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...


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.


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.


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.".


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.


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 ...


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 ...


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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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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