News from May 2011
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Incredible Year to See Yosemite’s Waterfalls.
By DOJ Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Americans participating in the United States Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA’s) second National Prescription Drug Take-Back event on April 30th turned in more than 376,593 (188 tons) of unwanted or expired medications for safe and proper disposal at the 5,361 take-back sites that were available in all 50 states. This is 55 percent more than the 242,000 (121 tons) the public brought in during last September’s event.
By DOJ Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: LOS ANGELES, CA - The Drug Enforcement Administration’(DEA) Mobile Enforcement (M.E.T.) and the Long Beach Police Department’s Drug Investigations Section joined forces and conducted a three-month operation that resulted in the removal of numerous criminals from the streets of Long Beach, as well as the seizure of guns, drugs, and money.
By Commerce Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s announcement of a month old indictment for the Dec. 15, 2010, murder of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry. At the scene of Terry’s murder, investigators found guns that the ATF had knowingly allowed to fall into the hands of criminals.
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Park visitors, volunteers, and staff gathered at the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA) for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate Earth Day Friday, April 22, 2011. During the ceremony former congressman Elliott Levitas was recognized for his vital role in the legislation that designated...
By Homeland Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security today announced it has issued an intelligence message to federal, state, local, and tribal partners about potential terrorist plots directed at the U.S. rail sector. The Transportation Security Administration will issue a bulletin to rail sector stakeholders. DHS says it has no information of any imminent terrorist threat but wishes to encourage the public to remain on guard.
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Over 140 acres of native prairie has either been restored or is in the process of restoration. As part of the native prairie restoration process, prescribed burns will occur at Knife River Indian Villages NHS during the month of May.
By DOJ Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: ST. JOHN, VI - On May 6, 2011, Jerome Potter, Herbert Mason Ferguson, Sr., Herbert Mason Ferguson, Jr., Marisol Ferguson, Terrance Martin, Robert Shinners and Earl Skelton were arrested in connection with violations of various narcotic trafficking charges and remain in custody. Arraignments will be held on Monday, May 9, 2011. The arrests took place in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
By Commerce Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today sent a letter to Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Director Douglass Elmendorf requesting that CBO provide an official cost estimate of President Obama’s proposed “Civilian Property Realignment Act." ...
By Commerce Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim McDermott (D-WA) issued the following joint statement after the Department of Labor denied requests for Trade Adjustment Assistance from three groups of workers - from Alabama,...
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announces the temporary closure of portions of the Bodie Island Spit area to off-road vehicle (ORV) access in accordance with the terms of the court-ordered consent decree. National Park Service staff observed colonial waterbird breeding behavior (nests and scrapes), which resulted in the closure effective Friday, May 06, 2011.
By Commerce Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) and Human Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) issued the following statements regarding the April jobs report released today...
By EPA Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), GOP Conference Chairman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX), Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI), Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Ways & Means Committee Chairman...
By Interior Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: In recognition of National Preservation Month, Lowell National Historical Park and the Lowell Heritage Partnership are celebrating community efforts in the realms of historic preservation and cultural heritage in conjunction with the kick-off of Doors Open Lowell 2011. "Highlighting the accomplishments...
By US DOT Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement today regarding her request that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) take immediate action to address the overwhelming odors that have presented a public health risk to children and families in Mecca, California...
By EPA Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations this week held a hearing to examine “White House Transparency, Visitor Logs, and Lobbyists." The hearing demonstrated that the Obama administration’s promises of transparency do not square with their actual policies. Unfortunately, the White House refused to send a witness to testify about their own transparency policies.
By DOJ Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: PHILADELPHIA, PA. - Indictments were unsealed today upon the arrests of ten individuals named in separate cases stemming from a long-term investigation into drug dealing in and around Darby Township, PA that included the Third Street Boys Crack Cocaine (“TSBCCO"), announced United States Attorney Zane David Memeger and Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent-in-Charge John J. Bryfonski of the Philadelphia Division.
By DOJ Newswire | May 6, 2011
News Release: HARTFORD, CT. - Steven W. Derr, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England and David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that TERRELL HUNTER, 29, of Hartford, pleaded guilty today before United States District Judge Janet C. Hall in Hartford to one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine (“crack cocaine").
