News published on Federal Newswire in September 2006

News from September 2006


Senate Committee Today Approves Three Nominees for Department of the Interior Posts

News Release: Washington, D.C. -- The Senate today approved by voice vote three appointments to the Department of Interior: David Bernhardt to be Solicitor, John Ray Correll to be Director of the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement and Mark Myers to be Director of the U.S. Geological Survey.


Grassley Expresses Concern That Delays in Extending College Tuition, State Sales Tax, Teacher Supplies Deductions Will Harm Taxpayers

News Release: Delays in enacting the “extenders" legislation will have a significant adverse impact on tax administration. Because these provisions expired at the end of 2005, the 2006 draft tax forms do not currently include them. If these provisions are extended, the forms must be revised. Because of contractual...


Lieberman Hails Rail, Transit Security Improvements

News Release: Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., Wednesday said Senate acceptance of amendments to spend nearly $5 billion on rail and transit security is an excellent step toward securing one of our most densely populated and vulnerable forms of transportation.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – An Erie, Pa. man pleaded guilty to copyright infringement in U.S. District Court in Erie, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan of the Western District of Pennsylvania announced today.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Companies, Founder to Pay $2.1 Million in Fines and Restitution WASHINGTON – A California company doing business under the name “Girls Gone Wild” has pleaded guilty to charges that it failed to create ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Individuals Involved in Enron Trial Receive Top Award WASHINGTON – More than 230 Justice Department employees – along with 42 other individuals, many of whom are federal employees and law enforcement ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2006 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Former political fundraiser Thomas W. Noe was sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiring to make illegal campaign contributions, causing a false statement to the Federal Election Commission ...


News Release: 12 Business and Academic Leaders Appointed WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced the appointment of 12 business and academic leaders to the newly formed Deemed Export Advisory Committee.


News Release: Thank you Joan (Myers, president and CEO, NCTA) for the very kind introduction. And on behalf of President Bush, welcome to Washington! I'm honored to join you today to talk about keeping the U.S. economy competitive in today's global marketplace.


News Release: WASHINGTON—The following is a statement of Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez on the signing of the U.S.-Canadian Softwood Lumber Agreement: "The U.S.-Canadian trade relationship is one of the most vibrant in the world. Half a trillion dollars in goods flow between our countries every year with the ...


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


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


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


The US Interior Department published an eight page proposed rule on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


The US Transportation Department published a six page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published an eight page notice on Sept. 12, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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