News published on Federal Newswire in September 2011

News from September 2011


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 - The Subcommittee on Water and Power today held a legislative hearing on, the “American Taxpayer and Western Area Power Administration Customer Protection Act of 2011." The legislation repeals the $3.25 billion borrowing authority given to the Western Area Power...


News Release: The Administration Headquarters building at Point Reyes National Seashore has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 's (EPA's) ENERGY STAR certification, which signifies that the building performs in the top 25 percent of similar facilities nationwide for energy efficiency and meets strict energy efficiency performance levels set by the EPA.


Baucus Lauds Senate Passage of Child Welfare Legislation

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today lauded the Senate’s unanimous approval of The Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act, legislation Baucus introduced to provide crucial assistance to at-risk families, youth and foster children by improving...


Citing Solyndra, Hatch Urges Treasury to Safeguard Tax Dollars in Remaining Weeks of Small Business Program

News Release: Dear Secretary Geithner: As the Ranking Member of the Senate’s Committee on Finance (“Committee"), I have closely monitored the implementation of the small business lending fund (“SBLF") by the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury"), and have written to you on several occasions concerning this subject.


Oversight Committee Releases Report on Obama Green Jobs Program Failures

News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Facing the worst economic recession since the Great Depression, President Obama has responded with a green jobs agenda as a major component of his recovery strategy. Combined with restrictions on domestic energy production, the net effect has been jobs lost and a failure to even approach...


Acampo Felon Indicted For Possession Of Firearms And Ammunition And For Cultivating A Marijuana Garden

News Release: SACRAMENTO, CA - Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Anthony D. Williams and United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that today a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging James Harlan Peters, 38, of Acampo, with two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition, and one count of cultivating more than 100 marijuana plants.


Harkin, Leahy, Inouye Introduce Medical-Legal Partnerships for Health Act

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, introduced the Medical-Legal Partnerships for Health Act, which would help connect legal aid attorneys with patients at hospitals and health clinics. For many American families struggling...


Baucus Hails Passage of Worker Training, Job Opportunities, Bill to Lower Costs for U.S. Businesses

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) led the Senate today to pass his amendment renewing and extending Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA): critical assistance, training and job opportunities for U.S. workers. Today’s vote helps clear the way for passage of the pending...


Reclamation Seeks Comments on Requirements for Water Project Feasibility Studies

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking public comment on the draft directive and standard for feasibility studies to formulate, evaluate and select project plans for implementation. These updated guidelines establish the responsibilities, requirements and procedures for performing detailed planning studies, ...


News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement in response to a Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General (OIG) report on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's contracting processes.