News published on Federal Newswire in June 2008

News from June 2008


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a three page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a three page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on June 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mount Rushmore Honors World War I Veteran Frank Buckles

News Release: Superintendent Gerard Baker has announced that Mount Rushmore National Memorial will honor World War I veteran Frank Buckles during the 2008 Independence Day Celebration. During a ceremony beginning at 7:00 pm on July 3, the Air Reserve Personnel Center Honor Guard from Denver, Colorado will present the flag flown at the memorial to Frank Buckles for his heroic contributions to the nation’s efforts in World War I.


Reclamation Hosts Meetings on LMDT Risk Assessment

News Release: The Bureau of Reclamation will host two informational meetings to discuss the Risk Assessment of the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel on July 1, 2008, in Leadville, Colorado.


Seashore Receives Donations from Eastern National For Park Newspapers and Trail Exhibits

News Release: Harkers Island, NC-- Superintendent Russel J. Wilson is pleased to announce that Cape Lookout National Seashore received grants from Eastern National, a National Park Service partner, in support of the seashore’s education program. A grant of $2,750 was awarded to design the 2008 edition of the park’s...


Commonly Asked Questions on the Senate Housing Bill Payment Card Provision

News Release: This document answers commonly asked questions about the payment card and third-party network information reporting provision in the Finance tax measures offered as part of the Senate substitute amendment to the housing bill, H.R. 3221. The provision is designed to offset the cost of providing much-needed...


News Release: A naturally-occurring compound prepared from pine oil that seems to deter mosquito biting and repels two kinds of ticks has been found by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists.


News Release: In an effort to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Point Reyes National Seashore, the National Park Service will be providing a free trial shuttle bus service during the month of July 2008 in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Transportation to evaluate the potential for expanding and improving public transportation within Point Reyes National Seashore.


News Release: One of Rocky Mountain National Park’s stellar volunteer groups, the Road Hogs, is one of the National Park Service’s winners of the 2008 George B. Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Superintendent Vaughn Baker presented the group with its award today.


News Release: The federal government and its contractors will be further encouraged to donate surplus meals to food banks and soup kitchen throughout the nation and Maine after legislation co-sponsored by Senator Susan Collins was recently signed into law. Senator Collins is working with the U.S. General Services...


Baucus Blasts Senate Block of Funds for Urgent Infrastructure Repairs

News Release: Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.).


News Release: Superintendent Dusty Shultz welcomes Ryan Locke to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore as a Transportation Interpreter, a position sponsored by the National Park Foundation (NPF) and through the generous support of Ford Motor Company, Proud Partner of America’s National Parks. Locke, from Spring Lake, Michigan, will spend the summer creating and offering bicycle tours to the public and promoting the use of alternative transportation in the National Lakeshore.


News Release: Harkers Island, North Carolina. Superintendent Russel J. Wilson announces the following summer activities during the month of July at the 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.