Showing posts with label commerce secretary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label commerce secretary. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Washington watch
Howard Lutnick, President Trump's pick for commerce secretary, today sat for his confirmation hearing in Congress.
Part of the secretary's job is managing fisheries via the National Marine Fisheries Service, a Commerce Department agency.
Here's an NPR report on the hearing.
And here are press releases from Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell and Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Trump's pick for commerce secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has named Wall Street billionaire investor Howard Lutnick as his choice for commerce secretary.
The Commerce Department houses key agencies including the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Weather Service.
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Friday, January 21, 2022
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Biden's pick to lead the Commerce Department
President-elect Joe Biden has named an East Coast governor, Gina Raimondo of Rhode Island, as his commerce secretary.
The Commerce Department houses the National Marine Fisheries Service, which regulates the commercial fishing industry.
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Commerce nominee easily confirmed
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 97 to 1 to confirm Chicago billionaire businesswoman Penny Pritzker as the new secretary of commerce.
The Commerce Department houses the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Both Alaska senators voted for Pritzker.
Here are statements from Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski.
The Commerce Department houses the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Both Alaska senators voted for Pritzker.
Here are statements from Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Commerce secretary steps down
Major media outlets are reporting this morning that U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson has resigned.
Bryson had been on medical leave following traffic accidents in California.
Bryson had been on medical leave following traffic accidents in California.
Monday, June 11, 2012
Secretary Bryson takes medical leave
Here's a press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce:
June 11, 2012
Commerce Secretary John Bryson's notice of medical leave
Tonight, U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson notified President Obama that he would be taking a medical leave of absence and immediately transferring his functions and duties as Secretary to Deputy Secretary Dr. Rebecca Blank. Effective immediately, Dr. Blank will become Acting Secretary of Commerce.
June 11, 2012
Commerce Secretary John Bryson's notice of medical leave
Tonight, U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson notified President Obama that he would be taking a medical leave of absence and immediately transferring his functions and duties as Secretary to Deputy Secretary Dr. Rebecca Blank. Effective immediately, Dr. Blank will become Acting Secretary of Commerce.
Commerce secretary in trouble with the law
California authorities are investigating hit-and-run traffic incidents involving U.S. Commerce Secretary John Bryson. Numerous media outlets have the story, including the Los Angeles Times.
The Commerce Department, of course, houses the National Marine Fisheries Service.
The Commerce Department, of course, houses the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Former SoCal power exec to head Commerce
The White House today announced President Obama will nominate John Bryson as commerce secretary.
If confirmed, the former CEO of Southern California electric power company Edison International will succeed Gary Locke, the former Washington state governor now in line to become ambassador to China.
The commerce secretary, of course, is a highly relevant position for fish folk, as the Commerce Department includes such agencies as the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Weather Service.
If confirmed, the former CEO of Southern California electric power company Edison International will succeed Gary Locke, the former Washington state governor now in line to become ambassador to China.
The commerce secretary, of course, is a highly relevant position for fish folk, as the Commerce Department includes such agencies as the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Weather Service.
Friday, January 15, 2010
More on Yukon disaster declaration
Here's a press release from the U.S. Department of Commerce, and Commerce Secretary Gary Locke's letter to Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell.
I've heard that this declaration isn't likely to result in much direct aid to fishermen or other residents in Western Alaska.
"The declaration doesn’t bring any immediate aid, so relief must be sought through a congressional appropriation," the governor's special assistant for fisheries, Cora Campbell, tells me. "We will be working with stakeholders and the delegation to determine what type of relief to request."
I've heard that this declaration isn't likely to result in much direct aid to fishermen or other residents in Western Alaska.
"The declaration doesn’t bring any immediate aid, so relief must be sought through a congressional appropriation," the governor's special assistant for fisheries, Cora Campbell, tells me. "We will be working with stakeholders and the delegation to determine what type of relief to request."
Feds declare Yukon fisheries disaster
From the Alaska governor's office:
Jan. 15, 2010
Secretary Declares Federal Fisheries Disaster for Yukon Chinook
ANCHORAGE — Gov. Sean Parnell today welcomed a decision by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke finding that a disaster has occurred with the 2009 Yukon River Chinook salmon run, opening the door for federal aid to the area.
"I appreciate Secretary Locke's recognition of the severity of the situation along the Yukon River and the dependence of Alaskans on these salmon runs," Gov. Parnell said.
The federal disaster declaration is in response to requests made by Gov. Parnell, the Association of Village Council Presidents and the Alaska Federation of Natives.
The request detailed the biological and economic situation on the Yukon River and the impacts of the reduced Chinook runs.
The declaration does not bring immediate aid to the affected area. The congressional delegation must still secure a federal appropriation. Federal aid, once secured, could be used for relief programs, stock research, training programs, fisheries infrastructure, or other regional projects.
Jan. 15, 2010
Secretary Declares Federal Fisheries Disaster for Yukon Chinook
ANCHORAGE — Gov. Sean Parnell today welcomed a decision by Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke finding that a disaster has occurred with the 2009 Yukon River Chinook salmon run, opening the door for federal aid to the area.
"I appreciate Secretary Locke's recognition of the severity of the situation along the Yukon River and the dependence of Alaskans on these salmon runs," Gov. Parnell said.
The federal disaster declaration is in response to requests made by Gov. Parnell, the Association of Village Council Presidents and the Alaska Federation of Natives.
The request detailed the biological and economic situation on the Yukon River and the impacts of the reduced Chinook runs.
The declaration does not bring immediate aid to the affected area. The congressional delegation must still secure a federal appropriation. Federal aid, once secured, could be used for relief programs, stock research, training programs, fisheries infrastructure, or other regional projects.
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