News published on Federal Newswire in October 2008

News from October 2008


Justice Department publishes notice on Oct. 21

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Oct. 21 by Justice Department

The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Justice Department publish on Oct. 21?

The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Interior Department publishes notice on Oct. 21

The US Interior Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Oct. 21 by Interior Department

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Interior Department publish on Oct. 21?

The US Interior Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published on Oct. 21 by Energy Department

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


What did Energy Department publish on Oct. 21?

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Notice published by Energy Department on Oct. 21

The US Energy Department published a one page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Energy Department publishes notice on Oct. 21

The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Oct. 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Mystery, Myths, and Mayhem at Fort Stanwix

News Release: Rome, NY - How many of you find yourselves intrigued by bone-chilling tales - especially at this time of year? During the American Revolution the soldiers and families of Fort Stanwix lived in fear every day they served at this wilderness outpost. Come for a candlelight visit of the fort and learn of three historical events that made life at the fort terrifying at any time of day. This program is for people of all ages; children and adults, individuals and families.


News Release: Rocky Mountain National Park staff distributed $27,544 in 2008, to assist four local volunteer fire departments. Allenspark Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) received $9,700, Estes Park VFD received $9,028, Glen Haven VFD received $5,000, and Grand Lake VFD was awarded $3,816 in funding. Since 2001, Rocky Mountain National Park staff have distributed over $198,000 in grant funding to local volunteer fire departments through the Rural Fire Assistance Program.


Anniversary and Holiday Open House at Petrified Forest

News Release: Petrified Forest-On December 8, 2008, celebrate Petrified Forest National Park’s 102nd Anniversary!.


Rocky Mountain National Park Announces Winter Pile Burning Operations

News Release: Fire managers from Rocky Mountain National Park plan to take advantage of the upcoming winter weather conditions to burn piles of slash from several forest thinning and hazard tree mitigation projects. Exclusion of fire for the past century has resulted in unnatural forest conditions in some areas, with significant accumulations of forest fuels and an increased risk of a wildfire. In addition, park crews have been cutting hazard trees for mitigation of the effects of beetles.


New International Wind Erosion Journal Launched

News Release: The first international journal focusing on wind erosion research will begin publication in 2009.


Boxer Aide Honored for Work on Behalf of Children’s Health

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 the Committee's Staff Director and Chief Counsel, Bettina Poirier. Ms. Poirier was honored Monday night by the Children's Environmental Health Network (CEHN) for her work to protect children from toxic pollution and other environmental hazards.


NPS Announces Preferred

News Release: National Park Service Announces Preferred Alternative.


Hearing Statement of Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.) Regarding High Health Care Costs: A State Perspective

News Release: I am very pleased to convene this Senate Finance Committee hearing here in Missoula. The Finance Committee has held a series of hearings on health care reform in Washington throughout the year. And I am glad to have this opportunity to bring the discussion to my home state.


Archeological Investigation Underway at Historic Rural Plains Plantation in Hanover County

News Release: On Oct. 20, 2008, contractors employed by Richmond National Battlefield Park will begin archeological work at the historic "Rural Plains" site near Studley, in Hanover County, on the Totopotomoy Creek Civil War battlefield.


Justice Department Files Lawsuit to Stop JBS S.A. from Acquiring National Beef Packing Co.

News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Oct. 20, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV AT (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 Deal Would Combine Two of Top Four U.S. Beef Packers Resulting in Higher Beef Prices for Consumers WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today in U.S. District Court in Chicago ...