News published on Federal Newswire in December 2007

News from December 2007


News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - Images of Wind Cave’s famous boxwork formation, and its world-renown bison herd, hang from the official White House Christmas tree as part of the theme “Holiday in the National Parks.".


REMARKS OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON INCREASING FDA RESOURCES

News Release: There are some debates in Washington that you need to be an expert to understand. And there are others that are as plain as the headlines in the morning paper. Here’s the headline from the Washington Post from November 11th: “Chinese Government Admits Toys Contained 'Date Rape' Chemical." November 29th...


Holiday Open House and Annual Christmas Bird Count Mark the Season at Wind Cave National Park

News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - The holiday season at Wind Cave National Park this year will include an open house and Christmas bird count. The park’s annual holiday open house will occur on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the visitor center. Light refreshments will be served, and students from the Hot Springs’ third grade will sing carols at 2 p.m. The Visitor Center Christmas Tree will be adorned with decorations provided by the students.


Holiday in the National Parks (Arco)

News Release: Ornaments representing Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Minidoka Internment National Monument are 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.".


Recovery Status of Endangered Island Foxes

News Release: During the December “From Shore to Sea" lecture National Park Service (NPS) Wildlife Biologist, Tim Coonan, will discuss the latest efforts to save the endangered island fox following a severe, over 90% decline in the population caused by golden eagle predation.


Storm Damage Update

News Release: As park crews gain access to the roads and facilities, additional damage has been discovered in some areas, while other roads have reopened. Phone and electrical service are still out in the park’s western areas.


Conservation Tillage: Good for Drought and Wet Years

News Release: Conservation tillage studies by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Georgia indicate that this farming practice carries benefits beyond drought years, by also reducing runoff and erosion in wet years.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Two foreign nationals have been arrested on charges of conspiracy and alien smuggling in connection with their roles in smuggling East Africans to the United States, Assistant Attorney General ...


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page correction on Dec. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.