News published on Federal Newswire in October 2003

News from October 2003


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a seven page proposed rule on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


GAO Letter Regarding Puerto Rico

News Release: Dear Mr. Yin: We request that the Joint Committee on Taxation prepare a report on legislative options concerning Puerto Rico. Specifically, the Joint Committee on Taxation’s report would provide an analysis of the tax and economic policy implications of the legislative options, the revenue costs of...


Grassley, Baucus Seek Reports on the Puerto Rican Economy, Tax Options

News Release: Dear Mr. Yin: We request that the Joint Committee on Taxation prepare a report on legislative options concerning Puerto Rico. Specifically, the Joint Committee on Taxation’s report would provide an analysis ofthe tax and economic policy implications of the legislative options, the revenue costs of such...


New ARS Technology Cuts Cotton Gin Noise

News Release: A device developed by an Agricultural Research Service engineer for use in cotton gins improves worker comfort and safety, reducing one source of noise by 80 percent.


Baucus and Dooley Press Administration to Prioritize Commercial Benefits in Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements

News Release: Dear Ambassador Zoellick: In the aftermath of the failed WTO Ministerial in Cancun, America’s best hope for liberalizing trade and opening new markets - in the short term - lies in bilateral and regional free trade agreements. As you know, for the past several months, we have engaged in a dialogue with...


News Release: MEDIA ADVISORY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- Attorney General John Ashcroft will deliver remarks before the DRI Annual Meeting on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th at 11:30 a.m.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 “The PATRIOT Act has been one of the most important tools the Congress provided to law enforcement to prevent terrorist attacks. After six weeks of intense scrutiny, negotiation, and debate, the Congress ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 "Today, terrorists struck in Gaza, killing three Americans and injuring a fourth American and a Palestinian. The victims were innocent people traveling as part of a peaceful convoy to offer educational opportunities to Palestinians. I extend my deepest sympathy to the families of the victims and their loved ones.


Assistant Secretary Roy Grizzard Kicks-Off 5th
		Annual Disability Mentoring Day at U.S. Labor Department

News Release: WASHINGTON—Dr. Roy Grizzard, Assistant Secretary of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), was the keynote speaker at a U.S. Labor Department ceremony kicking off the 5th annual celebration of Disability Mentoring Day.


Labor Grant Will Provide HIV/AIDS Education: Chao
		Announces $2 Million Grant to Improve Working Conditions for Ugandan Laborers
		suffering from HIV/AIDS

News Release: Chao Announces $2 Million Grant to Improve Working Conditions for Ugandan Laborers suffering from HIV/AIDS WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has announced a $2 million grant to fund a workplace education program in Uganda to help combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. The grantees, World Vision ...


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.