News published on Federal Newswire in March 2006

News from March 2006


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on March 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Crews Begin Plowing Roads in Glacier National Park

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Officials at Glacier National Park report that on Monday, April 3 the west side crew will begin plowing the Going-to-the-Sun Road at Lake McDonald Lodge and the east side crew will plow the Chief Mountain Road. Plowing has already begun in the Many Glacier Valley.


News Release: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., issued the following statement Wednesday immediately before passage of the Lobbying Transparency and Accountability Act...


Baucus Statement at Finance Hearing on U.S. – China Relations

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this hearing at this important juncture in our relationship with China. I made my seventh trip to China this January. I met with Premier Wen, Commerce Minister Bo, and other members of China’s senior leadership. I learned a lot. And I am eager to learn more today.


News Release: The U.S. Senate has approved major lobbying reform legislation that incorporates a bill authored by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Susan Collins and Ranking Member Joseph Lieberman, which was approved overwhelmingly by the Committee earlier this month. The Senate-passed...


Lifestyle Factors Play Key Role in Weight Control

News Release: It's no surprise that watching hours of TV and not exercising have been linked to being overweight. Now, a study led by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutritionist Shanthy A. Bowman provides data that will give couch potatoes a reason to get up and get moving. She found that adults who watched more than two hours of TV on both of two survey days were about twice as likely to be overweight as adults who didn't watch TV on both survey days.


29 Panelists Invited To Present Details on Proposals At Energy Committee’s Bipartisan Climate Conference

News Release: Twenty-nine panelists have accepted the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s invitation to amplify on the proposals they submitted for the committee’s April 4 climate conference.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON. – Insight Public Sector, Inc., a company providing technology products and services to federal government agencies, has agreed to pay the United States $1 million to settle false claims allegations. ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Justice Department today announced a settlement agreement under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with NPC International, Inc. (NPC), which will make NPC’s Pizza ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON, D.C.— The former general manager of a Georgia-based chemical manufacturer has agreed to plead guilty to filing false United States federal income tax returns and participating in two conspiracies to defraud his former employer, the Department of Justice announced today.


News Release: Thank you, Dr. Lowry for that very kind introduction. I'm delighted to be here this morning. And as a David Lipscomb University alumnus, I am honored that you invited me to take part in your inaugural week events.


News Release: Thank you, Walt (Lever) and good morning! I'm a proud graduate of Lipscomb University, and I'm deeply honored to be one of your keynote speakers this week as we inaugurate the 17th President of Lipscomb, Dr. Randy Lowry. I had my first sampling of politics here at Lipscomb, as I was selected to serve ...


Labor Department Sues Glendale Firm for at Least
		$900,000 in Unpaid Back Wages and Damages

News Release: Janitors Cleaned Movie Theaters throughout Southern California SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Department of Labor announced today the filing of a lawsuit against Glendale, California-based, Janitorial Carpet's Maintenance for minimum wage, overtime pay and recordkeeping violations of federal law. The violations resulted from the employer's improper classification of workers as independent contractors.


U.S. Labor Department Obtains Settlement for Boise, Idaho Health Plan

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page proposed rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.