News published on Federal Newswire in February 2006

News from February 2006


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Feb. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers and cooperators are introducing watermelon stock that may help breeders combat powdery mildew, a disease that threatens watermelon yields and quality in several states.


Grassley Questions FDA’s Sanction of Blood Substitute Study Without Patient Consent

News Release: Dear Dr. von Eschenbach: The yellow “LIVESTRONG" wristband, promoted by the Lance Armstrong Foundation, is truly a marketing phenomenon and a remarkably effective symbol on behalf of a noble cause - the battle with cancer. It was no surprise to learn that you wear one. I write today, however, because...


Reclamation Engineers Recognized for Contributions During National Engineers Week

News Release: Reclamation Commissioner John Keys recognized Reclamation engineers today for their contributions during the past year. These achievements were among those recognized during the 2006 National Engineers Week, February 19-25.


Grassley Calls Political Exploitation of Medicare Drug Benefit “Unconscionable

News Release: Certain Democrats are stepping up their efforts to criticize the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, even though many of them proposed and even voted for legislation with many of the same elements as in the new law. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Ill., the assistant minority leader, last week promised “hundreds"...


News Release: Following is a statement issued Thursday by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., in response to the Frances Townsend report on Katrina failures.


Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad Granted 24-Hour Emergency Blasting Permit to Reduce Avalanche Dangers along Middle Fork Railroad Right-of-Way

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials announced Friday afternoon that Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF) has been granted a temporary emergency special use permit for avalanche hazard mitigation within the boundaries of the park. The request from BNSF was received Friday morning after more than a foot of new snow accumulated Thursday night and Friday morning above 4,000 feet.