News published on Federal Newswire in March 2004

News from March 2004


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Beetles Learn that You Are What You Eat

News Release: Agricultural Research Service scientists studying the Colorado potato beetle (CPB) with the goal of finding an effective biological control against the pest have been hampered by the insect's reluctance to eat a formulated diet. Now ARS scientists in Beltsville, Md., have developed a freeze-dried diet palatable to CPB.


Comment on the Administration's Medicare Bill Cost Estimates

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made the followingcomment on whether Congress should have received the administration's cost estimates of theMedicare prescription drug and improvement bill.


Sen. Baucus Holding Conference Call from Asia with U.S. Reporters Monday

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, who is leading a trade delegation to Asia nextweek, will hold a conference call for national press reporters on Monday, March 15 at 10 a.m.EST.


U.S. Senator Baucus Holds Press Availability in Japan

News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Max Baucus will hold a press availability outside of the Kantei in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, immediately following his meeting with the Cabinet Secretary General Mr. Yasuo Fukuda.


Baucus Statement on Further Need for Congressional Access to CMS Actuary Findings

News Release: U.S. Senator Max Baucus: “I am a strong supporter of the Medicare prescription drug legislation that we passed lastyear and look forward to overseeing it s implementation. But I still continue to have grave concerns about the disparity between the Medicare costestimates the Administration reported...


News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore has the largest mainland breeding colony of harbor seals in California. Resting and pupping harbor seals come onshore in various parts of the park particularly in Tomales Bay, Tomales Point, Double Point, and Drakes Estero. Several hundred seals congregate within the Estero and numerous seals assemble near the mouth of Tomales Bay on tidal sand bars off Dillon Beach.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.-During debate on the Fiscal Year 2005 budget last night, the Senate approved an amendment sponsored by Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) to set aside funds to enact comprehensive U.S. Postal Service reform legislation. Senators...


News Release: The federally-listed threatened snowy plover nesting season is underway. Point Reyes National Seashore has approximately 30 - 35 adult plovers that breed on the beaches here. With the partnership of Point Reyes Bird Observatory Conservation Science, the snowy plover population has been monitored annually...


News Release: The National Park Service announced today that two community partnership projects will receive continued funding this fiscal year to achieve greater wildland fire protection in the vicinity of Point Reyes National Seashore, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and neighboring open space lands.