News published on Federal Newswire in June 2012

News from June 2012


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page proposed rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sen. Murkowski Lays Out Energy Principles in Speech

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today outlined her principles for advancing commonsense energy policies for the nation during a speech at George Washington University in Washington, D.C.


Statement by Senator Tom Harkin on the Paycheck Fairness Act

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, spoke on the floor of the Senate in support of the Paycheck Fairness Act, a bill to help close the wage gap. Today, an American woman makes an average of 77 cents for every dollar earned by a man. In Iowa, that figure is 83 cents for every dollar paid to men.


Hatch Statement at Finance Committee Hearing Examining the Impact of Poverty on American Families

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today delivered the following opening statement at a committee hearing examining the impact of poverty on American families...


News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announces the temporary closure of the Wright Brothers National Memorial pavilion building due to recent flooding conditions as a result of heavy rains from Tropical Storm Beryl.


GET OUTDOORS FOR FREE AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA THIS SATURDAY

News Release: National Park Service. U.S. Department of the Interior. LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA News Release. Jun. 5, 2012. Release No.: 2012-20. Contact: Kevin Turner (702-293-8712). GET OUTDOORS FOR FREE AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA THIS SATURDAY. LAS VEGAS - Get a head start on your summer fun with...


Glimpses of the Past  June 21 2012

News Release: Las Vegas, NM: Fort Union National Monument announces its monthly Glimpses of the Past presentation, "The Long Walk" as part of our Civil War 150th Anniversary Series. The program will be held at the CCHP/Santa Fe Trail Interpretive Center, 116 Bridge Street, in Las Vegas, Thursday, June 21, 2012, at...


News Release: This week, the BLM is proud to announce Mike Mottice as the Acting Oregon/Washington State Director. Mottice is replacing Ed Shepard who served as State Director from 2006 until the end of May 2012. Mottice will serve in this capacity while a search for a permanent State Director takes place.Mottice...


Ride The Rockies To Travel Through Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: On Thursday, June 14, Ride The Rockies Bicycle Tour will be traveling over Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park. Please be prepared for heavy cycling traffic with the potential of numerous delays during the morning and early afternoon hours. Approximately 2,500 cyclists are expected to participate.


News Release: WASHINGTON- House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rep. Norm Dicks made the following comments after release of the FY2013 Agriculture bill text.


Harkin Statement on Disney Nutritional Guidelines for Kids

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions applauded the Walt Disney Company for updating its nutritional standards and for announcing new guidelines ensuring that junk food won’t be advertised on Disney’s kid-targeted TV programming and websites...


News Release: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could soon have 78 new employees. As part of the fiscal year 2013 budget, Congress is considering transitioning US-VISIT program employees between ICE and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).


Yosemite Conservancy Unveils New Summer Art and Theater Programs For All Ages in Yosemite National Park

News Release: Yosemite Conservancy has unveiled an exciting summer line up of new art and theater programs for all ages in Yosemite National Park.