News published on Federal Newswire in January 2010

News from January 2010


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Despite falling snow and cold temperatures, 20 people from 5 states and several cities in North Dakota participated in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Counts on January 2-3 at Theodore Roosevelt National Park.


Grassley: Taxpayer Advocate on IRS Challenges With Social Benefit Programs Foreshadows Health Care Reform Administration

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with Senatejurisdiction over tax policy, today made the following comment on the national taxpayeradvocate’s annual report to Congress.


News Release: When melaleuca began invading the Florida Everglades and surrounding areas, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists knew of one place to look for a solution: the ARS Australian Biological Control Laboratory (ABCL).


Grassley:  IRS’ Increased Use of Liens Causes Concern

News Release: To: Reporters and Editors. Fr: Jill Gerber for Sen. Grassley, 202/224-6522. Re: Taxpayer advocate report. Da: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, with Senate jurisdiction over tax policy, today made the following comment on the national taxpayer advocate’s...


Northwest Arctic Heritage Center Community Opening

News Release: On Dec. 19, 2009, the National Park Service and the NANA Regional Corporation hosted a community opening of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, Alaska. The opening included the Northern Lights Dancers, songs from the Nikaitchuat school students, and the chance for people to enjoy the exhibits and book store.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., January 6, 2010 - House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement regarding Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement today that the Department of Interior will implement numerous new hurdles to the leasing and development of new oil and gas on federal lands.


News Release: On Dec. 19, 2009, the National Park Service and the NANA Regional Corporation hosted a community opening of the Northwest Arctic Heritage Center in Kotzebue, Alaska. The opening included the Northern Lights Dancers, songs from the Nikaitchuat school students, and the chance for people to enjoy the exhibits and book store.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the National Taxpayer Advocate’s 2009 Annual Report, highlighting the most serious problems encountered by taxpayers, was submitted to the Congress as required by the Internal Revenue Code. The report indicates that certain Internal Revenue Service (IRS) operations are harmful to taxpayers and tax administration.


2010 Gullah Heritage Series

News Release: Celebrate Gullah Heritage! The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. during February and March, 2010.


News Release: WASHINGTON – A federal court has issued a preliminary injunction barring Penny Lea Jones of Idaho Falls, Idaho, from preparing federal income tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. The court found that Jones promotes a tax defier scheme that claims large fraudulent tax refunds for customers. The order, entered by U.S. District Judge Edward J. Lodge, remains in effect while the lawsuit is pending.


DOL announces nearly $2.4 million grant to assist workers in Idaho affected by electronics industry layoffs

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $2,398,800 grant to assist about 1,000 workers affected by layoffs at Micron Technology Inc. in Boise, Idaho.