News published on Federal Newswire in May 2008

News from May 2008


The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page proposed rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a five page proposed rule on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on May 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Grassley statement about the commentary titled “Grassley's War on Cancer Patients” printed in the 5/29/08 Wall Street Journal

News Release: The vicious attack by Dr. Mark Thornton on the May 29 editorial page of the Wall StreetJournal against my oversight of the Food and Drug Administration exploits cancer patients forgreater drug company profits, and it would result in less information for all patients.


News Release: WEST GLACIER, MONT. - A week after a storm made for a soggy Memorial Day weekend at Glacier National Park, officials are pleased to report that park operations quickly returned to normal, and that additional roads/road segments and campgrounds are now available to visitors, providing increased access to recreational opportunities.


News Release: Outer Banks Group Superintendent Mike Murray and Outer Banks Visitor Bureau Managing Director Carolyn McCormick announce a new feature on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Visitor Bureau websites utilizing the popular Google Earth maps. The new feature provides a glimpse of, and the most current...


News from the Superintendent, May 2008

News Release: Civic Engagement & Volunteers. A volunteer group from Winthrop conducted a clean up of Snake Island. It was a great example of a partnership effort as the conservation commission worked with NPS staff to choose an appropriate date to avoid nesting shore-birds. In total, 12 volunteers removed 22 large...


100 year old canal lock opens to tours

News Release: For the first time since 1901, Lowell National Historical Park, guided a canal boat through the city's Swamp Locks, making the 13-foot drop on the Pawtucket Canal into the "industrial canyon" along the Appleton and Hamilton mills.


News Release: A 22-year-old Mexican citizen, Adolfo Conchas-Rodriguez, died while swimming at the Cottonwood Cove swim beach yesterday. The victim decided to swim to the buoys north of the launch ramp. He was not wearing a life jacket. His friends and family members noticed they could no longer see him and swam out...


News Release: The National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has implemented a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Prevention Program for Whiskeytown Lake. The park is requesting that all vessel owners certify that their boat is free of aquatic nuisance species prior to being launched at Whiskeytown Lake. Self...