News from December 2007
By DOT News Wire | Dec 13, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 13, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: A bacterium discovered by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists that is toxic to Colorado potato beetle larvae also was found in preliminary studies to be toxic in varying degrees to gypsy moth, small hive beetle and tobacco hornworm. Now, ARS has licensed the technology to Marrone Organic Innovations, Inc., of Davis, Calif., and Natural Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: During an Executive Session off the Senate floor this afternoon, members of the Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved (21-0) the following nominations...
By DOE Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today lauded Senate passage of a historic energy bill that will raise the fuel economy standard, diversify the fuel supply, and increase energy efficiency.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s vote today to save the energy bill from a likely veto by President Bush:
By Interior Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park has a calendar full of fun Christmas week, from hikes to movies; come see what we have to offer!.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Mr. Chairman: I want to commend you and the Ranking Member, Congressman Davis, for holding this hearing today. The American people are enormously giving - donating billions of dollars every year to charities. We here in Congress have a responsibility to ensure that these charities that receive these...
By DOL Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bush National Labor Relations Board has waged an
By Interior Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Netul River Trail reopens at Fort Clatsop.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: I’m pleased that our House and Senate subcommittees have come together today to consider the state of democracy in the American workplace. I commend Senate Subcommittee Chair Patty Murray and House Subcommittee Chair Rob Andrews for holding this hearing this hearing. Their strong leadership is making...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C.- Despite repeated warnings on the implications of inadequate funding for the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the growing delays in processing disability applications and appeals, the Bush Administration recently issued a veto threat for an annual appropriations bill containing...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor Center Holiday Hours.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Ninety Six National Historic Site and Cowpens National Battlefield will be closed December 24 and 25, 2007. Trails at both parks will remain open, but the Visitor Centers and other buildings will be closed.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Please be advised: Senators Baucus and Grassley sent the letter attached to this release on Monday of this week, requesting thetimely release of regulations regarding work activities under the Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesProgram. The release of the regulations will inform the Finance Committee’s oversight of the TANF program, and will give states basic information necessary to serving families moving from welfare to work.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today said a new General Accountability Office (GAO) report shows how the Bush administration has worked to undermine the Public Right-to-Know law that informs people ...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, Senate Republicans blocked consideration of a comprehensive and innovative energy bill including tax benefits to encourage the use and production of renewable energy and energy conservation. The legislation, The Clean Renewable Energy and Conservation Tax Act of 2007, as included in H.R. 6, the Creating Long-Term Energy Alternatives for the Nation Act of 2007, passed the House with a strong bipartisan majority of 235-181 last week.
By US DOT Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, expressed her support of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 that passed the Senate tonight by a vote of 86-8.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, Dc- Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 13, 2007
News Release: Washington, DC - Today, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.).
