News published on Federal Newswire in April 2006

News from April 2006


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Media Advisory: Full Committee Hearing Scheduled

News Release: Who: Full Committee When: Monday, April 24 at 2:30 p.m. Where: SD-366 Why: To receive testimony regarding the economic and environmental issues associated with coal liquefaction technology and on implementation of the provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 addressing coal gasification.


Moran Leads Congressional Delegation to Geneva

News Release: Chairman Bob Goodlatte announced today that Rep. Jerry Moran will lead a delegation of Congressional members to Geneva this week to meet with officials involved in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Doha round of negotiations. Rep. Moran is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities...


Site Preparation Begins For New Apgar Transit Center

News Release: Salvage work is beginning this week at the site designated for the park’s new Apgar Transit Center (ATC). The ATC will be built as part of the park’s long-range efforts to provide improved visitor experiences while reducing visitor impacts caused by the forthcoming Going-to-the-Sun (Sun) Road rehabilitation work.


News Release: To prevent the potential spread of emerald ash borer, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore will implement a ban on ash firewood effective May 1, 2006. Ash firewood is a carrier for the emerald ash borer, a small exotic insect that has infested downstate trees.


Senators Comment on IG Opinion on Pharmaceutical Manufacturer Patient Assistance Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON - Top health care policy makers in the U.S. Senate have asked for prompt and definitive guidance from the government to help ensure that Medicare beneficiaries with extraordinary needs can continue to access additional assistance from pharmaceutical drug makers even after signing up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit.


Baucus Comments on Portman Move from USTR to Office of Management and Budget

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today called U.S. Trade Representative Rob Portman a “strong choice" as the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Baucus described Portman as a pragmatic bridge-builder during his time as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). He expressed concern that a major change at USTR is happening at a “critical moment" for international trade.


News Release: To everything, there is a season-even for ranchers raising herds of cattle out on America's Great Plains.


Baucus Says IRS Program Can Improve Taxpayer Service

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, responded today to a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) concerning the IRS appeals process. Examiners from the IRS compliance division audit taxpayer returns and can make...


News Release: During the month of May, the National Park Service, local fire departments, UC Cooperative Extension, and the California Fire Safe Council will present two community wildfire protection workshops in West Marin. The first workshop will take place at the Bolinas Community Center on Tuesday, May 9, 7:00-8:30...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, APRIL 17, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.—Former University of South Florida professor Sami Al-Arian has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiring to provide services to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), a specially designated terrorist organization, in violation of U.S. law, the Department of Justice announced today.


Los Angeles Compliance Assistance Seminar for Retirement Plan Fiduciaries To Be Held May 11

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


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a nine page notice on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a seven page proposed rule on April 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.