News from August 2006
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: Wright Brothers National Memorial is pleased to announce the loan of an original painting entitled Born of Dreams, Inspired by Freedom from Mr. Nick Nuzzi. The painting, crafted by North Carolina artist Tim Bruce, depicts the Wright Brothers surrounded by images relating to their inspirational quest...
By USDA Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: Pyrenophora tritici-repentis, which causes tan spot of wheat, wasn't always the worldwide disease threat it is today. Before 1941, its damage was considered minor-that is, until it acquired another fungus' toxin-producing gene.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: The National Park Service and the US Forest Service will be hosting an open house to gather public input for the initial planning stages of the Highway 7 Recreation Improvements Plan. On Monday, Aug. 14, 2006, an open house will be held at the Aspen Lodge from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Longs Peak Room, located at 6120 Highway 7.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: On Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006, NPS Rangers, will conduct an OUI (commonly referred to as a DUI - driving while under the influence) Checkpoint at Lake Mead National Recreation Area. The NPS Rangers will be assisted by Nevada Department of Wildlife Wardens, Rangers from both the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Forest Service, and STOP DUI Volunteers.
By DOE Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Pete V. Domenici expressed concern today over the news that BP is suspending production at its Prudhoe Bay oilfield due to a small spill and corrosion of BP’s pipelines. The shutdown means a temporary loss of as much as 400,000 barrels of oil per day, which is 8 percent of U.S. oil production and 2.6 percent of U.S. supply, including imports. The price of both oil and gasoline began rising shortly after BP made the announcement.
By Interior Newswire | Aug 7, 2006
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials report that the visitor injured last week in a fall in the Atsina Lake area of the Belly River drainage was Caleb Olis-Cartmell, 18, from Brookston, Indiana.
By Commerce Newswire | Aug 5, 2006
News Release: WASHINGTON - The pension bill that Sen. Chuck Grassley helped to shepherd through Congress contains some of the most generous tax incentives ever passed to help workers save for retirement. Grassley, as chairman of the tax-writing Finance Committee, has worked to enact many of the provisions since becoming chairman in 2001.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 4, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Faheem Mousa Salam, a former employee of a government contractor working in Iraq, has pleaded guilty to violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by offering to bribe an Iraqi police official, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Kenneth L. Wainstein of the District of Columbia announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 4, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 "The Cybercrime Convention - the first of its kind - will be a key tool for the United States in fighting global, information-age crime. This treaty provides important tools in the battles against terrorism, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Aug 4, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 4, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON A former consultant for the central purchasing agent of the Archdiocese of New York pleaded guilty today to eight fraud, tax and obstruction of justice charges, the Department of Justice announced. The former consultant, Joseph J. DeRusso, is the last of four defendants to plead guilty to charges contained in a nine-count indictment filed on January 5, 2006.
By Commerce News Now | Aug 4, 2006
News Release: VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez joined U.S. Congresswoman Thelma Drake (R-VA, 02) in a visit to a local manufacturing facility today to underscore the strength of the U.S. economy. Gutierrez toured STIHL, Inc., a maker of power tools that is expanding its facility and ...
By Commerce News Now | Aug 4, 2006
News Release: WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced that he is convening a top-notch panel of academic and business experts to lead a review of the measurement of innovation in the economy. Gutierrez also announced he was forming a Departmental innovation measurement team to build on our ongoing economic analysis efforts.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Aug 4, 2006
The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Aug 4, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
