News from November 2011
By DOL Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: On Wednesday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, chaired by Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), will hold a hearing entitled, “Keeping College within Reach: Discussing Ways Institutions Can Streamline Costs and Reduce Tuition." The hearing will take place in room 2261 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
By DOE Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - As the committee prepares to vote on legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Federal Communications Commission, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency surrounding the FCC’s recent universal service proceedings.
By USDA Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kans.), ranking member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today applauded Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) for honoring his repeated requests for a hearing solely examining the MF Global bankruptcy and for also responding to his calls asking for former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine to testify.
By Interior Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: Biscayne National Park has announced the dates and themes for the 12th season of its popular Family Fun Fest series. The announcement comes on the heels of the program being recognized by the United States Coral Reef Task Force for "creative and effective interpretation efforts…over the years." That...
By USDA Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, today announced his concern over the timing and circumstances of Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Gary Gensler’s recusal from the CFTC’s handling of the MF Global bankruptcy.
By EPA Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - As the committee prepares to vote on legislation to increase transparency and accountability at the Federal Communications Commission, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today expressed concern regarding the lack of transparency surrounding the FCC’s recent universal service proceedings.
By Commerce Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: Dear Mr. Chairman: I am writing to request that the Committee hold a hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke and officials from the nation’s largest financial institutions that benefitted from trillions of dollars in previously undisclosed government loans provided at below-market rates.
By Commerce Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Democratic and Republican leaders today requested information from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta about U.S. government mishandling of remains at a U.S. Air Force base.
By State Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC-To mark the first day of Egypt’s parliamentary elections, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA) released the following statement:
By Commerce Newswire | Nov 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), the co-author of climate legislation that passed the House in 2009, today had strong words for the climate deniers in Washington who continue to ignore the scientific and economic case to reduce the pollution that is causing global warming. Rep. Markey pointed to...
By Homeland Newswire | Nov 27, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - To mark the official beginning of the online holiday shopping season, known as Cyber Monday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center ), the Department of Justice and the FBI Washington Field Office have seized 150 website domain names that were illegally selling and distributing counterfeit merchandise.
By Interior Newswire | Nov 26, 2011
News Release: "The scenic drive through Lassen Volcanic National Park has been transformed by the recent storms to a scenic winter trail," announced Park Superintendent Darlene M. Koontz. During this time of year, frequent winter storms blanket the main park road with snow and ice. The park road can no longer safely be plowed through the road's higher elevations due to the deep snow and icy conditions.
By DOJ Gazette | Nov 25, 2011
The US Justice Department published a one page rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Nov 25, 2011
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Nov 25, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Nov 25, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Nov 25, 2011
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Nov 25, 2011
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Nov 25, 2011
The US State Department published a two page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Nov 25, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
