News published on Federal Newswire in October 2010

News from October 2010


News Release: Washington -The U.S. Department of Agriculture is inviting public comment on draft guidance issued by the National Organic Program (NOP).


USDA Restricts An Albuquerque Based PACA Violator From Operating In Produce

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Tan-O-On Marketing Inc., operating out of Albuquerque, N.M., for failing to pay a $74,594.25 reparation award in favor of an Idaho seller. The responsibly connected officers, directors, and major stockholders are Gerald R. Anderson and Julie A. Anderson.


Late Fall 2010 Schedule

News Release: Lowell, MA-Lowell National Historical Park, one of over 390 units of the National Park Service, preserves and interprets the history of the American Industrial Revolution in Lowell, Massachusetts. The park in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts includes historic cotton textile mills, 5.6 miles of power canals, operating gatehouses, and worker housing. The Park offerings from Oct. 12, 2010 through Nov. 27, 2010 are adjusted for the season.


Faster CARS, Less Damage: NIST Chemical Microscopy Shows Potential for Cell Diagnostics

News Release: A paper by researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may breathe new life into the use of a powerful-but tricky-diagnostic technique for cell biology. The paper,* appearing this week in the Biophysical Journal, demonstrates that with improved hardware and better signal...


Actuary's Analysis Shows Medicare Advantage Beneficiary Costs Going Up Under Health Overhaul

News Release: WASHINGTON - Four members of the Senate Finance Committee today released findings from the nation’s chief Medicare actuary that the health care overhaul will cause on average hundreds of dollars in increased out-of-pocket annual costs for Medicare Advantage enrollees starting next year.


News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Fire managers in Grand Canyon National Park are making plans to initiate a prescribed fire on the North Rim within the next few weeks.


News Release: WASHINGTON — A former U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) employee pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in Washington to stealing $104,000 in government funds, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division.


News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced that it has filed a lawsuit against the state of New York seeking relief to help ensure that military service members and other U.S. citizens living overseas have the opportunity to participate fully in the Nov. 2, 2010, federal general election and future federal elections.


News Release: WASHINGTON – An owner of two Houston health care companies pleaded guilty today in connection with schemes to defraud Medicare of $6.3 million, announced the Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services (HHS).


Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, September 21, 2010

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Tuesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on Sept. 21, 2010.


US Department of Labor announces more than $2.9 million to assist workers in Pima County, Ariz., affected by layoffs

News Release: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a $2,912,436 grant to assist approximately 800 workers affected by layoffs from multiple companies located in Pima County, Ariz.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.