News from July 2006
By DOE Gazette | Jul 20, 2006
The US Energy Department published a two page proposed rule on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 20, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 20, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jul 20, 2006
The US State Department published a two page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 20, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on July 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley commented on a report released today by the Government Accountability Office. The report is titled: Disaster Preparedness - Limitations in Federal Evacuation Assistance for Health Facilities Should be Addressed. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Government Accountability Office examined the challenges faced by hospital and nursing homes related to hurricanes, limitations of the National Disaster Medical System.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have developed and released a new disease- and pest-resistant dessert gooseberry called "Jeanne.".
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley made the comment below in response to a report released today by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), Preventing Medication Errors. The IOM study, which examined the incidence and costs of medication errors, was mandated by the Medicare Prescription Drug,.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Flood water on the Upper Delaware River resulted in boats, propane tanks, tables and other items being swept downstream. Now that the water level has gone down, locating and recovering items lost in the flood will become easier.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Cape Hatteras National Seashore congratulates volunteer Beverly Henson on recently receiving the Volunteer of the Year award for the Southeast Region of the National Park Service. Mrs. Henson is the second Seashore volunteer to receive this award since its conception in 2002. This prestigious award is given annually to one outstanding volunteer in the region whose contributions further the mission of the National Park Service.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: The National Park Service at Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River (NPS) has received a lot of questions about whether it’s safe to go back on the Delaware River after the recent flooding. These are valid concerns; river users are advised to continue to exercise considerable caution. Concerns include high flows, debris, hazards to navigation, diminished water clarity, and possible elevated bacteria levels.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley commented today on survey results reported by the Union of Concerned Scientists. The survey presents the responses of 998 scientists for the Food and Drug Administration. Among those participating in the survey, 81 percent agreed that the “public would be better served if the independence...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today announced his intention to placed a “hold" on the nomination of Eric Solomon to be Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy, citing the fact that neither Solomon nor Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson have agreed to meeting a September 30 deadline...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Chairman Bob Goodlatte today chaired a hearing to review H.R. 3849, legislation necessary to ratify three international treaties regulating the use of chemicals to protect human health as well as environmental health. Until the U.S. ratifies the treaty, which is dependent on passage of H.R. 3849, U.S. negotiators cannot participate in the discussions currently underway to modify the current agreements.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate last night passed the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2006, which authorizes the activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The bill, co-authored and managed on the floor by Senator Jim Jeffords, I-Vt., includes a number of Vermont projects, making them eligible ...
By DOE Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Pete V. Domenici today introduced the bipartisan Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, legislation that directs new oil and gas leasing in 8.3 million acres of the Gulf of Mexico.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: Recent News: The two Piping Plover chicks at Cape Point remained near a dry ephemeral pool southwest of the nest site since about Sunday, 7-16-06. On 7-19-06 the brood remained at the same location, however only one chick was observed. On the morning of 7-20-06, the Plover adults remain in the same area...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 20, 2006
News Release: On July 19, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Director Bill Jeffrey testified before the House Committee on Science and the Committee on House Administration on "Voting Machines: Will New Standards and Guidelines Help Prevent Future Problems?"
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 19, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON The Justice Department announced today that a federal court has permanently barred Charles T. Kizer, of Riverside, Calif., from acting as a federal income tax return preparer. The permanent ...
By Labor Gazette | Jul 19, 2006
News Release: Department Has Paid Claimants More Than $1.5 Billion Since Program's Inception WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) this month marks the fifth anniversary of administering the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Program. The department has administered Part B of the program since its inception in 2001, and was charged with implementation of Part E, a provision created in October 2004 as part of an amendment to the energy program.
