b/a Mercy Medical Center) of Springfield, Mass., has agreed to pay the United States $2,799,462 to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act between 2005 and 2006 by failing to provide, or failing to document that it provided, the minimum number of hours of rehabilitation therapy required under Medicare guidelines, the Justice Department announced today.

Attorney General Holder Announces Creation of Tribal Nations Leadership Council

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder today announced the creation of the Justice Department’s Tribal Nations Leadership Council (TNLC), a group of tribal leaders from around the country that will advise him on issues critical to tribal communities. The TNLC marks the first time a council composed of tribal leaders ...

Justice Department and FBI Announce Formal Conclusion of Investigation into 2001 Anthrax Attacks

News Release: The Justice Department, FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service today announced that the investigation into the 2001 anthrax attacks, which killed five individuals and sickened 17 others, has formally concluded.

Shipping Firm Sentenced to Pay $10 Million for Causing Cosco Busan Oil Spill and Coverup