News published on Federal Newswire in September 2005

News from September 2005


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-During a press conference on Capitol Hill earlier today, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Susan Collins and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman, unveiled details of a bill they are introducing to help ensure that the billions of taxpayer dollars appropriated...


SENATE ENERGY COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 19

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


Final EA Issued for American Falls Reservoir District #2 Proposed Title Transfer

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation issued the Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the American Falls Reservoir District #2 title transfer. The proposed title transfer involves facilities associated with the Gooding Division of the Minidoka Project, primarily the Milner-Gooding Canal in southeastern Idaho.


New, Healthful Compound Discovered in Exotic Lentils

News Release: Beluga black lentils glisten and shimmer when they are cooked, showing off the rich, dark-black sheen of their namesake--Beluga caviar. Although these attractive, nutritious members of the pea and bean family have been a culinary favorite for thousands of years, it is only recently that scientists have unlocked the secret of their appealing color.


KENNEDY LEARNS FROM RECOVERY WORKERS AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS IN NEW ORLEANS OFFERS EDUCATION RELIEF BILL AND DISCUSSES GULF COAST RECONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY PROPOSAL

News Release: Washington, DC; Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, along with colleagues from the United States Senate, traveled to the Gulf Region today to assess Hurricane Katrina’s damage and recovery efforts. The Senator met with local officials, relief workers, and convened a meeting with African American leaders...


Senators Susan Collins And Joseph Lieberman Call On DHS To Issue Unclassified Version Of Natl Transportation Security Strategy

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-- Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman, are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to issue an unclassified version of the recently submitted National Strategy for Transportation Security (NSTS).


Grassley works to protect whistleblowers at the World Bank

News Release: Dear Mr. Wolfowitz: First and foremost, congratulations on your appointment as President of the World BankGroup. The World Bank is an important institution that provided nearly $9 billion in assistanceand $11 billion in loans in 2004 to support the developing world and to help billions of peoplearound...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Defendant Prepared False Tax Returns For Clients WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that, following a three-day trial, a federal jury today convicted Jerome J. Harris of willfully preparing fraudulent income tax returns for his clients. United States District Judge Nancy Atlas scheduled sentencing for December 5, 2005.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2008 (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement with the City of Boston, Massachusetts that resolves the Department's recently filed lawsuit alleging certain discriminatory treatment of minority-language voters and general non-compliance with the minority-language requirements of the Voting Rights Act.


U.S. Labor Department Action Helps Hurricane Victims [0

News Release: WASHINGTON—Today the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor - Management Standards (OLMS) issued guidance for unions in the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina regarding the reporting requirements under Section 201 of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA).


U.S. Labor Department Action Helps Hurricane Victims Access 401(k) Plans

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


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Sept. 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.