News published on Federal Newswire in October 2011

News from October 2011


Petrified Forest National Park Celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month, November 2011

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ-Petrified Forest National Park is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians during National Native American Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the cultures, their lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians and Alaska Natives.


Discover the Ghosts of the Past at Petrified Forest 2011

News Release: Petrified Forest-The nights are getting longer and autumn is here! Celebrate the season by taking a lantern tour of the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark at Petrified Forest National Park. Learn what the "ghosts of the past" might have to say about the park's rich heritage and discover the beauty of this historic building.


News Release: WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the European Commission today issued an updated set of “best practices” that they use to coordinate their merger reviews. The agencies also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the United States-European Union bilateral antitrust agreement.


News Release: WASHINGTON –Attorney General Eric Holder today convened a panel of experts from Facebook, Microsoft and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to discuss concrete ways to prevent and deter child sexual exploitation at a national summit entitled, “A Call to Action: Protecting Children ...


News Release: WASHINGTON – Veronica Dale, a resident of Montgomery, Ala., pleaded guilty today to two tax fraud and identity theft conspiracies, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. In addition to pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to defraud the government with respect ...


Agencies issue guidance and proposed revisions to interagency questions and answers regarding flood insurance

News Release: Washington--The federal agencies that supervise banks, thrifts, and credit unions, and the Farm Credit System, today published guidance that updates the Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance that were most recently published on July 21, 2009 at 74 FR 35914-35947.


News Release: The Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau today released retail sales data for September 2011. Retail sales surged 1.1 percent, exceeding private sector expectations of a 0.7 percent advance. Motor vehicle and parts sales jumped 3.6 percent. Sales excluding automotive dealers jumped 0.6 percent, also above private-sector expectations of a 0.3 percent rise. In addition, August sales were revised up from an initial report of no change to a 0.3 percent increase.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.