News published on Federal Newswire in October 2007

News from October 2007


Celebrate Earth Science Week 2007

News Release: Petrified Forest, AZ - Earth Science Week is a yearly event sponsored by the American Geological Institute to help the public better understand and appreciate earth sciences and encourage stewardship of the earth. This year’s Earth Science Week is from October 14-20 and celebrates the theme The Pulse of Earth Science. “Petrified Forest National Park is marking this event with special programs featuring the park’s fascinating geology," said acting Superintendent Brad Traver.


Finance to Consider Agriculture Tax Measures

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced plans today for a Thursday markup of agriculture tax provisions. The business meeting of the Committee will take place this Thursday, October 4, at 3:30 p.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 215. The “Heartland, Habitat,...


News Release: A cooperative study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Thai scientists has shown that guava fruit is high in antioxidants-adding it to the list of other antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, black beans and broccoli.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – As part of the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation into activity involving the United Nations Oil for Food program, the Department has agreed to defer the prosecution of York International ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department and the Department of Homeland Security have commenced proceedings before an immigration judge in Atlanta seeking the removal of a Lawrenceville, Ga., resident who served the Nazi SS during World War II as a handler of attack dogs and a guard of prisoners at the notorious Dachau and Buchenwald Concentration Camps in Nazi Germany.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement with the owners of Phoenix Village Apartments in Fort Smith, Ark. According to the complaint, filed Friday in the U.S. District Court ...


U.S. Department of Labor awards more than $54 million
to eliminate exploitive child labor around the world

News Release: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has competed and awarded more than $54 million in fiscal year 2007 grants to combat hazardous and exploitive child labor in countries around the world. The grants will facilitate the collection of reliable data and provide children in need with access to quality basic education and vocational training opportunities.


U.S. Department of Labor sues to distribute 401(k) account assets of now defunct Troy, Michigan business

News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.



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


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


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


The US Labor Department published a four page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a two page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


The US Agriculture Department published a four page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Commerce Department published a seven page proposed rule on Oct. 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.