News published on Federal Newswire in December 2006

News from December 2006


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on Dec. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Holiday Open House and Annual Christmas Bird Count Planned for Wind Cave

News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, SD - Holiday events at Wind Cave National Park this year will include an open house and Christmas bird count. The park’s annual holiday open house will occur on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the visitor center. Light refreshments will be served, and students from the Hot Springs’ third grade will sing carols at 1:15 p.m. The Visitor Center Christmas Tree will be adorned with decorations provided by the students.


News Release: Governor Presents Distinguished West Virginian Award to Cal Hite, and Tourism Commission Honors Hite With Resolution.


Grassley Letter of Inquiry to National Association of Securities Dealers

News Release: Dear Ms. Schapiro: As a senior member of the United States Senate and as Chairman of the Committee on Finance (Committee), it is my duty under the Constitution to conduct oversight into the activities of executive branch agencies and entities that are regulated by these government agencies. Over the...


News Release: Art and Essay Contest Winners Announced.


Bilingual Exhibits

News Release: Everglades National Park and the South Florida National Parks Trust will dedicate new bilingual roadside exhibits on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2006. Nine beautiful, new full-color exhibits have been installed along the 38-mile drive between the park's main entrance and Flamingo. The dedication ceremony coincides with the beginning of the winter season and the parks 59th anniversary celebration on December 6, 2006.


Kettle Falls Marina Prospectus

News Release: The National Park Service intends to issue a prospectus for proposals to provide marina operations including moorage, food and beverage service, houseboat and boat rentals at the Kettle Falls area within Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. The Concession Contract between the National Park Service...


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Officials at Glacier National Park are seeking comments to help in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for removing a recreational cabin located on Lake McDonald. The Roberts Cabin was built ca.1950 by Edna S. Graham. Mary Agnes Roberts, daughter of Edna Graham...


News Release: Festive gift trays of sweet, sun-ripened fruits often include delicious dried plums-also known as prunes. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in California have invented an inexpensive approach that dried plum processors can use to help ensure no large pieces of a plum's pit remain inside this fruit.