News from July 2006
By DOT News Wire | Jul 26, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 26, 2006
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 26, 2006
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 26, 2006
The US Labor Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jul 26, 2006
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Fed News Journal | Jul 26, 2006
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: RockyMountain National Parkofficials announced that effective July 27, 2006 at 8 am, fire restrictions will be rescinded. Recent precipitation has lessened fire danger, however visitors are still warned to exercise caution with campfires and smoking materials.
By DOE Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Because Congress passed the Energy Policy Act last July:
By DOE Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate voted 86-12 this morning to proceed to consideration of S. 3711, the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act. The Senate will begin consideration of the bill this afternoon.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - In a statement released today, U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) detailed the lack of progress made by U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) officials in fighting the annual tax gap. The tax gap - the difference between taxes legally owed and taxes actually collected in a timely fashion - is currently an estimated $345 billion per year, contributing to budget shortfalls and foreign borrowing by the U.S. government.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Officials at Glacier National Park seek comments to help in the preparation of a new campus plan for the Headquarters area at West Glacier. The plan would provide clear direction for future proposals and avoid piecemeal changes within the headquarters area that could result in adverse effects to the Headquarters Historic District.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Glacier National Park officials today announced the selection of James Talcott Construction, Inc., of Great Falls, Mont., as the successful bidder for the construction of the Apgar Transit Center (ATC). The contract was awarded for approximately $4.2 million. A “Notice to Proceed" is expected to be issued by the National Park Service (NPS) on or about August 4, 2006, with project completion expected by summer 2007.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: A thirty-three year old man, Kevin Mark Emerson, of Jetersville, Virginia died Monday in an apparent drowning accident at Cape Lookout National Seashore. The victim was part of a family group staying at the Long Point Concession Cabins on North Core Banks. Emerson was playing in the surf with four children...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: This morning, the Senate adopted by unanimous consent the Grassley-Baucus amendment to the bill H.R. 5864, The Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006. This bill provides needed resources to the United States Repatriation Program, which is currently assisting United States citizens who are returning...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, welcomed reports that Japan will agree Thursday to allow shipments of U.S. beef from cattle less than 21 months of age to resume. On June 21, 2006, Japan and the U.S. Department of Agriculture reached...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Just like people, farm animals need phosphorus to stay healthy. Now, a new barley for feeding to cows, pigs, chickens-and perhaps even farm-raised trout-not only provides this essential nutrient, but does so in a way that helps the environment and barley growers, too.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: This Saturday, July 29, long-time national park supporter Amy Meyer will hold a book signing at the Bear Valley Visitor Center from 12:30 - 2:00 PM. Her new book entitled, New Guardians for the Golden Gate: How America Got a Great National Park, will be available for purchase through the Point Reyes...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, with jurisdiction over taxes,.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 26, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced legislation allowing homeowners who currently do not itemize on their Federal tax returns to take an additional standard deduction for the state and local property taxes that they pay to support public education.
