News published on Federal Newswire in May 2008

News from May 2008


SENATOR COLLINS SUPPORTS LEGISLATION TO FREEZE ETHANOL MANDATE

News Release: In an effort to address increasing energy and food costs, U.S. Senator Susan Collins is cosponsoring legislation to freeze the corn-based ethanol mandate at this year’s level. Legislation passed last year requires an annual increase in the amount of ethanol produced domestically, from 4.7 billion gallons...


2008 Bryce Canyon Shuttle

News Release: Bryce Canyon Shuttle Commences 2008 Summer Operations.


News Release: A New Facility for the Bryce Canyon Shuttle.


News Release: (MUNISING, Mich.) Following the sentencing of Thomas Richardson on May 19, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Superintendent Jim Northup issued a statement expressing appreciation for the outstanding work conducted by several agencies in investigating the fatal fall of Juanita Richardson within Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in June 2006, leading to the successful prosecution of Mr. Richardson for the premeditated murder of his wife.


News Release: WASHINGTON - Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., Monday called on Google to remove Internet video content produced by terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda. The videos - readily available on YouTube -show assassinations, deaths of U.S. soldiers and...


Boxer Statement on Bush White House Interference in Waiver Decision

News Release: Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today made the following remarks regarding a memo from the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee that found evidence of White House influence in the Environmental Protection Agency's denial of California's request for a waiver to address global warming pollution from vehicles...


Grassley urges Iowans to push back against DC-hatched smear campaign against ethanol

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley today encouraged Iowans who work for major food manufacturers to make their voices heard in opposition to a national smearcampaign against ethanol.


News Release: Western Arctic National Parklands Superintendent George Helfrich has announced a moratorium on the issuance of additional commercial use authorizations for big game transportation services in Noatak National Preserve.


Grassley Hires New Tax Counsel for Finance Committee Staff

News Release: WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, has hired a new tax counsel for his committee staff. Jim Lyons will handle a portfolio of issues including capital cost recovery, accounting rules, and research and development.


News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announced today changes to Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s beach fire regulations. Effective immediately, beach fires are allowed between the hours of 6:00 am and 12: midnight, and prohibited between 12 midnight and 6:00 a.m., year round.


News Release: Congratulations, graduates. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life. I’m honored to be here with you.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 16, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Charlotte Man Allegedly Fabricated Deductions and Credits for Customers WASHINGTON - A federal court in Charlotte, N.C., has permanently barred Kodjovi Raphael Totou from preparing tax returns for anyone other than himself, the Justice Department announced today. The permanent injunction order replaces a preliminary injunction entered earlier this year.


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 16, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV TAX (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Pinnacle Quest International Found to Knowingly Sell Tax Fraud Schemes WASHINGTON – A federal court in Pensacola, Fla., has entered a preliminary injunction barring Pinnacle Quest International (PQI) and its ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 16, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV CRM (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON – A Bahamian national formerly residing in Haiti was convicted today by a jury in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on charges of narcotics distribution, Assistant Attorney General ...


News Release: Thank you for that kind introduction. I’m pleased to have the opportunity to speak at this historic time in the Korean-American partnership.


The US Agriculture Department published a five page rule on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 16, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.