News published on Federal Newswire in November 2004

News from November 2004


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Nov. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


SENATOR COLLINS COMMENTS ON FDA’S NEW RULES FOR SAFER HANDLING OF HUMAN TISSUE USED FOR TRANSPLANTS

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Following years of requests from Senate Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins, the Food and Drug Administration today released a long-overdue regulation to govern good tissue practices for donations of human tissue used for transplants. “This rule is a major step toward...


Grassley Confirms Ongoing Monitoring and Clinical Involvement in 75 Percent Rehab Rule

News Release: Dear Dr. McClellan: Thank you for your continued leadership on directing the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Youhave done a tremendous job in a short amount of time on implementing the Medicare ModernizationAct of 2003 and I look forward to working with you and your staff in the upcoming year. I am...


Baucus Hearing Statement: ''FDA, Merck and Vioxx: Putting Patient Safety First?''

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. The withdrawal of the pain-killer Vioxx from the market has raised serious questions.


Baucus Rejects European Union Beef Hormone Complaint

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Today, U.S. Senator Max Baucus, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee sent a letter to European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy voicing his concerns regarding beef hormone issues. Baucus’ complaint lies with the EU’s assertion they are in compliance with the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) 1997 ruling against a ban on the imports of United States and Canadian beef that has been produced with the aid of growth hormones.


Copper Oxide Effective Against Nematodes in Small Ruminants

News Release: Using copper oxide wire particles to control internal parasites in small ruminants, such as sheep and goats, is safe and effective when two grams or less are used.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today asked a federal court in Chicago to stop William J. Benson, of South Holland, Illinois, from selling an allegedly fraudulent tax scheme and from unlawfully ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - President George W. Bush granted pardons to the following six individuals on Nov. 17, 2004: Meredith Elizabeth Casares Kansas City, Kansas Offense: Embezzlement of U.S. Postal Service funds; 18 U.S.C. §641.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced the resolution of a lawsuit against Cinemark USA, Inc. filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The suit challenged Cinemark’s ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nov. 17, 2004 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 FEDERAL HOUSING DISCRIMINATION LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST CITY OF JANESVILLE, IOWA United States Attorney Charles W. Larson, Sr. announced today the filing of a lawsuit alleging the City of Janesville, Iowa, discriminated when it denied the re-zoning request of private developers who sought to build a residential development in Janesville.


Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao Recognizes
		Recipients of New Freedom Initiative Award at Award Ceremony

News Release: Secretary of Labor’s New Freedom Initiative Award Recognizes Achievements of People with Disabilities WASHINGTON—Five businesses, three non-profits, and one National Football League player today received the Secretary of Labor's annual New Freedom Initiative Award for service to people with disabilities.


Tough Enforcement, Outreach Efforts Protect More Workers

News Release: Department of Labor Announces 31% Increase in Financial Remedies Recovered for Victims of Discrimination WASHINGTON—Results released today by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) show that the agency's success in enforcing anti-discrimination laws among ...


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


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