News from October 2011
By Interior Newswire | Oct 31, 2011
News Release: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael L. Connor has announced that $1,509,000 has been awarded for seven new projects under the Desalination and Water Purification Research Program. The awards include five research and laboratory studies and two pilot tests. Reclamation is also funding the second phase of two previously awarded projects. This funding will be leveraged to support $2,771,752 in research of alternative water treatment technologies.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 31, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Amid the twin crises of health care and a tough economy, national parks and protected lands are a largely unrealized source of public health benefits. National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis says, "Being outdoors has positive effects on health that don't cost a dime.".
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 30, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Two House Democrats today opened an investigation into the removal of Indian children from their families and placement in foster care, following revelations in a series by National Public Radio. The reports by the radio network reveal that Indian children in South Dakota are being questionably removed from their Native families at an alarming rate, in violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act, a federal law.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 29, 2011
News Release: DALLAS, TX - Today, Special Agent in Charge James L. Capra, of the Dallas Field Division’s Drug Enforcement (DEA), announces the local component of the 3 rd nationwide prescription drug “Take-Back" initiative that seeks to prevent increased pill abuse and theft. The DEA, along with its law enforcement...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 29, 2011
News Release: Dear Ambassador Kirk: We are writing to urge you to insist that Russia meet a high standard in the ongoing negotiations regarding Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). While we recognize that Russia has made progress in opening its economy since 1991, the accession should address...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 29, 2011
News Release: Dear Ambassador Kirk: We are writing to urge you to insist that Russia meet a high standard in the ongoing negotiations regarding Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO). While we recognize that Russia has made progress in opening its economy since 1991, the accession should address...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON– Attorney General Eric Holder and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack released the following statements on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia approval of the historic Pigford II settlement: “This settlement allows the Department of Agriculture and African-American farmers to ...
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON – A former owner and operator of a Florida-based airline fuel supply service company and a former owner and operator of an Indiana-based flight management services company were sentenced today to serve prison time and to pay restitution for conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud in separate schemes to defraud Ryan International Airlines, a charter airline company located in Rockford, Ill., the Department of Justice announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 28, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON – Federal authorities, along with state and local law enforcement partners, conducted coordinated enforcement actions today against 22 individuals and one pharmacy allegedly involved in the illegal distribution of prescription drugs. This enforcement action, known as Operation Pill Nation ...
By Labor Gazette | Oct 28, 2011
News Release: Date of Action: Oct. 27, 2011 Type of Action: Consent order and judgment Name(s) of Defendant: Joseph R. Kvidera, individually and as a fiduciary to the Procedo, Inc. 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan a/k/a the Procedo, Inc. 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Oct 28, 2011
The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Oct 28, 2011
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Oct 28, 2011
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Oct 28, 2011
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
