News published on Federal Newswire in November 2010

News from November 2010


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009

Release: A bill to amend the Commdity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to commodity markets, and for other purposes.


News Release: The public is invited to attend meetings to discuss upcoming prescribed burns that will take place this fall and winter at Chickasaw National Recreation Area. The meetings will be held at the Travertine Nature Center in Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Sulphur, Oklahoma, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 15 and at the Dougherty Town Hall,.


Time Zone Change

News Release: As of Sunday, November 7, 2010, Knife River Indian National Historic Site is operating on Central Time hours. The park's hours are 8:00-4:30 CT daily.


Chairman Kerry Supports India Becoming Permanent Member Of UN Security Council

News Release: Washington, D.C. -Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s support of India becoming a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council:


News Release: Natural gelatin, extracted from the shiny skin of a seagoing fish called Alaskan pollock, may someday be put to intriguing new biomedical uses. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Bor-Sen Chiou is developing strong yet pliable sheets, known as films or membranes, that might be made from a blend of gelatin from the fish skins and a bioplastic called polylactic acid or PLA that's produced from fermented corn sugar.


Road Closure in Lassen Volcanic National Park Attracts Snow Activities

News Release: Winter has arrived at Lassen Volcanic National Park. The recent storms and colder temperatures have closed the road through the park to vehicle traffic for the winter season. The current snow depth at the Lake Helen area is 27" deep and will increase with each storm. "Winter recreation is quickly coming to life in the park drawing cross country skiers, snowshoers, and snow play activities," said Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz.


Movie in the Park November 2010

News Release: In honor of the service and sacrifices of veterans, national parks across the nation will waive entrance fees on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2010.


International Volunteers 2010

News Release: This past summer Oregon Caves National Monument hosted geosciences volunteers Peter Wojcik (UK) and Ove Meisel (Germany). Both geology students, Peter and Ove were seeking to enrich their academic experience during summer break by participating in the International Volunteers-in-Parks program. Peter’s...


Remarks By Chairman John Kerry After Meeting With Prime Minister Saad Hariri At The Grand Serail In Beirut

News Release: BEIRUT, LEBANON - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) today met with Prime Minister Saad Hariri and President Michel Suleiman in Beirut, Lebanon before heading to Damascus, Syria to meet with President Bashar al-Assad to discuss the challenges facing the Middle East.


USDA Grants Protection to 15 New Plant Varieties

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued certificates of protection to developers of 15 new varieties of seed-reproduced and tuber-propagated plants. They include brome, buffalograss and potato.


News Release: Washington, DC - On November 5, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) arrived in Sudan for his second round of discussions with Sudanese leaders to help persuade the North to accept a peaceful division of the country if the South votes to secede on January 9.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) today released the following statement in response to the elections in Burma:


News Release: Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at U.S.-India Business and Entrepreneurship Summit, Mumbai, India Good afternoon.


News Release: February business development mission will make stops in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore Delivering remarks at the U.S.-India Business and Entrepreneurship Summit in Mumbai today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke announced he will lead a high-tech trade mission to India. The February 6-11, 2011 business development mission will promote the export of high-technology products from leading U.S. firms and make stops in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore.


News Release: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, home of President Theodore Roosevelt, will observe the contributions of veterans to the United States Armed Forces on Nov. 11, 2010 with free admission and lectures about the Roosevelt family's military service.