News from October 2011
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of four nominees: Michael Punke to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative; Islam Siddiqui to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative...
By DOE Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Key members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today praised a bipartisan proposal introduced in the U.S. Senate to establish a framework for the safe management and disposal of coal combustion residuals. Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Environment and the Economy Subcommittee...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Key members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today praised a bipartisan proposal introduced in the U.S. Senate to establish a framework for the safe management and disposal of coal combustion residuals. Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Environment and the Economy Subcommittee...
By DOE Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Members of the Bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group sent a letter October 20 to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius reiterating earlier questions about her knowledge of the flawed financial structure of the controversial Community Living Assistance Services...
By USDA Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on President Obama signing into law three trade agreements and workers' assistance expected to support tens-of-thousands of American jobs.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today sent a bipartisan letter to Jensen Farms to request a staff briefing on the recent outbreak of Listeria that originated in cantaloupe at the farm in Granada, Colorado.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today sent a bipartisan letter to Jensen Farms to request a staff briefing on the recent outbreak of Listeria that originated in cantaloupe at the farm in Granada, Colorado.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Drug Enforcement (DEA) today exercised its emergency scheduling authority to control three synthetic (Mephedrone, 3,4 (MDPV) and Methylone) used to make products marketed as “bath salts" and “plant food". Except as authorized by law, this action makes possessing and...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: FRESNO, CA - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that United States Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck ordered Mark Bagdasarian, 53, of Clovis, detained following a violation of the conditions of his release.
By EPA Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Key members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today praised a bipartisan proposal introduced in the U.S. Senate to establish a framework for the safe management and disposal of coal combustion residuals. Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), Environment and the Economy Subcommittee...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA- - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that Sakander Sultan Amin, 27, of Tracy, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to distribute six kilograms of cocaine.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Superintendent Darlene Koontz announced that the winning entry for the 2012 Lassen Annual Pass photo contest was submitted by I-Ting Chiang of Fremont, CA. This magnificent photograph entitled, "Painted Dunes from atop Cinder Cone" showcases Lassen Volcanic National Park and its awesome volcanic scenery.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WHAT: The National Park Service will share highlights of the ongoing investigation and cleanup of contamination at Gateway's Great Kills Park. The NPS will also detail next steps for cleanup in accordance with the Superfund law, including steps to take place later this year. The community will have the opportunity to examine documents and ask questions.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Members of the Bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group sent a letter October 20 to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius reiterating earlier questions about her knowledge of the flawed financial structure of the controversial Community Living Assistance Services...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement today after President Barack Obama signed the U.S. trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea into law...
By EPA Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Members of the Bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group sent a letter October 20 to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius reiterating earlier questions about her knowledge of the flawed financial structure of the controversial Community Living Assistance Services...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: FRESNO, CA - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner, and Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims announced today that Phousangkhy Phanthadeth, aka “Phou", 38, of Fresno, was sentenced today to five years in prison, to be followed...
By Interior Newswire | Oct 21, 2011
News Release: With the fall hunting season underway, Homestead National Monument of America Superintendent Mark Engler reminds the public that hunting and trapping within the boundaries of the Monument are prohibited.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 20, 2011
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 DURHAM, N.C.— Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to North Carolina where she joined Congressman David Price and other state, local and private sector partners to discuss collaborative efforts to build ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 20, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today issued the final version of a joint policy statement detailing how the agencies will enforce U.S. antitrust laws with respect to new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). An ACO is an organization of health care providers ...
