News published on Federal Newswire in March 2007

News from March 2007


News Release: Contact: Lynne Weil, 202-225-5021. Statement of Chairman Tom Lantos at Full Committee Hearing, “The Iranian Challenge". For decades to come, the world’s preeminent historians will analyze the Iraq War and its manifold impact. But one impact is already clear: when dealing with a looming threat to international...


Specialty Hospital Accreditation Questioned

News Release: Dear Acting Administrator Norwalk: The Committee on Finance has exclusive jurisdiction over the Medicare program in the Senate, and the Committee on Ways and Means has jurisdiction over the Medicare program in the House of Representatives. Accordingly, we have a responsibility to the more than 40 million...


Baucus, Grassley Ask FDA to Account for Findings of New Report

News Release: Dear Dr. von Eschenbach: Thank you for responding to our letter of Jan. 24, 2007 requesting documents in connection with services supplied to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by the Breckenridge Institute (BI). BI was hired to conduct an independent verification and validation of the Adverse...


Two Young Horses Removed From Shackleford Banks Looking Toward a Bright Future

News Release: Harkers Island, NC. Cape Lookout National Seashore Superintendent Bob Vogel announces that a seven month old filly and a nine month old filly were removed from Shackleford Banks in early March. Veterinarians provided mild sedatives and the youngsters were transported by boat to the mainland.


Prescribed Fires to Begin in Big South Fork NRRA

News Release: During the next 6 - 8 weeks, National Park Service fire crews will be conducting a series of prescribed fires within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The prescribed fires, as defined in the approved Fire Management Plan, will all be located within the boundaries of the park. Plans call for burns varying in size from 40 to almost140 acres to occur at locations in both Kentucky and Tennessee.


Grassley Urges Medicare Officials to Find Dishonest Suppliers

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued the.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Tuesday hailed the Senate’s decision to adopt a balanced approach to homeland security funding by ensuring that all states get a minimum level of money to prepare for and recover from terrorist...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Justice Department today announced that on March 6, 2007, it will monitor municipal elections in Azusa, Gardena, Paramount, and Rosemead, Calif., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a six page rule on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a three page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on March 5, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.