News published on Federal Newswire in May 2003

News from May 2003


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


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


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


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


Lieberman: Coast Guard Needs More Than Lip Service

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday called upon President Bush to back up his rhetoric on improving the Coast Guard’s capability to fight terrorism with the money and vision needed to succeed in that effort. The President was in New London, Conn., to deliver the commencement address to the first class at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy to graduate under the Department of Homeland Security.


Possible Natural Cure for Sugar Beet Leaf Spot

News Release: Agricultural Research Service scientists have applied for a patent on their discovery of a "good" fungal enzyme that may prevent leaf spot, a widespread disease of sugar beets that reduces beet yields and sugar content.


Scoring Mistake on Dividends Tax Amendment

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on an estimating error regarding a proposal to cut dividend taxes.


News Release: Channel Islands National Park Superintendent Russell Galipeau, announces that scientists are finding substantial recovery of rare seabirds and other native wildlife on Anacapa Island following the eradication of rats. Superintendent Galipeau comments, “This project is critical to protecting and restoring the rare and unique wildlife on Anacapa. The National Park Service is dedicated to ensuring a diverse naturally functioning island ecosystem.".


Senate Approves Collins' Amendment Limiting Defense Contract Bundling

News Release: WASHINGTON-Today, the Senate approved an amendment to the 2004 Defense Authorization bill offered by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chairman of the Governmental Affairs Committee, that will help give small businesses greater access to defense contracts.


Comment on Economic Growth Bill Conference Agreement

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following comment on the agreement he reached this evening with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas on a conference agreement on an economic growth package.