News published on Federal Newswire in September 2003

News from September 2003


The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Transportation Department published an eight page rule on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Measuring Dust on Feedlots

News Release: If you need to borrow a kitchen blender, make sure you don't use the one belonging to Agricultural Research Service's Daniel N. Miller. That's because he uses his slightly modified blender to pulverize soil from cattle feedlots so he can measure the dust produced.


DOMENICI, TAUZIN ISSUE JOINT STATEMENT, RELEASE DRAFT LANGUAGE ON HYDROGEN, COAL, PIPELINE, ETC.

News Release: Joint Domenici/Tauzin statement: “Today we released draft language on several provisions in the energy bill. We will continue to release draft language through this week and into next. We do not consider this to be final language. Rather, it is a first step toward productive negotiations. “We have instructed ...


Grassley's Proposal to Replace the 30-year Treasury Bond Rate Used in Calculating Pensions

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following commenton his proposal to replace the 30-year Treasury bond rate formerly used in calculating pension plan contributions.


Senators Baucus and McCain Working to Expand Middle East Trade Opportunities

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) On Thursday, Sept. 18, Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont) will speak at a Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) event about his efforts to expand trade opportunities with the countries of the Middle East by creating a trade preference program that would take effect in the near future.


Statement of U.S. Senator Max Baucus Press Conference Regarding Cuban Fact Finding Mission

News Release: (Havana, Cuba) U.S. Senator Max Baucus presented the following speech at a press conferenceheld yesterday evening, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003, concluding his trip to Cuba. The Senatorhighlighted the memorandum of agreement made with a major Cuban company to purchase up to$10 million in Montana agriculture...


Grassley on the Status of Trade Negotiations in Cancun

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction overinternational trade, made the following comment on the status of trade negotiations in Cancun.


Red Flag Fire Alert Issued for September 14, 2003 for Point Reyes National Seashore

News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated today is a Red Flag Alert day within the Seashore due to the potential high fire danger. Superintendent Neubacher explained, "Seashore staff has gained a heightened awareness of the impact of a major uncontrolled wildfire.".