News published on Federal Newswire in December 2007

News from December 2007


Mojave National Preserve Ornament Displayed On White House Christmas Tree

News Release: An ornament from Mojave National Preserve is prominently displayed on this year's official white House Christmas Tree. The tree is the centerpiece of the elaborate decorations celebrating the theme of "Holiday in the National Parks.".


Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Begins To Move In Senate, But Slowed By Objections

News Release: Washington, DC - Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) says legislation that would protect 19 million Americans from the alternative minimum tax (AMT) is beginning to move in the Senate, but expressed disappointment at new objection by the Senate Minority Leader that prevented swift votes on...


"Holiday in the National Parks" Celebrated at the White House

News Release: Point Reyes National Seashore Ornament Displayed on the Official White House Christmas Tree.


Sierra Club Joins Chorus of Voices Supporting Committee Passage of Lieberman-Warner Global Warming Bill

News Release: Washington, DC - The Sierra Club has written to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the other members of the committee, to urge the Committee to report the Lieberman Warner Climate Security Act (S. 2191) to the full Senate. The legislation is slated for mark-up in the full Environment and Public Works Committee beginning Wednesday morning.


Religious Coalitions Call Lieberman Warner Bill “A Significant Step” in Addressing Global Warming

News Release: Washington, DC - In a letter to U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D- Calif), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, four major religious coalitions, representing millions of Americans, welcomed Senator Boxer's efforts to highlight the urgency of global warming and take immediate action to address it.


Denali National Park and Preserve Ornament Created by Fairbanks Artists Displayed on White House Christmas Tree

News Release: An ornament created for Denali National Park and Preserve by Kesler and MariannaWoodward of Fairbanks, Alaska 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.".


Three United Kingdom Nationals Charged with Participating in Worldwide Bid-Rigging Conspiracy in the Marine Hose Industry

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON — An independent consultant and two executives of Dunlop Oil & Marine Ltd., a manufacturer of marine hose located in Grimsby, United Kingdom, were charged today with participating in a conspiracy to rig bids, fix prices and allocate market shares of marine hose sold in the United States, announced the Department of Justice.


Justice Department Settles Civil Contempt Claim Against Alltel Corporation

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 ALLTEL Agrees to Pay $1.325 Million as Part of a Civil Settlement for Violating Two Court Orders WASHINGTON — ALLTEL Corporation has agreed to pay $1.325 million as part of a civil settlement with the Department ...


Ship’s Chief Engineer Sentenced for Obstruction of Justice and Conspiracy

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—Petros Renieris, the chief engineer of the M/T Kriton, was sentenced today to two years probation and a $9,000 fine for his role in falsifying Oil Record Book entries to conceal the overboard ...


Remarks at the Heritage Foundation

News Release: Good morning. Thank you for inviting me to talk about our economy and the important role that trade plays in keeping America competitive.


Statement by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Following Meeting with South Korean Commerce Minister Kim Youngju

News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today issued the following statement following his meeting with South Korean Commerce, Industry, and Energy Minister Kim Youngju.


Labor Department publishes notice on Dec. 3

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Dec. 3 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Dec. 3?

The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Labor Department on Dec. 3

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Labor Department publishes notice on Dec. 3

The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Dec. 3 by Labor Department

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Labor Department publish on Dec. 3?

The US Labor Department published a three page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Dec. 3 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Interior Department publish on Dec. 3?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.