News published on Federal Newswire in July 2004

News from July 2004


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Baucus Statement at the Markup of the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementing Bill

News Release: We’re here today formally to report legislation to implement the U.S. Morocco Free Trade Agreement. We began this process last week, when we had a walk-through and informal markup of the legislation.


Statement of U.S. Senator Max Baucus Status of Senate-House Surface Transportation Legislation Conference

News Release: “The time has come to move the highway reauthorization legislation down the road, but we shouldn’t ignore the needs of our surface transportation system just to get a bill done. The Senate has put forward a responsible, effective $318 billion transportation proposal. Our six year bill will provide needed improvements to the nation’s infrastructure while creating good paying jobs. And I continue to support a $318 billion bill.


Reclamation Performing Safety Assessments of Folsom Dam Dikes

News Release: Reclamation is conducting an investigation program at several of Folsom Dam's dikes that include drilling operations and constructing test pits near the toe of those dikes. This work will continue for several months to collect data needed for updating evaluations of these structures.


Baucus Expresses Concern with Hospital Accreditation Process

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Max Baucus, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Chairman Charles Grassley in introducing legislation to improve the safety and quality of hospitals currently being accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). A similar measure is being introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Pete Stark (D-CA).


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Chairman of the Environment & Public Works Committee, called upon conferees on the House/Senate Conference Committee on the Safe Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA) - also known as the highway bill - to consider a proposal ...


Committee Passes Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementing Bill

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the following comment on the vote of the Finance Committee to report out S. 2677, the U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, on a vote of 21 ayes, 0 nays.


Fiber-Hungry Bacteria Could Form Natural "Bond" With Wood Industry

News Release: The tiny, gut-dwelling bacteria that help cows and other herbivores break down the tough fiber in their diets could someday find their way into various wood products and furniture.


Chairman Grassley Comments on the Recommendations of the National Coalition on Health Care

News Release: Statement by U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Committee on Finance Recommendations of the National Coalition on Health Care Tuesday, July 20, 2004.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, JULY 19, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced that it will send federal observers and Civil Rights Division personnel to monitor the July 20 primary election in Randolph County, Georgia and the July 20 special recall and referendum election in Hamtramck, Michigan to ensure compliance with federal election laws.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on July 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.