News published on Federal Newswire in March 2004

News from March 2004


Baucus Works to Protect Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program, and Health Care Safety Net

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus has introduced legislation that would protect and strengthen Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by ending the approval of certain significant state-by states changes that could harm the programs, beneficiaries, and critical safety net providers.


Grassley, Baucus Continue Investigation of In-kind Charitable Contributions

News Release: Dear Commissioner Everson: In November 2003, GAO issued a report finding that proceeds received by charities withvehicles donation programs were significantly less than deductions taxpayers were reporting on theirtax returns. It is estimated that, annually, vehicle donation deductions lower taxpayers'...


Lieberman, Durbin Seek Withdrawal of Peer Review Proposal That Thwarts Protective Regulation

News Release: WASHINGTON - Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., and Oversight of Government Management Subcommittee Ranking Member Richard Durbin, D-Ill., Tuesday asked the Office of Management and Budget to withdraw a skewed scientific peer review proposal that could hamper agency...


Grassley Plans Hearing on New Freedom Initiative for Elderly, Disabled

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, todayannounced plans to hold a hearing on April 7 to examine President Bush’s initiative to streamlineservices and funding for the elderly and people with disabilities.


USDA's Gentle, But Tough, Termiticide Now Patented

News Release: The latest weapon in the war on termites--a toxic bait that's tasty to termites--has been patented by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists. This means that the low-dose termiticide is a step closer to reaching homeowners and others trying to put a stop to the wood-eating pest. Formosan subterranean termites alone cost Americans about $1 billion every year in control and repair costs.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - “All companies that apply to the Corporate Leniency Program must meet certain requirements and make accurate representations to the Division. Corporate applicants are accepted on a conditional ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - SunGard Business Systems will pay the United States $425,000 to settle allegations that it violated the False Claims Act in connection with a subcontract to deliver an automated record-keeping system to the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama announced today.


DOL Stepping Up Compliance Assistance Efforts:
		Department Launches New Partnership Program

News Release: Department Launches New Partnership Program WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today launched a program aimed at promoting greater awareness and compliance with DOL’s employment laws through partnerships and activities with nonprofit stakeholder organizations. The new Partnerships for Compliance ...


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.