News published on Federal Newswire in September 2007

News from September 2007


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page notice on Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page notice on Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a four page notice on Sept. 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley Urges Implementation of Trade Agreements This Fall

News Release: Thank you all for being here today. During the August recess, I spent some time thinking about how to jumpstart congressional movement on one of my legislative priorities, which is the trade agenda. As you know, this year began with the Democrats demanding additional provisions in our trade agreements...


News Release: On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Senate Homeland Security Committee today held a hearing to examine current and potential future terrorist threats to our homeland. U.S. Senator Susan Collins, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said...


News Release: Following the uneventful passage of Tropical Storm Gabrielle, National Park Service facilities reopened for normal operations today. Three National Park Service Campgrounds, Ocracoke, Frisco and Oregon Inlet, reopened at noon on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 for business as usual. Cape Point Campground is closed for the season. In addition, many commercial campgrounds in the Outer Banks area remain open.


Domenici Says Construction of Advanced Clean Coal Power Plant in Florida a Positive Development

News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today praised the groundbreaking of an advanced clean coal electric generating facility near Orlando, Florida, as an important step toward lowering emissions.


News Release: New, low-lignin sorghum germplasm lines developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and collaborating university scientists are now available for bolstering the grain crop's value as both a livestock feed and ethanol resource.


News Release: WASHINGTON - On the eve of the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Monday heard from an array of top U.S. intelligence chiefs about the terrorist threats still facing the...


Finance Panel To Act On Indian Health Bill

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that the panel will consider and vote on improvements to Indian health care services this Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10:00 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building Room 215. The Chairman’s Mark of the “Medicare, Medicaid,...


News Release: The National Park Service announces the release of an Environmental Assessment for the Headquarters Area Plan for Denali National Park and Preserve. The plan examines alternatives for future development of the headquarters area of Denali including the Headquarters Historic District, which was developed...


News Release: An environmental assessment (EA) analyzing the proposed installation of a Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) site on Buckinghorse Ridge in the upper Elwha watershed was released today by Olympic National Park.


News Release: Join Mark Magdy on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 7:00 p.m. at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center auditorium in Rocky Mountain National Park. He will discuss astronomy and the Rocky Mountain National Park connection to preserving our dark skies. He will demonstrate planet sizes, how a comet works, and give a quick tour of our universe. He will also give some tips on how to begin exploring the exciting world of astronomy for free!.


NPS Enforcing Hunting Regulations, Rewards Available for Information on Hunting Violations

News Release: As hunting season gets underway, the National Park Service (NPS) reminds hunters that sport hunting is allowed only in the Denali National Preserve, located on the western corners of Denali National Park and Preserve. Guided sport hunting in the preserve must be provided by NPS authorized hunting guides.


Finance Committee To Address Debt Limit

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) announced today that members will consider and vote on an increase in the public debt limit. The vote will take place at a business meeting to be held this Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 10:00 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building...


News Release: Two of our nation’s most capable public servants have come before us today to assess the situation in Iraq. General Petraeus, Ambassador Crocker, every single one of us wants you to succeed in your efforts to the maximum possible extent. We admire the heroism and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform and the dedication of our diplomatic corps in Iraq, and we fully understand the terrible burden on their families.


News Release: Harkers Island, North Carolina. Acting Superintendent Charles Cranfield announces the following activities during the month of September at Cape Lookout National Seashore. Additional programs may be offered. Programs will run on schedule, unless there is inclement weather. For more information on these programs and other program offerings, call the Harkers Island Visitor Center at (252) 728-2250 for a complete schedule.


Finance Panel To Update Subcommittee Assignments

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Republican Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced a slate of new Finance Subcommittee assignments, to be formally approved during the Committee’s scheduled markup of pending legislation this Wednesday. Republican...


Finance Panel To Update Subcommittee Assignments

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Republican Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today announced a slate of new Finance Subcommittee assignments, to be formally approved during the Committee’s scheduled markup of pending legislation this Wednesday. Republican...