News from March 2011
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the enactment of the $2.6 trillion health law, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, outlined how severely the law is burdening states with additional costs and mandates they can’t afford, and made the case for putting states back in the driver seat to being the laboratory of innovation. Hatch spoke at an event on health care at the Hudson Institute today.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: BALTIMORE, MD. - At least 425 law enforcement officers from DEA, Baltimore Police Department, U.S. Marshals Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Baltimore County Police Department participated in an enforcement operation resulting in the seizure of heroin, marijuana, guns and approximately $69,000 in cash.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Beginning Dec. 17, 2010, Olympic National Park opened Hurricane Ridge Road on an expanded seven-day schedule, as long as weather and safety conditions allow.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON-Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., released the following statement Friday on the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan overnight. Tsunami waves hit Hawaii this morning and warnings have been issued for the U.S. West Coast.
By EPA Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Last Friday, Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery jumped to $104.64 per barrel during the trading session, at the time the highest level since Sept. 29, 2008. Gasoline prices have spiked an average of 40 cents per gallon since an uprising in Libya began in mid-February. The U.S.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: ROBERT DILLON (202) 224-6977
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Last Friday, Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery jumped to $104.64 per barrel during the trading session, at the time the highest level since Sept. 29, 2008. Gasoline prices have spiked an average of 40 cents per gallon since an uprising in Libya began in mid-February. The U.S.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Projects that will enrich understanding and appreciation of three historic Oklahoma landmarks - the 101 Ranch near Ponca City, the Boley Historic District east of Oklahoma City, and Fort Washita near Lake Texoma -have been awarded grants from the National Park Service (NPS) and the National Park Foundation, official charity of America's national parks.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Last Friday, Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for April delivery jumped to $104.64 per barrel during the trading session, at the time the highest level since Sept. 29, 2008. Gasoline prices have spiked an average of 40 cents per gallon since an uprising in Libya began in mid-February. The U.S.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s remarks on U.S. energy policy, rising gasoline prices, and the prospect of tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: PHOENIX, AZ. - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge Doug Coleman and Attorney General Tom Horne today announced that Albert Yeh, a medical doctor who practiced in Golden Valley, Arizona has surrendered his medical license in both Arizona and Nevada and will pay nearly $700,000 in restitution for his orchestration of a prescription drug and money laundering scheme.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on the earthquake and tsunami in Japan today...
By DOL Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: On Tuesday, March 15 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), will hold a hearing entitled, "Education Regulations: Burying Schools in Paperwork." The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Susan Collins today issued the following statement regarding the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) posting on its website test results regarding radiation emitted from certain passenger and luggage screening equipment. TSA revealed it found calculation errors, missing...
By State Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after learning of the devastating 8.9-magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami to hit Japan.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., March 11, 2011 - The White House won’t let facts stand in the way when it comes to American energy production as they continue to piggyback on predecessors’ pro-energy policies. Yesterday, the White House turned their SPIN machine to HIGH in their second attempt in as many days (see...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: "This is basically a “current services" budget, with a 1.4 percent increase from 2010 - generally permitting the agency to operate at the same level from 2010 through 2012. But Mr. Assistant Secretary, as with the rest of DHS, you have been asked to tighten your belt this year with regard to a number of your agency’s programs.".
By Interior Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: LAS VEGAS - The National Park Service is offering free boat rides to remote areas on Lake Mead in exchange for a few hours of volunteer work. Volunteers will enjoy a scenic boat ride and assist park rangers with an environmental cleanup.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 11, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) today transmitted a decision regarding the United States’ Countervailing Duty Dispute with China. Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim McDermott (D-WA), today reacted to the news...
By Homeland Newswire | Mar 10, 2011
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Washington, D.C. – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Canada's Public Safety Minister Vic Toews today announced the public release of the Joint Border Threat and Risk Assessment, highlighting the United ...
