News published on Federal Newswire in March 2008

News from March 2008


2008 Artist in Residence

News Release: Petrified Forest National Park. 2008 Artist-in-Residence Program. Petrified Forest, AZ - “Petrified Forest National Park has selected nine artists and two alternates to participate in the 2008 Artist-in-Residence Program," stated park Superintendent Cliff Spencer. The finalists are: Amy Hautman, Cameron...


2008 Lyceum Series Continues

News Release: Saturday, March 15, 7:00 p.m. National Park Service Rocky Mountain Inventory and Monitoring Network A Climate of Change: Landscapes and Species in the Rocky Mountains. Join Terrestrial Ecologist, Daniel J. Manier, as he discusses the natural and modified dynamics of ecological systems, with examples...


Musket Firing and Farkle at Fort Frederica

News Release: The National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument is pleased to announce the details of two upcoming programs designed to highlight the history of this British fort and town. On Saturday, March 22nd, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Battle of Bloody Marsh," will feature a British soldier...


Wright Brothers National Memorial Joins France in Celebrating Wrights Success Coulaines France Kite Festival Kicks off French Celebration

News Release: In May of 1908, nearly 100 years ago on soil far from Dayton, Ohio or the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Wilbur Wright captured the attention and admiration of Europeans, as crowds of French citizens witnessed the wonder of true powered flight. After their achievement of the first flight in 1903, and...


Sudden Oak Death Study Completed

News Release: Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley just completed a two year study of Sudden Oak Death at Point Reyes National Seashore. The study, conducted in collaboration with Seashore staff, examined the extent and severity of the disease.


Michigan Attorney and Client Charged with Tax Crimes along with Four Promoters of Fraudulent Insurance Tax Shelter

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON -- A federal grand jury sitting in Grand Rapids, Mich., has returned a six-count superseding indictment, charging a Kalamazoo, Mich., attorney, his client, and four alleged tax shelter promoters with tax crimes, the Justice Department announced today.


Miami Jury Convicts Physician and Three Business Owners of Medicare Fraud

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Seventh Trial Conviction for Medicare Strike Force WASHINGTON – A federal jury in Miami convicted a physician and the owners and operators of two durable medical equipment companies and a home health care ...


Brothers Sentenced for Selling More than $6 Million in Pirated Software

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - Two brothers were sentenced today in federal court to 30 months and three years in prison for selling massive amounts of pirated computer software, Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Chuck Rosenberg announced today.


Federal Reserve announces two initiatives to address heightened liquidity pressures in term funding markets

News Release: The Federal Reserve on Friday announced two initiatives to address heightened liquidity pressures in term funding markets.


Statement by Secretary Gutierrez on February's Employment Report

News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez released the following statement on the February Employment Report that showed the unemployment rate was 4.8 percent: “Despite the lower unemployment rate, today’s job report is disappointing. The nation is facing economic challenges and growing ...


White House-President Bush Discusses Cuba

News Release: THE PRESIDENT: Sientese. Gracias. Bienvenidos a la Casa Blanca. Mr. Secretary, thank you for being here. Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart, members of the diplomatic corps, distinguished officials, honored guests.


Proposed rule published on March 7 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a four page proposed rule on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did State Department publish on March 7?

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on March 7 by Transportation Department

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by State Department on March 7

The US State Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


State Department publishes notice on March 7

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on March 7 by State Department

The US State Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Transportation Department publish on March 7?

The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Transportation Department on March 7

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Transportation Department publishes notice on March 7

The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 7, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.