News published on Federal Newswire in February 2007

News from February 2007


The US Interior Department published a three page proposed rule on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Feb. 6, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Life can quickly turn from sweet to sour for sugar beets when a killer disease called rhizomania is on the rampage. Big, chunky beets that fall victim to the virus that causes this disease might not be marketable as a source of high-quality sugar-or even of the natural chemicals that could otherwise be used to make bakers' yeast, textiles or printer's ink.


Rangel Opening Remarks at Budget Hearing with Secretary Paulson

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel issued the following opening remarks during today’s full Committee hearing on the Administration’s budget with Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr....


Baucus Presses Treasury Secretary to Collect Unpaid Taxes, Plan To Protect Families from Alternative Minimum Tax

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today criticized the President’s Fiscal Year 2008 budget for failing to stand up for American taxpayers. In a Committee hearing with Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, Baucus said the budget doesn’t include a promise to collect taxes...


A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: February 6, 2007

News Release: Contact: Lynne Weil, 202-225-5021. ADVISORY. A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. TIME: 10:00 a.m. SUBJECT: The Future of the United Nations under Ban Ki-Moon. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. WITNESSES: The Honorable...


News Release: The Agricultural Research Service today posted a new issue of Healthy Animals at...


News Release: Biscayne National Park is a great place to learn, explore and have fun, but there are nearly 400 other National Parks out there. The February installment of the park’s popular Family Fun Fest series takes place from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 with a taste of what some of Biscayne’s...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A former U.S. army civilian translator was sentenced to three years in prison for attempting to bribe a senior Iraqi police official in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Jeffrey A. Taylor of the District of Columbia announced today.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 SAN SALVADOR, EL SALVADOR – Today, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales and Salvadoran President Elias Antonio Saca announced tough new collaborative efforts to combat transnational gangs such as MS-13 and ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2008 TDD (202) 514-1888 President’s Request Supports Department’s Critical Counterterrorism and Intelligence Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today announced that the President’s FY 2008 budget proposal ...


News Release: FY 2008 Budget Request Maintains Commitment to Economic Growth, U.S. Competitiveness, Clean Oceans and Spending Restraint WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that the President’s FY 2008 Budget request of $6.55 billion for the U.S. Department of Commerce reflects President Bush’s priorities by promoting job growth, U.S. competitiveness, and environmental stewardship while restraining federal spending.


U.S. Labor Department Expands Outreach Plan

News Release: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today announced enhanced services at its Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program (EEOICP) resource centers to assist atomic weapons industry workers and their families in filing claims under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act (EEOICPA).


The US Transportation Department published a five page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Feb. 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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