News published on Federal Newswire in December 2008

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Sander M. Levin (D-MI) issued the following joint statement on President-elect Obama’s selection of Ron Kirk to the post of United States Trade Representative (USTR)...

A New Tally for Water Use by Thirsty Plants

By USDA Newswire | Dec 19, 2008

News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues are helping to refine evapotranspiration rates in dryland riparian corridors by revamping estimates for current and future water use by mesquite and other plants.

Celebration of the Birthday and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson

News Release: The Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, Western National Parks Association, Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and LBJ State Park and Historic Site invite everyone to a "Celebration of the Birthday and Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson" on Sunday, December 21 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the LBJ Ranch. This is just one part of the annual Christmas tree lighting event held every year at the state and national parks near Stonewall.

Weekend Update for Glacier National Park

News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - Winter enthusiasts venturing to Glacier National Park this weekend will find a blanket of fresh snow covering the park. Trails and roadways are now in skiable condition throughout the park; however, anyone spending time outdoors is urged to dress warmly and avoid prolonged exposure...

Senator Grassley comments on the selection of Ron Kirk for U.S. Trade Representative

News Release: Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, which has jurisdiction over international trade, made the comment below regarding today’s announcement by President-elect Barack Obama that he will nominate former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk to be U.S. Trade Representative. The nomination must be approved by the Finance Committee as part of the Senate confirmation process.

Baucus Honors Fallen Americans at U.S. Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

News Release: NEVADA-UNDERWATER SURVEYS-LAKE MEAD- Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) will be performing underwater geological research activities under permit from the National Park Service from Dec. 18, 2008 - Apr. 30, 2009 in an area between Saddle Island and Black Island bound by the following coordinates.

Lake Mead rangers rescue Las Vegas men

News Release: LAS VEGAS - Lake Mead Park Rangers rescued two 64-year-old Las Vegas fishermen Saturday night after their boat sank in the Virgin Basin of Lake Mead four miles southeast of Echo Bay.

Fort Necessity Holiday Hours - 2008-09

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Finance Chairman Baucus Welcomes Nomination of Kirk for U.S. Trade Representative

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) released the following statement on President-elect Obama’s nomination of Ron Kirk to be the next United States Trade Representative. The Senate Finance Committee has jurisdiction over U.S. trade policy, and is responsible for the confirmation of the U.S. Trade Representative.

Special Holiday Interpretive Programs

News Release: Bryce Canyon National Park Offers Special Interpretive Programs During the Holiday Season.

Berman, House Foreign Affairs Committee Review 110th Congress Legislative and Oversight Accomplishments

By State Newswire | Dec 19, 2008

News Release: Washington, DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today released a summary of the committee’s legislative and oversight accomplishments for the 110th Congress (2007-2008). From the Iraq war to international aid reform, the committee, with bi-partisan support, addressed key issues affecting our country and our standing abroad.

Experimental Soybeans Sabotage Roundworm Pest With its Own Gene

By USDA Newswire | Dec 18, 2008

News Release: Using biotechnology, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have fortified the defenses of soybean plants against tiny but destructive pests called soybean cyst nematodes (SCN).

United States Seeks $21 Million from State of Oklahoma on Unpaid Reservoir Contract

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 State has failed to pay Army Corps for 11 years WASHINGTON—The United States has asked a federal court in Oklahoma to order the state of Oklahoma to pay more than $21 million due under a contract with ...

Florida Man Indicted for Possessing and Transporting Child Pornography

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – John Duane Green of Hernando, Fla., was indicted today by a federal grand jury in St. Croix, the U.S. Virgin Islands, on charges of transporting and possessing child pornography, announced Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Paul Murphy of the District of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in International Child Exploitation Enterprise Case

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON AND PENSACOLA, Fla. – Johnathan Mosman, 47 of Waterbury, Conn., today became the fifth defendant to plead guilty for his involvement in a vast global child pornography trafficking enterprise, ...

Physicians Assistant Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for His Role in $119 Million Medicare Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A Miami physician’s assistant was sentenced today to 14 years in prison in connection with his role in a $119 million HIV-infusion Medicare fraud scheme, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney R. Alexander Acosta of the Southern District of Florida announced.

Justice Department Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Microsemi Corporation

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Lawsuit Seeks to Restore Competition in Markets for Semiconductor Devices Used in Critical Military and Space Applications WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today ...

Tampa Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Providing Material Support to Terrorists

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 TAMPA, FLA -- Patrick Rowan, Assistant Attorney for National Security, and A. Brian Albritton, U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announced that Ahmed Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed, a resident ...

Louisiana Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Violate Civil Rights of Homeowner