News from July 2010
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Oversight and Government Reform Committee Ranking Member Darrell Issa (R-CA) released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s claim that the $862 billion stimulus law has now “saved or created" between 2.5 million and 3.6 million jobs...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 14, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., July 14, 2010 - Today, during a Full Committee markup of the CLEAR Act (H.R. 3534), Rep. Paul Broun (GA-10) introduced an amendment to hold the Obama Administration accountable and ensure members of the news media are allowed full and open access to coastal areas in the Gulf of Mexico affected by the Deepwater Horizon spill. Democrats refused to allow a vote on this amendment, raising a point of order that it was not germane to the Committee.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 14, 2010
News Release: The National Park Service is seeking individuals and groups to participate in the first Duneland Heritage Days at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore on September 18 - 19.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 14, 2010
News Release: Dear Chairman Baucus: We write regarding the nomination of Dr. Donald Berwick to serve as the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Service (CMS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This appointment is subject to Senate confirmation under Article II, Section 2, clause...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON-Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Tuesday released the following statement on the nomination of Jack Lew to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee oversees the OMB, including the nomination of its director.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Washington, D.C. - Today, Canada's Public Safety Minister, Vic Toews and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano, met to advance a strategic dialogue on developing a shared vision for border security for Canada and the United States - one that will enhance security and resilience against common threats, while bolstering competitiveness and job creation.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 "Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano will travel to Laredo, Texas, on July 15. In Laredo, Secretary Napolitano will announce fiscal year 2010 Operation Stonegarden grants - intended to support state and local ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – The United States has asked a federal court to permanently bar a Utah man from promoting an alleged false church-based tax fraud scheme, the Justice Department announced today. The civil injunction suit against Kevin Hartshorn was filed with the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, in Salt Lake City.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON –Six officers with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) were charged today in connection with the federal investigation of a police-involved shooting on the Danziger Bridge in the days after Hurricane Katrina, the Justice Department announced today. The incident resulted in the death of two civilians and the wounding of four others.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the Justice Department announced that, pursuant to its agreement with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the state has finalized administrative rules that will ensure school districts throughout Illinois provide appropriate language support services to English language learner (ELL) students until they no longer need them.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Detroit-area residents Faisal Chaudry and Guy Ross pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Detroit for their participation in a fraudulent Medicare home health scheme, the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS) announced. Also today, a Detroit-area patient recruiter was sentenced to 2 years in prison for his role in a separate Medicare fraud scheme.
By Fed Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Premier Bank Holding Company, Tallahassee, Florida, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
By Fed Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between First Olathe Bancshares, Inc., Overland Park, Kansas, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
By Fed Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the execution of a Written Agreement by and between Bannister Bancshares, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, a registered bank holding company, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
By Fed Newswire | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: On July 12, 2010, the Federal Reserve conducted an auction of $2 billion in 84-day term deposits through its Term Deposit Facility. Following are the results of the auction: TDF Auction ID: A13 Competitive Amount Offered: $ 2,000,000,000 Competitive Amount Tendered: $ 7,398,650,000 Competitive Amount ...
By Commerce News Now | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the members of the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a group that will support President Obama's innovation strategy by helping to develop policies that foster entrepreneurship and identifying new ways to take great ideas ...
By Commerce News Now | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: “Today’s numbers are another promising sign that the worldwide economic rebound and a renewed focus on increasing exports continues to boost the number of U.S. goods and services sold overseas – up almost 18 percent over the first five months of the year. While the data on imports points to strengthening ...
By Labor Gazette | Jul 13, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced second year funding amounting to $66,678,357 to 183 community groups to provide education and training to young people across the United States. The YouthBuild program assists out-of-school youth in obtaining their diplomas or GEDs while ...
By DOT News Wire | Jul 13, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 13, 2010
The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on July 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
