News published on Federal Newswire in June 2006

News from June 2006


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on June 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Domenici Predicts Federal NGNP Project Will Nudge the Next Generation of Commercial Nuclear and Hydrogen Endeavors

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Pete V. Domenici today predicts that the Next Generation Nuclear Plant, when built, could revolutionize global hydrogen production, making fertilizers and fuels from hydrogen more affordable and reducing greenhouse gases. The committee today held a hearing to receive testimony on the status of the Next Generation Nuclear Plant authorized in EPAct05 for construction at the Idaho National Laboratory.


News Release: Who: Full Committee When: Monday, June 19 at 2:30 p.m. Where: SD-366 Why: To receive testimony regarding implementation of the Renewable Fuel Standard in the 2005 Energy Bill and the future potential of biofuels such as biodiesel, cellulosic ethanol, and E85.


News Release: Due to scheduling conflicts, the hearing previously scheduled before the subcommittee on national parks for Thursday, June 15 at 2:30 PM has been rescheduled for Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 2:30 PM.


Grassley Seeks Independent Choice of Smithsonian Inspector General

News Release: Dear Director Portman: The Smithsonian’s Inspector General, Debra Ritt, has announced her resignation from the Office of the Inspector General (“OIG"). At this time, the OIG is investigating several matters including but not limited to salaries paid to executives and senior managers, accounting practices...


Carolina Day 2006

News Release: At 7:00 pm on Wednesday, June 28, 2006, the National Park Service will commemorate the 230th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island at Fort Moultrie. The program will consist of the unveiling of an iron fence around General Moultrie’s grave, remarks on the general by Dr. Marty Matthews, and living history programs by the 2nd South Carolina Regiment. The grave is located near the Fort Moultrie Visitor Center picnic area and boat dock.


News Release: Five new pinto bean lines released by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) can resist significant bean diseases.



Committee Reviews Agriculture Policy in Upper Northwest

News Release: YAKIMA, WA - House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson yesterday convened a field hearing in Yakima, Washington to review federal farm policy. Roughly 75 local producers, agribusiness leaders, and agriculture officials attended the hearing. Seven...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV JMD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Collaborative Effort by the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security and Department of the Treasury will Improve Nationwide Wireless Communications for Law Enforcement WASHINGTON — The Departments ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia on honest services fraud charges for allegedly soliciting and accepting bribes, from ...


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on June 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.