News published on Federal Newswire in March 2008

News from March 2008


Transportation Department publishes proposed rule on March 11

The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on March 11, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Baucus Budget Amendment Will Cut Taxes For Families, Remember America’s Military Men And Women

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today detailed his plans to cut taxes for America’s working families, and particularly for the nation’s military men and women, using surplus funds in the Senate budget proposal. As the Senate debates the budget, Baucus will advance an amendment totaling more than.


Berman Elected to Chair House Foreign Affairs Committee

News Release: Washington, DC - The House Democratic Caucus today voted to appoint Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA) chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Berman made the following statement...


Boxer and Environmental Leaders United on Urgent Need to Address Global Warming

News Release: BACKGROUND... U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, will be joined by the heads of America's leading environmental organizations to discuss the need for action to address the challenge of global warming. WHEN... WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2008 9:30 a.m. ...



Facts on Fats Could Prompt Healthier Eating

News Release: The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans included-for the first time-recommendations that U.S. consumers keep their intake of trans fatty acids as low as possible. Landmark research conducted by scientists at the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center (BHNRC), Beltsville, Md., contributed to that conclusion. The BHNRC is part of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture 's chief scientific research agency.


Justice Department Reaches Settlement with University of Michigan Concerning Football Stadium’s Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today that it has resolved a lawsuit against the University of Michigan under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Justice Department and the Michigan ...


Justice Department to Monitor Elections in Mississippi

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced that on Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2008, it will monitor elections in Bolivar, Jefferson Davis, and Madison Counties, Miss., to ensure compliance with federal voting rights statutes.


Hyattsville, Maryland, Man Convicted of Coercing 14 Year-old Foreign Girl into Prostitution

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Maryland - Javier Miguel Ramirez, age 35, of Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to sex trafficking of a minor girl, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein and Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Grace Chung Becker.


D.C. Grocery Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes Involving over $500,000 in Unpaid Payroll & Sales Taxes

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - Stephen B. Cohen of Washington, D.C. pleaded guilty today to a two-count information charging violations of tax crimes for his willful failure to collect and pay over $500,000 of payroll and sales taxes, the Justice Department announced. Cohen owned several businesses in the D.C. area, including Washington Park Gourmet, a delicatessen and grocery store.


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

News Release: On March 10, 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).


U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Remarks to the National League of Cities

News Release: Thank you. Good afternoon everyone. It’s a pleasure to be here. As Cynthia (McCollum, NLC President) mentioned, the Commerce Department has a broad portfolio. One of my predecessors called it the “Noah’s Ark” of agencies. I prefer to think of it as a conglomerate.


2007 Sets All Time International Tourism Record for U.S.

News Release: Over 56 Million International Visitors Spent 122 Billion WASHINGTON–U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that 2007 set an all time record for international tourism, with visitors pumping $122 billion into the U.S. economy from over 56 million international visitors supporting 8.5 ...


U.S. Labor Department re-schedules hearing on service provider compensation and plan fee disclosure

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U.S. Labor Department to sponsor free workshop in Phoenix on complying with employee benefits law

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Justice Department publishes rule on March 10

The US Justice Department published a three page rule on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Commerce Department publishes rule on March 10

The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes rule on March 10

The US Transportation Department published a four page rule on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Proposed rule published on March 10 by Commerce Department

The US Commerce Department published a six page proposed rule on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Rule published by Interior Department on March 10

The US Interior Department published a three page rule on March 10, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.