News published on Federal Newswire in October 2005

News from October 2005


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Pumpkin's Tantalizing Carotenoids Scrutinized

News Release: Cans of cooked, pureed pumpkin on the pantry shelf, ready to make into a rich, creamy pumpkin pie or a hearty soup, probably have more beta-carotene than any other food in the cupboard. Our bodies can convert this healthful carotenoid and antioxidant into vitamin A, a nutrient essential for good eyesight and proper growth.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) today led a bipartisan group of her colleagues in calling on Senate leaders to take swift action on two Katrina-related bills. The bills, already reported by the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, would increase oversight and protect taxpayers...


Baucus Says U.S. Agriculture Offer Must Be Met By Stronger Commitments From U.S. Trading Partners

News Release: (WASHINGTON, D.C.) Senator Max Baucus, ranking Democrat on the Senate FinanceCommittee, today issued the following statement in response to the announcement byAmbassador Rob Portman, United States Trade Representative, concerning the U.S. conditionaloffer in the World Trade Organization (WTO) agriculture negotiations...


Grassley Praises U.S. Step on Ag Subsidies, Looks for Similar Action from Trading Partners

News Release: Today, U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman outlined a plan on agriculture to jump start multilateral trade negotiations known as the World Trade Organization’s Doha Development Agenda. Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, made the following comment on this proposal.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-As part of the Committee’s investigation into Hurricane Katrina, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman have requested additional federal, state, and local government documents related to planning for and response...


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-As part of the Committee’s investigation into Hurricane Katrina, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman have requested additional federal, state, and local government documents related to planning for and response...


KENNEDY ADJUSTS MINIMUM WAGE PROPOSAL TO INCREASE BIPARTISAN SUPPORT WAR ON POVERTY DEMANDS IMMEDIATE ACTION

News Release: Washington, DC: Last night, Senator Edward M. Kennedy continued his fight on the war on poverty by offering an amendment H.R. 3058, the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill. Today, to ensure bipartisan support, he changed the amount of the increase to match the amount of the Republican plan, but without their poison pills.


News Release: Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m delighted to be here today with all of you. Meetings like these are a great way to deepen the relationship between business and government, to make new friends, and to work on major global economic problems.


U.S. Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase For Some American Samoa Industries

News Release: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) clarifies recordkeeping provisions concerning who is an applicant in the context of the Internet and related technologies. The final rule published in today's Federal Register applies to federal contractors who are subject to the recordkeeping provisions of the laws enforced by OFCCP.


Compliance Assistance Seminar for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries To Be Held November 2 in Cleveland

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


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.