News published on Federal Newswire in March 2007

News from March 2007


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published an eight page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Lassen Volcanic National Park Opens Road to Devastated Area

News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Opens Road to Devastated Area.


Baucus Applauds Move to Launch Lumber Consultations

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today welcomed USTR’s decision to request formal consultations with Canada to discuss whether that country is really abiding by the U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement. The agreement, which entered into force on Oct. 12, 2006,...


Study: Cells Selectively Absorb Short Nanotubes

News Release: DNA-wrapped single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) shorter than about 200 nanometers readily enter into human lung cells and so may pose an increased risk to health, according to scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The results of their laboratory studies appear in an upcoming issue of Advanced Materials.*


News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding the recent resurgence of violence in Sri Lanka...


Kayakers Rescued After Being Stranded on Santa Cruz Island

News Release: This morning at 7:30 a.m. the National Park Service and U.S. Coast Guard rescued five kayakers who were stranded on a beach at Valley Anchorage on the south side of Santa Cruz Island.


News Release: The Henry A. Wallace Beltsville (Md.) Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is doing a feasibility study on construction of a 1- to 2-megawatt research and development gasification facility to generate electricity and steam for BARC labs, offices and farm buildings.


National Park Week 2007 Focuses on Junior Rangers

News Release: National Park Week is an annual celebration for recognition of Your National Parks. This year, during the week of April 22, 2007, Fort Stanwix National Monument and other National Parks will be giving special focus to the next generation of park visitors; those the National Park Service would like to call “Junior Rangers.".


Baucus, Nelson Condemn Medicare Fraud

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) reacted sharply today to news of widespread fraud among companies claiming to supply medical devices to America’s seniors. An investigation by the Inspector General at the Department of Health and...


Cape Hatteras Lighthouse to Open April 20 – Annual Opening Date Changed to the Third Friday in April

News Release: National Park Service Outer Banks Group Superintendent, Michael B. Murray reminds the public that the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will open to the public for climbing from April 20 through Columbus Day, October 8, 2007.


Baucus Applauds Commerce Decision to Fight Chinese Subsidies

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today welcomed the Commerce Department’s decision to impose duties on certain kinds of Chinese paper imports because China is illegally subsidizing that industry. Until now, the Commerce Department has questioned its own authority...


News Release: Superintendent Paul Anderson announced today that Denali National Park and Preserve is proposing to implement new fees for sled dog demonstrations and backcountry permits in 2008. The fees will pay for expenses specifically related to the kennels and backcountry operations. The new fees are being proposed...