News from June 2010
By Labor Gazette | Jun 24, 2010
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials announce that the Going-to-the-Sun Road (Sun Road) is open the entire 50-miles to motorized vehicle travel effective noon Thursday, June 24, 2010. Visitors are reminded to pay attention to all warning signs as there is construction and other potential road hazards along Sun Road.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., unanimously reported out major cybersecurity legislation Thursday that would “fundamentally reshape" the way the federal government protects public and private sector cyber networks.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: On Sunday, June 27, 2010, Gateway National Recreation Area will unveil “Inspired By Birds," an exhibit of paintings by two renowned wildlife artists, from 3-5 PM at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Artists Barry W. Van Dusen and Michael DiGiorgio will attend. Their work will be on display through September 2010.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ (June 11, 2010) - As area students begin their summer vacations, Lori Rommel, a teacher at Grand Canyon High School in Grand Canyon National Park, is donning a National Park Service uniform to participate in immersive learning experiences that she will turn into service-based educational...
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., unanimously reported out major cybersecurity legislation Thursday that would “fundamentally reshape" the way the federal government protects public and private sector cyber networks.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
Release: The House Agriculture Committee is currently holding hearings to review U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill, and we want to hear from you. Use the web form here to submit your comments about the Farm Bill to the House Agriculture Committee.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Rep. John Kline (R-MN), the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee’s Senior Republican member, issued the following statement today after opposing H.R. 5157, the DISCLOSE Act, legislation to restrict and federally regulate free speech in national elections...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Yosemite National Park Fire Managers are planning a prescribed fire in the western portion of the park near Crane Flat early next week. Ignition of the prescribed fire is dependent on weather conditions. The total prescribed burn area will include 200 acres. Roadside thinning along the Big Oak Flat Road...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today applauded House passage of legislation to reverse a 21 percent payment cut for doctors in Medicare and TRICARE and update the flawed physician payment formula through Nov. 30,...
By State Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Washington, D.C. - As the Senate Foreign Relations Committee convenes its ninth and tenth hearings today on the New START Treaty, Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) lauded a statement released by thirty former high-ranking national security leaders in support of the treaty. This statement, issued by the Partnership ...
By State Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Summary of H.R. 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., June 24, 2010 - Congressman Bill Cassidy (LA-06) delivered the following opening statement as the acting Ranking Member at today’s Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing on “State Planning for Offshore Energy Development: Standards for Preparedness".
By Interior Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches are being managed under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree. Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and sea turtle nesting closures may...
By State Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Washington, DC -- Congressman Howard L. Berman, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement upon the overwhelming House passage of the conference report for H.R. 2194, the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act...
By DOL Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new report raises significant concerns about the return on federal investment in financial aid at for-profit colleges and universities. The report, titled “Emerging Risk?: An Overview of Growth, Spending, Student Debt and Unanswered Questions in For-Profit Higher Education," was...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: A laboratory milling device for improving stored grain management has been developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and an industry cooperator.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: To view the report, click on the link "For Profit Emerging Risk Report" under "Related Files".
By State Newswire | Jun 24, 2010
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement today after passage of H.R. 2194, Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act :
