News published on Federal Newswire in November 2003

News from November 2003


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Nov. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Policy Act of 2003 Will Create Nearly 1 Million Jobs, Further Stimulate Economy

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Pete V. Domenici today called the Energy Policy Act of 2003 a “jobs bill" that will create nearly 1 million new jobs, further stimulating a booming economy. Domenici’s statement: “This energy bill will create nearly 1 million new jobs. The ...


SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES 
 SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources and the Subcommittee on Public Lands & Forests will each be conducting one hearing. The Subcommittee on Public Lands & Forests will hold a hearing to receive testimony Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 2:30 p.m. in SD-366 on the following five bills: ...


News Release: Who: Energy and Natural Resources Committee When: Friday, Nov. 21, at 9:30 a.m. Where: SD-366 Why: To conduct oversight of the implementation of the Energy Employees Occupational Illness and Compensation Program.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Citing the vulnerability of the nation’s ports to terrorist attacks, Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Joe Lieberman (D-CT) today urged the Administration to include increased funding in next year’s budget to accelerate the completion...


Reclamation Commissioner John Keys Honored by ASCE

News Release: The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has awarded one of its highest honors, the Civil Government Award, to Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner John Keys. The award, presented at ASCE's Annual Conference held in Nashville, Tenn., recognizes Keys for "his ability, as Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, ...


Grassley Asks President to Drop Steel Safeguard Tariffs

News Release: Dear Mr. President: I am writing to express my concerns, and the concerns of many Iowa businesses and workers, regarding the steel safeguard tariffs that have been in place since March 2002. When you announced the decision to impose steel safeguard tariffs, you stated that the purpose of the tariffs...


Grassley Seeks Valid Statistics About Improper Medicare Payments

News Release: Dear Ms. Corrigan: Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) advised the Congress and the American people that the Medicare Error Rate for 2003 was 5.8%. Although a small percentage figure, it represents a $12 billion loss to America’s taxpayers and is a touch lower than the error rates...


Baucus Joined by Ten Colleagues in Raising Serious Concerns about Status of Energy Negotiations

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, along with a group of fellow Senators, todaycontacted Senator Pete Domenici, Chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, tohighlight their disappointment that important issues have been left unresolved because a number ofconferees have not be allowed to participate in the discussions.


Gulfprince Peach Makes Market Debut

News Release: Gulfprince, a new peach variety that can tree-ripen for several extra days, thus becoming sweeter and juicier, is now available to consumers.


News Release: Nov. 14, 2003 MEDIA ADVISORY Chairman Domenici, Tauzin Announce Deal on Energy Bill What: Press Conference to Announce Energy Conference Deal Who: Chairmen Pete Domenici and Billy Tauzin Where: Senate Radio & TV Gallery When: 1 p.m. today


Homeland Security Grants Will Help Protect High-Risk Areas, Says Chairman Collins

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) today praised the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for providing funding for high-threat areas, which is a key pillar of America’s homeland security strategy. “In the post-9/11 world, we need to both maintain a...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., issued the following statement Thursday in reaction to a Campaign to Protect America’s Lands survey of National Park Service employees...


News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver remarks at the Executive Office of United States Attorneys Director’s Awards on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14th, at 2:00 P.M. EST.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Attorney General Christopher Wray of the Criminal Division announced today that Mark B. Jimenez, the former CEO and majority shareholder of Future Tech International, Inc. (FTI), was sentenced to 27 months in prison on charges of tax evasion and conspiracy to defraud the United States and commit election financing offenses.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER13, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, today indicted Gosselin World Wide Moving N.V., a Belgian moving and storage company, and a top executive, for conspiring to fix rates ...