News published on Federal Newswire in September 2010

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation has released for public review the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for an exchange of Central Valley Project Water involving the Westlands Water District, San Luis Water District, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

U.S. House Approves Agriculture Committee Passed Bills

News Release: Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564. The U.S. House of Representatives today approved The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 (S. 3656) and The Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519). The Mandatory Price Reporting Act of 2010 will reauthorize mandatory price reporting programs run by the U.S. Department...

Grayford Payne Named Reclamation's Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Administration and Budget

News Release: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor announced today that he has named Grayford F. Payne as Reclamation's Deputy Commissioner for Policy, Administration and Budget.

Sequencing of Cacao Genome Will Help U.S. Chocolate Industry, Subsistence Farmers in Tropical Regions

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists and their partners have announced the preliminary release of the sequenced genome of the cacao tree, an achievement that will help sustain the supply of high-quality cocoa to the $17 billion U.S. chocolate industry and protect the livelihoods...

Chairman Levin Opening Statement at Hearing on China’s Exchange Rate Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following opening statement at today’s full Committee hearing on China’s exchange rate policy...

SENATORS STRAFE DHS FOR NUCLEAR DETECTION PROGRAM FAILURES

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 15, 2010

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., took Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to task Wednesday for the Department’s failure to complete a global architecture to detect the smuggling of nuclear materials, despite a five-year effort and the expenditure of $4 billion of taxpayer money.

Recovery of Fallen Climber

News Release: Marblemount, WA- The body of missing climber John Arum was recovered today via helicopter by Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office at the request of the National Park Service. The 49-year old mountaineer from the Seattle area began a solo attempt of the 8,500-foot Storm.

House Ag Committee Launches Newly Re-Designed Website

Release: The House Agriculture Committee has launched a newly re-designed website. The new site reflects the needs of all the Committee's constituencies. New features include Business Meeting pages, a Farm Bill mini site, and Ag Notes, meant to offer short quick updates on Committee business. You can visit the new site at.

Video Release: “Signs of a Failed Stimulus: Be A Citizen-Watchdog”

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Republicans today released “Signs of a Failed Stimulus: Be A Citizen-Watchdog, " seeking the investigative help of Americans fed up with both President Obama’s failed “stimulus" program and the taxpayer-fundedpropaganda signs used to promote...

Grassley: AMT Outlook is Uncertain for Taxpayers, Raises Questions About Deficit Impact of Tax Relief Under Pay-go Rules

News Release: I rise to speak about the Alternative Minimum Tax and the significant surprise impact it will have on tens of millions of Americans unless Congress acts soon.

Grassley: Void at Justice Department Tax Division Raises Questions About Priority of Tax Fraud Enforcement

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Finance Committee and a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, today made the following comment on the vacancy at the head of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.

Three Scientists Named to USDA-ARS Science Hall of Fame

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three outstanding U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have been named to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Science Hall of Fame for research that has helped to control parasite-caused diseases of people, farm animals, and pets; prevent milk fever disease of dairy cows; and increase knowledge of livestock genetics. ARS is the principal intramural scientific research agency of USDA.

Chairman Levin Applauds New Trade Cases Against China

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today the United States Trade Representative announced the filing of two trade enforcement cases against China at the World Trade Organization. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement regarding the cases filed...

Signs of a Failed Stimulus: Oversight Republicans Launch Interactive, Citizen-Watchdog Map

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Republicans today asked the American people to help investigate taxpayer-funded “stimulus" cheerleading signs in an effort to hold the Obama Administration accountable for its failed job-creation promises. Now, you can follow this citizen-led oversight work on an interactive, sharable map. So be a watchdog: see a sign, take a picture and send it with the address to stimulussigns@mail.house.gov.

Glacier National Park Experiences Banner August

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park saw near record visitation for the second month in a row. August 2010 visits (approximately 632, 971) were up 16.8% compared to August 2009. Year-to-date visitor numbers through August 31 (approximately 1,809,340) were up 11% compared to 2009.

Yosemite National Park to Celebrate National Public Lands Day

News Release: Park Entrance Fees Waived for the Day.

SENATORS STRAFE DHS FOR NUCLEAR DETECTION PROGRAM FAILURES; GAO ACCUSES DHS OF "MISLEADING" CONGRESS

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 15, 2010

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., took Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials to task Wednesday for the Department's failure to complete a global architecture to detect the smuggling of nuclear materials, despite a five-year effort and the expenditure of $4 billion of taxpayer money.

Restoration Partners Break Ground for Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project

News Release: Today's 2 p.m. groundbreaking ceremony for the Battle Creek Salmon and Steelhead Restoration Project culminated in representatives from the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Gas and Electric, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, and California Department of Fish and Game symbolically...

National Public Lands Day 2010