News published on Federal Newswire in October 2006

News from October 2006


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


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


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


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


The US Energy Department published a four page rule on Oct. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


Cattle Protozoa Help Shift Antibiotic Resistance

News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Ames, Iowa, have made another big finding about protozoa-single-celled predatory organisms-found in the gastrointestinal tract of cattle. They've discovered that the protozoa can facilitate the transfer of antibiotic resistance from resistant bacteria to susceptible types.


Exotic Plant Management Plan

News Release: Everglades, Dry Tortugas, Biscayne National Parks and the Big Cypress National Preserve along with five other South Florida and Caribbean parks are seeking public input, through Nov. 22, 2006 on a proposed Exotic Plant Management Plan/Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EPMP/EIS). The parks included...


Lieberman Advocates Bill to Increase Transparency at Private Prisons

News Release: Senator Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., has introduced the Private Prison Information Act, a bill that would impose reporting obligations similar to those of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) on private prisons contracting with federal agencies. “As the federal government increasingly turns to private, for-profit...


Artists Share Their Work at Schoodic - October 2006

News Release: On Saturday, October 7, Acadia National Park Artists-in-Residence on the Schoodic Education and Research Center campus will present demonstrations of their work. Reservations are required for both programs, and the cost is $8 for the day or $5 for a single program. Workshop fees are used to defray the cost of supplies. Contact Kate Petrie at 207-288-1312 or via e-mail to make reservations.


Grassley, Baucus Seek GAO Review of Pension Agency Structure

News Release: Dear Mr. Walker: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is the guarantor of pensions for over 40 million workers. The recently enacted Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) strengthened the long-term funding of defined benefit plans and provided legal clarity for hybrid plans in the future,...


PRESIDENT BUSH SIGNS INHOFE CONSERVATION LEGISLATION

News Release: Program Will Benefit Environment And Landowners In Oklahoma And Across The Nation


News Release: OLYMPIA - Clam diggers today got the green light to proceed with the first razor clam dig of the fall season, starting Friday, Oct. 6, on evening tides at all five of Washington's ocean beaches.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Bakersfield CPA Allegedly Sells Scheme in Nebraska and California WASHINGTON – The Justice Department brought suit against a Bakersfield, Calif., CPA to stop him from promoting two alleged tax fraud schemes ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ODAG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON — The Justice Department today announced that William E. Moschella will serve as Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General effective immediately. Mr. Moschella succeeds William Mercer, who was nominated in early September to serve as Associate Attorney General.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Divestiture of Southern Belle Dairy Restores Competition for School Milk in Kentucky and Tennessee WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced a settlement that resolves its antitrust concerns ...



The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.