News published on Federal Newswire in March 2010

News from March 2010


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Democrats Hold Hearing on Administration’s Plan to Constrict Snakes in the Everglades

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Subcommittee on Insular Affairs, Oceans and Wildlife will hold a joint oversight hearing with the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands to examine non-native constrictor snakes as invasive species in the Florida Everglades. The hearing follows Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar’s announcement to list nine non-native snakes (non-venomous constrictors) on the Lacey Act’s “injurious reptiles" list.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Congressional Democrats today sent a list of several candidates whom they are recommending to the President for appointment as the next Comptroller General. Their letter derails attempts to develop a slate of candidates that could be agreed to on a bipartisan basis by the statutory Commission charged with making this recommendation to the President.


Chairman Levin Statement on Health Reform Becoming Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following remarks after attending the ceremony where H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was signed into law by President Barack Obama...


With President’s Signature, Comprehensive Health Reform And Harkin-Led Prevention Investments Become Law

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued the following statement after President Obama signed into law The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the Senate-passed comprehensive health reform measure approved by the House earlier this week. Harkin, as Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, was on hand at the White House to witness the bill signing.


News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to demolish the abandoned former Indian Filling Station and Office in Wellfleet located on Route 6 in Wellfleet near the Truro town line.The station presents a serious health and safety hazard. The station was closed permanently in 1971 and acquired by the NPS...


News Release: Grapes are one of the world's most economically important fruit crops, but the woody perennial takes three years to go from seed to fruit, and that makes traditional breeding expensive and time-consuming.


USDA Seeks Nominations for National Organic Standards Board

News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill five upcoming vacancies on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint individuals to serve a 5-year term of office that commences upon appointment.


Seashore Programs for March 2010 and Visitor Center Opening Dates

News Release: Harkers Island, NC -- Superintendent Russel J. Wilson announced the opening of visitor facilities at Cape Lookout National Seashore.