News published on Federal Newswire in March 2004

News from March 2004


The US Commerce Department published a three page proposed rule on March 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sen. Baucus Speaks at the WTO Institute in Shanghai, China

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus today continued his Asia tour with a speech at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Institute in Shanghai, China where he highlighted the country's economic influence in the world, while pressing China to become more actively involved in the WTO. Baucus also addressed his concerns with China's currency policies and their tax breaks for domestic semiconductor producers.


Pretty New Pepper Plants Developed by ARS

News Release: Pepper plants not only produce tasty garden vegetables, but also can be just plain pretty. Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service have bred a new duo of ornamental peppers for the home and garden.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Crude oil prices closed yesterday at $38.18 dollars a barrel - the highest closing price since October, 1990. Meanwhile, the Labor Department reported that inflation at the wholesale level jumped 0.6 percent in January - the biggest increase in three months. The Labor Department said ...


U.S. Trade Case Against China on Semiconductors

News Release: Today the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that the United States has filed a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) challenging China’s discriminatory tax rebate policy for integrated circuits. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Finance Committee, offered the following comments on today’s announcement.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Assistant Attorney General Christopher A. Wray of the Criminal Division announced today that Earl Allen Haywood, former Assistant Treasurer for campaign committees associated with North Carolina Senator Elizabeth Dole’s 2002 senatorial campaign, pleaded guilty to mail fraud charges stemming from his embezzlement of funds from Dole’s campaign.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Department of Justice today announced that it has entered into a consent decree with the University of New Mexico ("UNM") that resolves allegations of pregnancy discrimination made by three women formerly employed at UNM's Health Sciences Center.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.- The Department of Justice today announced the closure of its investigation into allegations of religious discrimination by Brighton Township, Pennsylvania. The move followed changes the township made to its zoning code to eliminate discriminatory treatment of houses of worship.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a four page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.