News published on Federal Newswire in July 2011

News from July 2011


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on July 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Kentucky “Black Mafia Family” Member Convicted Of Distribution Of Up To 100 Kilos Of Cocaine

News Release: LOUISVILLE, KY - David J. Hale, United States Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, and Robert L. Corso, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s Detroit Field Division announced today that a member of the “Black Mafia Family" has been convicted of possession and distribution of up to 100 kilograms of cocaine by a federal jury in Louisville, Kentucky.


News Release: On Sunday, July 31, about 100 Scouts from across the nation will arrive at Camp Sheppard to kick off ArrowCorps502, a service learning program developed by the Boy Scouts of America's Chief Seattle Council, T'Kope Kwiskwis Lodge, in partnership with Mount Rainier National Park and Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.


News Release: Join Artist-in-Residence Kathy Garvey 2:30 pm on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at the Ernest Coe Visitor Center for a presentation and discussion of liguus tree snails and their unique patterns. Garvey will also describe where and how to find these beautiful tree snails and discuss how these treasures inspired her artwork created during her Everglades residency as part of the Artist-in-Residence-in-Everglades (AIRIE) Program.


USDA Restricts PACA Violator In Colorado From Operating In The Produce Industry

News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Tru Pack Tomato & Produce Co. Inc., operating out of Denver, Colo., for failing to pay a $52,726.50 award in favor of a Florida seller. As of the issuance date of the reparation order, John J. Trujillo was listed as the sole officer, director, and stockholder of the business.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today invited public comment to proposed changes to the Export Credit Guarantee (GSM-102) Program that would clarify program operations and enhance program access for all participants, including smaller U.S. exporters.


FIRST RESPONDERS NEED DEDICATED BROADBAND SPECTRUM TO ACHIEVE 21ST CENTURY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

News Release: Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Senator John McCain, R-Ariz., have introduced legislation that would dedicate the so-called D Block bandwidth to first responders. A similar bill has recently been reported out of the Commerce Committee and is headed to the Senate floor.


Budget Office Questions White House Estimates on Surplus Government Property Sales Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON- White House figures estimating $15 billion in savings from the sales of surplus federal property were called into question today by the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) at a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee led by Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif.


Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining Impact of Tax Code on Employers, Job Creation

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at a committee hearing examining employer perspectives regarding the tax code’s impact on hiring, and business and economic growth...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., July 27, 2011 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings delivered the following speech on the House floor in opposition to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) amendment offered by Rep. Norm Dicks to the FY 2012 Interior Appropriations bill.


News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz.- The National Park Service invites the public to the 18th annual Native American Heritage Days on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.


Republicans File Wacky Amendments to Interior and Environment Spending Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - The GOP Interior and Environment spending bill came to the floor of the House of Representatives stacked with 39 legislative riders that make it the most anti-environmental bill in recent memory. There's the "Extinction Rider" that would prevent any species from being added to the endangered...