News from July 2011
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding the 2011 Progress Report released by Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Implementing 9/11 Commission Recommendations...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: (WASHINGTON)-House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today released the following statement on news that the Obama Administration had closed the outstanding bailout loan to Chrysler at a $1.3 billion loss to taxpayers...
By DOL Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Opening Statement of House Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (remarks as prepared)...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today said that the Commodities Future Trading Commission needs thoughtful and independent voices to prevent another financial crisis and protect markets that are critically ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Drug Enforcement Administration today announced the results of Project Delirium, a 20-month series of investigations nationwide targeting the La Familia Michoacana cartel. DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart announced the results of the largest strike against La Familia in the...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: “Thank you Mr. Chairman. Today is the sixth oversight hearing this Committee has held to review the Dodd-Frank Act. I want to welcome CFTC Chairman Gensler back for his third appearance before members of the Committee this year.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore beaches are being managed under the terms of the U.S. District Court approved consent decree. Park visitors can expect to see resource closures for breeding shorebirds in effect to varying degrees from mid-March to mid-to-late-August and sea turtle nesting closures may...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: EL PASO, TX -- - EL PASO, Texas -The Drug Enforcement (DEA) today announced the results of Project Delirium, a 20-month series of investigations nationwide targeting the La Familia Michoacana cartel. DEA Administrator Michele M. Leonhart announced the results of the largest strike against La Familia...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Washington - Reinhart Foodservice Louisiana LLC., headquartered in Harahan, La., has posted a $400,000 surety bond with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The company posted the bond to obtain a license to operate in the produce industry.
By State Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Washington D.C. - Senator John Kerry (D-MA), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding Egypt’s upcoming elections:
By EPA Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today called on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko to release the full and uncensored safety evaluation for the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announced today the reopening of the Bodie Island Lighthouse complex to public entry. Access to the grounds of the famed lighthouse and visitor center complex were temporarily closed to repave the entrance road and improve the parking areas. The project is completed and the National Park Service staff welcomes visitors to the Bodie Island Visitor Center and wildlife viewing boardwalk.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: EL PASO, TX -- - DEA-El Paso Division, Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit and United States Attorney John E. Murphy and announced that six individuals believed to have ties to the La Familia Michoacana drug cartel are in custody based on federal charges filed in west Texas.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today called on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko to release the full and uncensored safety evaluation for the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Yosemite National Park announces the release of The Ahwahnee Comprehensive Rehabilitation Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The EA is available for public review and comment from July 21, 2011 to Aug. 23, 2011. The EA analyzes alternatives for a phased, long-term, comprehensive rehabilitation program for The Ahwahnee National Historic Landmark hotel and associated structures.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today called on Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko to release the full and uncensored safety evaluation for the Yucca Mountain nuclear repository.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today praised introduction of the Senate’s EPA Regulatory Relief Act, a bipartisan Senate proposal that shares many features of a bill introduced last month in the House to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs. Reps.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: Grand Canyon, AZ - Grand Canyon National Park was recently awarded a National Park Foundation grant to support the launch of Grand Canyon Active Trails, a new, innovative project that encourages community members and visitors alike to get out and explore their national park. The grant is part of the...
By DOE Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today praised introduction of the Senate’s EPA Regulatory Relief Act, a bipartisan Senate proposal that shares many features of a bill introduced last month in the House to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs. Reps.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today focused on the one-year anniversary of the Dodd-Frank bill being signed into law and the challenges that lay ahead in implementing it for Mark Wetjen, the nominee to sit on the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
