News from June 2006
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jun 16, 2006
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | Jun 16, 2006
The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Jun 16, 2006
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on June 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ - Petrified Forest National Park celebrates its 100th Anniversary during 2006. On June 8, 1906, the Act for the Preservation of American Antiquities (better known as the Antiquities Act) was signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. This law gives presidents the authority to proclaim...
By Commerce Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today called on Senate appropriators to provide for a balance of service and enforcement by the Internal Revenue Service when determining that agency’s Fiscal Year 2007 funding. In a letter to Senators Christopher Bond (R-Mo.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chair and Ranking...
By USDA Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: Two of America's favorite grapes-Concord, of peanut-butter-and-jelly-sandwich fame, and Thompson Seedless, a summertime classic-are proud parents of a tasty seedless grape called Thomcord.
By Interior Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: SENECA FALLS, NY - On July 1, 2006 from 1 - 3 p.m. an exhibit by acclaimed photojournalist Melina Mara, Changing the Face of Power: Women in the U.S. Senate, will open at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park Visitor Center at 136 Fall Street. A ribbon cutting, reception, and book-signing will launch this new exhibit that will be open to the public during regular Park hours through September 4, 2006.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Joseph Lieberman (D-CT), Norm Coleman (R-MN), and Patty Murray (D-WA) are calling on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff to issue guidance for port security and other transportation security grants, a necessary step before the grants can actually...
By DOE Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee will hold two full committee hearings, three subcommittee hearings and one business meeting next week.
By Homeland Newswire | Jun 16, 2006
News Release: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., issued the following statement Friday on the Administration’s Nationwide Plan Review, Phase 2 Report...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - Honeywell International Inc. will pay the United States $2.6 million to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act, the Justice Department announced today. The government ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Court Imposes Sentence WASHINGTONEstremar S.A., an Argentine company formerly known as ASC South America S.A., today pleaded guilty to violating federal anti-fish and wildlife trafficking law by importing ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Saint Barnabas Corporation, the largest health care system in New Jersey and second largest employer in the state, has agreed to pay the United States $265 million to settle allegations that it defrauded the federal Medicare program, the Justice Department and the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey announced today.
By Commerce News Now | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: Recent Accomplishments (March - June 2006) At their meeting today, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Mexican Economy Minister Sergio Garcia de Alba and Canadian Minister of Industry Maxime Bernier reviewed progress since the Leaders met in Cancun, including the following accomplishments: To enhance ...
By Commerce News Now | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument Encompasses Nearly 140,000 Square Miles President George W. Bush today created the world's largest marine conservation area off the coast of the northern Hawaiian Islands in order to permanently protect the area's pristine coral reefs and unique marine species. The President used his authority under the Antiquities Act to designate the area a national monument.
By Commerce News Now | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, Mexican Secretary of Economy Sergio Garcia de Alba and Canadian Minister of Industry Maxime Bernier meet with North American Business Leaders WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Mexican Economy Minister Sergio Garcia de Alba and Canadian Minister ...
By Commerce News Now | Jun 15, 2006
News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez and Mexican Secretary of Economy Sergio Garcia de Alba today announced Hewlett-Packard Mexico and Patronato Pro-Zona Mazahua as the winners of the 2005 Partnership for Prosperity Good Partner Award. The Good Partner Award recognizes the role of the private sector in both countries in advancing social and economic development in Mexico.
By State News Post | Jun 15, 2006
The US State Department published a four page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jun 15, 2006
The US State Department published a one page notice on June 15, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
