News published on Federal Newswire in May 2004

News from May 2004


The US Energy Department published a three page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on May 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


NIST System Sets Speed Record For Generation of Quantum Keys for 'Unbreakable' Encryption

News Release: The fastest known cryptographic system based on transmission of single photons-the smallest pulses of light-has been demonstrated by a team at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The transmissions cannot be intercepted without detection, so that messages encrypted with the system can be kept secret.


Grassley Seeks Details of Instrument Donation, Highlights Need for IRS Whistleblower Incentives

News Release: Dear Mr. Small: The Finance Committee has been conducting an ongoing review of in-kind donations tocharities. The findings of this review have been troubling, indicating that too many taxpayers aretaking highly inflated values for in-kind donations - be it cars, land, intellectual property or othertypes...


JOBS Bill Again Taken Up on Senate Floor, Sen. Baucus Insists Senate Stay on Bill until Completion

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus today applauded the return of the "Jumpstart Our Business Strength" (JOBS) bill to the Senate floor and pressed for passage of the legislation that will provide a nine percent tax deduction for companies that manufacture good domestically.


A Little Creek That Could Help Repair Waterways

News Release: It may not be among the great rivers, but Little Topashaw Creek in north-central Mississippi is vital to Agricultural Research Service scientists seeking ways to best repair damaged waterways.


Grassley Encourages Seniors to Take Advantage of Medicare Drug Discount Cards

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today encouraged Iowa Medicare beneficiaries to take advantage of Medicare’s new drug discount program that gives older Americans and people with disabilities savings on their prescription drugs. Starting today, beneficiaries have...


Colonel Gansevoort Arrives

News Release: Over 600 students and teachers from the Rome City School District, New York, participated in the May 03, 2004 "Colonel Gansevoort Arrives" special education event organized by Park Ranger Valerie Morgan. Students in grades Kindergarten to 5th explored the fort while completing projects and solving problems...


Baucus Presses for Trade Adjustment Assistance for Service Workers

News Release: "I am pleased to join Senators Wyden, Coleman, and Rockefeller in offering this amendment to extend and improve Trade Adjustment Assistance.


Chairman Grassley Tapped for White House Conference on Aging

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley has been selected to serve on the White House Conference on Aging, which will make recommendations next year on public and private efforts to promote the dignity, health, independence and economic security of older Americans.Grassley will serve on the 17-member policy committee, which is appointed by thePresident and Congressional leaders. The formal conference will be held sometime beforeDec. 21, 2005.


News Release: EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE AT 5:00 AM SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 “To keep the United States and its people safe, it is critical that the Department of Justice use every legal means to detect, deter and disrupt foreign terrorists and their activities here in America. ...