News published on Federal Newswire in September 2012

News from September 2012


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Secretary Vilsack Announces USDA Has Reached Its Goal to Fund $250 Million in Smart Grid Improvements

News Release: RALEIGH, N.C., September 7, 2012 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA has reached its $250 million goal to finance smart grid technologies, a key component of President Obama's effort to help modernize our nation's electric system. Vilsack also announced nine rural electric cooperatives...


News Release: NEW ORLEANS, LA - Steven Weathersby, 31, a resident of Kenner, Louisiana, was sentenced yesterday by U. S. District Judge Sarah S. Vance to over 21 (262 months) imprisonment after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution charges. In addition to the term of imprisonment, Judge Vance imposed eight years of supervisory release.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 raw and refined sugar tariff-rate quotas (TRQs).


News Release: LAREDO, TX - Four people have been handed sentences for their roles in a conspiracy to transport cocaine from Laredo, Texas, to Philadelphia, Pa., and Camden, N.J., Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Javier F. Peña and United States Attorney Kenneth Magidson announced today. Terril Monteiz...


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C., September 7, 2012 - House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics August jobs report that unemployment continued to stay above 8 percent.


No Hunting Allowed at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

News Release: INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL LAKESHORE: With the coming of the hunting season the National Park Service would like to remind the public that no hunting of any kind is permitted within Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. This prohibition applies, regardless of land ownership, to any property within the boundaries of the national lakeshore. It is the hunter's responsibility to ensure that they are not hunting within park boundaries, even if the boundary is not clearly indicated.


News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that about 30 representatives of foreign embassies located in Washington, D.C., will tour Northern California Sept. 10-14 as part of the annual orientation tour sponsored by USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).


News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - National Park Service archeologists recently completed a three-week investigation of the Sanson Buffalo Jump and surrounding area in Wind Cave National Park.


News Release: Join park rangers this month for a variety of fun and interesting interpretive programs. Park rangers will lead special guided tours of park sites and share personal stories of those who fought in the Pacific War. Programs provide visitors an opportunity to learn about park resources, the people we honor...


News Release: Join the Fort Stanwix Junior Master Gardeners on Sunday, Sept. 16, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Steuben Memorial State Historical Site, Remsen, NY. Celebrate the birthdays of Baron Steuben and the U.S. Constitution on Sunday, September 16. Harvest herbs from the gardens for bouquet birthday cards. Try your hand at Early American toys and games.