News published on Federal Newswire in July 2006

News from July 2006


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on July 14, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Committee Announces Witness List for Virginia Field Hearing

News Release: Below is a witness list for the JJuly 17, 2006 full Committee field hearing in Staunton, Virginia.



Mercury Atomic Clock Keeps Time with Record Accuracy

News Release: BOULDER, COLO.-An experimental atomic clock based on a single mercury atom is now at least five times more precise than the national standard clock based on a "fountain" of cesium atoms, according to a paper by physicists at the Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the July 14 issue of Physical Review Letters.


Grassley Expresses Concern over Justice Department’s Attitude on Boeing Settlement Tax Question

News Release: Dear Senator Grassley: This responds to your letter of June 29, 2006, to the Attorney General concerning tax and other issues in connection with the Department's recent $615 million settlement with The Boeing Company. We are sending a similar response to the other signatories on your letter. Your letter...


Soldiers Bivouac 2006

News Release: 3 in 1 Weekend: Bivouac, Base Ball, and a Movie at the Vancouver Barracks. July 22 & 23, 2006. The National Park Service at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site and the Vancouver National Historic Reserve are pleased to announce the following upcoming living history events. The events include the annual...


Grassley Seeks Treasury Tax Nominee’s Commitment to Better Define Charity Hospital Care

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, yesterday asked the following question on charity hospitals to Eric Solomon, the administration's nominee for deputy Treasury secretary for tax policy, at Solomon's nomination hearing yesterday. Solomon said he was committed to working on this issue. No transcript is available but you can watch the exchange via Realplayer on finance.senate.gov under “hearings.".


Grassley Blasts IRS’ Troubled Electronic Fraud Detection Program, Millions of Tax Dollars Wasted

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, yesterday questioned Eric Solomon, currently nominated to be Assistant Treasury Secretary for Tax Policy, about serious problems with the redesign of the electronic fraud detection system (EFDS) at the Internal Revenue Service. These problems...


Grassley asks states for information about use of contingency-fee Medicaid consultants

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley is asking governors nationwide to provide information about their states’ use of private contractors to develop initiatives that increase the federal Medicaid dollars collected by the states.


News Release: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Superintendent Jim Northup has named Mr. Ed Lasich as the park’s “Honorary Official Photographer".


PIPING PLOVERS HATCH ON CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE

News Release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray announced the successful hatching of at least 4 piping plover chicks on Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Piping plovers are protected by the Endangered Species Act and are federally listed as a threatened species. Three chicks hatched recently at the south end of Ocracoke Island and at least two have hatched at Cape Point on Hatteras Island.


News Release: Seneca Falls - Women’s Rights National Historical Park will be offering two special programs during the week of Convention Days.


Making Fresh-Cut Apples Convenient and Safe

News Release: A new wash treatment developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists provides antibrowning as well as antimicrobial benefits to fresh-cut apples.


Grassley-Baucus Bill to Promote Safe, Efficient International Trade

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced legislation yesterday to empower United States trade agencies to work with federal, state and local officials, U.S. and foreign ports, private sector stakeholders and foreign governments to ensure safe and efficient...


Dodd, Lieberman Announce Major DHS Contract for CT Firm

News Release: Senators Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) and Joe Lieberman (D-Conn.) announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is awarding a contract of $1.1 billion for border and port security to three companies, including Canberra of Meriden. The contracts will cover the development of radiation detection devices...