News from July 2008
By US DOT Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: Opening Statement of Senator James Inhofe
By Interior Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: The footbridge is now in place across Agnes Creek on the Agnes Creek Trail and is open to both hikers and stock. The bridge is located one-half mile from the Agnes Creek Trailhead in the Stehekin Valley of Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The Agnes Creek Trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail which spans from Mexico to Canada.
By Interior Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: The closure orders to protect nesting peregrine falcons on Jordan Cliffs and Beech Cliff within Acadia National Park are being rescinded and the trails will be opened on Thursday, July 24, 2008. The trails and cliff at the Precipice (i.e., Precipice Trail) and Valley Cove will remain closed to allow...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Wednesday took testimony about the good progress the federal government is making in sharing intelligence information among agencies, and with state and local officials, and what improvements are still needed. The Government Accountability...
By USDA Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to review the state of health care in rural areas and the role of federal programs in addressing rural health care needs. Congressman Mike McIntyre of North Carolina is Chairman of the Subcommittee.
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 23, 2008
News Release: Washington, D.C. - According to a government report issued this week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been unable to effectively fulfill its mission when it comes to international activities due to a lack of coordination, leadership, and strategic planning. DHS’s wide array of international...
By Homeland Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., and Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., Tuesday heard testimony on improving the nation’s energy security by reducing the amount of oil used by the transportation sector, the role the government can play, and...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – Lester E. Cox Medical Centers, a health care system headquartered in Springfield, Mo., has agreed to pay the United States to settle claims that it violated the False Claims Act, the Anti-Kickback ...
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A former employee of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers pleaded guilty to providing sensitive contract information to a bidder seeking to win a multi-billion dollar government contract, Acting Assistant Attorney General Matthew Friedrich of the Criminal Division announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Fabricated Deductions & Credits to Fraudulently Reduce Clients Tax Liabilities Result in Estimated $20 Million Loss to U.S.
By DOJ Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 22, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - Consuelo Carreto Valencia pleaded guilty this afternoon to one count of sex trafficking, for benefitting financially from her participation in an organization that transported young Mexican women ...
By Fed Newswire | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday released the minutes of its discount rate meetings on May 19 and June 23, 2008.
By Commerce News Now | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Siéntese. Gracias. Buenos dias. Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca. (Applause.) I am pleased to welcome you to the gathering of the 198th anniversary of Colombia's independence, which was celebrated last Sunday in grand style. Colombia and the United States have a long history of ...
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao today announced that "America's People, America's Talent... America's Strength!" will be the official 2008 theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which is observed in October nationwide. The 2008 theme captures the accomplishments highlighted in the 2007 progress report on President Bush's New Freedom Initiative for people with disabilities.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.
By Labor Gazette | Jul 22, 2008
News Release: Archived News Release — Caution: Information may be out of date.
By State News Post | Jul 22, 2008
The US State Department published a one page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Jul 22, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By State News Post | Jul 22, 2008
The US State Department published a one page notice on July 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
