News from December 2005
By Commerce News Now | Dec 7, 2005
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Dec. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: Washington, D.C. - When the lights of the Capitol Christmas tree turn on tomorrow, significantly less energy will be used thanks to the first-time addition of Light Emitting Diode (LED) holiday lights. The long lasting, energy efficient LED bulbs use about 90 percent less electricity than traditional ...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, commented today on House of Representatives action to keep the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) from snaring millions more middle-income taxpayers in 2006. The current temporary “patch" or increase in AMT...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, made the following statement regarding his expectations for progress on expanded trade opportunities in the Hong Kong ministerial of the Doha Round negotiations of the World Trade Organization. Grassley made the comments from his farm in Butler County, Iowa, during his weekly call with agricultural journalists.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: Today House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Bob Goodlatte chaired a hearing to review H.R. 4200, the Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act (FERRA) which was introduced in early November. The Forest Emergency Recovery and Research Act provides a mechanism to quickly restore forests damaged by catastrophic events such as fires, ice storms, or hurricanes.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: BRAINTREE, MASSACHUSETTS- Senator Edward M. Kennedy discussed the importance of early education to a child’s health and development at the New England Head Start Association’s regional conference at the Sheraton Hotel. Kennedy delivered the keynote address marking the 40th Anniversary of the Head Start program and discussed his reauthorization legislation in the United States Senate to improve the program and ensure that all children arrive at school ready and able to learn.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: (Washington, DC) - Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, applauded the action taken today by Japan’s Food Safety Commission (FSC) that upholds the safety of U.S. beef. After several weeks of public consultation, the FSC confirmed its earlier finding that U.S. and Japanese beef carry a similar risk level of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE).
By USDA Newswire | Dec 7, 2005
News Release: The House Committee on Agriculture today approved by voice vote a Chairman’s Mark to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The CFTC was last reauthorized four years ago resulting in the enactment of the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (CFMA). The Chairman’s Mark reauthorizes...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 6, 2005
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 "The Justice Department has a strong track record of success in prosecuting terrorists and those who support terrorist activities, as evidenced by the convictions in recent weeks in the Abu Ali and Paracha ...
By Commerce News Now | Dec 6, 2005
News Release: Thank you, Governor Engler, for that very kind introduction, and welcome to all our distinguished guests this morning.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 6, 2005
News Release: “Thanks to hard working Americans and the President’s strong leadership, business is booming and more people are working than ever before. Today’s strong productivity report is more proof that our economy continues to exceed expectations and is expected to translate into higher wages and a better quality of life, which is good news for American workers.
By Fed News Journal | Dec 6, 2005
The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 6, 2005
The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 6, 2005
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 6, 2005
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Dec 6, 2005
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Dec 6, 2005
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 6, 2005
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 6, 2005
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 6, 2005
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
