News published on Federal Newswire in January 2007

News from January 2007


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


How Are You Fixed for Flavonoids?

News Release: What do red grapes, white onions, green and black teas and blackeye cowpeas all have in common? In addition to vitamins and minerals, these plant foods are rich in a class of chemical compounds called flavonoids.


Senator Collins Renews Efforts for Lobbying Reform, Supports Independent Ethics Review

News Release: Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) is once again leading bipartisan efforts in the Senate in support of lobbying and ethics reform. Senator Collins is supporting legislation that requires increased disclosure on lobbying, bans gifts from lobbyists, and places restrictions on privately funded travel. The legislation...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee today held a hearing on the Global Oil Balance and Its Implications for U.S. Economic and National Security.


News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray is providing the following updates related to the interim protected species management strategy/environmental assessment (EA), long-term ORV management plan/environmental impact statement (EIS), and the proposed negotiated rulemaking (RegNeg) process.


News Release: Live zebra mussels, a nuisance invasive species, were discovered in Lake Mead on Saturday, January 6, by a Las Vegas Boat Harbor marina employee. The alert marina employee found a suspected live zebra mussel on a cable anchoring the breakwater and immediately notified notified NPS zebra mussel monitoring...


News Release: Massachusetts Coastal Zone Management and Cape Cod National Seashore staff report flocks of hundreds of sea and bay ducks, of at least 13 species, on East Harbor lagoon this winter. Small numbers of some waterfowl, like black ducks, buffleheads and red-breasted mergansers, have wintered on this back-barrier...


Baucus, Snowe Introduce Small Business Tax Bill

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) today introduced legislation to make permanent a tax credit for American employers who hire disadvantaged workers. The Senators unveiled their legislation following the Senate Finance Committee’s first hearing of the 110th Congress, entitled “Tax Incentives for Businesses in Response to a Minimum Wage Increase.".


News Release: Join a Park Ranger on a hike to Whiskeytown Falls on Saturday Jan. 20, 2007 at 10:00 am. Visitors should meet at the James K. Carr Trailhead located 4 miles up Crystal Creek Road off of Highway 299 west. Parking is limited so consider carpooling.


Senator Grassley’s Statement on How the Government Would Negotiate Medicare Part D Prices

News Release: Mr. President, I am back again today to talk about the Medicare drug benefit and the debate about whether the government would do a better job negotiating with drug companies than the prescription drug plans are doing today.


Homeland Security Committee Holds Hearing on Unfulfilled 9/11 Commission Recommendations

News Release: Led by incoming chairman Senator Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn. and incoming Ranking Member Susan Collins, R.-Me, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held its first hearing of the 110th Congress today on “Ensuring Full Implementation of the 9/11 Commission’s Recommendations."...


News Release: Petrified Forest National Park and the Hashknife Pony Express.


News Release: ADVISORY. A briefing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007. TIME: 10:00 a.m. SUBJECT: Iraq. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. BRIEFER: The Honorable Madeleine Albright. Former Secretary of State. Permalink...




The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.