News published on Federal Newswire in March 2003

News from March 2003


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a seven page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley Releases Witness List for Enron Executive Compensation Hearing

News Release: Event: Hearing, “Enron: Joint Committee on Taxation Investigation on Compensation-.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Energy Committee Chairman Pete Domenici today lauded American and allied efforts in Operation Iraqi Freedom to protect the oil fields of Iraq, saying these resources will be needed to help rebuild that nation once it is rid of Saddam Hussein. Chairman Domenici’s statement: ...


PASSAGE OF WILDFIRE AMENDMENT A VICTORY FOR STATES STRUGGLING TO PREVENT, RECOVER FROM FIRE

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Pete Domenici hailed today’s passage of an amendment to the Budget Resolution that would increase the National Fire Plan by $500 million above the original Chairman’s Mark of the budget. The bipartisan plan increases FY2004 funding for the National ...


Grassley to Give Update on Economic Growth Package, Tax Bills

News Release: Event: Speech by Sen. Chuck Grassley, Chairman, Committee on Finance, at the 14th annual Tax, Budget and Legislative Conference.


Baucus Urges Support of the Armed Forces Tax Fairness Act of 2003

News Release: This is a solemn day for the nation. I rise today to add my voice to the chorus ofsupport and prayers that are being sent from this chamber to our brave and heroic troopsin the deserts of Iraq. The men and women who are serving the country on the front linesare sons and daughters, brothers and sisters,...


New Technology for Detecting Turkey Respiratory Virus Now Available

News Release: Agricultural Research Service scientists have identified an important gene sequence that can help identify and differentiate avian metapneumovirus. This organism is responsible for turkey rhinotracheitis, an upper respiratory illness that causes sneezing, swollen sinuses, nasal discharge and coughing in turkeys.


Letter Regarding the Formation of a Bipartisan Working Group on Trade with Cuba

News Release: Dear Senators Frist and Daschle: We are writing to inform you of our intention to launch the Senate WorkingGroup on Cuba. The Working Group will examine U.S. policies toward Cuba, includingcurrent trade and travel restrictions. The sanction policy of the United States has been ineffective since it...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD), in cooperation with the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) and the U.S. Environmental Protection ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Late yesterday, a federal court in Las Vegas issued a temporary restraining order barring Irwin Schiff and two associates, Cynthia Neun and Lawrence N. Cohen, from promoting their tax ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV DAG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.– Justice Department senior officials will hold a pen & pad briefing, TODAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. on the Iraqi interview program.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV DAG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Justice Department's pen and pad briefing has been CANCELLED. 03-169


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 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 four former employees at the U.S. Consulate in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit visa fraud.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 616-2777 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. – An Elyria, Ohio, industrial scrap metal dealer today pleaded guilty to allocating suppliers of scrap metal in Northeast Ohio and conspiring to transport fraudulently obtained goods across ...


Labor Department Sues Defunct Money Centre For Failure to Pay Health Claims

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


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page rule on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.