News published on Federal Newswire in May 2008

News from May 2008


Denali National Park and Preserve Facilities and Services Are Opening For the 2008 Season

News Release: The days are getting longer, overnight temperatures remain above freezing, migrant birds are returning, and seasonal employees have arrived to begin work. These are all signs that the facilities and services that enhance and enrich the park experience for Denali National Park and Preserve visitors open soon for the summer visitor season!.


News Release: Events Taking Place Throughout the Day at Wright Brothers National Memorial.


Chairman Rangel Announces Rollout of the 2008 Green Book

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel (D-NY), today announced the release of the 2008 edition of “Background Material and Data on the Programs within the Jurisdiction of the Committee on Ways and Means," informally known as the Green Book.


News Release: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the Apiary Inspectors of America have conducted a combined survey of beekeepers to get a snapshot of how well managed colonies made it through the winter of 2007-08.


Water Supply And Storage Company To Pay $9 Million For Damages To Rocky Mountain National Park

News Release: WASHINGTON-Water Supply and Storage Company (WSSC), a mutual ditch company and the owner and operator of the Grand River Ditch, has agreed to pay $9 million for damages to natural resources within Rocky Mountain National Park caused by a May 30, 2003, breach of the Grand River Ditch, the Justice Department and National Park Service announced today.


Snare Removed from Wolf in Denali National Park

News Release: Due to the sharp eyes of a pilot working on park wildlife surveys, and a coating of new snow, Denali National Park and Preserve wildlife biologist Tom Meier and volunteer veterinarian Denise Albert were able to successfully remove a trapper’s snare from around the neck of a large, grey, male wolf in the park on Friday, May 2.


Mangrove Mania Family Fun Fest

News Release: All trees are terrific, but mangroves are magnificent! They provide food and shelter for wildlife, protect property from storm surge, and have some truly amazing adaptations. On Sunday, May 11, Biscayne National Park will present the final Family Fun Fest of the 2008 season. Mangrove Mania! will take...



News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 2, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 CMLS Rules Obstruct Competition from Low-Priced and Innovative Real Estate Brokers WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division today filed a lawsuit against the Consolidated Multiple Listing Service ...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, May 2, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV OPA (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON - McKesson Corp., one of the nation’s largest distributors of pharmaceutical drugs, has agreed to settle allegations that it violated federal reporting provisions relating to its handling of certain ...


Federal Reserve proposes rules to prohibit unfair practices regarding credit cards and overdraft services

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday proposed rules to prohibit unfair practices regarding credit cards and overdraft services that would, among other provisions, protect consumers from unexpected increases in the rate charged on pre-existing credit card balances.


Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Swiss National Bank announce an expansion of liquidity measures

News Release: Central banks have continued to work together and to consult regularly on liquidity conditions in financial markets. In view of the persistent liquidity pressures in some term funding markets, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve, and the Swiss National Bank are announcing an expansion of their ...


Approval of proposal by Rolling Hills Bank & Trust

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application of Rolling Hills Bank & Trust, Atlantic, Iowa, to establish a branch at 502 Broad Street, Adair, Iowa.


News Release: WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today released the following statement on the April Employment Report, which showed that the unemployment rate is 5.0 percent: “Any monthly downtick in jobs is disappointing, but we are expecting a challenging first half and the losses were better than forecast. With the unemployment rate falling and continued GDP growth, the resilient U.S. economy continues to withstand stiff winds.


The US State Department published a four page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on May 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.