News published on Federal Newswire in May 2006

News from May 2006


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a five page rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on May 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Senators Review IRS Use of Foreign Income Info

News Release: Dear Commissioner Everson: We have serious concerns about the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) use of foreign source income information documents. Between 1999 and 2003, foreign investments by United States (US) residents nearly tripled, from $2.6 trillion to $7.2 trillion. In Audit Report #2005-30-101,...


Grassley Letter to Leaders of American University Board

News Release: Dear Mr. Abramson and Mr. Gottschalk...


News Release: Thank you Madam Chairman and welcome Ambassador Portman. I congratulate you on your nomination. Your experience in the House as vice chairman of the Budget Committee, your membership on the Ways and Means Committee and most recently, your service as White House trade negotiator gives you excellent experience...


Baucus Statement at Specialty Hospitals Hearing

News Release: Today we examine the issue of specialty hospitals. These are physician-owned facilities primarily or exclusively engaged in cardiac, orthopedic, or surgical care. Specialty hospitals are typically small. They range in size from a few beds to a few dozen. There are more than specialty hospitals 100 nationwide.


NPS Announces Beach Access Changes

News Release: On Wednesday May 18th, Superintendent Mike Murray announced several upcoming changes to beach access areas on Hatteras Island. “These changes reflect our best effort to provide access to popular areas while protecting bird hatchlings. These areas will be closely monitored and reopened as soon as chicks fledge," said Superintendent Mike Murray.


News Release: Who: Full Committee When: Thursday, May 25 at 10:00 a.m. Where: SD-366 Why: To receive testimony regarding the outlook for growth of coal fired electric generation and whether sufficient supplies of coal will be available to supply electric generators on a timely basis both in the near term and in ...


Baucus Comments on Signing of Tax Reconcilliation Bill

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued a statement this afternoon following the White House signing ceremony for tax reconciliation legislation...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Democrats have offered yet another energy plan while continuing to block legislation that will make a real difference in energy supply and price, Energy & Natural Resources Chairman Pete Domenici said today.


News Release: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday challenged a key Administration nominee on the Administration’s fiscal irresponsibility and misplaced budget priorities. At the confirmation hearing of Rob Portman, nominated as Director of the Office...