Government Agencies

Focus is on elk as disease persists near Yellowstone (Vail Daily)

7 Jul 2008

BILLINGS, Mont. — Government agencies killed more than 6,000 wild bison leaving Yellowstone National Park over the last two decades — the grisly result of efforts to contain a serious livestock disease carried by the animals.

Agencies alter budgest as gas prices jump (WTOP Radio Network)

7 Jul 2008

Some local government and law enforcement agencies are modifying their budgets and making adjustments to keep up with high fuel costs.

House opens probe of ship sinking (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

7 Jul 2008

MANILA, Philippines—A joint congressional inquiry opens on Monday with representatives from government agencies overseeing the maritime industry and Sulpicio Lines Inc. summoned to shed light on the June 21 sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars in stormy Visayan seas.