News published on Federal Newswire in February 2003

News from February 2003


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a seven page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Feb. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Statement by Senator Max Baucus Regarding Welfare Legislation

News Release: I was a strong supporter of welfare reform in 1996. Looking back, it’s clear itwas the right thing to do. The success has been dramatic. Literally thousands andthousands of American families have replaced a welfare check with a paycheck.


News Release: Who: Subcommittee on Public Lands and Forests When: Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Where: SD-366 Why: To receive testimony on S. 246, S. 32, S. 203, and S. 278 Summary of Bills: S. 246: a bill to provide that certain Bureau of Land Management land shall be held in trust for the Pueblo of Santa Clara and ...


Baucus Statement Regarding IRS Lockbox Banks

News Release: During the 2000 tax filing season, more than 76,000 income tax payments to theIRS valued at $1.2 billion were lost or destroyed at a lockbox facility operated by theMellon Financial Corporation in Pittsburgh. As a result, thousands and thousands of liveswere disrupted by disputes over non-payment of...


News Release: Disposal of animal manure is one of the biggest problems facing agriculture today. Now, scientists with the Agricultural Research Service may have found a way to convert some types into a material that can be used to help keep the environment clean.


Lieberman Challenges Homeland Security Status Quo, Identifies Three Areas of Urgent Unmet Need, Solutions,Calls for $16 Billion Increase in Investment

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Friday challenged the Bush Administration’s failure to offer strong leadership and enough money to improve homeland security and, amid anxiety about a nationwide code orange terrorist alert, outlined three steps that should be taken immediately to close gaping vulnerabilities in our domestic defense.


Grassley Vows Continued Crackdown on Corporate Abuse

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today reiterated his intention to crack down on corporate tax abuses that enrich executives at the expense of lower level workers. Grassley’s comments came after the Finance Committee released the results of a year-long investigation of the Enron Corp.’s tax practices.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-In response to President Bush’s announcement on establishing a new Terrorist Threat Integration Center today, Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) said, “The President, along with the Directors of the CIA and FBI, took an important step forward today in...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 Washington, D.C. – Attorney General John Ashcroft and FBI Director Robert Mueller join President George W. Bush, Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, CIA Director George Tenet and other Cabinet officials to highlight efforts in the war on terrorism.


News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 Washington, D.C. – Joined by Vice President Dick Cheney, Attorney General John Ashcroft will recognize the extraordinary achievements of ten individuals with the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor in a ceremony ...


Assistant Secretary of Labor Testifies on President’s Pension Security Reforms

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.