News published on Federal Newswire in August 2006

News from August 2006


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a seven page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Aug. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Dry Tortugas National Park Reopens Following Hurricane Ernesto Closure

News Release: Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks experienced fewer impacts from Tropical Storm Ernesto than were predicted. Park staff is working to open all visitor facilities in the next few days.


News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - Highway 87 in Wind Cave National Park will close for upwards of four weeks beginning September 11 while contractors work on the Beaver Creek Bridge. The road will be closed from the junction of Highway 385 and Highway 87 to the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower access road.


Chairman Grassley says government needs to find a better way to improve care for cancer patients

News Release: Dear Colleague: I am bringing to your attention issues and concerns that have been identified by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Department of Health and Human Services regarding a one-year demonstration that was implemented by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). on Jan. 1,...


Finance Committee Posts Public Comments on Miscellaneous Trade Measures

News Release: Please refer to Legislation for a complete listing of miscellaneous tariff bills and public comments.


News Release: Efforts to sequence the genome of cassava, a staple food for millions of people worldwide, could yield the genetic keys to unlocking new traits for improved yield, more protein and even novel industrial applications-like putting fuel in the gas tank.


News Release: (Corpus Christi, Texas)- Superintendent Colin Campbellannounced that there is a strong likelihood that large crowds will be visiting the National Seashore for Labor Day weekend, beginning Friday, September 1 and ending on Monday, September 4, 2006. Visitors traveling to Bird Island Basin Boat Ramp should...


Grassley, Baucus Planning a Meeting With Medicare, Social Security Administrators on Drug Benefit

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley and Max Baucus said today that they are working to plan a meeting for Finance Committee members with the administrators for the Medicare and Social Security programs to find out what the government agencies are doing to address premium payment problems with the new prescription drug benefit.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Civil Suit Alleges California Tax Firm Manager Prepared Returns Claiming False Tax Exemptions During 2005 Tax Filing Season WASHINGTON – The United States has asked a federal court in Fresno, Calif. to ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Attorney General Gonzales arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday to meet with and thank Department of Justice officials working in Iraq to rebuild the country’s legal and law enforcement infrastructure. ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The former director of the Gadsden Commercial Development Authority pleaded guilty to participating in a bribery and wire fraud conspiracy that operated from August 2005 through February 2006, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.



The US Justice Department published a four page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Aug. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.