News published on Federal Newswire in February 2012

News from February 2012


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Senator Mark Warner, D-Va., issued the following statement after the Committee received the Administration’s formal request for authority to reorganize government agencies.


CYBERSECURITY ACT GETS CLOSE SCRUTINY

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Maine, Thursday heard from advocates and detractors of comprehensive, bipartisan cybersecurity legislation, as word came that a group of Republicans will introduce their own legislation in the coming days.


Sen. Murkowski Voices Support for Disapproval Resolution on Utility MACT

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s publication of the final Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule, or Utility MACT, in the Federal Register, and in support of Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe’s resolution filed under the Congressional Review Act to disapprove the rule.


News Release: Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will once again be participating in the National Park Service program called Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT). This will be the third year for the program at Big South Fork. Applications and information will be sent to local school districts. A local...


News Release: Events present a great opportunity for public to get involved in important planning effort.


President’s Budget Represents Missed Opportunity on Energy Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today made the following opening statement at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing on the administration’s proposed fiscal year 2013 budget for the Department of Energy.


National Park Foundation Awards 2012 Impact Grant to Friends of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

News Release: The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America's national parks, is proud to award the Friends of Cumberland Gap National Historical Park a 2012 Impact Grant to support the development of the education DVD The Civil War at Cumberland Gap, which will look at the homefront and slavery issues...


News Release: Below are documents and videos relating to the hearing held on Feb. 16, 2012 -- "Lines Crossed: Separation Of Church & State. Has The Obama Admin. Trampled On Freedom Of Religion"


Committee Passes Secure Rural Schools, PILT Legislation to Create Jobs, Stimulate Rural Economies & Restore Forest Health

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 16, 2012 - The House Natural Resources Committee today passed H.R. 4019, the Federal Forest County Revenue, Schools and Jobs Act of 2012, by a vote of 26 to 17.


Park seeks students for summer YCC positions

News Release: PIO or Contact Person: Kelly Smitherman.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. -Glacier National Park and Glacier Association announce the winners of the recent postcard and annual park pass artwork contest. The contest was announced in the fall to promote learning about the park and the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem.


News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Jim Moran, Ranking Member on the Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at today hearing with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, "FY 2013 Budget Request: Department of the Interior.".