News published on Federal Newswire in January 2007

News from January 2007


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Jan. 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Research Natural Area Will Be Effective January 19, 2007

News Release: DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK, FLORIDA -- Superintendent Dan Kimball announced today that the special regulations for Dry Tortugas National Park, published in the Federal Register Dec. 19, 2006, will become effective Friday, Jan. 19, 2007. Among other things, the regulations establish a Research Natural Area (RNA) that adds a new layer of protection for the marine resources of the Park by not allowing fishing or anchoring.


Remarks of Chairman Tom Lantos at Hearing on North Korea

News Release: Seven years ago, one of our nation’s strategic thinkers outlined a new and bold approach to the North Korean challenge. He said the United States should pursue a comprehensive and integrated approach towards the nuclear and missile programs of what so many had come to accept as “the Hermit Kingdom." But this time, we would be equally prepared to wield both carrots and sticks to entice the hermit into a meaningful dialogue.


Grassley: No Sweetheart Deal for Big Oil in 2005 Energy Bill

News Release: I rise to address an issue that has received much scrutiny during the past few months, and is currently being debated in the House of Representatives. The other body is debating a bill that will repeal the so-called sweet-heart tax deals for Big Oil that were included the Energy Policy Act of 2005.


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The energy bill passed by the House this evening has everything in it but an energy policy, Senator Pete V. Domenici said today. Domenici joins a growing chorus of critics, including newspaper editorial writers across the political spectrum, dismayed by the bill’s lack of any strategy for increasing energy supply, conserving more energy, making energy cleaner or making energy more affordable.


News Release: Delicious and versatile, Alturas potatoes are also highly popular with knowledgeable growers. This tuber, from Agricultural Research Service scientists and their university colleagues, rates as the fifth most commonly planted potato in Idaho-the state that produces more potatoes than any other.


A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: January 24, 2007

News Release: ADVISORY. A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007. TIME: 10:30 a.m. SUBJECT: The Escalating Crisis in Darfur. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. WITNESSES: The Honorable Andrew Natsios. Special Envoy to Sudan. Permalink...


News Release: Recent storms have brought additional snow to Denali Park and Preserve and the Superintendent has determined that there is now adequate snow cover for the use of snowmobiles for traditional activities in all the 1980 additions to Denali National Park and Preserve. The open areas include the park and...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee today held an oversight hearing on oil and gas royalty management at the Department of Interior.


Yosemite National Park Initiates Improved Campground Reservation System

News Release: New system highlights improved customer service and easier access to campsite reservations.