News published on Federal Newswire in May 2003

News from May 2003


Baucus Comments of the Status of the Free Trade Area of the Americas

News Release: Two years ago, I traveled to Quebec City to attend the Third Summit of the Americas.What I saw there was something with great promise: a trade agreement invo lving 34countries all working together toward a single undertaking of economic development andcooperation, 34 neighbors strengthening ties and relationships with the goal of sharedprosperity.


SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE MARKUP ON BUDGET RECONCILIATION BILL

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Before we begin with the mark- up tonight, I wouldlike to take a moment to honor our late colleague, Senator Russell Long. I was honoredto have the chance to attend his funeral services today and to ext end my condolences tohis family in person.


Governmental Affairs Committee to Hold Hearing onTissue Banks: The Dangers of Tainted Tissue and the Need for Federal Regulation

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (D-CT) will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 14, 2003, to examine the risks associated with tissue transplants and why the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has failed to implement much-needed safety regulations on tissue banks.


News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will speak at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund’s (NLEOMF) 15th National Candlelight Vigil on Tuesday, May 13, 2003 at 8:15 p.m. EDT. The vigil is ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O’Connor of the Tax Division announced that a federal jury last Friday convicted Jon C. Pensyl, a dentist from Worthington, Ohio, on three counts of tax evasion. The trial began on Apr. 28, 2003 before United States District Judge Edmund A. Sargus Jr.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 12, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General John Ashcroft, Assistant Attorney General Michael Chertoff of the Criminal Division, and U.S. Attorney Michael Battle of the Western District of New York announced today that Yasein Taher of Lackawanna, N.Y., has pleaded guilty to providing material support to al Qaeda, a designated foreign terrorist organization.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MAY 12, 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 U.S. Attorney Alice Martin of the Northern District of Alabama announced ...


U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Selects
		"America Works Best When All Americans Work" As October's National Disability
		Employment Awareness Month Theme

News Release: WASHINGTON—Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has selected “America Works Best When All Americans Work” as the official theme for October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month.


The US State Department published a four page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.