News published on Federal Newswire in November 2007

News from November 2007


Likeable Legume Snacks from ARS Research

News Release: Garbanzos, lentils, and dry peas and beans can now make crunchy, great-tasting snacks that are also good for you.


Domenici Calls for Spent Nuclear Fuel Strategy

News Release: WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today called for the swift deployment of an integrated spent nuclear fuel management strategy, including the implementation of more proliferation-resistant recycling technologies to aid in the expansion of nuclear power.


LIEBERMAN, COLLINS CLEAR GOOD GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Wednesday successfully reported out of committee several pieces of legislation central to the effective stewardship of the federal government. At a Committee markup,...


STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF THE HEAD START CONFERENCE REPORT

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement in response to the passage by the United States House of Representatives of the Head Start Conference Report. “Today’s vote by the House of Representatives...


Grassley: Estate Tax is Unfair, Should be Repealed

News Release: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this hearing. I want to start by thanking you for everything you have done to help protect small businesses and farmers from the estate tax. We have made significant progress, but all of our hard work will be undone in 2011 if Congress does not act before...


Former Florida Health Care Company Owner Sentenced to 66 Months in Prison for Medicare Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The owner and operator of a Florida health care company has been sentenced to 66 months incarceration for Medicare fraud, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced today.


Former Guatemalan Government Official Convicted of U.S. Drug Charges

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A former police officer in the Guatemalan government was convicted in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on drug charges, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division announced today.


Justice Department Requires Divestitures in Vulcan's Acquisition of Florida Rock

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Divestitures of Nine Aggregate Facilities in Georgia, Tennessee and Virginia Will Preserve Competition WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement that will ...


Former Employee of CIA and FBI Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy, Unauthorized Computer Access and Naturalization Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 DETROIT – Nada Nadim Prouty, a 37-year-old Lebanese national and resident of Vienna, Va., pleaded guilty today in the Eastern District of Michigan to charges of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship, ...


Palestinian National and Former Colombian Detective Plead Guilty to Conspiring to Support the FARC And Alien Smuggling

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Seven Convictions To Date Stemming From ICE Sting Operation WASHINGTON – A Palestinian national and a former detective with the Colombian Department of Administrative Security (DAS) have pleaded guilty ...


Remarks at the Organization for International Investment Annual Dinner

News Release: Thank you. You and your members make an important contribution to our economy. OFII plays a critical role in advocating for foreign investors who create millions of American jobs. Thank you for your partnership.


Remarks to Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce

News Release: Thank you for the kind words. I’m delighted to be here.


Secretary Gutierrez To Bring Fourth Administration Led Congressional Delegation to Colombia

News Release: Visit will Highlight Key Trade Pact For U.S. Exports and Security WASHINGTON—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez announced today he will bring a fourth Administration led U.S. Congressional delegation to Colombia, Nov 17-19 to continue the push to advance the U.S.-Colombia trade deal by showing Members of Congress the remarkable transformation taking place in Colombia.


Commerce Department publishes notice on Nov. 13

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Nov. 13 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published on Nov. 13 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Agriculture Department publish on Nov. 13?

The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Agriculture Department on Nov. 13

The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on Nov. 13?

The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Transportation Department on Nov. 13

The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Nov. 13, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.