News published on Federal Newswire in January 2010

News from January 2010


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Marine Protected Areas Center, in cooperation with the Department of the Interior (DOI) has created a first ever inventory of the nation’s marine protected areas. This unique, comprehensive inventory catalogs and classifies marine...


USDA Scientists, Cooperators Sequence Soy Genome

News Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010-U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are part of a team that has sequenced the majority of the soybean genome, providing an unprecedented look into how this important legume crop converts four critical ingredients-sunlight, water, carbon dioxide and nitrogen-into...


News Release: Van Nuys, CA -- Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today concerning the devastating earthquake in Haiti...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Wednesday issued the following statement in reaction to the devastating earthquake in Haiti...


ARS Gene Collections Vital to Animal Research Efforts

News Release: When the National Animal Germplasm Program (NAGP) opened its doors a decade ago, it started out with genetic material from 40 lines of chicken. Today, the center operated by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fort Collins, Colo., has grown into one of the largest repositories of its kind in the world, housing more than half a million genetic samples from 12,000 animals.


News Release: WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Darrell Issa, the Ranking Member of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee expressed skepticism regarding a report released tonight by the Council of Economic Advisors regaarding the economic impact of the stimulus...


News Release: “Am I the only one on Medicare who is taking the test today?" With these words, Don Davis presented proof of his age as he registered to take the National Park Service’s (NPS) Surf-Lifeguard Pre-Employment Test at Fordham University on January 9. As it turns out, he was. The participant next closest to him in age that day was 49.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., issued the following statement Wednesday in reaction to Google’s announcement that the gmail accounts of Chinese dissidents were breached from inside China and that 20 other companies also were attacked...


Grassley: Committee Vetting of Nominees Hasn’t Changed, Myth to Suggest Otherwise

News Release: MEMORANDUM. To: Repoters and Editors. Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522. Re: Finance Committee vetting of nominees. Da: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010. A new report from a group called the Partnership for Public Service says the Finance Committee is among the reasons for delays in the approval...


Rep. Issa: It’s Not Too Late To Change Approach on Health Care Takeover Bills

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Darrell Issa has sent a letter to House Democratic health care bill negotiators urging them to scrap the existing health care takeover proposal and substitute H.R. 3438, the “Access to Insurance for All Americans Act," a proposal which would offer all Americans the opportunity to obtain the same health care choices that members of Congress have.