News from March 2004

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 23, 2004
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.

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 23, 2004
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'...

By Homeland Newswire | Mar 23, 2004
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...

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
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.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
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.
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
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 ...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
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.

By Labor Gazette | Mar 22, 2004
News Release: Department Launches New Partnership Program WASHINGTONThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) today launched a program aimed at promoting greater awareness and compliance with DOLs employment laws through partnerships and activities with nonprofit stakeholder organizations. The new Partnerships for Compliance ...
By State News Post | Mar 22, 2004
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Interior Department published a one page proposed rule on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Mar 22, 2004
The US State Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Mar 22, 2004
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 22, 2004
The US Interior Department published a four page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Mar 22, 2004
The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Mar 22, 2004
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on March 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.