News published on Federal Newswire in October 2007

U.S.-Thai Scientists Cooperate in Tropical Fruit Research

By USDA Newswire | Oct 15, 2007

News Release: A unique collaboration between Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Winter Haven, Fla., and counterparts at Chiang Mai University (CMU) and Siam University in Thailand aims at developing coatings and surface treatments to maintain the red color of lychee fruit and protect fresh-cut mango. The market for these and other tropical fruits is rapidly growing as consumers discover their unique tastes and nutritional value.

Second Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Led By Gutierrez Sees Real Economic Progress and Change in Colombia

By Commerce News Now | Oct 14, 2007

News Release: MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez today concluded his second bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation visit to Colombia in recent weeks, to see the very significant progress that the country has made toward increased economic prosperity, strong democratic governance, and the protection of human rights.

Virginia Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Receipt of Child Pornography

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON A Virginia man has pleaded guilty to attempted receipt of child pornography, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher for the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Chuck Rosenberg for the Eastern District of Virginia announced today.

Two Men Sentenced for Running International Pornographic Spamming Business

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Two men have been sentenced to more than five years in prison for organizing and running an international pornographic spamming business that grossed over $1 million, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and Interim U.S. Attorney Dan G. Knauss of the District of Arizona announced today.

Nationwide Trafficker of Counterfeit Clothing Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Five of Seven Defendants Sentenced to Prison in Multi-State Enforcement Operation WASHINGTON A national distributor of more than $7 million in counterfeit clothing has been sentenced to 57 months in prison, ...

Former Motivational Speaker Re-Sentenced to 20 Years for Transporting Child Pornography

By DOJ Newswire | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Michael Fortino, 47, a motivational speaker whose original prison sentence was recently vacated, was re-sentenced today to 20 years in federal prison for transporting child pornography, Assistant ...

Remarks to the Bogota Chamber of Commerce-Bogota, Colombia

By Commerce News Now | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: Thank you. I’m pleased to be in Bogotá and to have this opportunity to meet with the local business community.

Gutierrez Congratulates NOAA for Contributing to Nobel Winning Climate Change Body

By Commerce News Now | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: BOGOTA, COLOMBIA—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today released the following statement on the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize: “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which shares a Nobel Peace Prize today with former Vice President Gore, has brought together hundreds of experts from ...

White House Transcript-Remarks by the President on Trade Policy

By Commerce News Now | Oct 12, 2007

News Release: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you for the warm welcome. It's great to be in Miami. I've been looking for my little brother. (Laughter.) He must have finally found work. (Laughter.) Just kidding, Jeb.