News published on Federal Newswire in July 2008

News from July 2008


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on July 1, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Berman Legislation Lifting Stigma Against Nelson Mandela and Other ANC Members Becomes U.S. Law

News Release: Washington, DC - President Bush today signed into law a measure by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard L. Berman (D-CA) that will eliminate a government-imposed stigma against association with the African National Congress of South Africa. Now the United States will remove from its databases any notation characterizing the ANC and its leaders -- including Nobel Laureate and former South African President Nelson Mandela -- as terrorists.


Spokesperson for Senator Kennedy on Implemenation of Title III of the No Child Left Behind Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC- Melissa Wagoner, spokeswoman for Senator Edward M. Kennedy, today released the following statement on the US Department of Education’s evaluation of Title III programs under the No Child Left Behind Act that was reported to Congress last week. “Senator Kennedy is pleased to know that...


Bear Activity at McBride Glacier

News Release: This notice is to advise kayakers of a potential for Bear/Human conflict at the mouth of McBride Inlet. On June 23rd, 2008 a group of five kayakers were camping on the south side of the entrance to McBride Glacier. They were sleeping in their tents at about 0900 hours and heard noises outside their tent.


News Release: Big Time Festival. Saturday, July 26, 2008. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Kule Loklo. Please join us for this traditional Native American trade festival at Kule Loklo, Point Reyes National Seashore. The annual festival is slated for Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Kule Loklo, a Coast Miwok...


News Release: Rangers at Zion National Park successfully completed three rescues between Friday, June 20 and Thursday, June 26. The three incidents illustrate some of the common situations leading to rescues in Zion National Park’s backcountry.


News Release: When it comes to the safety of the U.S. beef supply, everything works out in the wash--the hide wash, that is.


News Release: ALBUQUERQUE - U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, today issued the following statement regarding today’s formal approval by the World Bank to create the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a pair of international investment instruments designed to provide scaled-up funding to help developing countries mitigate rises in greenhouse gas emissions.


National Park Service Advises Wildland Fire Prevention Over

News Release: Denali National Park and Preserve officials are asking visitors to be especially cautious with fire over the upcoming holiday period. Campfires are permitted in the fire grates in some of the park’s campgrounds but please ensure that campfires are completely extinguished after use.