News from December 2008
By Commerce News Now | Dec 3, 2008
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Dec 3, 2008
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Dec. 3, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: If you are looking for a long lasting, fun-filled holiday gift for someone who loves to go to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, why not wrap up an annual park pass for them? For just $20, a pass covers the entrance fee for one year from date of purchase and is good for everyone in one vehicle.
By USDA Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: Cocoa comes from the Theobromacacao tree, which forms the basis of a multibillion-dollar U.S. chocolate industry. The seeds are processed into cocoa beans that are the source of cocoa, cocoa butter and chocolate. But diseases cost growers an estimated $700 million each year, and scientists have been looking for ways to produce cacao trees that can resist them.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: GAITHERSBURG, Md.-The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently presented 71 staff members with the Departmental Bronze Medal and other NIST awards in ceremonies held Dec. 3, 2008, at NIST's Gaithersburg, Md., campus. U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski attended the...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - November’s unseasonably warm and dry weather has been replaced by winter weather that deposited a blanket of fresh snow throughout Glacier National Park. Snow accumulation on Tuesday prompted vehicle traffic restrictions on most park roads that had previously remained open for motorized...
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: Mount Rushmore National Memorial invites the public to participate in several.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: (Ninety Six, SC) - Over 100 people braved rain to visit Ninety Six National Historic Site for “A Backcountry Holiday" on Saturday, November 28. The past came to life as visitors walked into the historic late 18th century cabin, where costumed interpreters greeted them.
By Commerce Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.)today named Cathy Koch as Tax Chief for the Senate Finance Committee. Koch has served as the Acting Chief since January.
By Interior Newswire | Dec 3, 2008
News Release: e-mail us. Dec. 1, 2008. Lowell National Historical Park Celebrates 30th Anniversary at the City of Lights Parade. Lowell, MA. Thousands braved the cold as Lowell’s annual City of Lights Parade and Holiday Art Stroll concluded in front of City Hall for the lighting of over 100,000 lights. Lowell...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 2, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice today announced that it has reached an agreement as to liability in a lawsuit filed under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act against the Euclid City School District ...
By DOJ Newswire | Dec 2, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON— Johnson Matthey Inc. (JMI), a Pennsylvania corporation, was sentenced today to a $3 million criminal fine for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act by Judge Dee Benson of the U.S. District ...
By Fed Newswire | Dec 2, 2008
News Release: On Dec. 1, 2008, the Federal Reserve conducted an auction of $150 billion in 84-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Following are the results of the auction: Stop-out rate: 0.420 percent Total propositions submitted: $66.471 billion Total propositions accepted: $66.471 billion Bid/cover ...
By Fed Newswire | Dec 2, 2008
News Release: In light of continuing strains in financial markets, the Federal Reserve on Tuesday announced the extension through April 30, 2009, of three liquidity facilities: the Primary Dealer Credit Facility (PDCF), the Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Money Market Fund Liquidity Facility (AMLF), and the Term Securities ...
By Labor Gazette | Dec 2, 2008
News Release: BOSTON — 888 Consulting Group Inc., a Dedham, Mass., temporary employee placement company doing business as TAC Worldwide, has agreed to pay 973 employees across the country a total of $1,866,943 in overtime back wages to resolve a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor alleging violations of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By DOT News Wire | Dec 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Dec 2, 2008
The US Energy Department published a two page rule on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Dec 2, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Dec. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
