News published on Federal Newswire in April 2008

News from April 2008


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a four page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a seven page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published an eight page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a five page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a four page proposed rule on April 18, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Shackleford Banks Horses 2007 Findings Report

News Release: Harkers Island, N.C.-- Federal legislation, passed in 1998, protects the horses within Cape LookoutNational Seashore and requires an annual report on the status of the herd. This report covers from Spring 2007 to Spring 2008. The horses are cooperatively managed by the National Park Service and the Foundation for Shackleford Horses, Inc., pursuant to the legislation, and a Memorandum of Understanding updated in 2007.


Baucus, Grassley Applaud Steps to Boost Medicare Quality Improvement Program

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are commending the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for enacting improvements to the agency’s Physician Quality Reporting Initiative.


News Release: On Saturday, April 26, 2008 the National Park Service will hold its second National Junior Ranger Day. As part of this special day Fort Frederica National Monument will showcase its award winning Junior Ranger Adventure Book. Chosen by the Southeast Region as the winner of the “Keeper of the Light" Award...


News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Florida have made recommendations to help growers deal with several whitefly-transmitted viruses that threaten cucurbits and other crops in that state.


News Release: Superintendent Dan Kimball announced today that Carl Ross Key will re-open for day-use, from sunrise to sunset. In 2006, Carl Ross Key was re-designated a day-use only area with annual seasonal closures from October 15 to April 15. This change was necessary because of the impacts on the island from the...


Baucus Welcomes Deal on U.S. Beef, Says Korea Must Follow Through

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus (D.-Mont) welcomed the announcement today that Korea intends to fully open its market to all U.S. beef products,.


News Release: (Barstow, California) -During the agency’s 10th annual Environmental Awards Ceremony in San Francisco on Monday, U.S. EPA Regional Administrator Wayne Nastri presented a plaque to Mojave National Preserve and four other organizations and individuals throughout Southern California in recognition of their efforts to protect and preserve the environment in 2007.


Kids and Adults Invited to Celebrate National Park Week at Olympic National Park

News Release: Olympic National Park invites visitors from both near and far to celebrate National Park Week, April 19 - 27.


On Saturday, May 3rd 2008, learn about Archaeology at Fort Frederica

News Release: On Saturday, May 3rd 2008, park staff will present a program about Archaeology at Fort Frederica. The program will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. It is limited to 20 participants. This program offers the public a rare opportunity to explore Fort Frederica’s Archaeological Field School site. The program...


Levin Statement on U.S.-South Korea Free Trade Agreement

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following statement regarding the news that the U.S. and South Korea have reached a tentative understanding on access of U.S. beef in the Korean market...