News from May 2003
By USDA Wire | May 8, 2003
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | May 8, 2003
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a nine page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 8, 2003
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 8, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today released a follow-up report by the General Accounting Office on the status of the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) negotiations, expressed concern over the findings, and announced a hearing to examine the issue.
By Commerce Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: The Justice Department has finalized its role in the government’s pending False Claims Act litigation against HCA and an agreement between the Department of Health and Human Services and HCA to resolve administrative issues regarding HCA hospitals’ cost reporting to Medicare. Sen.
By USDA Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: Washington -A new interactive learning exhibit, 10 new penjing trees and three new pieces of calligraphy are part of the newly renovated National Bonsai and Penjing Museum that opened today at the U.S. National Arboretum.
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today announced that on May 15, 2003, the committee will hold the third in a series of hearings to examine how the federal government can more efficiently and effectively provide first responders with the federal assistance they need.
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: The Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a hearing to consider the nominations of: -- Susanne T. Marshall to be Chairman of the Merit Systems Protection Board -- Neil McPhie to be a Member of the Merit Systems Protection Board -- Terrence A. Duffy to be a Member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
By Interior Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore is currently accepting applications for the Snowy Plover Docent Program for the summer of 2003. Snowy Plover Docents help protect threatened nesting snowy plovers from disturbance by contacting park visitors on the beach and informing them about the seasonal beach closure...
By Commerce Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: Mr. Chairman, you have a difficult job. I know. But you have always conductedthe Committee’s business with courtesy and civility. As well, you approach the job withopenness and willingness to work across the aisle. You have tried to address theconcerns of all Members. I appreciate that.
By Commerce Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: Dear Secretary Usabiaga: I am writing to express my strongest concerns regarding Mexico’s commitment to abide by its agricultural trade obligations established in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Mexico has recently undertaken a number of actions against U.S. agricultural products that...
By Homeland Newswire | May 8, 2003
News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Thursday appealed to the administration to cease its reported efforts to block the public release of a voluminous report produced last year on the September 11th terrorist attacks. Admonishing the administration for permitting...
By Interior Newswire | May 7, 2003
News Release: Concern for visitor safety became a top priority at Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area this week. Heavy rainstorms experienced in the area over the past few days has caused many sewer lines in or near the river to overload causing overflow of raw sewage into the tributary creeks and streams...
By DOJ Newswire | May 7, 2003
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Three San Antonio, Texas affiliates of Christus Health of Houston have paid the United States $1.36 million to settle claims that the Christus affiliates defrauded Medicare and Medicaid ...
By Labor Gazette | May 7, 2003
News Release: Announces $13 Million U.S. Initiative on Prevention and Rehabilitation WASHINGTONU.S. and foreign officials gathered here today for a two-day conference at the invitation of Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao to take action to eliminate the use of child soldiers and to rehabilitate those caught in such forced recruitment. Chao announced a $13 million initiative to support programs to counter the problem and to help former child soldiers rebuild their lives.
