News published on Federal Newswire in February 2007

News from February 2007


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Advice for Hurricane-Harassed Sugarcane Growers

News Release: In 2005, Louisiana's sugar farmers had more than their usual share of challenges, which typically include pesky insects, weeds and diseases. On Aug. 29, Hurricane Katrina made landfall, hurling 75-mile-per-hour winds over cane-growing parishes across the southern part of the state and bringing new problems to already-challenged sugarcane producers.


Learning Center Lecture Series March 2007

News Release: Petrified Forest National Park Learning Center Lecture Series, March 2007.


News Release: Contact: Lynne Weil, 202-225-5021. ADVISORY. A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007. TIME: 1:30 p.m. SUBJECT: North Korea: The February 13th Agreement. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. WITNESS: The Honorable Christopher...


Forestville Dentist Sentenced For Distributing Drugs

News Release: FEB 21-- Greenbelt, Maryland - Derek Curtis, age 63, of Seabrook, Maryland, was sentenced today to 63 months in prison followed by 3 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances including Oxydodone, and for distributing cocaine from his dental office, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein.


Public Invited to Denali Subsistence Resource Commission Meeting in Healy

News Release: The Denali Subsistence Resource Commission will meet on Monday, February 26 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Motel Nord Haven, located at Mile 249.5 Parks Highway in Healy. The Commission will be considering a range of issues related to subsistence hunting and fishing in the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve. The meeting is open to the public and public testimony opportunities are provided.


Leader of Drug Ring in Prince George’s and Charles Counties Sentenced to Over 11 Years For Cocaine Distribution and Money Laundering

News Release: FEB 21--Greenbelt, Maryland - Steven Andre Fenwick age 34, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland was sentenced today to 140 months in prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine and conspiracy to commit money laundering, announced United States Attorney...


Winners of 2007 Washington's Birthday Art Contest Announced

News Release: FARMINGTON, PA: The National Park Service will honor the winners of the Fort Necessity Washington's Birthday Art Contest with award ceremonies Saturday, February 24. Students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades of local elementary schools were challenged to artistically depict an event in George Washington's life. Judges chose the winners from 857 student entries based on artistic merit and historical accuracy.


Maritime Classes at the Park

News Release: Come down to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Hyde Street Pier for hands-on classes in sailing, traditional boatbuilding, and maritime crafts. Experienced instructors create a fun and interesting learning environment. Limited enrollment - sign up today by calling Lucas Lineback at (415) 561-6662. For prerequisites, tool lists, and more detailed class information, please visit www.maritime.org/cal-boat.htm.


Senator Collins Introduces Contracting Reform Legislation to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

News Release: Senator Susan Collins has introduced major legislation to reform federal contracting practices. The Accountability in Government Contracting Act of 2007 would provide increased oversight and transparency in the federal government’s dealings with contractors, strengthen the procurement workforce, reform...


Advisory: Wed, 02/21/2007

News Release: Contact: Lynne Weil, 202-225-5021. ADVISORY. A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007. TIME: 10:00 a.m. SUBJECT: Iraq and U.S. Foreign Policy. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. WITNESS: The Honorable Richard C. Holbrooke...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – In one of the first ever extraditions for an intellectual property offense, the leader of one of the oldest and most renowned Internet software piracy groups was arraigned today in U.S. District Court, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Dennis Rodriguez of El Paso, Texas, pleaded guilty today to criminal environmental crimes related to the operation of his company, North American Waste Assistance, LLC (NAWA), also located ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced that on Feb. 20, 2007, it will monitor the special election in Richmond County (Staten Island), N.Y., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act. ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Divestiture Will Preserve Competition in the Tin Mill Products Industry WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice today announced that it will require Mittal Steel Company N.V. to divest its Sparrows Point ...