News published on Federal Newswire in July 2003

News from July 2003


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a three page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lieberman Takes President, Fellow Democrats to Task on Security, Foreign Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today said that President Bush's conduct of U.S. security and foreign policy is giving the country good reason to question his leadership. Lieberman said the President's failure to plan adequately for post-war Iraq, unwillingness to accept responsibility for...


News Release: A fungus discovered by an Agricultural Research Service scientist crowds out its relatives, steals their food and space--and could prove to be an important ally to farmers across Arizona and Texas. Known simply as AF36, the naturally occurring fungus crowds out harmful fungi that can contaminate crops, a burden costing the U.S. cotton industry up to $10 million annually.


Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Collins “Extremely Disturbed” by Latest MCI WorldCom Allegations

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME), whose committee is conducting an investigation into the federal government’s contracting process with MCI WorldCom, today commented on the latest troubling allegations about the telecommunications company. “This weekend’s...


Statement of Senator Max Baucus on the Signing of the Burma Sanctions Bill

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, Ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement concerning enactment of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 (H.R. 2330), which President Bush signed this afternoon...


News Release: The National Parks Subcommittee hearing scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, at 2:30 p.m. has been postponed. A hearing date in September will be announced at a later time.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced the second phase of an initiative designed to ensure greater access for Americans with disabilities. The initiative, Project Civic Access, is a wide-ranging ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Acting Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray of the Criminal Division and United States Attorney Michael Shelby of the Southern District of Texas announced today that five defendants were sentenced in the U.S. District Court in Laredo, Texas, this morning for conspiracy to commit visa fraud.


U.S. Department of Labor Issues WIA Compliance
		Assistance Checklist to Help People with Disabilities

News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L Chao today issued a compliance assistance “Checklist” designed to ensure nondiscrimination against and equal opportunity for persons with disabilities under Section 188 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA). The checklist was sent to all WIA program operators who receive government financial assistance.


Statement of Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao on
		the 13th Anniversary of the Signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act,
		July 26, 2003

News Release: “Tomorrow we celebrate the 13th anniversary of the signing of the Americans With Disabilities Act, a landmark legislation of compassion and empowerment. The ADA has been a major civil rights legislation for the disabled community. Since its passage, it has been a powerful force in removing barriers to people with disabilities by increasing their opportunities in education, home ownership, transportation, and employment.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.