News published on Federal Newswire in May 2012

News from May 2012


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., May 21, 2012 - Today, the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held an oversight field hearing in Longview, Washington on, “Failed Federal Forest Policies: Endangering Jobs, Forests and Species." The hearing examined how federal implementation of the Northwest Forest Plan and Endangered Species Act has affected local economies, forest health and the Northern Spotted Owl.


Special Memorial Day 2012 Commemorative at the Historic Coast Guard Cemetery and Lifesaving Station

News Release: As part of the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day, Point Reyes National Seashore will be honoring America's fallen at 2 pm on Monday, May 28, 2012, at the historic graveyard located at G Ranch. Join the National Park Service and the United States Coast Guard for services at the Historic Life-Saving...


News Release: Today, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) introduced the “Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2012," which would level the playing field between health care professionals and insurance companies in the health care industry and improve the quality of ...


Back for a sixth season: HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOARD 1891 NATIONAL LANDMARK SCHOONER ALMA

News Release: HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOARD 1891 NATIONAL LANDMARK SCOW SCHOONER ALMA!.


Hatch: GAO Analysis of ObamaCare Small Business Tax Credit Shows How Bad Law is For America’s Entrepreneurs

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report today showing that very few small businesses are taking advantage of small business tax credits, included in the President’s health spending law, due to how difficult and confusing it is to claim those credits. U.S. Senator Orrin...


Superintendent Issues Grand Canyon’s First America the Beautiful Passes for Military

News Release: Grand Canyon, Ariz. - On Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 19), Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga issued the park's first two American the Beautiful Passes for Military to Sergeants Lozier and Morse of Camp Navajo.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, today released the following reaction to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Gregory Jaczko’s resignation.


Oversight Committee Democrats Call for Explanation of Governor Walker Testimony in Light of New Videotape

News Release: Washington, DC -Today, Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Committee Members Gerald Connolly and Chris Murphy, sent a letter to Chairman Darrell Issa requesting that he obtain from Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker clarification of his testimony before the Committee on April 14, 2011, in light of a new videotape that surfaced recently that appears to contradict his statements.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - An environmental analysis and review process for the Quartz Creek Fish Barrier Modification and Improvement Project has been completed, and a decision was signed by the National Park Service Intermountain Regional Director to move forward on the project. The National Park Service...


DOE Announces New Research to Advance Safe and Responsible Deepwater Drilling Technologies

News Release: Washington, DC - Thirteen projects aimed at reducing the risks while enhancing the environmental performance of drilling for natural gas and oil in ultra-deepwater settings have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for further development.


News Release: Hiker Found Near Edith Lake, Five Miles East of Kibbie Lake.


News Release: To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 - Armed Forces Day - the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.


Mt. McKinley Climbing Fatality Identified

News Release: TALKEETNA, Alaska: The mountaineer who died in a climbing fall on Friday, May 18 on Mt. McKinley's West Buttress is identified as Steffen Machulka of Halle, Germany. Machulka, age 49, fell from 16,200-feet after ascending the 'headwall' or 'fixed lines' section of the West Buttress route. Machulka, who...


News Release: To show appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military the National Park Service is now offering an annual pass good for free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.