News published on Federal Newswire in June 2012

News Release: In an astonishing piece of propaganda entitled “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama administration today points to an electric car company whose loan has been suspended as an example to validate their massive federal efforts. Unfortunately, the sad reality is even when you get “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama Department of Energy’s risky investments are still littered with failure...

Health Subcommittee Examines NIH Reform and Funding Priorities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today held a hearing to examine the National Institutes of Health, including a look at its funding priorities and its progress implementing reforms. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins provided insight into the implementation...

Health Subcommittee Examines NIH Reform and Funding Priorities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today held a hearing to examine the National Institutes of Health, including a look at its funding priorities and its progress implementing reforms. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins provided insight into the implementation...

House Votes to Remove Roadblocks to American Energy Production and Job Creation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Taking a stand for American-made energy and job creation, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H.R. 4480, with bipartisan support by a vote of 248 to 163. This important energy and jobs package, sponsored by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), includes...

Enjoy a Midsummer Day’s Bike Ride on Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway

By Interior Newswire | Jun 21, 2012

News Release: Redwood National and State Parks invite the public to enjoy "A Midsummer Day's Bike Ride" at Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park this Sunday. In celebration of summer vacation, the summer solstice, and just plain summer fun, the Newton B. Drury Scenic Parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic all day Sunday, June 24, 2012. The closure offers the public a chance to safely explore the beauty of the redwoods on bike or foot without competing traffic. And, it's free!.

Upton, Walden Statements in FCC vs. FOX Decision

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) today released the following statements on the Supreme Court’s decision in FCC vs. FOX...

Health Subcommittee Examines NIH Reform and Funding Priorities

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Subcommittee on Health, chaired by Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA), today held a hearing to examine the National Institutes of Health, including a look at its funding priorities and its progress implementing reforms. NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins provided insight into the implementation...

House Votes to Remove Roadblocks to American Energy Production and Job Creation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Taking a stand for American-made energy and job creation, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H.R. 4480, with bipartisan support by a vote of 248 to 163. This important energy and jobs package, sponsored by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), includes...

BEYOND BELIEF: DOE’s “Beyond Solyndra” Propaganda Points to Company Whose Loan Was Suspended Amidst Layoffs as “Validation” of Policies

News Release: In an astonishing piece of propaganda entitled “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama administration today points to an electric car company whose loan has been suspended as an example to validate their massive federal efforts. Unfortunately, the sad reality is even when you get “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama Department of Energy’s risky investments are still littered with failure...

Baucus Urges Swift Passage of Bill to Create U.S. Jobs by Expanding Trade with Russia

News Release: Washington, DC - In a Senate Finance Committee hearing held today, Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) called on Congress to pass his legislation by next month enabling U.S. businesses to pursue new job-creating export opportunities in Russia when it joins the World Trade Organization (WTO) this summer. Baucus...

Subcommittee Explores Improving Hazardous Waste Reporting Process

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), held a hearing today on “Electronic Submission of Hazardous Waste Manifests - Modernizing for the 21st Century." Currently, those possessing hazardous waste must keep a multi-page, ...

BEYOND BELIEF: DOE’s “Beyond Solyndra” Propaganda Points to Company Whose Loan Was Suspended Amidst Layoffs as “Validation” of Policies

News Release: In an astonishing piece of propaganda entitled “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama administration today points to an electric car company whose loan has been suspended as an example to validate their massive federal efforts. Unfortunately, the sad reality is even when you get “Beyond Solyndra," the Obama Department of Energy’s risky investments are still littered with failure...

Subcommittee Explores Improving Hazardous Waste Reporting Process

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), held a hearing today on “Electronic Submission of Hazardous Waste Manifests - Modernizing for the 21st Century." Currently, those possessing hazardous waste must keep a multi-page, ...

EPW Committee Approves NRC Nominees, Water and Wildlife Legislation

By US DOT Newswire | Jun 21, 2012

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee approved the nomination of Allison M. Macfarlane to be a Member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and the President Obama's designee as Chair and the re-nomination of Kristine L. Svinicki to be a Member of the NRC. The nominees will now go to the full Senate for consideration.

House Votes to Remove Roadblocks to American Energy Production and Job Creation

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Taking a stand for American-made energy and job creation, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, H.R. 4480, with bipartisan support by a vote of 248 to 163. This important energy and jobs package, sponsored by Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO), includes...

NETL-Developed Carbon Capture Technology Recognized with an R&D 100 Award

By DOE Newswire | Jun 20, 2012

News Release: Washington, DC - A novel carbon capture technology developed by researchers at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and ADA Environmental Solutions has been recognized by R&D Magazine as among the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into commercial marketplace within the past year.

Homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. to Pay $741,000 Clean Water Act Penalty and Implement Company-Wide Stormwater Controls

News Release: WASHINGTON – Toll Brothers Inc., one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, will pay a civil penalty of $741,000 to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations at its construction sites, including sites located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Environmental Protection ...

Statement of Attorney General Eric Holder on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Vote

News Release: Attorney General Eric Holder issued the following statement today: “In recent months, the Justice Department has made unprecedented accommodations to respond to information requests by Chairman Issa about misguided law enforcement tactics that began in the previous administration and allowed illegal ...

Detroit-Area Clinic Owner Pleads Guilty to $16 Million Psychotherapy Fraud Scheme

News Release: WASHINGTON – Detroit-area resident Louisa Thompson pleaded guilty today for her role in a $16 million fraud scheme, announced the Department of Justice, the FBI and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

South Carolina Man Pleads Guilty to Committing Federal Hate Crime Against African-American Teenager