News published on Federal Newswire in May 2008

News from May 2008


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


News Release: (Ninety Six, SC) Ever hear a musket boom and spit smoke and fire? Ever see Ladies spin yarn or bake in a Beehive oven? Come visit Ninety Six National Historic Site Saturday, May 17 to experience life in Colonial times.


News Release: Today we turn our attention to a region that defense experts have singled out as perhaps the most likely launching point of a future Al Qaeda terrorist strike. The tribal regions of Pakistan provide safe haven for thousands of militants and terrorists who seek not only to destabilize Pakistan and neighboring Afghanistan, but who also plan attacks around the globe.


Protecting Oysters from Burrowing Shrimp

News Release: For members of the multimillion-dollar West Coast shellfish industry, their world is the oyster.


Kennedy on President's Signing of the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC-Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, released the following statement regarding President Bush signing the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act into law. “I applaud the President for signing this important legislation...


SENATE HOMELAND SECURITY COMMITTEE HOLDS HEARING TO EXAMINE WHETHER EMPHASIS ON FOOD-BASED FUELS IS CAUSING FOOD PRICES TO INCREASE

News Release: The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led by Chairman Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) and Ranking Member Susan Collins (R-ME), today held a hearing titled, “Fuel Subsidies: Is there an Impact on Food Supply and Prices?" The committee heard from witnesses who testified that the increasing...


News Release: Big Bend National Park dedicated the newly expanded and renovated Panther Junction Visitor Center, located at the park’s main headquarters in Panther Junction, on May 1st at 3:00 PM. About 250 people ranging from school-aged to long-time Big Bend advocates were on hand to help celebrate. The renovation...


Research Fellows Selected for 2008 - Murie Science and Learning Center Expands Fellowships to Additional Parks

News Release: The National Park Service and the Murie Science and Learning Center have selected eleven research fellows for 2008. Five researchers are recipients of Discover Denali Research Fellowships offered by the Denali Education Center through the Murie Science and Learning Center (MSLC) for research in or near...


Jeffers Wins High School Local History Smackdown

News Release: The Painesdale Minds lived up to their name last Thursday, outwitting the competition to claim top honors in the sixth annual High School Local History Smackdown. The team of four juniors - Emily Manninen, Jonathan Kilpela, Katie Mattila, and Matt Heikkinen, coached by Ken Kangas - answered every question correctly through 10 rounds, demonstrating their knowledge of the history of stamp milling, voyageurs, mining company management, and even Finnish sister cities.


Grassley says federal jobs should go to veterans

News Release: WASHINGTON - Senator Chuck Grassley has won a commitment from the Office of Personnel Management to collect data and best practices from federal agencies about their various veteran outreach and veteran recruitment efforts.