News from December 2006
By DOT News Wire | Dec 11, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 11, 2006
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Dec 11, 2006
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Dec. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Dec 11, 2006
The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Dec. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 11, 2006
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: The first evidence that viruses can be transmitted vertically from mother queens to their offspring in honey bee colonies has been discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), the incoming Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today called for a strong congressional role in the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue. The Dialogue, which will hold its inaugural session in Beijing this week, is designed as a forum for discussing...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: Celebrate Gullah Heritage! The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic site every Saturday at 2:00 pm during February and March, 2007.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: As a follow-up to the removal of over 43,000 marijuana plants from in and around Point Reyes National Seashore, the National Park Service (NPS) will be using helicopters to remove 20 loads from the steep hillsides in West Marin County. A helicopter from the Air National Guard will fly over these remote...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: An article in Sunday’s New York Times explores a tax reform enacted in this summer’s pension bill to crack down on tax avoidance abuses concerning so-called “partial" or “fractional" charitable gifts. In the article, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) is quoted as saying that the provision “passed in the dark...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 11, 2006
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over international trade, today made the following comment on expectations for the first meeting between U.S. officials including Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Ben Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, and Chinese leaders as part of a “strategic economic dialogue" to bring about progress from China in opening its economy and other issues.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today reaffirmed the Bush Administration's support for the aquaculture industry, a key growth sector for Hawaii and many other states, during a visit to aquaculture facilities at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: MAUI, HAWAII—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today released the following statement commending the Congress for a successful completion of the 109th Congress: "I commend the Congress for passing a $38 billion tax bill that will help families keep more of their hard-earned money, enable small businesses to grow and succeed and that encourages more research and innovation so that our nation can remain the most competitive in the world.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: HONOLULU—While visiting the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez praised efforts contributing to a rebound in the humpback whale population and presented sanctuary volunteers with certificates of accomplishment.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Senate this morning passed the Rural Water Supply Act (S. 895) authored by Chairman Pete V. Domenic and cosponsored by Ranking Member Jeff Bingaman. The bill will help rural communities obtain reliable water service.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that legislation passed by the adjourning 110th Congress will prevent early 2007 shortfalls for the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). SCHIP provides health insurance to more than four million...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today praised final Senate passage of bipartisan legislation extending expired and expiring tax, health, trade, and other provisions. In addition to renewing tax cuts such as the research and development tax credit, the college...
By DOE Newswire | Dec 9, 2006
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Senate early this morning passed the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act as part of a larger package extending several popular tax relief programs. The provision, crafted by Chairman Domenici, will bring 1.26 billion barrels of oil and 5.8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to market over the next several years.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 8, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON A federal grand jury in Anchorage, Alaska, has indicted Thomas T. Anderson, a current elected member of the Alaska State House of Representatives, on charges of extortion, conspiracy, bribery, and money laundering, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 8, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Two Accountants Agree to Stop Promoting or Operating Alleged Scheme to Offset Native American Casino Distribution Income WASHINGTON A federal judge in Los Angeles has permanently barred Stephen Drake ...
