News published on Federal Newswire in January 2011

News from January 2011


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



Improved Mather Point and Visitor Center Plaza Areas Now Open to Public

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - Phase II of the improvements called for in the South Rim Visitor Transportation Plan/Environmental Assessment (Transportation Plan)is now substantially complete; and Mather Point and the Visitor Center plaza areas have reopened for public use.


Operation “Chronic Problem" Results In Federal Charges Against Nevada Marijuana Dispensary Operators

News Release: LAS VEGAS, NV - Federal charges have been filed against 15 individuals alleging they were distributing marijuana in violation of federal and state law through the operation of storefront medical marijuana businesses, announced Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada. Federal and local authorities arrested 12 of the individuals this morning.


Camp: Vote to Prevent Tax Increase Right Decision

News Release: Camp: Vote to Prevent Tax Increase Right Decision.


News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statements on House passage of legislation to extend the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) programs by six weeks.


Camp: Taxpayer Advocate Report Reaffirms Need for Tax Reform

News Release: Camp: Taxpayer Advocate Report Reaffirms Need for Tax Reform.


News Release: On Sunday, January 9, photographer Johann Schumacher will share his talents and knowledge with visitors at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. The program begins at 2:15 PM and concludes at 4 PM. There will be an indoor presentation followed up with an outdoor segment. Visitors will bring their own cameras and brave the elements to learn about getting the perfect nature shot.


News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement upon passage of H.R. 4994, the “Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010"...


Pete Swisher Named New Superintendent for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site

News Release: OMAHA, NEB. - Pete Swisher, formerly Chief Park Ranger at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial (NEM) in St. Louis, Mo., has been named the new Superintendent for Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (NHS) in West Branch, Iowa. He has served in the position in an acting capacity since mid-December...


News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Management Advisory Report on the Recoupment of Improper Disaster Assistance Payments (OIG-11-21)...


Harkin Announces Series of Hearings on Health Reform Benefits

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced today that the Committee will hold a series of hearings in the coming months to examine how the health reform law benefits Americans. The hearings will explore implementation of several provisions of the Affordable Care Act and will feature testimony from Americans directly affected by the Act’s provisions.


Harkin on CBO Analysis of Health Reform Repeal

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chairman Tom Harkin (D-IA) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released a new analysis showing that repealing the Affordable Care Act would add $230 billion to the federal deficit by 2021...


News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Chairman-elect Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today congratulating the new Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee...


Baucus Statement on the Debt Limit

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented today following Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner’s statement regarding the statutory debt limit. From Chairman Baucus...


Camp Selected as Ways and Means Chairman

News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement today upon announcement of being selected by the Republican Conference to serve as the Ways and Means Committee Chairman.