News published on Federal Newswire in November 2007

News from November 2007


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a nine page notice on Nov. 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Opening Remarks of Chairman Lantos at hearing, Democracy, Authoritarianism and Terrorism in Contemporary Pakistan

News Release: Today’s hearing could not be more timely. A few weeks ago when I called this hearing meeting, we planned to deal with the state of political affairs in Pakistan and how the United States could best help provide stability and security in the region.


Lightning-Caused Fires Managed for Public Safety and Resource Benefit in Yosemite National Park

News Release: Four fires are currently being managed for resource benefit and public safety in Yosemite National Park. These fires are being closely monitored and contribute to the protection of communities in and around the park. Allowing smaller fires to expand under moderate conditions prevents fuel build-ups that can contribute to fires of catastrophic proportions, like those seen recently in Southern California and Lake Tahoe.


KENNEDY ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF ENDA

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement in response to the passage by the United States House of Representatives of the Employment Non- Discrimination Act.


Subcommittee Reviews Recent Recalls in the Meat Industry

News Release: Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564. James Ryder (202) 225-0020. Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held a hearing to review recent recalls in the meat industry. Congressman Leonard Boswell of Iowa is Chairman of the Subcommittee. The Subcommittee heard testimony from...


STATEMENT OF SENATOR EDWARD M. KENNEDY ON LABOR HHS

News Release: Mr. President, more than any other appropriations bill that we will consider this year, this bill is about the strength and well-being of America’s families. It gives our children a chance for a better education. It keeps workers safe and makes sure they are paid a proper and legal wage to support their families. It invests in improved health care to keep our families healthy and strong.


News Release: Sowing cover crops between rounds of cash crops can protect fields and enrich Midwest soils. So Jeremy W. Singer, an Agricultural Research Service (ARS) agronomist, wanted to find out how many farmers in the Corn Belt actually use cover crops. Singer works at the National Soil Tilth Laboratory, Ames, Iowa.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - All National Park Service sites, including Glacier National Park, will offer free admission to veterans, current members of the U.S. armed forces, and their families on Sunday, Nov. 11, in honor of Veterans’ Day. Visitors should identify themselves at entrance stations as military personnel; no special documentation is required. Other park user fees, such as camping fees, however, are not waived.


Whiskeytown Artist-In-Residence Exhibit at Turtle Bay

News Release: Photographs by Marissa Carlisle, current Artist-in-Residence at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, will be on display at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding until December 18th. Carlisle is one of two artists chosen for Whiskeytown’s 2007 Residency Program. Her work ranges from fine art photography to freelance commercial work. The six pieces on display show imagery from abstraction to landscapes.


News Release: In a recent ceremony National Park Service employee Ronald J. Cornelius was recognized for 40 years of service with the Federal Government and the National Park Service.