News published on Federal Newswire in August 2007

News from August 2007


Centennial Initiative

News Release: Installing a solar system at the Soda Springs Desert Study Center at Zzyzx in Mojave National Preserve is among 201 proposals that National Park Service Director Mary Bomar and Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne announced at a press conference in Yosemite National Park today to celebrate the 91st anniversary of the National Park Service.


Dry Pea, Sunflower and Spring Wheat Excel in Northern Plains
		Cropping Systems

News Release: The dry pea is a "must" in the Northern Plains. Used in rotations, it has a good effect on many subsequent crop yields and is a consistent efficient user of precipitation, regardless of how dry or wet the growing season is.


Salem Maritime NHS and the NPS Centennial Initiative

News Release: Centennial proposals eligible for matching funds.


Remarks at Opening of Afghanistan-Tajikistan Bridge-Dushanbe

News Release: Thank you for that kind introduction. It is an honor to be here on behalf of President Bush, and to be with President Rahmon and President Karzai and other distinguished leaders to celebrate this tremendous, collaborative effort.


Secretary Gutierrez Opened Afghanistan-Tajikistan Bridge with President Karzai and Rahmon

News Release: Vital Link Will Connect Afghans and Tajiks to Regional and World Markets, Stimulate Trade and Economic Prosperity in the Region DUSHANBE, TAJIKISTAN—On behalf of the American people and President Bush, U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today joined Tajik President Emomali Rahmon and Afghan ...


Secretary Gutierrez Opens Inaugural Afghan International Carpet Fair

News Release: KABUL, AFGHANISTAN—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today arrived in Afghanistan to join Afghan officials at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the inaugural Afghanistan International Carpet Fair. Rugs are an important export sector for Afghanistan that provide opportunity, jobs and hope for the Afghan people.


Justice Department Seeks to Bar Topsham, Maine Resident from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The United States has brought suit against Carol East Palesky, a Topsham, Maine resident, seeking to bar her from preparing federal tax returns for others, the Justice Department announced today. ...


Former Mississippi Klansman Sentenced to Three Life Terms in Prison for Role in 1964 Kidnapping and Murder of Two African-American Men

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – James Ford Seale, a former member of the Ku Klux Klan, was sentenced today to three life terms in prison for his role in the 1964 abductions and eventual slayings of two African-American men.


Michigan Attorneys Indicted for Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Oakland County, Mich., attorneys Geoffrey Fieger and Vernon Johnson have been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan for alleged crimes relating to fundraising ...


Former Chief Engineer Arraigned on Charges Related to Vessel Pollution

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—Patrick K. Brown, a former Chief Engineer of the M/V Fidelio was arraigned today on a six count indictment related to deliberate vessel pollution that was originally returned by a federal grand ...


British National Pleads Guilty To Conspiracy To Commit Visa Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Michael J. Leggett, 52, a citizen of the United Kingdom residing in St. Cloud, Fla., has pleaded guilty to a criminal information charging him with two counts of conspiracy to commit visa fraud, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney James R. Klindt for the Middle District of Florida announced today.


Patients And Clinic Operator Charged With Conspiracy To Defraud Medicare After Undercover Investigation

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, AUGUST 24, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Nine Miami residents have been charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud as the result of an undercover operation designed to detect and stop Medicare beneficiaries from taking cash kickbacks for the purpose of allowing providers to bill Medicare for unnecessary services, the Department of Justice announced today.



Notice published on Aug. 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Aug. 24?

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Aug. 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Aug. 24

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Aug. 24 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Aug. 24?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Aug. 24

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Aug. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.