News published on Federal Newswire in January 2005

News from January 2005


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON - The Connecticut Congressional delegation has joined forces with Governor Jodi Rell to seek adequate funding to secure the state’s ports and transit systems and to urge the Department of Homeland Security to take a more regional approach in awarding federal transit security grants. In a letter...


News Release: Washington, DC - Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) today announced that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will investigate allegations of fraud and waste in the distribution of disaster aid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Following the...


Baucus and Grassley Applaud Passage of Proposal to Aid Tsunami Victims

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont), Ranking Member of the SenateFinance Committee, joined by Chairman Grassley, applauded the passage of tax legislation toallow extra time for Americans to make cash donations to charities supporting relief operationsin the Indian Ocean basin. The measure was passed by unanimous consent in both the Senateand the House. Baucus proposed this legislation on Tuesday.


News Release: Washington, DC - Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) today announced that the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will investigate allegations of fraud and waste in the distribution of disaster aid by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Following the...


Illegal Dumping at the Chattahoochee River 1/6/05

News Release: Red Fern Tree Service of Roswell, was caught in the act of dumping woodchips in the parking lot at the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. At 2:45 p.m. on January 6, park staff witnessed a large dump truck offloading fresh woodchips at the back of the first parking lot. A protection ranger responded quickly and the drivers were given a citation for mandatory court appearance.


Point Reyes National Seashore Prepares to Reintroduce Endangered Lupine to South Beach Area

News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that park biologists are preparing to reintroduce the endangered Tidestrom's lupine to an area along South Beach. During the next few weeks, Rare Plant Botanist Michelle Coppoletta, volunteers, and park staff will be planting 175 Tidestrom’s lupine plants...


Baucus Grills Ag Secretary Nominee on Cuba Trade

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) U.S. Senator Max Baucus, ranking member of the FinanceCommittee, today questioned President Bush’s designee for Secretary of Agriculture, Gov. MikeJohanns (R-Neb) over the future of food sales to Cuba.


Senator Collins’ Statement on DHS National Response Plan

News Release: Washington, DC - Senator Susan Collins today said she was encouraged that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has completed a National Response Plan to establish a unified and standardized approach across the country for protecting citizens and managing homeland security incidents. The plan sets...


SUBCOMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

News Release: ENERGY Republicans: Alexander - Chairman Burr - Vice Chairman Martinez Talent Allen Bunning Murkowski Craig Thomas Burns Democrats: Dorgan - Ranking Akaka Johnson Landrieu Feinstein Cantwell Corzine Salazar PUBLIC LANDS & FORESTS Republicans: Craig - Chairman Burns- Vice Chairman Thomas Talent Smith ...