News from September 2011
By USDA Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and David Linden, a technical consultant currently serving as a chief scientist at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) in McLean, Va., have jointly patented technology that transforms commercial digital cameras to color infrared cameras for aerial photography.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: NEW YORK - Gateway National Recreation Area will commemorate National Public Lands Day this Sept. 24, and National Hispanic Heritage Month with an array of events around the park led by "Tu Parque, Tu Salud" interns who are focused on promoting health and fitness in Spanish-speaking communities in Brooklyn and Queens.
By DOE Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives began floor debate today on H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts to the Nation Act, known as the TRAIN Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jim Matheson (D-UT), requires an interagency review of the cumulative impacts of EPA rules on jobs, energy prices, electric reliability, and America’s overall global economic competitiveness.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives began floor debate today on H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts to the Nation Act, known as the TRAIN Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jim Matheson (D-UT), requires an interagency review of the cumulative impacts of EPA rules on jobs, energy prices, electric reliability, and America’s overall global economic competitiveness.
By Interior Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: Winning Artwork to be Featured in Ansel Adams Gallery.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: Below is the list of supporters of the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation (TRAIN) Act. Copies of some of the letters can be found here. Copies of some of the letters can be found here.
By EPA Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and every member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations are seeking additional documents from the Department of Energy regarding now-bankrupt Solyndra’s $535 million loan guarantee. In a letter to Secretary Steven...
By EPA Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. -The bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group today sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seeking clarification about HHS’ plans to implement the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program and push for more information on critical decisions made by HHS prior to CLASS becoming law.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 22, 2011 - House Natural Resource Committee Chairman Doc Hastings announced that tomorrow’s Full Committee oversight hearing on the final report of the BOEMRE/U.S. Coast Guard Joint Investigation Team (JIT) will be postponed until October 6, 2011 due to the Obama Administration’s last-minute refusal to allow investigation team members to testify.
By Commerce Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and every member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations are seeking additional documents from the Department of Energy regarding now-bankrupt Solyndra’s $535 million loan guarantee. In a letter to Secretary Steven...
By Interior Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: Pipe Spring National Monument will be hosting another evening program on the wonderful world of bats! You are invited to join us on Sept. 30, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm AZ (7:30-9:30 UT).
By EPA Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives began floor debate today on H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts to the Nation Act, known as the TRAIN Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Reps. John Sullivan (R-OK) and Jim Matheson (D-UT), requires an interagency review of the cumulative impacts of EPA rules on jobs, energy prices, electric reliability, and America’s overall global economic competitiveness.
By DOE Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: Washington, D.C. -The bicameral Repeal CLASS Working Group today sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius seeking clarification about HHS’ plans to implement the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program and push for more information on critical decisions made by HHS prior to CLASS becoming law.
By DOL Newswire | Sep 22, 2011
News Release: The House Education and the Workforce Committee, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), today held a hearing entitled, “Culture of Union Favoritism: Recent Actions of the National Labor Relations Board."
By Interior Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: The Southeast Utah Group parks (Arches, Canyonlands, Hovenweep, and Natural Bridges) are beginning a process to develop a soundscape management plan and associated environmental assessment. The general purposes of this plan are to (1) protect the acoustic experience of park visitors and ensure that natural...
By DOL Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: Region 1 News Release: 11-1335-BOS/BOS 2011-329
By DOE Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, yesterday sent a letter to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy requesting a timely resolution of permitting roadblocks that threaten to derail the first oil and gas production in the National Petroleum Preserve Alaska (NPR-A).
By DOL Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: Region 4 News Release: 11-1334-ATL (452)
By DOL Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: Today, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA), held a hearing to explore state and local efforts to improve public school accountability.
By Homeland Newswire | Sep 21, 2011
News Release: For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary Contact: 202-282-8010 Orlando, Fla.—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today traveled to Orlando, Fla. to attend the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) International 57th annual Seminar and Exhibits, and deliver remarks at the ...
