News published on Federal Newswire in June 2003

News from June 2003


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley Urges Awareness of U.S. Businesses' Experience in Mexico

News Release: Dear Secretary Evans: I am writing with regard to the Partnership for Prosperity Entrepreneurial Workshop scheduled forJune 9-10 in San Francisco. It is my understanding that you will speak at this conference.As you know, one of the purposes of the workshop will be to provide information to U.S. businesseson...


News Release: The turfgrass found on golf courses, lawns and public parks may have a benefit hidden under the surface. Soil scientists from the Agricultural Research Service and Colorado State University (CSU) have found that turfgrass may serve as a "sink" for storing carbon dioxide in the soil.


THOMAS WEIGHS MEMORIAL EXPANSION PROPOSALS FOR NATIONAL MALL

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Parks Subcommittee held a hearing today to discuss the possibility of adding additional memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., Senator Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.) said. Thomas is the Chairman of the Parks Subcommittee for the Senate Energy ...


Collins Dissatisfied With GSA Evaluation of Worldcom

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) said today that she is dissatisfied with the General Services Agency's (GSA) response to her inquiry on whether WorldCom Inc. should continue being eligible to bid on or receive government contracts. WorldCom, which now does business as MCI, has been accused of fraudulently bolstering its bottom line by at least $9 billion. Four of its former employees have pleaded guilty to criminal charges.


Grassley Introduces Family Tax Relief Bill

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, this afternoon introduced his legislation to provide additional tax relief for working families. Grassley submitted the following statement on the introduction.


Grassley Praises Chile’s Decision on Meat Inspection Equivalency

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today saidhe was pleased by Chile’s announcement that it will recognize the equivalency of the U.S. meatinspection system starting immediately. Talks regarding the meat inspection equivalency issue wereheld in conjunction with negotiations of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA).


Grassley Praises Signing of U.S-Chile Free Trade Agreement

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, todaypraised the signing of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement and said he will work toward Senateconsideration of the agreement as soon as possible.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 The New York Times inaccurately reported that Assistant Attorney General Viet Dinh said FBI “agents have contacted about 50 libraries nationwide in the course of terrorism investigations” (Eric Lichtblau, “Justice ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 “The Justice Department believes that the Inspector General report is fully consistent with what courts have ruled over and over -- that our actions are fully within the law and necessary to protect the American ...


News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senior Justice Department officials will hold a background briefing on MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. EDT regarding the Inspector General’s report on 9/11 detainees.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 Attorney General John Ashcroft released the following statement regarding the removal hearing for Eric Robert Rudolph, which is being held this morning in the United States District Court for the Western District ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department will send 13 federal observers to monitor the primary election in Passaic County, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 3, 2003.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson, Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff of the Criminal Division and FBI Director Robert Mueller - all members of the President’s Corporate Fraud ...


Labor Department Issues Report on Child Labor in
		Trade Beneficiary Countries: Report Specified Under the Trade and Development
		Act

News Release: Report Specified Under the Trade and Development Act WASHINGTON—The Labor Department today released its second annual report on the worst forms of child labor in 146 countries and territories that receive U.S. trade benefits.


YouthRules Marks One-Year Anniversary, Continues
		to Expand: Expansion Includes New Strategic Partnerships, Resource Materials,
		and Revamped Website

News Release: Expansion Includes New Strategic Partnerships, Resource Materials, and Revamped Website WASHINGTON—Tammy D. McCutchen, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, today announced the expansion of the YouthRules! initiative to include information geared towards youth employed in agriculture.


Labor Department Proposes Class Exemption For Trust REITS

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