News published on Federal Newswire in May 2007

News from May 2007


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on May 31, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley: GAO Report Shows Opportunities to Improve Trade Adjustment Assistance Programs

News Release: Today the Government Accountability Office is issuing a report requested by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus and Ranking Republican Chuck Grassley on the operation of trade adjustment assistance programs for dislocated workers. The report recommends changes to the funding allocation and eligibility...


News Release: Weekly Up-date: The annual seasonal closures of village beaches to ORV use were established on May 15, 2007. National Seashore beaches and inlets experience varying degrees of erosion and notable high tides. Travel in many areas may be limited during high wind/tide conditions. Knowledge of tidal changes...


News Release: Washington, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) today announced the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report detailing shortcomings in the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. TAA is designed to help workers displaced by trade to better compete in the global economy...


News Release: The body of a missing Carlsbad man was found by park staff this morning at approximately 10:50 a.m., in North Slaughter Canyon, less than one day after Carlsbad Caverns National Park staff was notified that he was missing and possibly in the park.


NPS Issues Pre-Solicitation Notice for Elwha Construction Project

News Release: The National Park Service has issued a pre-solicitation notice for construction of the Port Angeles Water Treatment Plant (PAWTP), one of two major construction projects to begin this year as part of the Elwha Restoration Project.


Vaccine Offers New Control Options for FMD

News Release: WASHINGTON, May 31-A new vaccine developed by scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and a U.S. biopharmaceutical company holds promise for protection against foot-and-mouth disease which strikes cattle and swine, as well as sheep, goats and deer.


Pelosi and Lantos Urge Berri to Convene Lebanese Parliament for Hariri Tribunal

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos are urging the head of the Lebanese Parliament to call that body into session “at the earliest possible time" in order to consider proposals for an international tribunal to try suspects for the February 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq al-Hariri and other recent attempted assassinations of Lebanese political figures.


Domenici Statement on White House Global Climate Change Initiative

News Release: LAS VEGAS, NM - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee, today issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s announcement of a new global climate change initiative:


News Release: Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve Superintendent Tomie Lee announced today that a vessel speed limit of 13 knots through the water is being implemented in lower Glacier Bay whale waters to protect numerous humpback whales that have been sighted in the area. This speed restriction will apply to all...


Baucus Says New GAO Report Shows Need For Changes to Trade Adjustment Assistance

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) said today that a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) proves the need for sweeping improvements to the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program this year. TAA provides income support, job training, and other...


News Release: Contact... Marc Morano 202-224-5762 marc_morano@epw.senate.gov Matt Dempsey 202-224-9797 matthew_dempsey@epw.senate.gov INHOFE STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S CLIMATE ANNOUNCEMENT WASHINGTON, DC - Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today released the ...