News published on Federal Newswire in August 2008

News from August 2008


Federal Reserve announces results of auction of $75 billion in 28-day credit held on August 25, 2008

News Release: On Aug. 25, 2008, the Federal Reserve conducted an auction of $75 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Following are the results of the auction: Stop-out rate: 2.380 percent Total propositions submitted: $84.168 billion Total propositions accepted: $75.000 Bid/cover ratio: 1.12 ...


Minutes of Federal Open Market Committee, July 24 and August 5, 2008

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board and the Federal Open Market Committee on Tuesday released the attached minutes of the Committee meeting held on August 5, 2008, and of the conference call held on July 24, 2008.


Elizabeth A. Duke formally sworn in as member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

News Release: Elizabeth A. Duke was formally sworn in as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System at a ceremony Tuesday in the atrium of the Board’s main building in Washington.


News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez joined President George W. Bush in announcing and congratulating the 2007 laureates for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honor for technological and scientific achievement. President Bush will present the six individuals and two corporations with their medals at a White House ceremony on Sept. 29, 2008.


U.S. Department of Labor announces two new initiatives aimed at promoting hiring of veterans and applicants with disabilities

News Release: Enforcement agency announces 10 criminal convictions and 8 indictments for July 2008 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS) today announced its criminal enforcement data for July 2008. During the month, OLMS obtained 10 convictions, eight indictments and ...


The US State Department published a three page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published an eight page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Aug. 26, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.