News published on Federal Newswire in October 2006

News Release: Want to know what venomous snakes live on the Outer Banks, or what kind of tree frogs are barking near that outside door light, or how one special water snake has adapted to living in the salty marshes of Dare and Hyde counties? The National Park Service is hosting "Know Your Park - Reptiles and Amphibians...

Ceremony Set to Sign an Agreement between the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Modoc Point Irrigation District to Remove Chiloquin Dam in Oregon

News Release: WASHINGTON Associate Deputy Secretary James E. Cason announced today that a ceremony will be held on Oct. 19, 2006, to sign a Cooperative Agreement between the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Modoc Point Irrigation District (MPID) to remove Chiloquin Dam located on the Sprague River near the city of Chiloquin, OR.

Park Conducts Annual Bison Roundup

News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - The sound of thundering hoofs, helicopter rotor blades, and clanging metal gates marked the beginning of Wind Cave National Park’s annual bison roundup. Two helicopters working in tandem brought in 318 animals during the two-day roundup held on October 16 and 17. One hundred and thirty-three animals were culled from the herd to reduce the number down to the park’s goal of 350 to 450 bison.

Robert Johnson takes the helm as Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation

News Release: Robert Johnson became the 20th person to lead Reclamation when he assumed his position today as Commissioner.

Renowned Scientist Defects From Belief in Global Warming – Caps Year of Vindication for Skeptics

By US DOT Newswire | Oct 17, 2006

News Release: Oct. 17, 2006 Washington DC - One of the most decorated French geophysicists has converted from a believer in manmade catastrophic global warming to a climate skeptic. This latest defector from the global warming camp caps a year in which numerous scientific studies have bolstered the claims of climate ...

Chairman Grassley works to help states save Medicaid dollars

By Commerce Newswire | Oct 17, 2006

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley is continuing his effort to help state governments identify and require payment of responsible third parties for health care services that are provided through Medicaid.

ARS Device Helps Ensure Efficacy of New Orleans Levees

By USDA Newswire | Oct 17, 2006

News Release: A device developed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) that tests how well soil resists being eroded by water is helping ensure the efficacy of levees around New Orleans.

Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales Announces New Initiative to Fight Crime in Targeted Cities

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 16, 2006

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 BOSTON Today, while addressing the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales announced the launch of the Initiative for Safer Communities to target violent crime prevention efforts in selected communities across America that have shown unexplained increases in crime.

Attorney General Issues Report to the President Regarding the Administration of the Freedom of Information Act

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 16, 2006

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OIP (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales submitted to President Bush today the Departments report regarding the government-wide administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Todays ...

Remarks to Business Council for International Understanding, Middle East Ambassadors' Tour-New York City

By Commerce News Now | Oct 16, 2006

News Release: Thank you for that kind introduction. On behalf of President Bush, I am honored to be here today.

Michigan Security Guard Contractors Agree to Pay Back Wages to 716 Workers After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation

News Release: Two Sub-Contractors of RSIG Inc. Owe more than $663,000 in Back Wages DETROIT — Two sub-contractors of RSIG Inc. a Southfield, Mich., security company, have agreed to pay $663,813 in overtime back wages to 716 Detroit area security guards following investigations by the U.S. Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division.

U.S. Labor Department Sues Plan Officials for Mismanaging $50M In Assets of New York 401(k) Plan

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Labor Department publishes notice on Oct. 16

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Oct. 16 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Transportation Department on Oct. 16

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Transportation Department publishes notice on Oct. 16

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published on Oct. 16 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Transportation Department publish on Oct. 16?

The US Transportation Department published a four page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

What did Labor Department publish on Oct. 16?

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Oct. 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

Notice published by Labor Department on Oct. 16