Boston Scientific spent $410,000 lobbying federal government on health care in third quarter
Medical device maker Boston Scientific Corp. spent $410,000 lobbying the federal government in the third quarter on health care issues, according

Native communities taking on federal government
Several Alaska Native communities are suing the federal government over housing funds awarded, then rescinded.

Federal Government Wins Lawsuit Over Colorado Hayman Fire
A federal judge ruled that the federal government doesn't have to pay for damage caused by the Hayman wildfire, the worst in Colorado history. U.S. Forest Service worker Terry Barton pleaded guilty

Canadian Parties Form Alliance That Could Replace Government
If the pact is successful at dislodging the Conservatives, it will be the first time since 1926 that the federal government has changed hands without a vote.

Federal agency to counter terror soon, says government
New Delhi, Nov 30 : The Indian government Sunday announced plans to set up a Federal Investigating Agency to counter the terror threat in the aftermath of the Mumbai carnage and promised to consult all political parties on its modalities.

Williams government mum on federal coalition
A coalition deal brokered by opposition parties in Ottawa provoked a puzzling lack of reaction Monday from the Williams government in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Federal agency to counter terror soon, says government
The Indian government Sunday announced plans to set up a Federal Investigating Agency to counter the terror threat in the aftermath of the Mumbai carnage and promised to consult all political parties on its modalities.

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
NEW YORK -- Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields.

Homeland security pick Napolitano expected to reassert federal authority on immigration
WASHINGTON ? As governor of Arizona, Janet Napolitano pushed the federal government to take more responsibility for illegal immigration. When it didn't do so, she signed a state law that filled the vacuum, establishing the nation's toughest penalties for companies that hire illegal workers.

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as...

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields. Wall Street found fresh reason for concern about a protracted recession Monday following a slew ...

Sewage treatment plant looking for federal money
VESTAL -- The Binghamton Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant is looking for a little love from the federal government.

Bering Sea trawler fined $450,000 for interfering with federal observers
Interfering with federal fisheries observers and other violations on board a factory trawler in the Bering Sea will cost two Seattle companies nearly a half-million dollars. The owners and managers of the Alaska Juris have agreed to pay $450,000 in a settlement with the federal government. John Ryan, KTOO - Juneau Download Audio (MP3)

Government bond yields hit fresh lows
By TIM PARADIS Yields on long-term U.S. government debt sank to record lows Monday as worries about mounting economic problems and a stock market plunge touched off another investor rush to safety. The possibility that the Federal Reserve could enter the Treasury market as a buyer also helped drive down yields. Wall Street found fresh reason for concern about a protracted recession Monday ...

Government grant to tackle binge drinking
NINETEEN communities across Australia will share $3.6 million from the federal government to tackle binge drinking.

Federal funding on council agenda
Greater Taree City Council will have its first talks this morning on spending the Federal government?s infrastructure funding.

Government relief headed to Ike-damaged areas
Leaders in Ike-damaged communities were likely giving thanks on Wednesday after a bit of a windfall from the federal government.

Liberals, NDP and Bloc sign deal to oust Conservative government
OTTAWA - A historic tri-party pact to oust the Conservative government and form a Liberal-led coalition would put six NDP seats at the federal cabinet. [...]

Govt to set up Federal Investigation Agency: PM
COMMENT ON THIS ! Your Views! In the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the government has decided to set up a Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), strengthen air and maritime security and create four NSG hubs in various parts of the country.

First Federal ready for stock sale to Treasury
First Financial Holdings, Inc., owner of First Federal of Charleston, said that within 30 days it plans to issue $65 million in senior preferred stock, along with warrants giving the government the right to buy up to $9.75 million of the company's common stock.