News published on Federal Newswire in October 2008

News from October 2008


News Release: Throughout his Administration, President Bush has clearly expressed his strong support for a free and democratic Georgia. After violence in August threatened the stability of this great nation, the United States stood in solidarity with the Georgian people and immediately provided more than $50 million in emergency relief, including aid delivered via air flights and through the Port of Poti.


Natchez Trace Parkway Begins Replacing Pigeon Roost Bridge at Mile Post 203.6

News Release: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that construction has begun to replace the Parkway bridge at milepost 203.6 over Pigeon Roost Creek - just south of U.S. Highway 82. This bridge, constructed in 1956, has experienced severe deterioration in recent years and needs replacing. The replacement project began on Oct. 1, 2008, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2009. RAFCO Construction Company of Columbia, Mississippi, is the construction contractor.


Federal Reserve releases concentrated poverty report

News Release: The factors that gave rise to high-poverty neighborhoods, and the challenges these communities face, are the focus of a Systemwide Federal Reserve research effort that examines the diverse landscape of concentrated poverty in America.


News Release: Good afternoon. Happy Diwali and Sal Mubarak. It’s an honor to be here with all of you.


News Release: WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Commerce today launched an interagency Web site, EconomicRecovery.gov, designed to help get us on the road to economic recovery. The Web site will be a resource for the latest information about important economic issues, and what the U.S. Government is doing to strengthen the economy and restore prosperity.



The US Agriculture Department published a two page proposed rule on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.