News from May 2008
By Commerce News Now | May 27, 2008
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | May 27, 2008
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on May 27, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2008
News Release: The wildflowers are out, the birds are singing, and the weather is just right for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. So put down the garden rake, get off the lawn mower and treat yourself to a hike with a National Park Service Ranger. “Saturdays at the Lakeshore" begin at 1:00 p.m. at...
By USDA Newswire | May 27, 2008
News Release: FRANKLIN, Maine, May 27, 2008-The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) dedicated its new National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center (NCWMAC) here today. Research at the new center is focused on developing technologies to enhance the sustainability and profitability of cold water marine aquaculture and ensure safe, abundant seafood for U.S. consumers. ARS is the chief intramural scientific research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA ).
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2008
News Release: More clear, calm skies on Tuesday allowed the National Park Service (NPS) aerial spotters to thoroughly search the Cassin Ridge and surrounding areas for signs of two missing Japanese climbers. Tatsuro Yamada, age 27, of Saitama-Ken, Japan and Yuto Inoue, age 24 of Tokyo, Japan were expected to return from their climb on May 22.
By Interior Newswire | May 27, 2008
News Release: FARMINGTON, Pa., - Historic detachments of French Marines and Colonial British troops will set up camp in the Great Meadows at Fort Necessity National Battlefield on this weekend, May 31 and June 1. This is the first time since the 250th anniversary of the battle that British and French forces are encamping at the Great Meadow at the same time.
By Homeland Newswire | May 27, 2008
News Release: At the request of Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Susan Collins, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) today released a report on the status of port security efforts in the U.S., indicating significant improvement since the SAFE Port Act, which Senator Collins coauthored, became...
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2008
News Release: Clear skies and milder winds enabled National Park Service (NPS) aerial spotters to make several flights under optimum observation conditions in the search for two Japanese climbers on Mt. McKinley, but the climbers were not seen.
By Interior Newswire | May 26, 2008
News Release: Clear skies and milder winds are aiding National Park Service (NPS) aerial observers in the search for two overdue climbers on the Cassin Ridge of Mt. McKinley. The high altitude Lama helicopter and a twin engine Conquest 2 fixed wing aircraft launched at 9:00 a.m. Monday, May 26. Denali mountaineering...
By Interior Newswire | May 25, 2008
News Release: The search for two Japanese climbers on the Cassin Ridge of Mt. McKinley continued on Sunday, May 25. A Cessna 206 fixed wing observation flight was launched at noon on Sunday, but it turned around due to cloud cover. Two more fixed wing flights left Talkeetna around 5:00 pm, including the Cessna 206...
By Interior Newswire | May 24, 2008
News Release: A search is underway for two overdue Japanese climbers on the Cassin Ridge of Mt. McKinley. Clouds and high wind in the Alaska Range kept the high altitude Lama helicopter on standby all day Friday, May 23, though weather conditions allowed a preliminary aerial search to an elevation of 12,000-feet on Saturday morning May 24. The climbers were not spotted.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 23, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 "This Memorial Day, I want to take the opportunity to highlight the steadfast commitment of the Justice Department?s Civil Rights Division to protecting the rights of America's servicemembers, who have made ...
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 23, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CIV (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON -- Toray Industries Inc., a Japanese company, and its U.S. subsidiary, Toray Composites (America) Inc., have agreed to pay the United States $15.25 million to settle a lawsuit alleging that they conspired to fix prices on carbon fiber, a graphite substance used in aircraft, ammunition and satellites procured by the United States, the Justice Department announced today.
By DOJ Newswire | May 23, 2008
News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 23, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice today announced a consent decree with the Robertson Fire Protection District (Robertson), that, if approved by the U.S. District Court in St. Louis, will resolve a lawsuit ...
By Fed Newswire | May 23, 2008
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the approval of an application by SNS Property Finance B.V., Hoevelaken, the Netherlands, to establish a representative office in Arlington, Virginia.
By Commerce News Now | May 23, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement on Iceland's announcement that they were resuming a commercial whale hunt for minke whales outside the review and control of the International Whaling Commission (IWC). There is currently a global commercial whaling ban.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2008
The US Interior Department published a two page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2008
The US Interior Department published a three page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2008
The US Interior Department published a one page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Interior Newswire | May 23, 2008
The US Interior Department published a five page notice on May 23, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
