News from April 2011
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON-The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., held a nomination hearing Wednesday morning for Rafael Borras, nominated to be Under Secretary for Management at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Congressman Olver Opening Remarks. Amtrak Hearing. President Joseph Boardman. 10:00 am, April 7, 2011. The Federal Highway Administration’s $70.5 billion Fiscal Year 2012 budget request reflects an understanding that an ambitious investment in our transportation infrastructure is needed to maintain our...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (NHS) announces the opening of an exhibition of student work from the Rhode Island School of Design showcasing more than 25 original works of art at the Old Orchard Museum. An opening reception will take place on Saturday April 16 from 6:30-8:30PM at the Old Orchard...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) invite the public to comment on several preliminary alternatives as part of an effort to develop an Air Tour Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement for Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. The alternatives are described in a newsletter that is available for public review and comment for 60 days, with comments due by June 6, 2011.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) made the following statement today regarding the U.S.-Colombia FTA...
By DOE Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By USDA Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
Release: Washington, DC, April 6, 2011 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA will award grants to improve access to and increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The grants are for state and local governments and private non-profit organizations to develop...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: On Sunday, April 3, 2010, staff members from Thousand Oaks-based biotechnology company Amgen will travel to Anacapa Island to support Channel Islands National Park in restoring the island’s native plant habitat. This volunteer activity will help kick off National Volunteer Week, which is celebrated April 16-20, 2011.
By Homeland Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Washington- Norm Dicks gave the following statement today as we work towards a deal on a FY2011 Budget.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) is requesting your input in developing a White-tailed Deer Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (plan/EIS) for Antietam National Battlefield, Monocacy National Battlefield and the Manassas National Battlefield Park. This plan is being developed for all three...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: North Cascades National Park Complex invites you to celebrate National Park Week by getting outside, being active, and helping to care for your park. Two family-friendly volunteer opportunities take place soon.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed the announcement that the Obama Administration and the Colombian government have agreed to an action plan to allow the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to move forward as a major victory for U.S. ranchers, farmers...
By DOL Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing to examine wasteful government spending detailed in a recent report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO).
By Interior Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Canal Discoveries Puts a Ranger in Your Back Pocket, Virtually.
By DOE Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 6, 2011 - Today, during the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee hearing on Chairman Doc Hastings’ three bills to expand offshore energy production, Dr. Joseph Mason, economist and professor at Louisiana State University, stated that Hastings’ bills will have “substantial job benefits" - creating 250,000 jobs short-term during the exploration and development phase, and 1.2 million jobs long-term during the production phase.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 101,600 metric tons of corn for delivery to unknown destinations for delivery during the 2011/2012 marketing year.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed three alternate members to serve on the Hass Avocado Board.
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) delivered the following statement this morning at the Joint Committee on Taxation Roundtable...
