News published on Federal Newswire in January 2008

News from January 2008


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on Jan. 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Finding Better Year-Round Forage

News Release: A herd of hungry cattle isn't a pretty sight. So scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are developing forage grasses that provide nutritious forage to livestock in the southern Great Plains throughout the year.


News Release: Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve are inviting the public to join them in exploring the park on weekend hikes this winter. The hikes will be done on snowshoes when snow conditions are favorable, and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008. Hikers will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC), located at Mile 1.3 on the Park Road just west of the traffic circle.


Finance Democrats Challenge Social Security Proposal, Express Concern That Disabled Americans May Miss Benefits

News Release: Dear Commissioner Astrue: This letter provides comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) entitled, “Amendments to the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Appeals Council, and Decision Review Board Appeals Levels," published in the Federal Register on Oct. 29, 2007 (72 FR 61218). The proposed...


Grassley comments on the American College of Cardiology clarifying its position on ezetimibe (Zetia)

News Release: TO: Reporters and Editors. FR: Jill Kozeny, 202/224-1308for U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley. RE: Controversy over delayed release of drug trial on Vytorin. DA: Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, is asking drugmakers Schering-Plough and Merck to...


Baucus Calls For Ironclad Rules Opening Korea To U.S. Beef

News Release: Dear Ambassador Schwab: Opening the Korean market to wholesome, delicious U.S. beef is of utmost importance to Montana’s farmers and ranchers, as well as to beef producers and processors throughout the United States. I appreciate your efforts to achieve this access, and encourage you to conclude a new...


News Release: WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY) issued the following statement on the importance of extending unemployment benefits to individuals to strengthen the economy during the current downturn...