News published on Federal Newswire in September 2007

News Release: In one of the longest snorkel surveys ever completed in North America, fisheries biologists recently swam the length of the Elwha River - from its headwaters to its mouth - with the goal of establishing a baseline of the river’s fish population before dam removal begins.

Grassley urges conferees to support strong FDA reforms

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley said the upcoming September 30 anniversary of Vioxx being pulled from the market is a good reminder about the need for Congress to embrace reforms passed by the Senate and House earlier this year in separate legislative proposals for the Food and Drug Administration.

Garlic's Goodness Best Released With a Crush

By USDA Newswire | Sep 18, 2007

News Release: Consuming large amounts of raw garlic may be good for your heart, but not necessarily your social life. So, how do we best enjoy these pungent little bulbs, without missing out on their impressive health benefits?.

National Public Lands Day, September 29, 2007

News Release: On Sept. 29, 2007, from 9 am until 5 pm, entrance fees will be waived at Fort Frederica National Monument as part of National Public Lands Day. National Park Service sites like Fort Frederica National Monument preserve important aspects of our heritage. To celebrate the incredibly diverse public...

Finance Panel To Take Up FAA, Highway Trust Funds

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that the panel will consider legislation reauthorizing the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (AATF) and funding repair of America’s bridges and roads on Thursday, Sept. 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building...

Public Invited to Friends of Olympic National Park Meeting and Program by Craig Romano, Noted Outdoors Writer

News Release: Port Angeles - Author Craig Romano will be the featured speaker for an upcoming Friends of Olympic National Park (FONP) program and membership meeting, set for Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. The program and meeting are both open to the public and will be held at the Olympic National Park Visitor Center at 3002 Mount Angeles Road in Port Angeles.

Yosemite National Park Invites Public To Open House (September 2007)

News Release: The National Park Service welcomes those interested to attend an Open House in Yosemite Valley on.

Finance Panel to Hold “Mock” Markup of Peru Free Trade Agreement

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that the panel will hold a “mock" markup of the draft implementing bill for the Peru Free Trade Agreement this Thursday, Sept. 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 215. The agreement is the...

Finance Committee to Consider Bill to Protect Land And Endangered Species

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that the panel will consider legislation to promote land preservation and preserve endangered species this Thursday, Sept. 20, at 4:00 p.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 215. The “Habitat and Land Conservation...

New Citizens Sworn In at Salem Maritime National Historic Site

News Release: SALEM, MA: On Sept. 17, 2007, Salem Maritime National Historic Site celebrated Citizenship Day and the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United States with a naturalization ceremony. Thirty-six new citizens were sworn in on the steps of the U.S. Custom House in Salem by U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock on a beautiful early fall day.

LIEBERMAN DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED BY FAILURE TO SECURE 60 VOTES FOR EQUAL REPRESENTATION FOR D.C. CITIZENS

By Homeland Newswire | Sep 18, 2007

News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., expressed deep disappointment Tuesday at the Senate’s inability to overcome a threatened filibuster and vote to grant residents of the District of Columbia equal voting representation in Congress. S. 1257,...

Nearly A Year After the Storms, Repairs Continue in Olympic National Park

News Release: Eleven months after the rain, wind and floods of last autumn, crews continue to make repairs to Olympic National Park roads and other facilities.

New Improvements Completed at Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: In partnership with the Rocky Mountain Nature Association, two projects were recently completed in Rocky Mountain National Park; rehabilitation of a trail and picnic area at Lake Irene along with a new amphitheater in the Timber Creek Campground.

Department of Justice Highlights Achievements Under Project Safe Neighborhoods

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Fifth Project Safe Neighborhoods National Conference Held in Atlanta ATLANTA The Department of Justice highlighted the significant accomplishments of federal, state and local officials in combating gang ...

Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust, Thomas O. Barnett, Issues Statement on European Microsoft Decision

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Thomas O. Barnett, Assistant Attorney General for the Departments Antitrust Division, issued the following statement today after the Court of First Instance of the European Communities (CFI) issued its ...

Fact Sheet: Project Safe Neighborhoods: Americas Network Against Gun Violence

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AG (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Project Safe Neighborhoods History and Expansion In May 2001, President Bush announced Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a comprehensive initiative to reduce gun crime in America. By linking together ...

Union Bank of California Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Forfeits $21.6 Million to Resolve Bank Secrecy Act Violations

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON Union Bank of California, N.A., a wholly-owned subsidiary of UnionBanCal Corporation, based in San Francisco, has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement on charges of failing to maintain ...

Leader and Senior Lieutenant of Arellano-felix Organization Plead Guilty to Criminal Charges