News published on Federal Newswire in October 2006

News from October 2006


The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Sen. Grassley comments on Customs Decision to Stop Crackdown on Imported Irescription Drugs

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, issued the comment below regarding the decision of United States Customs and Border Protection to abandon its recent interdiction policy with respect to non-narcotic prescription drug importations. The policy change was announced earlier...


News Release: Using the tools of molecular genetics, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists are deconstructing the toxin-making machinery of the fungus Fusarium verticillioides to find clues to its contamination of corn.


Yosemite Association President Dies in Auto Accident

News Release: Steven P. Medley, longtime President of the Yosemite Association, died in a single vehicle automobile accident this morning while traveling to work in Yosemite National Park. He was 57 years old.


Artist-In-Residence

News Release: The National Park Service is accepting applications for its summer 2007 Artist-in-Residence Program from Oct. 1, 2006, through Dec. 1, 2006, at Rocky Mountain National Park. Selected artists are provided with a creative, contemplative environment in which to generate artistic works and share their...


Coleman Gives A Failing Grade to United Nations Reform Efforts

News Release: Washington, DC-Senator Norm Coleman, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Congressman Henry Hyde, the Chairman of the House Committee on International Relations, today released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report detailing the dismal status of reform efforts...


Caverns to Host Second Annual Art Fiesta

News Release: Are you an artist wanting to show off your artwork? Then join other area artists at the second annual Art Fiesta at Carlsbad Caverns National Park where some of the best artwork that Carlsbad and southeastern New Mexico has to offer will be on display. The art show will begin on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and run through Sunday, November 26.


Fees Fund New Comfort Stations in North Fork

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Officials at Glacier National Park report that new comfort stations have been installed in Bowman and Kintla Lake Campgrounds. In total, seven old vault toilets have been removed and were replaced with new prefabricated Sweet Smelling Technology® vault toilets. The new comfort stations, fabricated and installed by CXT, Inc., are American with Disabilities Act compliant.


News Release: With an interest in enhancing the appearance of the canals and Canalway, along with fostering an ongoing program of their upkeep, Congressman Meehan has engaged the City of Lowell, Boott Hydropower, Inc., and Lowell National Historical Park to coordinate a canal clean-up for Saturday, Oct. 28, 2006.


News Release: Park seeks public comment on the Flamingo Commercial Services Plan.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Settlement Expected to Reduce 7 Billion Gallons of Harmful Discharges Annually WASHINGTON — The city of Indianapolis has agreed to make an estimated $1.86 billion worth of improvements to resolve longstanding ...


U.S. Department of Labor’s ERISA Advisory Council Working Groups to Hold Teleconferences October 20

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


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.