News from April 2012
By Commerce Newswire | Apr 23, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Republican leaders of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee responded to the latest Medicare Trustees report, released today, warning that a weakened economy and failure to enact meaningful reforms to place entitlements on a more secure footing is leaving our nation financially vulnerable and seniors less secure for the future.
By US DOT Newswire | Apr 23, 2012
News Release: Washington, D.C. - In recognition of the tenth annual National Healthy Schools Day on April 24, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2012
News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) announces the second phase of the Bodie Island Lighthouse restoration project, located near Oregon Inlet, has begun. The prime contractor, United Builders Group, LLC from New Bern, NC, has installed the construction fence boundary, secured a protective "bubble wrap" of the Lantern Room (see photos), and laid logging mat materials to protect the surrounding grounds last week as work begins on the famed beacon.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2012
News Release: Jackie Skaggs/307.739.3393. Jenny Anzelmo-Sarles/307.739.3431. The official 2012 opening dates for various facilities in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway are as follows:. Roads. The Teton Park Road will open to vehicle traffic on Tuesday, May...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 23, 2012
News Release: In conjunction with National Park Week, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will host the Twelfth Annual Spring Planting Day Celebration on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The event will take place in the areas adjacent to the Bandy Creek Visitor Center and the Lora Blevins home place from 9:00...
By Interior Newswire | Apr 22, 2012
News Release: With all the snow we shoveled and plowed and plodded through this season, everyone is asking: Did we have record-breaking snowfall around Kenai Fjords this year? This winter we had an excellent record of data collection for the entire season with few missing days at the Exit Glacier Coop weather station.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 22, 2012
News Release: Watch a special welcome to Boston National Historical Park!.
By Interior Newswire | Apr 22, 2012
News Release: Fire Island National Seashore's annual Teachers Workshop and the second day of the park's biennial science conference both include a field trip to Fire Island to learn more about the outstanding natural resources and current research in the park, and the educational opportunities that exist in the park. Reservations are required for both programs, and the cost is nominal (or free!).
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: CHICAGO, April 20, 2012 – The U. S. Department of Agriculture unveiled the first Regional Food Hub Resource Guide , bolstering its commitment to expand market opportunities for small and mid-sized producers. Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan introduced the new resource guide today at the National Good Food Network Food Hub Collaboration conference.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 – As part of USDA's Earth Day celebration, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced support for projects that will improve water and wastewater services and benefit the environment across the country.
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, April 20, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today made the following statement on the Senate Agriculture Committee 2012 farm bill mark released today: "I commend Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Roberts for working together in a bipartisan fashion to write a farm, food and jobs ...
By USDA Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20, 2012 –Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today toured a Midwest facility that is using plant-based materials to manufacture ingredients used in dietary supplements and in personal care products for Americans, as well as in agriculture. Kemin is working to add six new manufacturing ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: Marking the ninth annual Earth Day Service Celebration today, Acting Associate Attorney General Tony West and Assistant Attorney General Ignacia S. Moreno marked a day of service, commending volunteers from the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), Washington Parks & People and the DC Green Corps as they continue work on environmental restoration projects near the Community Greening Center in Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast Washington, D.C.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON – An Alabama real estate investor has agreed to plead guilty and to serve prison time for his role in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama, the Department of Justice announced today. To date, as a result of the ongoing investigation, three individuals and one company have pleaded guilty.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: Walgreens, an Illinois-based corporation operating a national retail pharmacy chain, has paid the United States and participating states $7.9 million to resolve allegations that Walgreens violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. The settlement resolves allegations that Walgreens ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder today honored award recipients as part of the 29th observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW), April 22-28. This year’s theme, “Extending the Vision: Reaching Every Victim” highlights the importance of ensuring services and support to all victims, their families ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced today that attorney Aristotle “Rick” R. Matsa, of Worthington, Ohio, was convicted of numerous tax fraud and obstruction of justice related offenses, including witness tampering and making a false statement. In addition, Rick Matsa and ...
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON - The International Competition Network (ICN) launched and approved three new initiatives on international enforcement cooperation, the investigative process in competition cases and working with the courts, the Department of Justice announced today. The ICN also adopted new materials on unilateral conduct investigations, raising anti-cartel awareness and explaining the benefits of competition.
By DOJ Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON – Daniyar Zhaxalyk, 25, a citizen of Kazakhstan who entered the United States on a student visa, pleaded guilty today in Houston to one count of money laundering, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson for the Southern District of Texas.
By Fed Newswire | Apr 20, 2012
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the formation of the Model Validation Council, which will provide the Federal Reserve with expert and independent advice on its process to rigorously assess the models used in stress tests of banking institutions. In addition, the Federal Reserve announced ...
