News from September 2009

By Interior Newswire | Sep 5, 2009
News Release: Through travel between Groveland and Lee Vining Possible.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department today announced that during the Sept. 8, 2009, municipal election in Cleveland, Ohio, it will monitor polling place activities for compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Attorneys from the Department’s Civil Rights Division will coordinate the federal activities and maintain contact with local election officials.
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON —The Department of Justice announced today that it will not challenge a proposal by Memorial Health Inc. (Memorial), and St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System (St. Joseph’s/Candler) to enter an exclusive joint purchasing agreement with respect to the purchase of certain medical and surgical supplies. ...
By DOJ Newswire | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – A former Ft. Campbell, Ky., soldier was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Thomas B. Russell to life in prison after being convicted on May 7, 2009, of charges arising out of the rape of a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and the murder of the girl and her family, Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Criminal Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Candace G. Hill of the Western District of Kentucky announced today.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: Zone to Spur Economic Growth and Foster Job Creation in Lansing, Michigan Area U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke today announced the approval of a new Foreign-Trade Zone in Lansing, Mich., to help improve Michigan’s competitive position in the global economy. This new designation will allow substantial cost savings for businesses on import duties, merchandise processing fees, faster delivery and higher security.

By Labor Gazette | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today issued the following statement for Labor Day: "On Monday, Sept. 7, we will celebrate a great American holiday – Labor Day. Over the years, it may have become a time for backyard barbecues. But the real intent behind today's holiday is honoring the contributions of American workers.

By Labor Gazette | Sep 4, 2009
News Release: WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis issued the following statement on the August 2009 Employment Situation report issued today: "This past August, the economy lost 216,000 jobs – fewer than what most experts expected. The overall unemployment rate is now 9.7 percent. Last month's jobs loss is an improvement from the average 700,000 jobs our economy was losing every month when this administration took office, but is still by no means acceptable.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a four page proposed rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a one page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 4, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 4, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a three page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a seven page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a two page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a three page notice on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 4, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a one page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By USDA Wire | Sep 4, 2009
The US Agriculture Department published a three page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Commerce News Now | Sep 4, 2009
The US Commerce Department published a two page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By DOT News Wire | Sep 4, 2009
The US Transportation Department published a three page rule on Sept. 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.