News published on Federal Newswire in March 2007

News from March 2007


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page notice on March 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley Outlines Why Tax Increases Are a Bad Idea

News Release: I am here today to discuss the tax relief that was passed by Congress and signed into law by President.


News Release: WIND CAVE NATIONAL PARK, S.D. - The planned closure of Highway 87 in Wind Cave National Park for work on the Pig Tail Bridge has been postponed by one week. The closure will now begin on March 12 and last for upwards of five weeks. The road will be closed from the junction of Highway 385 and Highway 87 to the Rankin Ridge Fire Tower access road while the bridge is strengthened and the guard rails replaced.


House Ag Committee Adopts Budget Letter

News Release: Today, the House Committee on Agriculture adopted the budget views and estimates letter which outlines the CommitteeÆs budget recommendations for the federal agencies and programs under its jurisdiction, outlining the funding issues at the forefront of the upcoming Farm Bill reauthorization. The letter will be submitted to Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt of South Carolina pursuant to section 301(d) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 and House Rule X, clause 4(f).


Annual Kite Festival

News Release: The Kite Festival is traditionally held on the grounds of Castillo San Felipe del Morro and is open to the public. It provides an excellent opportunity for our visitors to participate in contests, educational exhibits, and of course kite flying! The park developed this festival to involve and share information with visitors of the park on environmental issues relating to kite flying and maintaining the grounds of “El Morro".


Baucus, Grassley Question Hedge Fund Investments for American Workers’ Pension Plans

News Release: Dear Mr. Walker: Defined benefit pensions are a vital source of post-employment income for millions of retired Americans. According to the Department of Labor, America’s pension and retirement savings system includes over 735,000 plans with assets totaling over $7.5 trillion and covering roughly. 125...


Prepared Remarks of Senator Domenici for the EIA Annual Energy Outlook 2007 Hearing

News Release: Washington, D.C. - The Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee today held an hearing on the Energy Information Administration’s Annual Energy Outlook 2007.


News Release: Contact: Lynne Weil, 202-225-5021. ADVISORY. A hearing of the Committee on Foreign Affairs: DATE: Thursday, March 8, 2007. TIME: 10:00 a.m. SUBJECT: Foreign Assistance Reform. LOCATION: Room 2172 of the Rayburn House Office Building. WITNESS: The Honorable Randall L. Tobias. Director...


News Release: Lassen Volcanic National Park Visitors Advised of High Avalanche Danger.


East Rim Overlook and Road Closed for Repair Work

News Release: The National Park Service has recently announced plans to completely rebuild the road to the East Rim Overlook and repave a portion of the Leatherwood Road.


News Release: YOUTH CONSERVATION CORPS. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is now accepting applications for the 2007 summer Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) program. Ten YCC enrollees and leader positions will be recruited. These positions will be located at Spring Canyon, Keller Ferry, Fort Spokane, Gifford...


News Release: An improved trap invented by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists could soon help prevent flies from getting into foodstuffs. Called "Flybrella" because of its resemblance to an upside-down umbrella, this low-profile pest control technology was awarded a patent in 2005. Now its inventors are seeking a licensing partner to commercialize the invention.


ANNUAL ENERGY OUTLOOK BACKS DOMENICI CALL FOR LOAN GUARANTEES

News Release: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today pointed to a new report as further evidence that the loan guarantee program for new, cleaner technologies authorized in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 should be fully implemented by the Department of Energy.


Grassley Expresses Alarm at Poor Executive Compensation Disclosure from Top Non-profits

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, is conducting a wide-.


News Release: Harkers Island, North Carolina. Cape Lookout National Seashore Superintendent Bob Vogel announces that the public is invited to meetings that will present both the preferred alternative for the Cape Village Historic Structure Reuse Plan and the preliminary alternatives for the Commercial Services Plan for the national seashore.