News published on Federal Newswire in November 2012

News from November 2012


What did Interior Department publish on Nov. 28?

The US Interior Department published a four page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Nov. 28?

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Nov. 28 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Commerce Department on Nov. 28

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Nov. 28 by State Department

The US State Department published a seven page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes proposed rule on Nov. 28

The US Commerce Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Interior Department on Nov. 28

The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes proposed rule on Nov. 28

The US Interior Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Nov. 28 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 28?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Research Projects Addressing Technical Challenges to Environmentally Acceptable Shale Gas Development Selected by DOE

News Release: Washington, DC - Fifteen research projects aimed at addressing the technical challenges of producing natural gas from shales and tight sands, while simultaneously reducing environmental footprints and risks, have been selected to receive a total of $28 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy (FE).


DEA Scam Alert -- Extortion Scheme

News Release: MIAMI - The Drug Enforcement Administration continues to warn the public about criminals posing as DEA special agents or other law enforcement personnel. This criminal activity continues to occur, despite significant public attention to the illicit scheme. DEA offices nationwide regularly receive telephone calls from concerned citizens who are the victims of this extortion effort.


Markey Praises CIFIUS Review of CNOOC-Nexen Deal

News Release: WASHINGTON - According to the Canadian oil company Nexen, the deal for a planned takeover by the Chinese state-owned oil giant CNOOC has been resubmitted for review by the U.S. government due to lease holdings and operations in the Gulf of Mexico that could be transferred to China. Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)...


Women’s Rights National Historical Park to Show "Top Secret Rosies" in Winter Film Festival

News Release: Women's Rights National Historical Park continues its second annual Winter Film Festival by showing the documentary film Top Secret Rosies on Friday, December 7, and Saturday, December 8, 2012.


Women’s Rights National Historical Park Open Late during “It’s A Wonderful Life” Festival

News Release: SENECA FALLS, NY - Park Superintendent Tammy Duchesne announced today that the visitor center at 136 Fall Street will be open from 9:00 am until 8:00 pm on December 8, 2012. Visitors may view the 30-minute introductory film "Dreams of Equality," and tour the park's permanent and special weekend exhibits. "Everyone is invited to join us for all of our activities and special exhibits during the festival weekend," Superintendent Duchesne stated.


Devices to Measure Temperature (and More) with Light

News Release: For nearly a century, the instrument of choice for accurate temperature measurements in the range relevant to manufacturing and biomedical applications (-190 °C to 962 °C) has been the standard platinum resistance thermometer (SPRT). Indeed, in the International Temperature Scale of 1990, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures specifies an SPRT as the authoritative device for measurements in that range.


Point Reyes National Seashore Visitor Center Winter Hours

News Release: The winter season brings shorter days and stormy weather, but it also heralds one of the most spectacular seasons at Point Reyes National Seashore. Elephant seals begin to haul out onto the beaches on the Point Reyes Headlands in December and gray whales can be seen from late December through March. In preparation for the season, our three visitor centers will operate under winter hours beginning on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012.


UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DEC 1-29

News Release: UPCOMING EVENTS AT LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA DEC 1-29.


Camp, Boustany Want Answers on Obama Administration’s Use of Taxpayer Dollars on PR Campaigns

News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Charles Boustany Jr., M.D. (R-LA) demanded that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provide information by Oct. 31, 2012, on the use of taxpayer dollars on contracts promoting the Democrats’...