News from December 2007
By DOE Gazette | Dec 6, 2007
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Fed News Journal | Dec 6, 2007
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Fed News Journal | Dec 6, 2007
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Dec. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Park Superintendent Don Neubacher announces the 10th year of shuttle bus transportation beginning Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007 and running through mid-April 2008. "It’s an exciting time to visit the park with elephant seals returning to the Point Reyes Headlands and gray whales migrating between Alaska...
By DOL Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Representative Carolyn Maloney introduced the Working Family Flexibility Act, which will give working Americans the right to request flexible work options in order to balance the demands of their jobs and home life. Senators Dodd, Clinton, Obama, and...
By USDA Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: People who want healthy bones have long been told to get plenty of calcium. After all, the body compensates for an inadequate calcium intake by drawing calcium out of bones and putting it into the blood stream. Now, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have reported study findings that suggest calcium's current recommended amount, called "adequate intake" or AI, for American adults aged 19 or older may be greater than necessary.
By DOE Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources, today said that the energy bill passed in the House of Representatives contains serious flaws, and should be opposed in the Senate.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: On Nov. 5, Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, wrote to six media-based ministries for information regarding expenses, executive compensation, amenities given to executives, and board governance. The inquiry is part of Grassley’s long-standing interest in making sure tax-exempt...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: A Keweenaw National Historical Park (NHP) ornament is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of "Holiday in the National Parks.".
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley has asked for a review by the Inspector General for the Department of Health and Human Services into how anti-psychotic drugs are being used in nursing homes given questions of patient safety and taxpayer liability for the prescriptions, including off-label use of the drugs.
By DOL Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following the establishment of a Joint Pathology Center, a result of the conference report findings for the National Defense Authorization Act. The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) specializes in pathology consultation, education...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) won passage tonight of legislation that would protect 19 million American families from being hit by the alternative minimum tax (AMT) this year. The AMT was created in 1969 to keep wealthy people from avoiding taxes altogether,...
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement on Senate passage of an amended version of H.R. 3996, legislation to provide critical alternative minimum tax (AMT) relief for taxpayers. The Senate legislation would provide one-year AMT relief without providing offsets to pay for the bill.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) won passage tonight of legislation that would protect 19 million American families from being hit by the alternative minimum tax (AMT) this year. The AMT was created in 1969 to keep wealthy people from avoiding taxes altogether,...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: The Pipestone National Monument ornament is prominently displayed on this year’s official White House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of “Holiday in the National Parks.".
By USDA Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Today, Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson applauded the House passage of a comprehensive energy bill with a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that will strengthen and expand the growing market for ethanol and biodiesel.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives today approved an innovative package of tax incentives to encourage the use and production of renewable energy and energy conservation and repeal excessive tax breaks for oil and gas companies. The Clean Renewable Energy and Conservation...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Olympic National Park, Olympic Mountain Rescue and the Port Angeles Winter Sports Club (a Port Angeles High School-based organization) will cosponsor an avalanche awareness workshop on Friday, December 14 at 7:00 p.m. at the Port Angeles High School library.
By State Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today cheered the House passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6) as a leap forward in using local innovation to help solve the global warming crisis.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 6, 2007
News Release: Northwest Interpretive Association (NWIA), the non-profit association that provides books and educational materials in Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest visitor centers and ranger stations, will hold its annual holiday sale from Monday, December 10 through Monday, December 24.
