News published on Federal Newswire in March 2011

News from March 2011


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on March 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


USDA Official Visits Los Angeles WIC Clinic to Highlight New Provisions in Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Release: Los Angeles, CA, March 4, 2011 - Today, Agriculture USDA Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Kevin Concannon toured a local Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) clinic and highlight the impact of recent legislation reauthorizing...


Levin, Doggett Encouraged By Job Numbers, Warn Against Republican Budget Plan

News Release: Washington, D.C. -The Department of Labor today issued its monthly employment report finding that in the month of February, the economy created 192,000 jobs, with an increase of 222,000 private sector jobs and a drop to a 8.9 percent unemployment rate. Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI), and Human Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statements...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977


White House Announces 2011 White House Easter Egg Roll Date and Theme

News Release: The President and First Lady announced today that this year's White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 25, 2011 with the theme of "Get Up and Go!" promoting health and wellness. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg...


News Release: Glimpses of the Past March 17, 2011.


Chairman Hastings Statement on February Jobs Numbers

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., March 4, 2011 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement after the Department of Labor released the February unemployment report.


Tsongas Industrial History Center Offers Summer Day Camp!

News Release: Looking for fun this summer? Then sign up for summer day camps that explore Lowell's history, the Merrimack River, local national parks and much more. The Tsongas Industrial History Center offers week-long summer day camp sessions. The Center is a hands-on education partnership between the University...


Key Asia-Pacific Officials, Experts Discuss Critical Importance of Standards Education

News Release: Washington, D.C., March 3, 2011: In just a few months, millions of young adults will graduate from college and step into productive careers in the global economy. Meanwhile, those already involved in standardization, particularly in the engineering and technology sectors, and increasingly those with...


News Release: MIAMI, FL. - Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division Special Agent in Charge Mark R. Trouville announces the Immediate Suspension of the DEA Certificate of Registration for Dr. Nader Shehata. The DEA and its state and local partners continue Operation Pill Nation enforcement and administrative actions...


Kline Statement on February Jobs Report

News Release: U.S. House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement upon the release of the Department of Labor’s employment report for February 2011...


SENATORS INTRODUCE BILL TO EXTEND CHEMICAL FACILITY SECURITY LAW

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A bipartisan group of Senators today introduced legislation to extend the federal law governing security at America's chemical facilities for three years, ensuring that this significant homeland security vulnerability continues to be addressed. Senators Susan Collins, R- Me., Mary...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR), and Vice Chairman Lee Terry (R-NE) yesterday sent the following letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski requesting the economic...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today applauded Representatives Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Gene Green (D-TX) for introducing H.R. 908, a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) at the Department of Homeland Security...


News Release: Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry


Chairwoman Stabenow: Derivatives Regulations Must Work for Consumers and Businesses

News Release: Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman, U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry


Upton Statement on Murphy-Green Bill on Chemical Plant Security

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) today applauded Representatives Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Gene Green (D-TX) for introducing H.R. 908, a bipartisan bill to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) at the Department of Homeland Security...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today applauded changes in the structure and leadership for the Forensic Audit and Special Investigations unit (FSI) of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) made after the revelations of serious errors...