News published on Federal Newswire in April 2012

News from April 2012


The US Interior Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by Senator Tom Harkin on the Rebuild America Act

News Release: WASHINGTON--Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, spoke on the floor of the Senate about the Rebuild America Act, a bill he introduced to create good jobs, strengthen the economy, and rebuild America's middle class.


Report Confirms Social Security Judges Operate with Virtually No Oversight or Accountability

News Release: Washington, DC - The Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued the second of a two-part report identifying Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) who are considered outliers because of the number of their disability decisions rendered either favorable or unfavorable. The report comes in response to a June 16,...


Anti-Energy Groups Line-up to Support President Obama—Know His Rhetoric on 'All-of-the-Above' Energy is Just Talk

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., April 18, 2012 - As President Obama campaigns around the country claiming support for an all-of-the-above energy plan, his Administration is simultaneously working in Washington D.C. to block and restrict access to American oil, natural gas and coal energy production. While President...


News Release: THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area will launch a new online reservation system and fee structure for its group campground on May 2. The Circle X Ranch Campground accommodates groups of 10 to 75 people and is located in Malibu.


Sen. Murkowski: Excuses to Block ANWR Have Officially Expired

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today spoke to Fox Business News about the 10-year anniversary of the Senate vote that blocked the opening of ANWR. The excuse cited by most of those who opposed drilling in the ANWR coastal plain was that it would take 10 years to get the oil to market.


News Release: Washington, DC - Today, the Oversight and Government Reform Committee unanimously agreed to the inclusion of an amendment by Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings to use revenue generated from tax levies on Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts to pay down the nation’s deficit.


Markey: EPA’s New Fracking Safeguards Won’t Let Natural Gas Industry Escape Regulation

News Release: WASHINGTON - Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for their new rules that would clean up natural gas drilling practices. Rep. Markey, the Ranking Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, has pushed the natural gas industry to improve their drilling safety performance, including reducing the release of pollution that harms our air and climate.


Levin -- Opening Statement at Markup of Budget Reconciliation Legislation

News Release: Last month, House Republicans passed a budget revealing their absolute priorities: Tax cuts for the very wealthy, paid for by seniors, middle class families, and the poorest and most vulnerable.


Yosemite Medical Clinic to Take Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs

News Release: Park Clinic in Yosemite Valley Participates in Statewide Program.


News Release: (WASHINGTON) - Today, Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) delivered the following prepared remarks for the full Committee markup of H.R. 3674 - the PRECISE Act of 2011...


Issa Releases DATA Act Amendments on Madison

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- In anticipation of consideration by the House of Representatives, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today released a discussion draft of the manager’s amendment to H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act.