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Chair Heinrich Remarks on Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Appropriations Bill at Markup
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
ICYMI: Summary of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
Chair Murray Opening Remarks at Full Committee Markup
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
CYMI: Summary of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
BILL SUMMARY: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Legislation keeps our promise to veterans by fully funding veterans’ medical care and benefits, strengthens our national security, and supports servicemembers and military families
BILL SUMMARY: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Legislation fully funds nutrition assistance programs with a significant funding boost for WIC, invests in agricultural research to support farmers and ranchers, and protects America’s food supply and families’ health
Comer: IRS Whistleblowers Reveal Justice Department Attempted a Biden Family Cover-Up
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued the following statement on IRS whistleblower testimony revealing that the Department of Justice interfered in the U.S. Attorney for Delaware’s investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax evasion:
Hearing Wrap-Up: U.S. Government Has a Responsibility to Protect Constitutionally Guaranteed Freedoms in Times of Crisis
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held a hearing titled “Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution is not Suspended in Times of Crisis” to examine the constitutionality of federal, state, and local actions during the COVID-19 pandemic that infringed on the civil liberties of Americans.
Comer, LaTurner, Oversight Republicans Probe EPA Overreach in Power Plant Emissions Proposed Rule
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
ed by House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Jake LaTurner (R-Kan.), Oversight Committee Republicans are investigating the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposed standards for fossil-fuel power plants.
National Park Service to host a Highland Light rededication ceremony
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: WELLFLEET, Mass.- On Thursday, June 28, Cape Cod National Seashore (CCNS) and its park partner, Eastern National (EN) will host a public ceremony to unveil the recently restored Highland Light in Truro. The ceremony will take place at 10 am at the lighthouse and will include remarks from park Superintendent Brian Carlstrom, as well as sentiments from Kevin Kissling, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eastern National.
Travel Blog: Death Valley National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: The hottest and driest national park in the United States doesn’t seem like it would appeal to everyone but if you have time to visit Death Valley National Park (DEVA), located in the Mojave Desert, it will not disappoint. DEVA is vast, covering 3.4 million acres, and its unique ecosystems attract tourists each year.
Lake Mead NRA experiences six fatalities over Father’s Day Weekend
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. - Lake Mead National Recreation Area (NRA) saw multiple fatalities both on land and water this past weekend. Three people were killed in a multiple-car accident, two died by drowning, and one died of an apparent suicide. In addition, 23 people were rescued by park rangers, who also responded to criminal incidents, including assault, theft, and drug use.
The Racial Integrity Act, 1924: An Attack on Indigenous Identity
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: At the beginning of the 20th century, the eugenics movement was gaining momentum. Eugenics is the practice of controlling reproduction to alter the genetic characteristics of a population. Some advocates of eugenics believe that methods like selective “breeding" and sterilization would benefit human...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Hartwell Lake, buoys inspection results
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently conducted an “Aids to Navigation” inspection on Hartwell Lake to inventory all buoys, shoal markers and other navigational aids to ensure proper placement, working condition and visibility.
USACE Omaha District's historic project and dam safety mission in Jamestown, North Dakota
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the prime contractor, Barnard Construction Company, held a groundbreaking ceremony May 25, 2023 for a large-scale spillway project at Pipestem Dam in Jamestown, North Dakota.
Hurricane Ridge area will reopen June 27 after fire
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: PORT ANGELES, Wash. - Olympic National Park will reopen the Hurricane Ridge area on June 27 after a fire destroyed the historic Hurricane Ridge Day Lodge on May 7.
Warning signs on the horizon bring visibility to an invisible danger
By Interior Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
Inexperienced boaters face hidden dangers on the Allegheny River that could result in severe injury or death if they don’t pay attention.
Two summer naturalization programs to be held this summer
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: The National Park Service staff of James A. Garfield National Historic Site is pleased to announce that it will host two naturalization ceremonies this summer. As in previous years, these ceremonies will take place close to the Fourth of July and Constitution Day. The first will be Friday, July 7; the...
Interior Department discusses Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Use of Electric Bicycles in the National Park System on June 21
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
Guide to the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, 1939-2013
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: This finding aid describes the De Soto National Memorial Resource Management Records, managed on behalf of the park at the South Florida Collections Management Center. For access to the collection or for more information, contact the archivist.
An Overview of Channel Islands National Park
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: If you are visiting Southern California, take the time to visit the Channel Islands National Park (CHIS). CHIS is made up of five islands, each accessible by boat. Located just off the coast of one of the most populated areas in the world, it is worth the boat ride to these islands which feel like an escape from our metropolitan world. This marine sanctuary is isolated, providing visitors and wildlife with a sense of solace.
Walker Sisters Cabin renovations complete
By Interior Newswire | Jun 22, 2023
News Release: GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce that the Walker Sisters Cabin is once again open to the public. The park closed the two-story cabin in late 2021 while the park’s Forever Places crew addressed safety concerns and completed renovations. The crew, a team of skilled carpenters and masons, replaced the roof and portions of the wall timbers, stabilized the foundation, added new floorboards, and restored the fireplace.