News published on Federal Newswire in February 2006

News from February 2006


Grassley: Congress Can Extend Both AMT, Capital Gains Relief

News Release: The following comment is from Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, regarding Sen. Menendez’ sense of the Senate on prioritizing Alternative Minimum Tax.


News Release: In an animal research "first," disease-causing bacteria have been found to gain strength from interaction with single-celled organisms called protozoa that are naturally present inside animals. This finding suggests that the protozoa in animals' digestive tracts may be a place where dangerous bacteria can lurk and develop.


NIST Issues Final Federal Biometric Specs

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) yesterday issued the final publication describing how biometrics should be stored on Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards. These cards will be required for all federal employees and contractors beginning in October 2006.


News Release: Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman (D-CT) today held a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee to examine the roles, responsibilities, and actions of the governors of Louisiana and Mississippi leading up to and following Hurricane Katrina.


Fire Panel Changes Offer Real-Time Fire Status Data

News Release: Fire panels, or "annunciators," are electronic devices that display data on building conditions in one easily accessible location. When used by first responders during emergencies, the devices can save lives. In December 2005, the National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) released a comprehensive...


DEA Distributes Funds to Local Agencies

News Release: FEB 2 -- A DEA asset seizure made in March 2003 recently was distributed to the Virginia law enforcement agencies that participated in the large-scale marijuana investigation - dubbed Operation Weed B Truckin. Paul McNulty, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, presented the asset...


New Design for Transistors Powered by Single Electrons

News Release: Scientists have demonstrated the first reproducible, controllable silicon transistors that are turned on and off by the motion of individual electrons. The experimental devices, designed and fabricated at NTT Corp. of Japan and tested at NIST, may have applications in low-power nanoelectronics, particularly as next-generation integrated circuits for logic operations (as opposed to simpler memory tasks).


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales will participate in the Office of Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) and International Criminal Investigative Training ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Court Orders Largest Environmental Criminal Fine in Massachusetts History WASHINGTON, D.C. – MSC Ship Management (Hong Kong) Limited—a Hong Kong-based container ship company—has pleaded guilty and was ...


Labor Department Obtains Appointment of Independent Fiduciary for Abandoned Buffalo, N.Y., Retirement Plan

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a six page rule on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Feb. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.