News and Updates

January 2009

 

Michigan Delegation Staff at GLERL Dedication

On January 7, staff from the offices of Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Representative John Dingell (D MI-15) joined the Assistant Administrator of NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, Rick Spinrad, and other NOAA representatives at a dedication ceremony in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The dedication was for a new building for NOAA’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL). The Laboratory is a leader on many Great Lakes’ issues, such as invasive species, lake levels, and the use of biofuel for its research ships. In its new space, the laboratory will expand its efforts to serve the Great Lakes region through research and partnerships.

Ribbon Cutting GLERL Buildng

 

United States Capitol

The 111th Congress Convenes

On Tuesday, January 6, the 111th Congress officially convened and began the 1st Session. At this time, the both the House and Senate are scheduled to be in session until February 13 when the President’s Day Work Period begins and they will be in recess until February 23.