News published on Federal Newswire in October 2008

News from October 2008


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


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


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


The US Justice Department published a four page rule on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


The US Interior Department published a one page rule on Oct. 2, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


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


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


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


New Sugarcanes to Deliver One-Two Energy PunchTitle

News Release: New varieties of sugarcane and other crops adapted to the U.S. Gulf Coast region are being developed for use in making ethanol as a cleaner-burning alternative to gasoline.


Sagamore Hill Announces $775,000 for Preservation of Historic Structures

News Release: Oyster Bay- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (NHS) announces the kick-off of $775,000 in historic preservation and site enhancements this fall in the National Park Service’s on-going effort to protect and preserve the site’s historical resources and enhance the visitor experience. The work consists...


Fee Structure Amended for Museum and Visitor Center

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) and the Gettysburg Foundation have decided to charge a single admission fee for venues at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center, including museum exhibits, the film, and the Cyclorama Painting. The Gettysburg Foundation will collect the fee as part of its responsibilities as operators of the museum.


Senator Grassley’s letter to the Department of Justice Regarding Financial Relationships Between Medical Device Makers and Physicians

News Release: Dear Attorney General Mukasey: The Senate Finance Committee (Committee) has jurisdiction over the Medicareand Medicaid programs in the United States Senate. The Committee is presentlyinvestigating financial relationships between medical device manufacturers andphysicians. According to press accounts...


News Release: National Park Service and Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife biologists will hold an informational meeting about the Kalaloch razor clam population and projections about this year’s razor clam harvest.


Grassley Wins Victory on Andean Trade Preferences Bill, Which Passes Senate, Heads to House

News Release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, ranking member of the Committee on Finance, today reached an agreement with Senate leaders to allow trade preference legislation for Andean countries to move forward. The Senate approved the revised language tonight by unanimous consent. Grassley won a significant victory in securing...



Senator Grassley’s Letter to Medtronic Regarding Financial Relationships with Physicians

News Release: Dear Mr. Hawkins: The United States Senate Committee on Finance (Committee) has jurisdictionover the Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a senior member of the United StatesSenate and as Ranking Member of the Committee, I have a special responsibility toprotect the health of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries...


News Release: The "River of Grass" is Flowing.


News Release: According to Superintendent Jock Whitworth, Zion National Park plans to start ignition of the 2,100 acre Three Finger Mesa Prescribed Fire during the week of October 6th, 2008. The exact date of the ignition will depend on weather conditions and the availability of firefighting resources. This prescribed fire project is located along the northern portion of the park boundary, in the Goose Creek Drainage, southeast of Lava Point.


News Release: Yosemite National Park Superintendent Michael J. Tollefson announced the signing of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on Sept. 19, 2008 for the Invasive Plant Management Plan for Yosemite National Park Environmental Assessment (EA).