News published on Federal Newswire in March 2008

News from March 2008


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on March 17, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


March for Parks

News Release: Biscayne National Park and the South Florida Community Partners will host a March for Parks event on Saturday, March 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The free event, held annually each spring, aims to promote National Park awareness, and to introduce new audiences to South Florida's National Parks.


Cape Lookout Vehicle Ferry and Cabin Services Open for the Summer!

News Release: Harkers Island, N.C. -- Cape Lookout National Seashore Superintendent Russel J. Wilson announced today the start up of vehicle ferry and cabin rental operations for the summer, and that issues relating to start-up of the Davis to South Core Banks vehicle ferry and cabin rental services at Great Island on South Core Banks have been resolved.


Berman Urges Chinese to Show Restraint in Treatment of Demonstrators and to Negotiate Tibetan Matters with Dalai Lama

News Release: Van Nuys, CA -- Congressman Howard L. Berman, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Comittee, today issued this statement on China's handling of the demonstrations in Tibet...


Heat Stress Model Keeps Cows Cool

News Release: It's hard to relax if your cattle are stressed, so the ability to predict and avoid potential stressors is essential.


Baucus, Colleagues Question USDA Rule on Argentina Beef

News Release: Dear Secretary Schafer and Director Nussle...


Federal Reserve announces two initiatives designed to bolster market liquidity and promote orderly market functioning

News Release: The Federal Reserve on Sunday announced two initiatives designed to bolster market liquidity and promote orderly market functioning. Liquid, well-functioning markets are essential for the promotion of economic growth.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON—The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) in Kentucky has agreed to make extensive improvements to its sewer systems, at a cost estimated to exceed $290 million, to eliminate unauthorized ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - Corey Davis, also known as “Magnificent,” pleaded guilty today in federal court in Bridgeport, Conn., to a federal civil rights charge for organizing and leading a sex-trafficking ring. A co-conspirator ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A federal jury in New Bern, N.C., today found former federal corrections officers Willie Powell and Marquis Young guilty of a felony federal civil rights offense for assaulting an inmate in their ...


The Federal Reserve is monitoring market developments closely and will continue to provide liquidity as necessary to promote the orderly functioning of the financial system

News Release: The Federal Reserve is monitoring market developments closely and will continue to provide liquidity as necessary to promote the orderly functioning of the financial system. The Board voted unanimously to approve the arrangement announced by JPMorgan Chase and Bear Stearns this morning.


News Release: WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement commending the U.S. Senate for their confirmation of John J. Sullivan as Deputy Secretary of Commerce: “I’d like to thank the Senate for its confirmation of John Sullivan as Deputy Secretary of Commerce. As Deputy, John ...


News Release: Approval by Congress of the free trade agreement with Colombia will enhance our area's competitiveness and level the playing field for Tennessee's exporters By road, rail, air or water, all roads lead to Memphis. The River City knows that today those roads don't end at our borders and we must do everything ...