News published on Federal Newswire in October 2010

News from October 2010


Seeking Applications for Rocky Mountain National Park 2011 Artist-In-Residence Program

News Release: The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2011 Artist-in-Residence Program through Nov. 30, 2010, at Rocky Mountain National Park. Selected artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic works and share their works with the public.


News Release: Preparations for next year's removal of the two Elwha River dams continue.


Jimmy Crowley and Marla Fibish Sea Music Concert

News Release: JIMMY CROWLEY AND MARLA FIBISH SEA MUSIC CONCERT: NOTED IRISH SINGER AND BAY AREA MANDOLIN VIRTUOSO TEAM UP.


News Release: Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway has imposed a ban on all ground and charcoal fires within the jurisdiction of the Natchez Trace Parkway in the states of Alabama and Mississippi. Containerized fuel type stoves continue to be authorized for use in designated camping and picnic areas.


Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center Lecture Series—November 2010

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-In November, the Petrified Forest National Park Science and Education Center presents Paleoindian Archaeology in Petrified Forest National Park by Jason G. Theuer, Archeologist, Petrified Forest National Park.


News Release: Redwood National & State Parks announce the opening of the park's newest hiking trail on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. The 3-mile Berry Glen Trail connects the Lady Bird Johnson Grove with the Elk Meadow Day Use Area north of Orick, California. The Berry Glen Trail brings hikers through monumental old-growth...


News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Washington, D.C. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano swore in three new members of the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) during her latest tri-annual meeting with HSAC, which took place at ...


News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 San Diego, Calif. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano visited San Diego today to meet with federal, state and local law enforcement leaders, visit National Guard troops helping to secure the Southwest ...


News Release: WASHINGTON – A Colorado couple has been sentenced in U.S. District Court in Denver on charges related to the illegal trapping and interstate sale of bobcats, the Justice Department announced today.


News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) alleging that provisions of its agreements with hospitals raise hospital prices, prevent other insurers from entering the marketplace and discourage discounts. The department said that these agreements likely resulted in Michigan consumers paying higher prices for their healthcare services and health insurance.


News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division today filed an amicus brief in support of a mosque in Murfreesboro, Tenn., that has met with community opposition and a lawsuit.


Federal Reserve announces interim final rule on real estate appraisal

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced an interim final rule to ensure that real estate appraisers are free to use their independent professional judgment in assigning home values without influence or pressure from those with interests in the transactions. The rule also seeks to ensure that appraisers receive customary and reasonable payments for their services.


News Release: Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Remarks at GridWeek 2010 Conference Thank you very much for that kind introduction.


Judge orders executive of Ohio-based Three Rivers Option Care to repay more than $78,000 to employee SIMPLE IRA plan after US Labor Department investigation

News Release: COSHOCTON, Ohio – A federal district court in Columbus, Ohio, has entered a consent order and judgment requiring Barbara Elise Miller, an executive of Three Rivers Option Care in Coshocton, to repay $78,562.81 in employee contributions and lost opportunity costs to the participants and beneficiaries ...


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.