News published on Federal Newswire in June 2011

News from June 2011


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a five page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on June 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Carolina Day 2011

News Release: SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, SC - Fort Sumter National Monument invites you to celebrate Carolina Day with two special programs at Fort Moultrie on Sunday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 28, 2011. This year’s programs will include an Army Band concert and a presentation by local historian Doug MacIntyre. On both days Fort Moultrie and the visitor center will be open extended hours and the normal entrance fee will be waived.


News Release: On Tuesday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN), will hold a hearing entitled Retirement Security: Challenges Confronting Pension Plan Sponsors, Workers, and Retirees. The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.


Documents for June 13th: Obstruction of Justice: Does the Justice Department Have to Respond to a Lawfully Issued and Valid Congressional Subpoena?

News Release: Witnesses. Louis Fisher. Scholar in Residence. Constitution Project. Morton Rosenberg . Todd Tatelman. Legislative Attorney. American Law Division. Congressional Research Service. Charles Teifer. Professor of Law. University of Baltimore. Documents. Read the Opening Statement of Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings...


Reclamation issues Finding of No Significant Impact on proposed quagga mussel control at Davis Dam

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact on a proposal to add Zequanox to the cooling water system of Davis Dam to help address the impacts of quagga mussels on facility operations.


News Release: Superintendent Dave Uberuaga announces the launching of the Official Mount Rainier National Park Twitter page. Follow the park on Twitter at.


News Release: Dear Mr. Chairman: You have scheduled a public hearing on Wednesday to obtain testimony relating to allegations of abuse in gun trafficking investigations conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The allegations made to date are very troubling, and new information...


Hatch Welcomes Colombia’s Progress On Labor Action Plan, Calls on Administration to Send Three Outstanding Trade Pacts to Congress

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today praised the government of Colombia for successfully implementing the elements of the Action Plan on Labor Rights that were due by June 15th prior to that deadline and again called on the Obama Administration to immediately submit implementing legislation for the pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea to Congress.


News Release: NEW YORK -- Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar proposed a series of first steps to link parks and other open spaces in the New York City metropolitan area to enable local communities, and especially young people, to connect with the natural beauty and history of the region.


Baucus Hails Colombia's Compliance with Labor Action Plan Commitments

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today hailed Colombia’s early completion of the second stage of commitments required by the Colombian Labor Rights Action Plan as an important step forward showing Colombia’s progress reducing labor violence and strengthening labor...