News from June 2011
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: There is always something happening at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. If you would like to find out more about the park, or let the National Park Service know what you think, you are invited to attend one of the Open Forums with the Superintendent.
By DOL Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: The U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce today approved legislation to repeal two federal regulations burdening institutions of higher education. The Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (H.R. 2117), sponsored by Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), passed by a strong bipartisan vote of 27 to 11.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Whether it’s fictional trading of frozen, concentrated orange juice or real-life speculation of light sweet crude oil prices, Wall Street traders will continue to follow a similar script of price manipulation if House Republicans have their way. In a humorous video using the Eddie Murphy/Dan...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: The Desert and Southern Rockies Landscape Conservation Cooperatives are continuing their work to implement a collaborative, science-based response to climate change by naming their Steering Committees. The purpose of these Steering Committees will be to guide the objectives and priorities for each of these Landscape Conservation Cooperatives.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Summer has arrived in Rocky Mountain National Park and brought with it Discovery Days, an interactive environmental education program for families every Tuesday! Each Discovery Day offers something new to learn about the park. There are a variety of activities to participate in including hands-on education...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Documents. Read the Opening Statement of Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings. Read the letter from Ranking Member Cummings to Chairman Issa, requesting a minority hearing. Witnesses. The Honorable Charles Grassley. Senator. Iowa. Family of Brian Terry. John Dodson. Special Agent. ATF. Phoenix Field Division...
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Wright Brothers National Memorial will be joining other national park sites across the country in celebrating the first day of summer by waiving admission fees on Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-This summer, Petrified Forest National Park is hosting a series of Cultural Demonstrators each Saturday, 9 am-5 pm, at the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark. This program provides the opportunity for regional people to share their history and traditional arts and crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest. The demonstrators for the rest of summer 2011 include.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Fire Information Phone Numbers: 907-960-1024 cell.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: For the first time in over sixty years a bald eagle chick has naturally hatched in a remote canyon on West Anacapa Island within Channel Islands National Park.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) delivered the following prepared remarks for the full Committee hearing entitled The Threat of Muslim-American Radicalization in U.S. Prisons...
By US DOT Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C.- Republicans on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee today unveiled a controversial partisan proposal to privatize Amtrak that will destroy American jobs, imperil passenger rail service nationwide, and increase costs for the federal government, states, commuter rail agencies, freight railroads, small businesses, and American taxpayers.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: (Munising, MICH.) What rocks are the Pictured Rocks cliffs made of? How can we identify the colorful pebbles that cover local beaches? What kinds of stories can they tell visitors and students about the "Big Ideas" of earth science that are illustrated here at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore?
By Interior Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: Now that school is over, do you need a local and accessible place to visit and enjoy?San Juan National Historic Site will be offering free entrance to Castillo San Cristóbal and Castillo San Felipe del Morro on Tuesday, June 21, as part of the National celebration of the first day of summer.Come and...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
Release: Washington, DC, June 15, 2011 - USDA announced today that Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee were selected to participate in the initial year of an innovative universal free meal service option that makes it easier for low-income children to receive meals in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. The "Community Eligibility Option" will allow schools in high-poverty areas to eliminate the use of applications and provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON- In response to questioning by members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform during today’s hearing, John Dodson, Special Agent, Phoenix Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives said...
By DOL Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: On Thursday, June 16 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing entitled, “Is OSHA Undermining State Efforts to Promote Workplace Safety?" The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), today approved legislation to strengthen America’s energy security and create tens of thousands of new jobs. The North American-Made Energy Security Act (H.R. 1938) was approved by the subcommittee by voice vote. The bipartisan bill now moves to the full Energy and Commerce Committee for consideration.
By EPA Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-CA), today held a legislative hearing on the discussion draft of the Secure and Fortify Data Act (SAFE Data Act), which establishes uniform national standards for data security and data breach notification.
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 15, 2011
News Release: BEAUMONT, TX - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge Thomas E. Hinojosa and U.S. Attorney John M. Bales announced that three Houston men have been sentenced to federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Ron Clark in the Eastern District of Texas.
