News from January 2012
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today announced senior staff changes and a restructuring of the Ways and Means Committee. The moves follow current Ways and Means Staff Director Jon Traub’s decision to depart the Hill at the end of January to seek new, yet to be determined opportunities in the private sector.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: On Friday, Jan. 20, historic Hangar One will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and visitors will be able to roam the museum to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen. We will also be hosting various activities commemorating what the Governor's Office, City of Tuskegee, and Macon County have deemed "Red Tails Day".Those activities will include.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WSJ: Payroll Executives Complain About Lawmakers’ Penchant for Brief Fixes.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: The winter season is in full swing and thousands of Winter Texans have set-up base in the Rio Grande Valley. Palo Alto's newest addition will help defend against the onslaught of these winter visitors. Below is a message from our latest recruit.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, the National Taxpayer Advocate issued its 2011 Annual Report to Congress. In response to the release of the report, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany Jr., MD (R-LA) released the following statement...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J. Hayes, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, and Trust for the National Mall President Caroline Cunningham today announced a $7.5 million donation from philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to repair damage to the Washington Monument...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Deputy Secretary of the Interior David J. Hayes, National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis, and Trust for the National Mall President Caroline Cunningham today announced a $7.5 million donation from philanthropist David M. Rubenstein to repair damage to the Washington Monument...
By DOE Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) announced today that Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs, will testify at next week’s subcommittee...
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Health Subcommittee Chairman Wally Herger (R-CA), Ways and Means Member Dave Reichert (R-WA), Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany, Jr. (R-LA) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Douglas Shulman with new information relevant to AARP’s tax-exempt status. Specifically, the letter requests that IRS examine new information regarding AARP’s financial arrangements with HearUSA, Inc. (HearUSA) and UnitedHealth Group (United).
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) announced today that he will introduce a bill tomorrow that would extend for two months the payroll tax holiday, unemployment benefits, reimbursements to doctors treating Medicare patients, and the nation’s primary welfare program - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement after the committee voted to favorably report H.R. 1173, “The Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act of 2011," sponsored by Committee Member Charles Boustany Jr., MD (R-LA), to repeal the Community...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: The unusually mild weather on Long Island has provided an abundance of opportunities for new and returning visitors to Sagamore Hill National Historic. The weekends have seen a steady flow of families, joggers and dog walkers enjoying the grounds which are open year round from sunrise to sunset. Park...
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: (WASHINGTON)-The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has requested transcribed interviews with senior Department of Energy (DOE) officials regarding DOE efforts to examine the alleged risks and economic benefits of hydraulic fracturing. The Committee also expanded its investigation into Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) practices regarding the regulation of fracturing.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Washington, DC - The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sidestepping several important disclosure requirements with the new health care law and is preventing Congress and the American public from being able to assess the true costs associated with the so-called “essential health benefits," according to a letter sent today to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius from several House chairmen and Senate ranking members.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA) today announced the issuance of a subpoena to Patrick J. Cunningham, Chief of the Criminal Division in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona. Mr. Cunningham’s repeated refusals to testify voluntarily have forced the Committee to use compulsory process.
By EPA Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) announced today that Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs, will testify at next week’s subcommittee...
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement in response the General Services Administration's (GSA) announcement of its intent to award a contract to design and construct a new federal courthouse in Los Angeles.
By Commerce Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) announced today that Kerri-Ann Jones, Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environment and Scientific Affairs, will testify at next week’s subcommittee...
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD - Wind Cave National Park is soliciting comments on a draft environmental assessment (EA) written to replace the existing revolving door at the cave's Walk-In Entrance. The park's preferred alternative is to replace the current door with a small two-door structure.
By Interior Newswire | Jan 19, 2012
News Release: Three visual artists and three writers were selected from over 300 applicants to participate in this year's Artist-in-Residence program at Denali National Park and Preserve. Deborah Bouchette, Trine Bumiller, Kim Heacox, Marybeth Holleman, Rika Mouw, and Linda Schandelmeir will each have the opportunity...
