News from March 2007
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Mar 28, 2007
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on March 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: The public scoping period for a new Merced Wild and Scenic River Comprehensive Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (MRP/EIS) will begin on March 30, 2007 and will run for 60 days from the day the Notice of Intent (NOI) is published in the Federal Register. The park welcomes all ideas and concerns regarding this planning effort.
By USDA Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: Saponins-natural compounds found in soybeans and a wide variety of plants-are typically used as foaming agents in shampoos and cleaning products. Now, a new method for extracting saponins could shed new light on their health-promoting potential in both whole soybeans and processed soy foods.

By USDA Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: Today the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing to review proposals to amend the commodity provisions of the 2002 Farm Bill. Congressman Bob Etheridge of North Carolina is Chairman of the Subcommittee.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: Campground Host Opportunities at Lassen Volcanic National Park Outdoor adventure awaits you this summer! Here’s an opportunity to live and work at one of Lassen Volcanic National Park’s magnificent campgrounds. “Volunteers can enjoy the park’s cool summer temperatures, miles of hiking trails, mountain lakes, and volcanic landscapes while assisting park staff and campers," said Park Superintendent Mary G. Martin.
By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: The carriage road system in Acadia National Park will be closed to all users until the roads thaw sufficiently to allow use without causing damage. The closure will begin on March 29, 2007, and is expected to be in effect at least two weeks.

By Interior Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: The summer vacation season is just around the corner. Are you planning to visit several National Parks this year such as Yellowstone, Glacier or the Grand Canyon? On the other hand, maybe you are thinking of visiting National Wildlife Refuges or Forest Service areas. If you are planning to visit several...
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Committee on Ways and Means today held a markup and passed H.R. 1677, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2007 by voice vote. The legislation, introduced by Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) drew unanimous bipartisan support for its common sense provisions designed to improve communication between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and taxpayers to protect them from fraudulent or predatory behavior.
By Commerce Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House of Representatives last night approved bipartisan legislation introduced by Committee on Ways and Means Chairman Charles B. Rangel and Ranking Republican Jim McCrery aimed at speeding up the construction of affordable homes in hurricane ravaged communities in the Gulf Coast region.

By Commerce Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: Washington, D.C. - In the Senate Finance Committee’s second hearing on U.S.-China relations this week, Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) discussed the consequences of China’s undervalued currency exchange rate and the urgency for reform. Baucus stressed the need for China to increase flexibility in the exchange rate and to reform capital and financial markets. Top economists shared diverging perspectives on China’s reforms and how Congress can influence them.
By DOE Newswire | Mar 28, 2007
News Release: WASHINGTON - In response to the issuance of the second Early Site Permit (ESP) by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee ranking member Pete Domenici issued the following statement:
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 27, 2007
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTONITT Corporation, the leading manufacturer of military night vision equipment for the U.S. Armed Forces, has admitted sending classified materials overseas and will pay a $100 million penalty, ...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 27, 2007
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Announces New Public Service Advertisement Campaign Targeting Teen Girls with the Message Think Before You Post CHICAGO Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales today joined U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald ...
By DOJ Newswire | Mar 27, 2007
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTONThree companies that own and operate an oceangoing chemical tanker named the M/T Clipper Trojan were indicted today in connection with an attempt by crew members to cover up the illegal dumping of oily waste in international waters, the Justice Department announced.

By Labor Gazette | Mar 27, 2007
News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.