News published on Federal Newswire in October 2001

News from October 2001


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Fred Thompson (R-TN), a leading Congressional advocate for efficient government, today lamented the slow progress of improving federal financial management in the Executive Branch. A recently released General Accounting Office (GAO) report revealed that during the fiscal year ending in September 2000, at least 19 of the Executive Branch?s major agencies had inadequate financial management systems in place.


News Release: Switching to foods that are lower in fat--such as lean meats, low-fat desserts or skim milk--can help cut your fat intake to the recommended 30 percent of total calories or less. But you need to watch your fat intake from other foods as well, an Agricultural Research Service study shows.


Baucus Announces Hearing on Economic Stimulus Package

News Release: Hearing: Hearing on Addressing the Need for an Economic Stimulus Package.