News published on Federal Newswire in February 2012

News from February 2012


The US Interior Department published a five page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The US Federal Reserve System published a five page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


DOJ’s Request for Fast and Furious Subpoena Deadline Extension Ignores the reality that the Department has unreasonably delayed producing these documents to the Committee

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today, in a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, wrote that the Justice Department’s request of an extension for completing its document production on Operation Fast and Furious again “demonstrates a lack of good faith" and a Department “more concerned with protecting its image through spin control than actually cooperating with Congress."


Hatch on Obama Administration’s Corporate Tax Reform Framework

News Release: SALT LAKE CITY - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement today after Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner unveiled a corporate tax reform framework...


Baucus Tours John Deere Facility in Russia to See U.S. Export Success Story

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today toured a John Deere assembly facility in Russia, where the company imports high-tech manufactured parts from the U.S., finishes the final stages of production and sells them to Russian consumers. Baucus called it an international...


News Release: Bear Lake Road is one of the most popular scenic roads in Rocky Mountain National Park and provides year-round visitor access to a variety of wonderful recreational opportunities. More than 2 million visitors a year are estimated to drive on Bear Lake Road and last year over 440,000 riders took advantage of the shuttle buses along the corridor. Beginning on March 5, visitors should expect major construction work on the lower section of the road for the next two years.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Sander Levin (D-MI) today made the following statement after President Obama laid out his Framework for Business Tax Reform...


Senator Collins Blasts Postal Service Decision to Proceed with Hampden Plant Closure

News Release: Dear Postmaster General: As I told you this evening, I am deeply disappointed and shocked that the Postal Service is proceeding to close its Hampden, Maine processing center, a decision that is contrary to the Postal Service's own interests and that will create job losses and hurt service in much of...


News Release: Volunteers-in-Parks at Valley Forge recently completed their first training sessions of 2012 for living history interpretation.


News Release: The Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, chaired by Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN), today held a field hearing entitled, “Health Care Challenges Facing Pennsylvania’s Workers and Job Creators." Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) joined Chairman Roe at the field hearing, which took place in Pennsylvania’s Third Congressional District.


News Release: On Feb. 29, 50 people will become US Citizens at Biscayne National Park…a place that now belongs to them as it does to all Americans. The ceremony, open to the public, takes place at 10 am at the park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center, located 9 miles east of Homestead at 9700 SW 328 Street.