News published on Federal Newswire in April 2008

News from April 2008


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published an eight page proposed rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a four page proposed rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a one page proposed rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a six page proposed rule on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: Nitric oxide has emerged as an important signaling molecule in plants as in mammals, including people. In studies of a tropical medicinal herb as a model plant, researchers have found that nitric oxide targets a number of proteins and enzymes in plants.


News Release: On Saturday, May 17, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and the Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park are teaming up to create an authentic 1967 barbecue on the banks of the Pedernales River just as President and Mrs. Johnson did during the presidential years on the LBJ Ranch.


Chairman Rangel Applauds Business Roundtable Leadership

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to the Business Roundtable’s AMERICA 21 initiative, which is aimed at easing worker anxiety and maintaining American competitiveness in the rapidly-changing international economy...


News Release: Would you like to visit a beaver pond, smell spring wildflowers, search for morels, or identify migrating birds? Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is the place to do all that and more. Spring is an excellent time to hike and National Park Rangers are looking forward to sharing some of their favorite places in the National Lakeshore with you during five “Saturdays at the Lakeshore" in May.


Fire Safe Landscaping Workshop at Dance Palace May 12, 2008

News Release: The public is invited to attend a free workshop on Fire Safe Landscaping, co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin. The workshop will take place at the Dance Palace Community Center in Point Reyes Station on Monday May 12 from 7: 00 pm to 8:30 pm.


Modest Fee Increases for Visitors

News Release: (MUNISING, Mich.) The National Park Service has announced that there will be modest recreational fee increases for visitors to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore this visitor season.


Everglades National Park Providing Free Florida Bay Boating DVD

News Release: Key Largo, Florida: Everglades National Park has produced a free, 12-minute educational DVD for Florida Bay boaters. The video, produced with funding from the South Florida National Parks Trust provides boating rules and advice from fishing guides and park rangers who’ve navigated the tricky maze of...


Travel Channel Presents Segment on Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

News Release: The Outer Banks Group announced today the Travel Channel will premier an episode on the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The new back-to-back, half-hour episodes on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 9:00 and 9:30 pm (ET/PT) of John Ratzenberger’s Made in America series will include segments on Cape Hatteras Lighthouse...


Senator Grassley asks FDA about techniques for screening the pharmaceutical supply chain

News Release: Dear Commissioner von Eschenbach: As Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance (Committee), I have aresponsibility to the more than 80 million Americans who receive health care coverageunder the Medicare and Medicaid programs to oversee the proper administration of theseprograms and ensure that taxpayer...


News Release: Natchez Trace Parkway begins Repair/Resurfacing Project.


News Release: This Saturday, April 26, 2008, young people visiting the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center will have the opportunity to meet Pearl Harbor Survivors and explore historical objects from the USS Arizona. In celebration of National Junior Ranger Day, kids 7 -12 years old are invited to attend one of two...