News published on Federal Newswire in May 2010

News from May 2010


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Yosemite National Park Announces Release of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment

News Release: Yosemite National Park announces the release of the Badger Pass Ski Lodge Rehabilitation Environmental Assessment (EA) for public review. This rehabilitation project would repair and stabilize deteriorated structural and exterior elements to prevent further damage, and contribute to full rehabilitation...


LIEBERMAN, COLLINS SAY DNI MUST BE SINGLE LEADER OVER INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Friday issued the following statement regarding the resignation of Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair...


News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said today that he is deeply troubled by the harsh prison sentence given a gay couple in Malawi that was accused of violating the “order of nature" and convicted of sodomy. They have remained in jail since their arrest on December 28.


LIEBERMAN STATEMENT ON ADMIRAL BLAIR RESIGNATION

News Release: WASHINGTON-Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman issued the following statement Thursday on the resignation of the Director of National Intelligence, Admiral Dennis Blair...


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is asking dairy producer and farm organizations to nominate candidates to serve on the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board. Nominations must be submitted by June 18, 2010.


Rock Climber Injured in Accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park

News Release: At approximately 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2010, the Yosemite Emergency Dispatch Center received a call regarding a climber that had fallen on a popular climbing route on El Capitan. The climber, a 48 year old male from France, fell approximately 65 feet and sustained head and chest injuries and a loss of consciousness. A second party on the climbing route was able to provide basic emergency medical assistance until Park Rangers arrived.


2010 Memorial Day Weekend - Military Fee Waiver

News Release: The National Park Service is waiving the entrance fees to Denali National Park and Preserve for current and retired members of the U.S. armed forces and their families over the Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 29 - Monday, May 31, 2010 to honor and recognize these individuals for their contributions to the nation. The park’s entrance fee is $10 per person or $20 per vehicle, and is good for seven days.


Olympic National Park Ready for Memorial Day Weekend; Visitors Invited to Enjoy Their Park

News Release: Nearly all Olympic National Park destinations are now open to park visitors, just in time for Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer.


Baucus Praises CMS for Swift Action to Implement Medicare Prescription Drug Discount in 2011

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) today for taking timely steps to implement a 50 percent discount in 2011 on prescription drugs to help fill in the coverage gap under the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit,...


News Release: Close-up photography of the patterns and textures of some of South Florida’s unique and beautiful trees will be on view at Biscayne National Park’s Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery from May 24 through Aug. 22, 2010. A “Meet the Artists" reception slated for Sunday, June 13 from 1-3 p.m. will feature a talk by the artists as well as refreshments. The Gallery, located at 9700 SW 328 Street, near Homestead, Florida, is open seven days a week from 9-5. Admission is free.