News published on Federal Newswire in January 2004

News from January 2004


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


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


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


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


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


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


Records Sought About Tax-exempt Organizations for Committee’s Terror Finance Probe

News Release: Dear Commissioner Everson: The purpose of this letter is to inquire about and conduct oversight on the issue of organizations, particularly tax-exempt organizations such as charities and foundations, which financeterrorism and perpetuate violence. Many of these groups not only enjoy tax-exempt status,...


Lieberman Asks for Stricter Rules Against Mutual Funds Conflicts of Interest

News Release: WASHINGTON - Describing as too timid regulatory attempts to stem abuses by brokers selling mutual funds, Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to ban mutual fund payola outright. The SEC announced Tuesday it had...


Grassley on the National Taxpayer Advocate's Report to Congress

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the followingcomment on the National Taxpayer Advocate 2003 Annual Report to Congress.


Grassley Staff Release Discussion Draft on Corporate-owned Life Insurance

News Release: WASHINGTON - Staff of Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today released a discussion draft of a proposal to reform tax policy on corporate-owned lifeinsurance. Grassley hopes to have the committee address the issue within the next few weeks.Public comment on the proposal is welcome. Please send it by Jan. 26, 2004, to the attention of the majority staff director.


Lieberman Agrees with Pentagon Auditors

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday issued the following statement in reaction to news that Pentagon auditors have asked the Department of Defense Inspector General to investigate Halliburton Corp.’s overcharges to the American taxpayer for importing fuel into Iraq. Lieberman and other lawmakers made the same request of the DOD IG on Nov. 25, 2003.


Investigative Work to Begin at Hyrum Dam

News Release: Snow removal at Hyrum Dam begins today, Wednesday, January 14th, as part of investigative work to be conducted by the Bureau of Reclamation. This work is under the aegis of the ongoing Safety of Dams program; the result of the 1978 Safety of Dams act. The program ensures that Reclamation facilities do not present unacceptable risks to public safety, property, or welfare. This is accomplished by identifying structures that without modification, would pose unacceptable risks.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Four Wisconsin road construction executives were arrested today on bid rigging and wire fraud charges for participating in a conspiracy involving projects let by the State of Wisconsin’s ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray of the Criminal Division announced today Shanda Turner, a purchasing agent in the administrative office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, was sentenced today on a charge of unlawfully accepting supplementation of her government salary, a misdemeanor.


The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.