News published on Federal Newswire in September 2005

News from September 2005


Grassley, Baucus urge White House to keep pressure on Japan to accept U.S. beef

News Release: Dear President Bush: Earlier this year, we wrote to thank you for your direct involvement in encouraging Japanto lift its ban on U.S. beef exports. Unfortunately, little progress has been made since that time.The United States cattle and beef industries are losing hundreds of millions of dollars each...


Adapting Furrow Dikes for Southeast U.S. Farming

News Release: Furrow dikes may lead to greater absorption of water and reduced runoff during rain events, resulting in more water becoming available for crop use, according to preliminary data from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. Furrow dikes are small basins formed in loosened soil between crop rows.


Exploration Study to Continue through November at Deer Flat Dams

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation started drilling this week at the Upper and Lower Embankments at Deer Flat Dams to determine what type of corrective actions may be needed to ensure the stability of the structures and protect public safety. Deer Flat Dams are located southwest of Nampa, Idaho.


KENNEDY AND ENZI PUT FORTH JOB TRAINING PLAN FOR VICTIMS OF KATRINA PART OF COMPREHENSIVE BIPARTISAN RELIEF PACKAGE

News Release: Washington, DC: Today Senators Edward Kennedy and Mike Enzi offered the second part of their comprehensive Katrina relief package and introduced a bill that will help workers displaced by the disaster get back to work and rebuild their lives and communities. This bill, called the “Hurricane Katrina Employment...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Office Depot, Inc. has paid the United States $4.75 million to settle allegations that it submitted false claims when it sold office supply products manufactured in countries not permitted by the Trade Agreements Act to United States government agencies, the Department of Justice announced today.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A civilian U.S. Department of Army Director of Contracting and two other individuals have been arrested in New York and Indiana on charges of participating in a scheme to pay bribes ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - A former General Services Administration (GSA) official was arrested on charges of making false statements and obstructing an investigation by the GSA's Office of Inspector General (GSA-OIG), Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.


U. S. Labor Department Helps Hurricane Katrina Victims Preserve Health Benefits

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


The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Sept. 19, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.