News from July 2008
By USDA Wire | Jul 24, 2008
The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | Jul 24, 2008
The US Energy Department published a four page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Jul 24, 2008
The US Agriculture Department published a six page proposed rule on July 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte announced changes to subcommittee assignments.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: In a little over three months, Americans will make a very important choice on the future direction of our country. We will go to the polls and select a new President. Americans will also vote on roughly one-third of the Senate and all of the members of the House of Representatives.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have found that proper storage temperatures are essential to minimize bacterial growth and adaptability inside sealed, bagged salads. They have been studying the safety of new technologies that extend the shelf life of bagged salad greens.
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today pushed a panel of witnesses on the findings of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation of the Ugland House, a tax haven in the Cayman Islands that has nearly 19,000 registered tenants, approximately half of which...
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.).
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today introduced enhanced legislation to promote American jobs, energy, and families with targeted tax relief and incentives. The new bill, called the Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 (S. 3335), builds on the...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Bipartisan Measure Increasing Market Transparency Passes by Voice Vote.
By State Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - The landmark U.S. effort to fight HIV/AIDS around the world will be expanded and extended by five years thanks to legislation that Congress passed today.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: In picture: First Row (left to right): James Walker, Jimmy Stutz, Tristan Kuhn, Justin Stuart, John Barbish, Sam Miller, Sean Mueller, Joe Zongolowicz, and Garrett Halman.
By USDA Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
Release: Draft legislation to increase transparency and oversight over futures and options markets (Committee approved, as amended, by voice vote, July 24, 2008).
By Commerce Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives today offered strong bipartisan support for legislation to strengthen the nation’s housing market and improve access to affordable housing. The legislation, H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, would help stem the...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research held a hearing to review the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) implementation and agriculture producer eligibility. Congressman Tim Holden of Pennsylvania is Chairman of the Subcommittee.
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Contact: Marc Morano 202-224-5762 marc_morano@epw.senate.gov Matt Dempsey 202-224-9797 matthew_dempsey@epw.senate.gov Opening Statement Senator James Inhofe Thursday, July 24, 2008 Madame Chairman, I am very disappointed with the actions of this Committee today. It is my view that the calling of ...
By Interior Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
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By US DOT Newswire | Jul 24, 2008
News Release: Opening Statement of Senator Barbara Boxer
By Interior Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: Harkers Island, North Carolina. Superintendent Russ Wilson announces the following summer activities during the month of August at Cape Lookout National Seashore. Additional programs may be offered. Programs will run on schedule unless there is inclement weather. For more information on these programs and other program offerings call the Harkers Island Visitor Center at (252) 728-2250 for a complete schedule.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, July 23, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Fleet Management Ltd. Charged with Pollution and Cover-up in San Francisco Bay Oil Discharge Case WASHINGTON—A federal grand jury in San Francisco returned a second superseding indictment charging Fleet ...
