News published on Federal Newswire in February 2012

News from February 2012


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on Feb. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Release: First Lady Michelle Obama joined students, Top Chef chef'testants and the Dallas Cowboys at the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center today to highlight the Dallas Independent School Districts efforts to foster healthy, nutritious school environments as part of her three-day nationwide tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let's Move!.


News Release: Dear Mr. Chairman: I am writing to request two additional witnesses for the Committee’s hearing scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, entitled “Why Reshuffling Government Agencies Won’t Solve the Federal Government’s Obesity Problem." Based on information provided by your staff, I understand this...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 10, 2012 - Next week, the House of Representatives will vote on the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act (H.R.7), a bill that removes government barriers to energy production in order to create more than one million private-sector jobs and provide certainty for American businesses that depend on affordable energy.


VIDEO RELEASE: Committee Republicans Raise Constitutional Objections to President's "Recess" Appointments

News Release: This week, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce examined President Obama’s decision to make so-called recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), even though the Senate was not in recess.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Department of Energy Senior Advisor Peter Gage joined the President of Novozymes North America Adam Monroe and Associate Vice President of the Metropolitan Community College Bill Owen to visit the community college’s Washington County Technology Center and tour the new...


News Release: Hawaiʻi National Park, HI - Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout March. These programs are free, but park entrance fees apply. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events.


Join a National Park Ranger on a Guided Tour of Theodore Roosevelts Oyster Bay

News Release: Join Park Ranger Howard Ehrlich on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012 on an easy walk through historic Oyster Bay. The walk will highlight the major sites in the hamlet connected to Theodore Roosevelt and his family. The one hour program is free and begins at 2:00 p.m. in the Long Island Railroad parking lot at the Oyster Bay station. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today renewed her request to Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., that the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hold an oversight hearing on the Department of Energy’s loan programs. This renewed request comes as the Obama administration released an audit of the Loan Program Office (LPO) at DOE.