News published on Federal Newswire in February 2006

News from February 2006


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a seven page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Public Scoping Comments Sought Concerning Proposed Utility Improvements at Belly River Ranger Station

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Officials at Glacier National Park seek comments to help in the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) for proposed utility improvements at the Belly River Ranger Station Historic District. The improvements are necessary to upgrade the water, wastewater, and electrical systems in the district.


MEDIA ADVISORY on Flint/Simon Briefing Today Regarding Bipartisan Climate Change Paper

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senators Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman today will further advance the national dialogue on climate change in a paper which outlines key remaining issues that must be resolved. The document explores the mechanics of operating a market-based greenhouse gas reduction program and seeks input from interested stakeholders on several specific issues.


Enhanced LIDAR Improves Range, Vibration Measures

News Release: Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have demonstrated the use of an ultrafast laser "frequency comb" system for improved remote measurements of distance and vibration. The technology, described in a forthcoming issue of Optics Letters,* may have applications in automated manufacturing or defense systems because it enables unusually precise characterization of the range profile and motion of a surface.


Baucus Welcomes Launch for Negotiations for Free Trade Agreement with Korea

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, today reacted to the latest figures for international trade in goods and services, released by the Commerce Department. The latest release showed a record trade deficit of $725.8 billion for 2005, an increase over the record 2004 trade gap. The December trade deficit was $65.7 billion, more than $10 billion greater than December 2004.


Senate Approves Tax Reconciliation Bill With 2006 AMT Fix; Baucus, Grassley Agreement Extends Tax Cuts for Working Families, Businesses as Well

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member on the Senate Finance Committee, tonight praised Senate approval of tax reconciliation legislation that protects 17 million additional American taxpayers from the alternative minimum tax (AMT) in 2006. The legislation also provides an...