News published on Federal Newswire in July 2005

News from July 2005


The US Energy Department published a three page proposed rule on July 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on July 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 18

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will hold two full committee hearings and one subcommittee hearing next week.


Grassley, Baucus Comment on FDA Approval of Cyberonics VNS Therapy

News Release: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley and Ranking Member MaxBaucus issued the following comment this afternoon.


Commerce's NIST Seeks Comments on Draft Information Security Standard

News Release: Publication Provides Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Agencies


Grassley, Baucus Express Concern Over Poor Consultation on Homeland Security Revamp

News Release: Dear Secretary Chertoff: We would like to commend you on your efforts to streamline the Department of Homeland Security(DHS) and make it a more efficient and effective Department within the United States. Since theannouncement of the planned DHS review in March 2005, Finance Committee staff has been...


News Release: Flavorful new apricots known as "Kettleman" may soon begin showing up in supermarket produce sections. This juicy, sweet-tart fruit is the newest addition to the series of delectable stone fruits from expert tree fruit breeders with the Agricultural Research Service's (ARS) San Joaquin Valley Agricultural Sciences Center in Parlier, Calif., about 200 miles north of Los Angeles.


Chairman Grassley comments on Institute of Medicine report on safety of medical devices for children

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, issued the followingcomment about a report to be released on Monday, July 18, at 4 p.m. by the Institute of Medicine.


Chairman Grassley questions FDA about extraordinarily high employee cash bonuses

News Release: Dear Dr. Crawford: I recently received an allegation that the amount of cash bonuses awarded tocareer senior executive service (SES) employees at the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has increased significantly during your tenure as Acting Commissioner. Basedupon the documents received, it appears...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Christopher Calger, a former Enron vice president, has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, Acting Assistant Attorney General John Richter of the Criminal Division, Enron Task Force Director Andrew Weissmann, and Assistant Director Chris Swecker of the FBI announced today.


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


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


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.