News published on Federal Newswire in September 2008

News from September 2008


The US Justice Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Labor Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


House Votes to Extend Trade Preference Programs

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives approved, by unanimous consent, critical trade legislation to extend trade expiring trade preference programs that have played an important role in the nation’s trade and development efforts for decades. The legislation, H.R. 7222, would...


Frederica Folkways: The Life of a Soldier, Saturday, October 11

News Release: The National Park Service at Fort Frederica National Monument is pleased to announce the details of an upcoming program designed to highlight the history of this British fort and town. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at 2:00 p.m., a program entitled “The Life of a Soldier," will feature a special tour of the...


News Release: Homested, Florida - Oil Paintings of Florida Bay with a different view will be seen in an exhibition by William Vega at the Ernest Coe Visitors Center gallery, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, Florida, October 1 - 31, 2008, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.


Congress Fixes USDA Misinterpretation of Farm Bill Base Acre Provision

News Release: Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to suspend for the 2008 crop year a Farm Bill provision that required producers to have a minimum of 10-base acres to receive program benefits. The House and Senate each passed by unanimous consent the Senate amendment to H.R. 6849, originally sponsored by Congressman Bob Etheridge of North Carolina, Chairman of the House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee.


News Release: Superintendent Mike Murray announces the following changes and decisions related to future meetings of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore Negotiated Rulemaking Advisory Committee.


Curecanti Land Study Released

News Release: - 9/29/08. Dave Roberts. (970) 240-5432. Final Curecanti Land Study Released. Connie Rudd, Superintendent of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area (NRA), has announced the release of a final study document that includes recommendations for the future of the...


Point Reyes National Seashore Lighthouse Road Repairs for October 2008

News Release: The Point Reyes National Seashore announced today that road repairs to the lighthouse entrance road will take place starting on Tuesday, October 7 and go through Thursday, October 23.


News Release: Is your family looking for something fun to do outdoors on an autumn afternoon? On Sunday, October 5th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. grab a kite and join park staff on the west lawn of Fort Stanwix National Monument for a couple of hours of outdoor fun. “The goal of the program is to get families out into the...


Frederica Folkways: 18th century cooking, Oct. 25th

News Release: As a continuation of the Frederica Folkways Programs please join us for an informative and fun look at the age old question “What’s for Dinner, Mom?".


News Release: The Corps of Engineers at Lake Lanier announced today that the Lower Pool Park, located below Buford Dam, will be closed 2-3 weeks due to road maintenance. Closure will begin on Monday September 29th. Visitors will be diverted to the nearby Powerhouse Park located on the east side of Buford Dam.


SENATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES COLLINS/LIEBERMAN CONTRACTOR OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROVISIONS

News Release: The Senate unanimously approved several provisions proposed by Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Susan Collins, R-Me., and Chairman Joe Lieberman, ID-Conn., to strengthen oversight, transparency, competition and accountability in the federal acquisition process. These...


Computer Program Eases Climate Change Research

News Release: Agricultural Research Service (ARS) researchers and colleagues have developed a computer program that allows them to automatically recreate or simulate the environment of remote locations throughout the world inside plant growth chambers.


Tour Historic Battlefields by Candlelight

News Release: (Ninety Six, SC) - Ninety Six National Historic Site will present The Annual Candlelight Tour on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008. Nearly 500 candle luminaries and torches will light the one mile historic trail. History will come to life as costumed volunteers portray settlers and soldiers of old Ninety Six during the Colonial and Revolutionary eras.


House of Representatives Passes Nutrition Program Fix

News Release: Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed legislation ensuring current year funding for Community Food Projects, a federal nutrition program. The House passed S. 3597, by voice vote, under suspension of the rules Saturday evening.


Tax Provisions In Financial Rescue Plan Protect Homeowners And Community Banks, Shore Up Executive Compensation Rules

News Release: Washington, DC - Tax provisions in the financial rescue plan being unveiled Sunday will protect struggling homeowners from higher tax bills, help community banks hit hard by losses on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stocks, and toughen the rules on executive compensation for companies participating in the...