News published on Federal Newswire in February 2003

News from February 2003


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a three page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a six page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pearl Millet: A New U.S. Crop?

News Release: A new pearl millet hybrid that may become an important U.S. grain crop has been developed by Agricultural Research Service scientists. Pearl millet is an important grain crop in its native Africa, but there isn't an established market for it in the United States. That could change, based on research by scientists Wayne Hanna and Jeff Wilson of the ARS Crop Genetics and Breeding Research Unit in Tifton, Georgia.


Baucus Floor Statement Regarding Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers

News Release: Mr. President, I rise today to express my disappointment and dismay that the Secretary ofAgriculture has failed to meet the deadline mandated by Congress to establish a program ofTrade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers.


DOMENICI ANNOUNCES COMMITTEE HEARING ON HYDROGEN AND TEST DRIVES FORD PROTOTYPE

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Energy Chairman Pete Domenici today announced a Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Hearing on March 6 at 10 a.m. in SH-216 to explore the potential for cars powered by hydrogen and hear testimony from the auto industry and Department of Energy scientists on how long ...


Hearings on Economic Growth, Nominations

News Release: Finance Committee to Hold Hearings on Economic Growth, Nominations.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., pointing to a new report on the communications problems of state and local public safety officials, called on the Bush Administration Thursday to devote the attention and resources necessary for first responders to overcome...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft and Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson today announced a series of new Justice Department initiatives aimed at strengthening the Department’s attorney ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff of the Criminal Division and United States Attorney Michael Shelby of the Southern District of Texas announced today that a criminal complaint ...


Labor Department Files Administrative Complaint
		Against Whirlpool Corporation Alleging Hiring Discrimination

News Release: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor today filed an administrative complaint against Whirlpool Corporation, headquartered in Benton Harbor, Mich. The complaint alleges that Whirlpool, a federal contractor, discriminated against minority job applicants for “technicians” (entry level assembler) positions at the corporation’s appliance manufacturing facility in Tulsa, Okla.


Labor Department Marks 10 Years of Family and Medical Leave Act,
		Anniversary Serves as Reminder to Know your Rights

News Release: WASHINGTON – The law that provides up to 12 workweeks of unpaid leave annually for family and medical reasons was enacted 10 years ago today and is enforced by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment Standards Administration.


Labor Department Signs on New YouthRules Parter: National Council
		for Agricultural Employers Joins Effort to Ensure Safe and Rewarding Work
		Experiences for Young Workers

News Release: National Council for Agricultural Employers Joins Effort to Ensure Safe and Rewarding Work Experiences for Young Workers WASHINGTON—Tammy D. McCutchen, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, has announced a “YouthRules!” partnership with National Council for Agricultural Employers (NCAE) to promote safe and rewarding work experiences for youth.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.