News from October 2011
By USDA Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).
By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: BALTIMORE, MD. - U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Raymond Eggleston, 51, of Hanover, Maryland, to 151 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base.
By US DOT Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Over the course of the last multi-year surface transportation authorization (SAFETEA-LU) from 2005 to 2009, every state received more funding for highway programs than what they contributed to the Highway Trust Fund, according to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report being released today that was requested by U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
By Interior Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: To celebrate our nation's rich fossil heritage, the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the American Geological Institute have teamed up to host the second annual National Fossil Day on Oct. 12, 2011, during Earth Science Week. Visit.
By Homeland Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Wednesday applauded a more robust culture of information sharing among federal, state and local officials than existed a decade ago and vowed to continue working to eliminate remaining barriers.
By US DOT Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Leaders on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to create American jobs by investing $13.8 billion over five years through the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and other efforts to improve water quality.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: The trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea will create economic opportunities for American businesses, farmers, investors and workers. According to the nonpartisan International Trade Commission, these three trade pacts will likely increase U.S. exports by over $12 billion and grow the U.S. economy by more than $14 billion. Furthermore, these trade agreements will collectively create more than 250,000 American jobs, according to the White House.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today welcomed Senate consideration on the long-stalled trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea and called on the Obama Administration to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) to help advance an aggressive, job-creating trade agenda. Hatch’s remarks were delivered in advance of tonight’s Senate vote on the implementing trade bills.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON - In their proposals to the deficit committee, Republicans on the Natural Resources Committee are proposing to sell off America's forests and parks, while leaving tens of billions of dollars on the table that could be gained by closing loopholes and breaks given to oil, gas, coal, mining and other corporate interests favored by Republicans. Meanwhile, recommendations from Democrats on the committee would be nearly 20 times greater in total deficit reduction.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today announced the issuance of a subpoena to Attorney General Eric Holder, Jr. for Justice Department documents related to the “Operation Fast and Furious" gun walking scandal.
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) led the Senate today to pass implementing legislation for the Colombia, Panama and South Korea Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and an extension of the Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA). The trade agreements will increase U.S. exports by $13 billion each year and boost U.S. Gross Domestic Product by more than $15 billion, creating tens of thousands of jobs in the process.
By DOL Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Opening Statement of House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (remarks as prepared)...
By DOE Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Health and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a joint hearing today to examine the Interagency Working Group’s proposed food marketing principles. In 2009, Congress formed an Interagency Working Group, comprised of the U.S. Department...
By Commerce Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Rahm : “It’s not about warning signs Sometimes you’re right, sometimes you’re wrong"
By EPA Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Rahm : “It’s not about warning signs Sometimes you’re right, sometimes you’re wrong"
By DOE Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today welcomed passage of three long-awaited trade pacts that will help create jobs and grow our economy. The agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea passed the House with wide bipartisan margins, opening the door for significant new U.S. exports and paving the way to create an estimated 250,000 American jobs.
By EPA Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees on Health and Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a joint hearing today to examine the Interagency Working Group’s proposed food marketing principles. In 2009, Congress formed an Interagency Working Group, comprised of the U.S. Department...
By EPA Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee today welcomed passage of three long-awaited trade pacts that will help create jobs and grow our economy. The agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea passed the House with wide bipartisan margins, opening the door for significant new U.S. exports and paving the way to create an estimated 250,000 American jobs.
By DOE Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Rahm : “It’s not about warning signs Sometimes you’re right, sometimes you’re wrong"
By Interior Newswire | Oct 12, 2011
News Release: Celebrate Earth Science Week at Capitol Reef National Park on Saturday Oct. 15, 2011. "Our Ever-Changing Earth," the theme of Earth Science Week 2011, will engage young people and the public in learning about the natural processes that shape our planet over time. The objectives are.
