News published on Federal Newswire in September 2003

News from September 2003


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES 
 SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will conduct one business meeting. The Subcommittee on Water and Power will also conduct one hearing.


Baucus Meets with Middle East Trade Ministers

News Release: (Cancun, Mexico) U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate FinanceCommittee, met today with trade ministers from eleven Middle Eastern countries to discuss theMiddle East Trade and Engagement Act, a bill he co-sponsored with Senator John McCain (RAriz).The legislation offers duty- free access to the U.S. market for products from qualifyingMiddle Eastern countries.


Postal Service Should Assess Security Needs Before Eliminating Security Officers

News Release: WASHINGTON - A group of Connecticut and Washington state lawmakers, in an ongoing exchange with Postmaster General John Potter, are expressing discontent with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service's decision to terminate the use of armed security officers at six major facilities, including ones in Hartford and Seattle, despite serious questions the lawmakers raised regarding the decision.


Grassley Outlines Detailed Goals for Trade Talks in Cancun

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, todayreleased a position paper outlining detailed goals for the World Trade Organization negotiationsongoing in Cancun, Mexico. Grassley’s position paper follows.


Senator Raises Agriculture Concerns with Mexico's Economy Minister

News Release: (Cancun, Mexico) As a lead proponent of expanding agricultural trade opportunities for Montanaand the nation, U.S. Senator Max Baucus, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee andsenior member of Senate Agriculture Committee, met today with Fernando Canales, Mexico'sMinister of the Economy.


Baucus Meets with Chinese Commerce Minister Lu Fuyuan

News Release: (Cancun, Mexico) The Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, U.S. SenatorMax Baucus (D-Mont.), today met with Chinese Commerce Minister Lu Fuyuan during the WorldTrade Organization (WTO) Ministerial meeting in Mexico to discuss the U.S.-China tradingrelationship.


Grassley on the Economic Benefits of Last Spring's Tax Cuts

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following commenton today’s Wall Street Journal analysis showing last spring’s tax cuts are a major factor in the predicted fastest growth of the gross domestic product since 1999. Grassley was the lead Senate architect of the tax cuts.


News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore Superintendent Don Neubacher, stated that tomorrow, Saturday Sept. 13, will be 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.".


Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Volunteer Training Begins!

News Release: The 2003 season at Fort Stanwix National Monument is shaping up to be another exciting year. The help and input of new volunteers can make it even better! The fall training sessions for new Volunteers In Parks (VIP's) will begin on September 13th and continue for the following 6 weeks. Classes will meet at Fort Stanwix National Monument Visitor Center, located inside the fort. Sessions will be held on Saturdays and will run from 1:00 -300 p.m.


Lieberman Calls on Bush To Ensure Fair Bidding on Iraqi Contracts

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Friday appealed to President Bush to ensure fair and open bidding on new contracts for Iraqi reconstruction, as part of Lieberman’s ongoing effort to promote a transparent bidding process, to reduce the risk of favoritism...