News published on Federal Newswire in November 2005

News from November 2005


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a three page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page proposed rule on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Nov. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lieberman Hires Lead Investigator

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., today announced the appointment of Robert F. Muse as lead Democratic investigator for the Committee’s inquiry into the preparedness for and response to Hurricane Katrina. Muse, a partner at the Washington...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate today voted 51-48 against an amendment offered by Sen. Maria Cantwell to strike the ANWR title from the Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005.


Baucus Helps Community Pharmacies

News Release: (WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, won passage of an amendment today to help community pharmacies get fairer payment under Medicaid. The amendment was attached to the Budget Reconciliation bill that passed the Senate Thursday evening. The Baucus amendment is estimated to provide about $800 million to community pharmacies over 5 years.


News Release: Senator James M. Talent: “Exploring for oil in the Arctic is a pro-jobs, pro-growth plan that will reduce America’s dependence on unreliable foreign sources of oil. We can explore for oil in the Arctic in an environmentally-sensitive way, using the highest technologies, while creating jobs and helping ...


Reclamation mourns the loss of former Commissioner Dennis Underwood

News Release: Dennis Underwood, former Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation has died following a long battle with cancer. He was 60 years old. Underwood served as Reclamation Commissioner from 1989-1993 and most recently served as the chief executive officer and general manager of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.


KENNEDY, ENZI, LANDRIEU WIN SUPPORT FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPACTED BY KATRINA SENATE OVERWHELMINGLY DEFEATS EFFORT TO REOPEN THE IDEOLOGICAL VOUCHERS DEBATE

News Release: Washington, DC: Today Senators Kennedy, Enzi, Landrieu, Dodd, and Alexander were successful in their effort to provide one-time, temporary impact aid to local school districts and private schools impacted by Katrina. The measure also cuts fees on student loans so that college is more affordable for all...


News Release: SoyScreen, a biodegradable sunscreen derived from soybean oil, could be a step closer to becoming a commercial product for health-conscious consumers.


Measurement and Standards Issues in Telemedicine

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in cooperation with the National Library of Medicine will host a workshop on Dec. 7, 2005, to explore the need for improved measurement technologies and standards for telemedicine imaging systems.