News published on Federal Newswire in March 2006

News from March 2006


Grassley to Convene Hearing on Health Care Tax Policy

News Release: WASHINGTON -- Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, will convene a hearing on “Taking a Check-up on the Nation's Health Care Tax Policy: A Prognosis" at.


News Release: Shawn A. Johnson, Special Agent in Charge of DEA’s Washington Division announced that today U.S. District Court Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Franklin Alma, age 29, of Silver Spring, Maryland to 151 months in prison followed by 4 years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. At the conclusion of his jail sentence, Alma has been ordered to surrender to immigration authorities for possible deportation.


Grassley Pleased, But Not Surprised, By Mexico’s Loss in High Fructose Corn Syrup Dispute

News Release: The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) today announced that Mexico’s tax on soft drinks containing high fructose corn syrup is indeed discriminatory and violates Mexico’s obligations as a WTO member. The Appellate Body upheld a WTO panel report of October 2005 that found the same. Mexico...


News Release: Who: Senator Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY) Senator John Thune (R-S.D.) What: Press Availability When: Tomorrow, March 7 at 12:15 p.m. Where: Capitol - Ohio Clock (Senate Side, Ohio Corridor) Why: To discuss Senate efforts to promote America’s energy ...


Grassley Statement on U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement

News Release: Statement of Senator Chuck Grassley Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on International Trade Hearing on the U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement Monday, March 6, 2006.


News Release: Tomorrow, the energy committee will hold a hearing on energy independence. Senators will hear from four witnesses:


Grassley, Baucus Continue Work on Specialty Hospitals, Ask Inspector General and Government Accountability Office to Review

News Release: Dear Inspector General Levinson: The United States Senate Committee on Finance (Committee) has exclusive jurisdiction over, among other things, the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee, we have a responsibility to protect these programs along with the more...


Nebraska Producers Discuss Farm Policy with Committee

News Release: NEBRASKA CITY, NE - House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson today convened a field hearing in Nebraska City, Nebraska to review the 2002 Farm Bill. Twelve members of the Committee attended today’s hearing and heard from two panels of witnesses about a variety of farm policy issues including commodity programs, the farm economy, renewable energy, rural development, and conservation.


The US Interior Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.