News published on Federal Newswire in April 2005

News from April 2005


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


REAL ID ACT DRIVERS’ LICENSE PROVISIONS ARE NOT ONLY UNWORKABLE BUT COULD MAKE NATION LESS SAFE

News Release: WASHINGTON - A bipartisan group of Senators appealing to keep the REAL ID Act off the 2005 supplemental spending bill believes the drivers’ license provisions of the Act could make the nation less safe than it would be otherwise. In letters to Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., and Minority Leader...


POSTAL SERVICE, TREASURY, OPM, GAO EXPRESS SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE POSTAL REFORM LEGISLATION

News Release: Washington, DC - Officials from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Department of Treasury, Office of Personnel Management, and Government Accountability Office today reinforced the need for comprehensive reform of the USPS. The officials testified at a hearing today of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental...


News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators have joined forces to control the pink hibiscus mealybug, which, if unchecked, could cause an estimated $750 million in crop losses annually in the United States.


News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs which has jurisdiction over the District of Columbia, today introduced legislation giving Washington, D.C. more power over the city’s local budget. Senator Collins introduced the District...


Grassley, Baucus Outline Concerns to Be Resolved Prior to Russia’s WTO Membership

News Release: Dear Ambassador Allgeier: We write to you regarding our bilateral negotiations on the accession of the Russian Federation tothe World Trade Organization (WTO). We note that President Bush and President Putin met inFebruary and issued a joint statement indicating our commitment to complete bilateral...


News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Susan Collins today introduced a resolution to commend Chief Judge Annice M. Wagner of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals for more than 32 years of public service. After a commendable career, Chief Judge Wagner will be retiring from the court this year. As chief judge...


Baucus Protects Disaster Payments from Income Tax

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) As the filing deadline for federal income taxes nears, U.S. SenatorMax Baucus passed legislation ensuring disaster mitigation grants are protected against taxation.The grants, issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the last 15 years,have assisted citizens to prepare or mitigate for future natural disasters.


Grassley Works to Close $350 Billion Gap Between Taxes Owed and Paid

News Release: Today is April 14th, the day before tax day - April 15th. The eve before tax day is differentthan Christmas Eve - because taxpayers have no choice on whether it is better to give or receive -we’re all giving. The eve before tax day is also different than New Year’s Eve because taxpayersare spending it...


Senate Investigative Subcommittee Releases Report Exposing Abusive Practices In the Credit Counseling Industry

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Norm Coleman (R-Minn.) and Senator Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, released a bipartisan Subcommittee report that examines the credit counseling industry and exposes abusive practices...


News Release: IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Justice Department today filed suit against Jean-Marie Boucicaut, also known as Jean-Marie Boursiquot, and Marie Thelemarque, both of Orlando, Florida, asking a federal court to bar them ...


News Release: IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.-The Justice Department today asked a federal court to bar Dennis H. Lawrence and James G. Morris, both of Mesa, Arizona, and Allen Vanderwey, of Tempe, Arizona, from promoting an alleged tax ...


News Release: FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, DC - Representatives of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and state and local law enforcement agencies will hold ...


Regional Director Named to Head Dallas Federal Pension Agency

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.


The US Interior Department published a seven page rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on April 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.