News published on Federal Newswire in May 2012

News from May 2012


Red Tape Threatens Unemployment Reforms

News Release: Red Tape Threatens Unemployment Reforms. DOL "Guidance" Has Chilling Effect on Waivers Designed to Help Unemployed Find Work. April 26, 2012 - Press Releases. A hearing of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources this week exposed serious threats to the implementation of critical unemployment...



News Release: PITTSBURGH -- Today, the Energy Department joined with partners from Canada and Mexico to release the first-ever atlas mapping the potential carbon dioxide storage capacity in North America. According to the newly released North American Carbon Storage Atlas (NACSA), there is at least 500 years of geologic...


Seashore Night Driving Restrictions Effective May 1st

News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announced today that in accordance with the new Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Management Plan for Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), night beach driving restrictions for ORV use on Seashore ocean beaches go into effect Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.From May 1 - September...


News Release: Chairman Camp, Ranking Member Levin, Chairman Brady, and Ranking Member McDermott Extend Deadline for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) Process.


Cummings to Speak at Secret Service Ethics Training

News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Elijah E. Cummings will provide opening remarks tomorrow at a two-day ethics training for members of the Secret Service. More than 100 senior and mid-level managers will participate in the training, which will be conducted by Johns Hopkins University.


Annular Solar Eclipse Celebration (Moab)

News Release: On the evening of May 20, 2012, the skies over southeast Utah will host a rare celestial occurrence: an annular solar eclipse. Arches, Canyonlands and Natural Bridges will offer special ranger-led activities to help visitors enjoy this unique experience safely.