News published on Federal Newswire in January 2007

News from January 2007


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


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 9, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


Domenici Calls Lift of Moratoria in Bristol Bay, Mid-Gulf Regions the Right Move for Energy Security

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senator Domenici praised President Bush for lifting bans today on oil and gas leasing in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region as well as lifting the executive ban on oil and gas development in Lease Sale 181 South.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) National Taxpayer Advocate called on Congress to end the use of private tax collection services. Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel issued the following statement in support of this recommendation...


Hemenway

News Release: Hemenway Fishing Pier Closed. Due to damage caused by high winds last week the Handicap Fishing Pier at Hemenway will need to be closed for repairs until the end of January.


Grassley Welcomes Removal of Medicare Drug Benefit Late Enrollment Fee for Low-income Beneficiaries

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, outgoing chairman of the Committee on Finance, today made thefollowing comment on the announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services thatit will waive the Medicare Part D late enrollment fee for low-income beneficiaries.


News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) National Taxpayer Advocate issued its 2006 Annual Report to the Congress. This 700-page report outlines some of the most serious problems facing taxpayers, including the Alternative Minimum Tax, which Congress should address as a part of reforming America’s tax system. Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Ranking Member Jim McCrery (R-LA) issued the following joint statement in response...


Genetic Evaluations Help Breed Better Bossies

News Release: Breeding dairy cattle is an inexact science, so many gene-linked traits must be considered. Some of the major ones are quantity of milk produced, its fat and protein content, mothers' pregnancy rates, calving ease and, most recently, stillbirth rate. Such evaluating of genetic traits has allowed dairy farmers to increase milk production to all-time highs.