News published on Federal Newswire in August 2007

News from August 2007


News Release: U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine), the ranking Republican on the Senate's chief oversight committee, said today that she has begun an investigation into the effectiveness of federal safety standards for children’s toys and clothing. “Recent recalls of toys with dangerous levels of lead paint and small...


Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Announces Art Competition For Junior Ranger Workbook

News Release: Attention all youth five to fourteen years of age! Gather your crayons, pencils, markers or water colors. Let your artistic talents and creativity flow as you design the winning cover for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park’s new Junior Ranger Workbook. Park Ranger Butch Davis describes the workbook...


Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Mississippi

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, the Justice Department will monitor primary run-off elections in Bolivar and Wilkinson Counties, Miss., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.


Former White County Tennessee Corrections Officer Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Stanley Hawkins, a former corrections officer at the White County Jail in Sparta, Tenn., was sentenced today in federal court in Nashville to 12 months imprisonment for violating the civil rights of an inmate. After release from prison, Hawkins will be on federal supervised release for one year.


Statement of Assistant Attorney General Wan J. Kim on Today’s Ruling in United States V. Brown

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 “This is an important victory for all the voters of Noxubee County. The court's ruling helps to reform an unlawful system by placing management of the elections in the hands of an impartial and respected ...






What did Federal Reserve System publish on Aug. 27?

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Aug. 27

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes rule on Aug. 27

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published by Transportation Department on Aug. 27

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Aug. 27?

The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on Aug. 27

The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Aug. 27 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Agriculture Department on Aug. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department publishes notice on Aug. 27

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Commerce Department publish on Aug. 27?

The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Aug. 27 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.