News from June 2011
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: BUFFALO, NY. - John P. Gilbride, the Special Agent-in-Charge of the New York Field Division of the Drug Enforcement ("DEA") and U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul, Jr. announced that a federal grand jury in Buffalo returned three Indictments charging 10 individuals with various narcotics trafficking charges including conspiracy and distribution of crack cocaine in the City of Buffalo on Tuesday, June 14, 2011.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Representatives Henry A. Waxman, Sander Levin, Pete Stark, John D. Dingell, George Miller, and Rob Andrews have introduced legislation that would save the government billions by reducing Medicare Part D drug costs for taxpayers. The bill would save more than $100 billion - without resorting to the Republicans’ reckless proposal to double seniors’ health care costs by 2022 by dismantling Medicare.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: GREENBELT, MD -. -- Chief U.S. District Judge Deborah Chasanow sentenced Paulo Rio-Corrales, age 46, of Pomona, California, today to 11 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute kilogram quantities of heroin and cocaine, as well as 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Mount Rainier National Park is pleased to announce the return of regularly scheduled ranger-led programs. The Ohanapecosh campground is snow-free and rangers have returned to present a variety of daily programs starting Friday, June 17 th. These include Junior Ranger activities, walks and evening programs.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Porter, IN-As we approach the July 4 holiday, the National Park Service reminds the public that fireworks of any kind are prohibited in all areas of Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) joined members of the National Prevention, Health Promotion, and Public Health Council, including Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Domestic Policy Council Director Melody Barnes, and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, ...
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Thursday issued the following statement on the departure of Chief Information Office Vivek Kundra from government...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Empire, MI - The National Park Foundation (NPF) has announced that it is proud to award Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (National Lakeshore) a grant to support the launch of the Traditional Skills and Trades Mentor/Apprentice Project. This new and innovative project will pair SEEDS/Northwest Michigan...
By State Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today’s committee hearing entitled “Why Taiwan Matters"...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Altran are offering special access Saturdays to the Au Sable Light Station within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore for mobility impaired individuals. The Saturdays are June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, and September 24. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
By USDA Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Media Contact: Liz Friedlander. 202-225-1564, U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., made the following statement after the House of Representatives approved H.R. 2112, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 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 DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON- Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., issued the following statement in response to the Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., introducing today companion legislation to H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act. Information on Chairman Issa’s version of the DATA Act can be found here.
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By USDA Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
Release: Washington, DC, June 16, 2011 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department of Agriculture in cooperation with state partners has improved payment accuracy and program integrity in the nation's largest nutrition assistance program. Vilsack commended selected states for their...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: The blueberry was not a cultivated crop until the early 1900s, making it one of the most recent to be domesticated. Before that, blueberries were picked from the wild or bushes were dug from the wild that might or might not survive when they were planted elsewhere.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: The National Park Service is pleased to announce an upcoming fee free day at national parks across the United States including Fort Frederica National Monument on St. Simons Island, GA. America’s 394 national parks offer family time, fresh air, and opportunities to learn about our great country. On Tuesday, June 21, park entrance fees will be waived for all who want to experience their national parks.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Dear Mr. Barton: I am writing to express my concern that McKinsey & Company has thus far declined to publicly release the methodology behind the June 2011 McKinsey Quarterly article titled, “How US health care reform will affect employee benefits." I understand that after repeated requests to meet with...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2011
News Release: Clarification (6/20/11): The Half Dome cables are expected to be in place in the late afternoon of Wednesday, June 22, 2011, baring any unexpected complications. Visitors with permits to use the Half Dome cables on June 22 should not expect access to the cables until the late afternoon and plan accordingly.
