News published on Federal Newswire in October 2006

News from October 2006


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Oct. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


NIST Issues Four-Pack of Computer Security Pubs

News Release: The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently issued four publications to provide computer security advice on issues ranging from securing Windows XP Home Edition® computers and exercising IT plans to guidance on access control policies, models and mechanisms, and security log management.


NIST Releases New Standard for Semiconductor Industry

News Release: A wide range of optical electronic devices, from laser disk players to traffic lights, may be improved in the future thanks to a small piece of semiconductor, about the size of a usa-button, coated with aluminum, gallium, and arsenic (AlGaAs).


Senators to President Bush: Help Us Reform and Strengthen Disaster Preparedness

News Release: In a letter to President Bush, a bipartisan group of United States Senators today said the President’s “signing statement" accompanying a key Homeland Security bill disregards “provisions in the bill intended to protect against further mistakes such as those that plagued the 2005 hurricane response."...


Significant Ecological Restoration Projects Completed and Ongoing in Yosemite Valley

News Release: Recent projects continue to decrease the overall human footprint in Yosemite Valley while providing for an improved visitor experience.


Minority Staff Report: Investigation of Jack Abramoff’s Use of Tax-Exempt Organizations

News Release: Please see printer-friendly version of Minority Staff Report: Investigation of Jack Abramoff's Use of Tax-Exempt Organizations.


Grassley Praises Overall Reduction in Improper Payments by Medicare

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley today praised efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to reduce improper Medicare payments.