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News from June 2003


Grassley to Hold Hearing on Singapore, Chile Trade Agreements

News Release: Grassley to Convene Hearing on Singapore, Chile Trade Agreements.


Grassley on House Passage of a Child Tax Credit Bill

News Release: The following comment is from Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, on House passage of legislation on a child tax credit.


Statement of Senator Max Baucus on Child Health Improvement Program Extension

News Release: We have before us now S. 312, which would extend the availability of unspent Children’s HealthInsurance Program funds that would otherwise return to the Treasury. The bill before us represents abicameral, bipartisan compromise. We included an earlier version of this bill in last fall’s provider bill.


Statement of Senator Max Baucus Reforming Medicare

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Let me say again that you have conducted yourself on this matter - as in so many matters - in the great tradition of the Senate Finance Committee.


Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus Upon Passage of the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003

News Release: Today the United States Senate is sending a powerful message to the ruling military junta inBurma: The world will neither tolerate nor forget their crimes against the rightfully elected leaderof Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi, her followers, and the Burmese people.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today filed a consent decree in federal court under which SFX Entertainment Inc. will adopt a new policy allowing patrons with diabetes to keep their medical supplies and food with them inside concerts. SFX owns, leases and/or operates more than one hundred concert venues in the United States.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Dey, Inc., a manufacturer of prescription drugs for the treatment of allergies and respiratory diseases, has agreed to pay the United States and the state of Texas $18.5 million to settle allegations of health care fraud, the Justice Department and the Attorney General of the State of Texas, announced today.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - R. Hewitt Pate, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Antitrust Division, today announced that J. Bruce McDonald will serve as the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Regulatory Matters. McDonald will oversee airline, transportation, energy and other regulatory matters for the Division.


U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao and Queen
		Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan Meet to Discuss Child Labor Issues: Secretary
		Recognizes Queen Rania’s Leadership in Combating Child Labor

News Release: Secretary Recognizes Queen Rania’s Leadership in Combating Child Labor GENEVA, Switzerland—Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao met with Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan and praised her for her leadership in the campaign to end abusive child labor. The two met in Geneva, Switzerland, where the Secretary was participating in the 91st session of the International Labor Conference.


Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao Highlights U.S.
		Efforts on Child Labor, HIV/AIDS at International Labor Conference: Stresses
		Support for Workers to Move up Ladder of Opportunity

News Release: Stresses Support for Workers to Move up Ladder of Opportunity GENEVA, Switzerland—Secretary Elaine L. Chao highlighted U.S. programs to help child laborers—particularly child soldiers—and President George W. Bush’s commitment to people imperiled by AIDS in her remarks to the 91st session of the International ...


Labor Department Obtains Court Order Restoring Assets To Wisconsin Company’s Simple IRA Plan

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


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on June 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.