News published on Federal Newswire in October 2003

News from October 2003


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


Automatic Poultry Inspection Goes On Line

News Release: The Automatic Poultry Inspection System developed by Agricultural Research Service scientists is ready for its first long-term testing in commercial processing plants, having just successfully passed a four-day test in a commercial broiler-processing plant. The recent test was done at speeds of 140 to 180 birds per minute (bpm), double previous tested speeds--on the fastest line, just after the carcasses are defeathered.


Sen. Collins Takes Steps to Strengthen U.S. Seaports Against Terrorist Attacks

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) today joined a group of bipartisan senators in cosponsoring legislation aimed at strengthening America’s seaports against terrorist attacks. “Maine has 3,500 miles of coastline and our seaports are potential targets...


Democrats Seek Security Training for Flight Crews

News Release: WASHINGTON - Seven Democratic Senators, concerned that airline flight attendants have been left unprotected in the event of a terrorist incident, pressed Wednesday for mandatory and specific security training for flight crews. In a letter to Commerce Committee Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., and Ranking...


Lieberman Reacts to 9/11 Commission Decision to Subpoena Administration for Documents

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday issued the following statement in response to the statement released by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States regarding its intention to subpoena the Federal Aviation Administration and perhaps other agencies.


Grassley on the EU's Announcement on Hormone-Treated Beef

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the European Union’s announcement that it is complying with its trade obligations regarding beef treated with hormones.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice today required Waste Management Inc. to sell certain waste hauling assets before proceeding with its proposed multi-million dollar purchase of stocks and assets ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2003 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-A Philadelphia federal grand jury today returned a superseding indictment against the former Chief Executive Officer of The Morgan Crucible Company plc (Morgan), a United Kingdom corporation, ...


Labor Grant Will Teach Workplace Health and
		Safety: Secretary Chao Announces International Technical Assistance Project in
		Serbia

News Release: Secretary Chao Announces International Technical Assistance Project in Serbia WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao has announced a $500,000 grant that will improve occupational safety and health in Serbia. The project is part of the department’s International Cooperation Program.


Nevada Court Enters $7.3 Million Judgment Against Principals of Employers Mutual

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page correction on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page correction on Oct. 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.