News published on Federal Newswire in July 2007

News Release: A temporary suspension bridge is now in place across Agnes Creek on the Agnes Creek Trail. This temporary bridge is open to hikers, but is not built to accommodate stock. The bridge is located one-half mile from the Agnes Creek Trailhead in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The Agnes Creek Trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail which spans from Mexico to Canada.

LIEBERMAN, COLLINS PROBE DOD DISASTER RESPONSE READINESS

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 19, 2007

News Release: Contact: Sheila Menz (Lieberman) 202-224-1839 July 19, 2007 Jen Burita (Collins) 202-224-4751 WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Thursday examined the Defense Department’s progress in coordinating...

Int’l Trade Commission: Baucus Cuba Bill Could Boost U.S. Agriculture Sales By More Than $300 Million Annually

News Release: Washington, DC - The International Trade Commission (ITC) has found that lifting trade and travel restrictions on Cuba - as proposed in legislation by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) - would lead to significant financial returns for U.S. agriculture exporters. Last month, Baucus...

Fourth Thursday in History: History of Chassell Strawberry Farming

News Release: Craving some history you can sink your teeth into? You are invited to come hear how Chassell turned from a thriving lumber producer to the Copper Country's strawberry center. Take a guided tour through the history of their strawberry farms, talk with past and present farmers, and taste-test delicious treats created with these famous berries.

Sen. Grassley’s Opening Statement at the Committee Mark Up of the Children’s Health Insurance Reauthorization Act

News Release: Mr. Chairman. Thank you for working so hard to make this a bipartisan process. It’s taken a lot of work to get where we are today with this legislation. Compromise proposals - by definition - don’t please everyone.

Beach Access Report for July 19 2007

News Release: Weekly Up-date: The National Park Service continues to operate and manage access to CapeHatterasNational Seashore beaches under the Interim Strategy guidance. Beach Access is open as described below. National Seashore beaches and inlets experience varying degrees of erosion and notable high tides.

Grassley: IRS Report Shows Non-profit Hospitals Often Provide Little Charity Care

News Release: Today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released an interim report summarizing responses from almost 500 tax-exempt hospitals to a May 2006 questionnaire about how they provide and report benefits to the community. Providing community benefit is required for hospitals seeking and retaining tax-exempt...

New Tour Explores African Presence in Early New York

News Release: The free ranger-guided tour traverses sites in Lower Manhattan of social, political, cultural, and economic importance concerning Africans in colonial and post-colonial New York. Sites and events that may be covered include Fort Amsterdam, the Slave Market on Wall Street, slave revolts, the Underground Railroad, the African Free Schools, City Hall Park and more.

Finance Committee Approves Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act

News Release: Washington, DC - By a vote of 17-4, the Senate Finance Committee has approved a bipartisan plan to renew and improve the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) this year. CHIP provides health coverage to low-income, uninsured American children whose parents do not qualify for Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. U.S. Senators Max Baucus.

Of Watermelon and Waistlines: New Low-Sugar Varieties from ARS

By USDA Newswire | Jul 19, 2007

News Release: Just in time for bathing suit season: a leaner, meaner watermelon that boasts all the refreshing flavor and good-for-you nutrients of many conventional varieties, but contains more than 50 percent less sugar.

Statement of Chairman Lantos at hearing, “Beyond Iraq: Envisioning a New U.S. Policy in the Middle East”

By State Newswire | Jul 19, 2007

News Release: The minefield of serious policy issues facing the Middle East is readily apparent to anyone who gives the newspapers even a cursory glance. The region is peppered with conflicts and disturbing long-term trends with implications for United States foreign policy aims. It is impossible to tackle all these...

Senator Collins Speaks in Support of "Flying Imams" Amendment to Encourage Continuing Citizen Involvement in Fighting Terrorism

By Homeland Newswire | Jul 19, 2007

News Release: Senator Susan Collins is expected to speak on the Senate floor sometime this evening on legislation that she introduced with Senator Jon Kyl (R-AZ) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) that would provide legal protections to individuals who report suspicious activity that may reflect terrorist threats. The bill...

CITGO Refining And Chemicals Co. Found Guilty of Environmental Crimes

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Convicted of Violations of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act WASHINGTON CITGO Refining and Chemicals Co. (CITGO Refining) was found guilty late yesterday of three misdemeanor criminal violations of the Migratory ...

Justice Department Announces New Acting Deputy Attorney General

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Today the President appointed Craig S. Morford to be acting Deputy Attorney General at the Department of Justice upon the departure of Deputy Attorney General Paul J. McNulty, who is scheduled to leave the Department later this summer. Mr. Morford currently serves as the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Former Marine and FBI Analyst Sentenced to 10 Years for Transferring Classified Information to Assist in Overthrow of Philippine Government

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTONA former Marine who worked at times under two administrations in the Office of the Vice President of the United States was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for espionage and other charges ...

Washington, D.C. Return Preparer Indicted for Tax Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 18, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—A District of Columbia grand jury today returned a 23-count indictment against Donald H. Roberts for conspiracy and assisting in the preparation of false U.S. individual income tax returns, the ...

Miami Durable Medical Equipment Company Owner Pleads Guilty To $2 Million Medicare Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JULY 18, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The owner of a Miami health care company has pleaded guilty to submitting more than $2 million worth of fraudulent bills to the Medicare program, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced today.

Justice Department Sues to Permanently Bar Alleged Fraudulent S. Florida Tax Return Operation