News published on Federal Newswire in March 2008

News from March 2008


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


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


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


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


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


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


The US Labor Department published a seven page proposed rule on March 25, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


Chas Cartwright Named Superintendent of Glacier National Park

News Release: DENVER - Chas Cartwright, a 21-year veteran of the National Park Service (NPS) has been named superintendent of Glacier National Park in Montana, according to Intermountain Regional Director Mike Snyder. Cartwright will assume his new position in late May. He will replace Mick Holm, who served as superintendent for six years before retiring from the NPS.


Bipartisanship Key to Preserving Social Security and Medicare

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC -Today the trustees of the Social Security and Medicare trust funds released their annual report to Congress on the status and projected condition of the funds over the next 75 years. Today’s report offered a reminder of the need for bipartisan cooperation to address the projected funding...


Grassley comment on annual trustees’ report on Social Security and Medicare

News Release: Senator Chuck Grassley, Ranking Member of the Committee on Finance, issued thecomment below about the report issued today by the trustees of Social Security and Medicare.


News Release: “Every year at this time, we ask the public to help increase the likelihood that peregrine falcons might select a nesting site along the Endless Wall," said Debbie Darden, Deputy Superintendent for the National Park Service (NPS) at New River Gorge National River. “By using other locations for hiking...


New Safflower Lines Survive Winters

News Release: Three new safflower germplasm lines developed by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Pullman, Wash., are now available for improving the oilseed crop's winter survival, or "hardiness.".


News Release: The Stewart's Horse Camp has been selected to remain the concession operator for the horse campground at Point Reyes National Seashore, NPS Regional Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced today. "We are pleased with the proposal," Jarvis said, "and are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership with the Stewart family.".


Cape Hatteras Lighthouse 2008 Climbing Season Announced April 18 2008 through October 13 2008

News Release: The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse will open to the public for climbing from April 18 through Columbus Day, Oct. 13, 2008. Climbing fees for the Lighthouse will be $7 per adult, and $3.50 for children under 12 and senior citizens.


Michael Gabaldon Named Director Technical Resources

News Release: Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Bob Johnson recently announced that he has named Michael Gabaldon as Director Technical Resources.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Evidence Does Not Establish that Combination of Satellite Radio Providers Would Substantially Reduce Competition WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division issued the following statement today ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV NSD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 SANTA ANA, California – An engineer who conspired with family members to export United States sensitive military technology to the People’s Republic of China was sentenced today to 293 months in federal prison.


Federal Reserve will offer $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility today

News Release: On March 24, 2008, the Federal Reserve will offer $50 billion in 28-day credit through its Term Auction Facility. Additional information regarding the auction is listed below; the auction will be conducted as specified in this announcement, Regulation A, and the terms and conditions of the Term Auction Facility (www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/taf.htm).