News from May 2008
By DOE Gazette | May 22, 2008
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | May 22, 2008
The US Energy Department published a four page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOE Gazette | May 22, 2008
The US Energy Department published a one page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOJ Gazette | May 22, 2008
The US Justice Department published a four page rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 22, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a five page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | May 22, 2008
The US Transportation Department published a three page proposed rule on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | May 22, 2008
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | May 22, 2008
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 22, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.

By State Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: Americans are literally paying for our country’s reliance on imported oil. Global oil prices reached another record high yesterday, and prices rose dramatically at the pump. But relatively few Americans are aware of a potential hidden cost: dependence on foreign oil has broader ramifications for our foreign policy and energy security.
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: 2:00 p.m. update: Investigators confirmed the owner of the boat (that is believed to be where the fire started this morning) was not on the vessel. At this time, investigators believe no one was injured. The preliminary damage estimate from the concessioner is about $1 million. All boat owners impacted...

By State Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - In light of rising gas prices in the United States, Chairman Howard L. Berman (D-CA) today convened a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Committee to examine the relationship between U.S. national security interests and the soaring cost of oil.

By USDA Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson of Minnesota and Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte of Virginia issued the following statement today...
By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: 2008 marks the third in a multi-year program to reintroduce peregrine falcons to the New River Gorge Region. A collaborative effort between the National Park Service, the WV Department of Natural Resources, Three Rivers Avian Center, local landowners and birders, the program has already shown outstanding results, including the largest release of peregrine falcons in a single season in US history.

By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: The fire was isolated on a part of the Spyglass portion of the B-Dock. Boats in slips 78, 79, and 80 were completely destroyed by the fire. Additionally, two other boats on that finger of the dock were damaged (slip numbers not yet available).

By Commerce Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today won Senate passage of key Finance provisions in the domestic spending portion of the 2008 supplemental funding bill, including measures that would extend unemployment insurance (UI).

By Commerce Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: Washington, DC - The U.S. Senate voted 82-13 today to override a presidential veto of the 2008 farm bill, giving America’s farming families a permanent agriculture disaster assistance trust fund and nearly $2 billion in farm tax relief as part of comprehensive farm legislation. Senate Finance Committee...

By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: *Bold, blue print = updated news.

By Interior Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: In preparation for the upcoming busy holiday Memorial Day weekend, and with unprecedented closures and access changes at Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore) because of the court-ordered Consent Decree regarding nesting birds and turtles, the National Park Service is anticipating that some very short-term, temporary changes to ORV beach access may be required to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit to the Seashore.
By Homeland Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: WASHINGTON - The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Thursday reported out the nomination of Paul Schneider to be Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The nominee was approved by voice vote. “I have been impressed by Mr. Schneider’s ability to command a diverse...

By Commerce Newswire | May 22, 2008
News Release: Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.).