News published on Federal Newswire in September 2005

News from September 2005


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Sept. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Eastern Gamagrass Loves the Heat

News Release: The hotter it gets, the better eastern gamagrass grows. That's according to Agricultural Research Service scientists at the ARS Henry A. Wallace Beltsville (Md.) Agricultural Research Center. This means the plants not only could produce higher yields, but also store more carbon and therefore help mitigate the effects of high atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) levels associated with global warming.


Grassley works to prevent abuse of government purchase cards, safeguard hurricane aid dollars

News Release: Dear Colleagues: Included in the President's emergency FY 2005 supplemental request for HurricaneKatrina aid is a provision raising the limit for emergency "micro-purchases" on governmentcredit cards from $15,000 to $250,000, a more than 1,600% increase. Government-wide, thereare about 250,000 of these...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Concerned about the potential for high heating costs during the upcoming winter season, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Pete Domenici today asked Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to estimate how much additional funding the federal government may need to provide this year for weatherization assistance to help low-income families better afford the higher heating prices.


News Release: Shawn A. Johnson, Special Agent in Charge of DEA’s Washington Division, announced that a federal indictment was unsealed against seven men for conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. The charges include allegations of crack cocaine distribution, firearms offenses, and the shooting of Anne Arundel County Police Officer William Hicks. The indictment was returned under seal by a federal grand jury on September 7, 2005.


Lieberman Calls for Funding for First Responder Communications

News Release: Senator Joe Lieberman, (D-Conn.), Tuesday joined Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Mary Landrieu (D-La.), and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) in underscoring the importance of communication among first responders and calling for additional interoperability funding in the annual appropriations...


Proposed Public Conduct Rulemaking Available For Review

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking comments on a proposed rulemaking to establish regulations regarding public access to and conduct on all Reclamation projects, waters, and real property. The rulemaking, entitled "Public Conduct on Bureau of Reclamation Facilities, Lands, and Waterbodies; and Procedure...


News Release: For weeks we have all been thinking of only one subject: How can we help those who are suffering and in need following Hurricane Katrina? We are saddened by the loss of life and the scope of the damage. We are grief stricken for the victims and their families.


News Release: Call Center to Assist Business Community’s Hurricane Katrina Relief and Recovery Efforts WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced a Department of Commerce Hurricane Relief Call Center (1-888-4USADOC or 1-888-487-2362) that will help private sector contributions reach those who are in need following Hurricane Katrina.


Labor Department Sues to Appoint Independent Fiduciary for Abandoned New York 401(k) Plan

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



The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.