News published on Federal Newswire in May 2010

News from May 2010


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today extended condolences to the Nigerian Government and the people of Nigeria upon hearing of the death of President Umaru Yar’ Adua.


Director Jarvis visits Chattahoochee River NRA for National Park Week

News Release: Director Jarvis visited the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area during the Southeast Region Leadership Conference, on April 20th. In celebration of National Park Week, the director joined a group of 95 Fifth graders from the Westminster School and participated in an environmental education field...


News Release: Oyster Bay, NY: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President, will adopt its usual summer schedule of a seven day operation beginning Monday, May 31 through Monday, September 6 (Labor Day). The public buildings are open for tours and visitation seven days per week during the summer season. As always, the grounds and trails at Sagamore Hill are open year round from dawn to dusk.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the results of a grower referendum to amend the federal marketing order regulating kiwifruit grown in California.


News Release: Portland, Ore. - Today, Ed Shepard, the Oregon/Washington Bureau of Land Management (BLM) State Director, announced the selection of Mr. Dayne Barron as the District Manager for BLM’s office in Medford, Oregon. Mr. Barron is currently the Field Manager for the BLM's Eagle Lake Field Office in Susanville, California.


SENATOR COLLINS INTRODUCES AMENDMENT TO IMPOSE STRONG CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS ON FINANCIALINSTITUTIONS TO HELP PREVENT FUTURE ECONOMIC CRISES

News Release: Dear Senator Collins: I am writing to express my strong support for your amendment to ensure strong capital requirements for our nation’s financial institutions. This amendment is a critical element to ensure that U.S. financial institutions hold sufficient capital to absorb losses during future periods...


Park Ranger Luis Krug Honored As Outstanding Federal Law Enforcement Employee in Oklahoma

News Release: U.S. Park Ranger Luis Krug of the Chickasaw National Recreation Area was honored as the Outstanding Federal Law Enforcement Employee in Oklahoma by the Oklahoma Federal Executive Board on Monday, May 3rd.


National Lakeshore Seeks Public Comment for New Interpretation and Education Plan

News Release: The National Park Service will seek public input during the second phase of developing a Comprehensive Interpretive Plan (CIP) for Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. This plan will define the national lakeshore’s interpretive and education program for the next several years.


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 the U.S. Department of Labor announced the national unemployment rate ticked upward to 9.9 percent...


News Release: (Keystone, SD) A ground-breaking three-dimensional laser scanning project will begin at Mount Rushmore National Memorial on Monday, May 10. Memorial staff will be using the latest laser scanning technology to create a highly detailed record of the sculpture and other historic resources at the park. The...


Annual Pass to Sagamore Hill NHS now available

News Release: Oyster Bay, NY: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site announces that annual passes to the site are now available. For the cost of $20.00 area residents may purchase an annual pass to Sagamore Hill which will waive the Theodore Roosevelt Home tour fee for the cardholder and three additional persons for an entire year from the time of purchase.


National Parks Family Day 2010

News Release: THIRD ANNUAL NORTHWEST NATIONAL PARK FAMILY DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER.


New Dias Ridge Trail Benefits Visitors, Wildlife

News Release: Part of a Larger Effort to Revitalize the Redwood Creek Watershed, the Improved Dias Ridge Trail Opens to the Public After Extensive Restoration Work.


News Release: The Point Campground in the Chickasaw National Recreation Area is currently undergoing a tree removal project. One loop of campsites may be closed at a time due to contractors working within the area.