News published on Federal Newswire in January 2007

News from January 2007


The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a three page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page proposed rule on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Hearing on Economy Sets Tone for 110th Congress

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement during today’s hearing on the American economy...


News Release: Lake Mead National Recreation Area Superintendent William K. Dickinson announced the extension of the diving restriction of the portion of the Lower Overton Arm until Jan. 21, 2008.


News Release: The Joshua Tree National Park Association, the Lee Family Foundation, and Joshua Tree National Park are pleased to announce the 2007 awards for research proposals through the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s Graduate Student Research Grant Program. The following individuals have been selected to receive research grants.


Using Plants to Clean Up Soil

News Release: Raising soil acidity to a pH level of 5.8 to 6 to help alpine pennycress absorb heavy metals from soil doesn't harm beneficial soil microbes, according to a recent study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators.


Keweenaw Heritage Sites Receive Designation

News Release: Keweenaw National Historical Park and the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission announced the designation of nineteen Copper Country organizations to the new Keweenaw Heritage Sites program. The sites will assist the National Park Service in providing interpretive services to park visitors by relating various...


Lantos Announces Seven Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Chairmen Elected

News Release: Washington, DC - Chairman Tom Lantos (D-CA) announced the creation of seven subcommittees and the election of their chairmen today by majority members of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


Domenici Pleased by Expanded Ethanol Standard, Disappointed by Lack of Attention to Nuclear Power

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The President’s energy security goals are laudable but he overlooks nuclear energy’s tremendous potential for reducing carbon emissions in his State of the Union speech, said Senate Energy & Natural Resources Ranking Member Pete V. Domenici.


Finance Committee Chairman Baucus Responds to President’s State Of The Union Proposals

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, tonight issued the following comments on President George W. Bush’s State of the Union address...


News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ - Park Superintendent Lee Baiza announced that visitation decreased by 25% this December from last year with 20,437 visits compared to last year’s 27,234. The year-to-date total is 581,800 which is down by 3% from last year. Visitation was unusually high in December of 2005 due to the ideal travel weather. The Southwest is experiencing more storms and hazardous conditions this year.


Agriculture Committee Holds First Meeting in 110th Congress

News Release: Members of the House Agriculture Committee met today to organize the Committee and adopt the CommitteeÆs rules for the 110th Congress.