News published on Federal Newswire in September 2002

News from September 2002


Baucus Statement at Joint Hearing with EPW on Innovative Financing

News Release: I’d like to welcome everyone to the first joint hearing between the Senate Finance Committee and the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.


Do Iron Pots Enrich the Foods Cooked in Them?

News Release: Cooking with iron pots may help prevent iron deficiency, according to a joint study by Cornell University and Agricultural Research Service scientists. They compared the bioavailability of iron in Chinese cabbage meals cooked in pots made of iron and aluminum.


Twenty-One Receive High Honors from Commerce Department for Work at NIST

News Release: Commerce Secretary Don Evans has honored 21 local employees of the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) with Gold and Silver Medal Awards-the two highest awards presented by the department.


Grassley on the CARE Act, Corporate Expatriation

News Release: Comments by Sen. Chuck Grassley News Conference on the CARE Act Sept. 25, 2002.


Press Release on Baucus-Grassley Amendment to Homeland Security Bill

News Release: Yesterday, Senator Max Baucus (D-MT), along with Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA) offered an amendment to the homeland security bill, which will protect the trade facilitation functions of the U.S. Customs Service as it moves from the Department of Treasury to the new Department of Homeland Security. The Senate accepted the Baucus-Grassley Amendment by unanimous consent.


*** MEDIA ADVISORY*** ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE

News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will hold a news conferenceTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 at 1:15 p.m regarding a criminal matter. The Attorney General will be accompanied by senior Justice Department and Customs Service officials.


JUSTICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES TO HOLD NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH COMMEMORATIVE EVENT

News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C- The Justice Department will hold a commemorative program in observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. ET. Attorney General John Ashcroft will make brief remarks and the keynote speech will be given by David C. Iglesias, U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico.


JOINT STATEMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL JOHN ASHCROFT AND HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISER TOM RIDGE

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Based on a review of intelligence and an assessment of threats by the intelligence community, as well as the passing of the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks and the ...


UNITED STATES AND EXXONMOBIL OIL SETTLE FOR $4.7 MILLION

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV WWW.EPA.GOV ENRD DOJ (202) 514-2007 EPA (202) 564-7818 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice, together with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Fish and ...


GOVERNMENT MOVES TO DEPORT PHILADELPHIA MAN FOR SERVICE AS NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMP GUARD

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Department of Justice has asked a federal immigration court in Philadelphia to deport a Drexel Hill, Pa., man on the basis that he participated in the persecution of civilians during ...


STATEMENT OF BARBARA COMSTOCK, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, REGARDING JUDGE SESSIONS' OPINION ON THE FEDERAL DEATH PENALTY:

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 "Today's decision underscores the importance of confirming President Bush's nominees to the federal bench -- well-qualified men and women who will apply the laws that Congress has passed in accordance with Supreme Court precedent.


What did Interior Department publish on Sept. 24?

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes rule on Sept. 24

The US Labor Department published a two page rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes rule on Sept. 24

The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Sept. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on Sept. 24 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Justice Department publish on Sept. 24?

The US Justice Department published a one page proposed rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Sept. 24?

The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Sept. 24 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Sept. 24?

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.