News from December 2017
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: The Senate tax overhaul, which passed the Senate last week, makes America a more inviting place for businesses to invest and grow. By lowering the corporate tax rate, allowing full and immediate expensing, and making a number of other much needed business tax reforms, the Senate tax plan will spur investment and growth, leading to higher wages and better jobs.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: SHREVEPORT, La. - Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that a Shreveport man was sentenced last week to 46 months in prison for stealing 44 firearms from a Princeton gun shop.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: SALT LAKE CITY -Acting upon the recommendation of U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, and with the support of Utah's governor, Congressional delegation, local officials, and residents, President Donald J. Trump today signed proclamations to adjust the boundaries and management of Utah's Bears...
By DOE Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent letters to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma and The MITRE Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Providakes today requesting briefings in response to a report...
By DOE Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: In October 2017, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Director Carmelo Melendez joined other DOE and U.S. National Park Service (NPS) staff in New Mexico to be briefed on the Manhattan Project National Historical Park (MAPR) to get a better understanding of the park and related...
By DOE Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), has scheduled a full committee markup for Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 10 a.m. in room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. Members will consider seven bills originating out of both the Energy and Environment Subcommittees.
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Subcommittee on Energy Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and committee member Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) today sent a letter to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Rick Perry regarding the pace of international civil nuclear trade authorizations. The Atomic Energy Act requires the authorization of the export of civil nuclear energy technology known as - “Part 810"- and DOE is responsible for management of this authorization process.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: 10:00 am -- Guided Fort Tour.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Environment Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Friday that they will not be issuing final regulations on the proposal entitled, “Financial Responsibility Requirements Under CERCLA 108(b) for Classes of Facilities in the Hardrock Mining Industry."
By DOE Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House of Representatives will consider a Continuing Resolution (CR) that includes a short-term technical adjustment to address some states’ dwindling funds for the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced today the following changes to subcommittee leadership and several new subcommittee assignments...
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House of Representatives will consider a Continuing Resolution (CR) that includes a short-term technical adjustment to address some states’ dwindling funds for the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
By EPA Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) sent letters to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma and The MITRE Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer Jason Providakes today requesting briefings in response to a report...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: FOLSOM, Calif. - The Bureau of Reclamation proposes to allow Placer County Water Agency to move up to 100 acre-feet a year through Folsom Reservoir that will ultimately be delivered to Granite Bay’s Los Lagos subdivision in Placer County. Reclamation has released for public review a draft Environmental Assessment for the 5-year Warren Act contract.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House of Representatives will consider a Continuing Resolution (CR) that includes a short-term technical adjustment to address some states’ dwindling funds for the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
By DOE Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced today the following changes to subcommittee leadership and several new subcommittee assignments...
By Homeland Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: DENVER - An Iranian man held in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) died Saturday afternoon at the University of Colorado Medical Center (UCMC) in Aurora, Colorado, with the preliminary cause of death being cardiac arrest. Kamyar Samimi, 64, entered ICE custody at the Aurora Contract Detention Facility (ACDF) on Nov. 17.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: St. Louis, MO - William Cafarella was sentenced to 18 months in prison and ordered to repay $201,335.25 as a result of a fraud and kickback scheme he committed in 2011 through 2013 while General Manager of West County Honda in Ellisville, Missouri.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: Kathleen O’Toole has been a true partner in progress on police reform and a leader in advancing innovative approaches to public safety in Seattle, and by her example, around the country. I am grateful for her professionalism, wisdom, and friendship.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 4, 2017
News Release: Defendant Allegedly Sold Two Homes in the District of Columbia, Using Fake Identifications.
