US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Monday, January 2:
DISABILITY BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ACTIVE EMPLOYEES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: Most active employees are unaware that there are disability benefits available under the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). If you are a participating WRS employee and you become disabled and unable to work until normal ...
DEPARTMENT TO MAIL ANNUITANT 1099-R FORMS TO ANNUITANT HOME ADDRESSES IN EARLY JANUARY
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: The Department will mail annuitant 1099-R forms to annuitant home addresses in early January. If you are receiving a monthly annuity, you need this form to file income tax returns for 2005. The 1099-R includes information ...
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYEE TRUST FUNDS OFFERS INFORMATION REGARDING MAKING/REPORT CHANGES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: HOW DO I CHANGE MY MAILING ADDRESS ON FILE WITH THE DEPARTMENT? You should notify the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) when your home address changes. Telephone or write us if you receive your monthly ...
KEEP YOUR BENEFICIARY DESIGNATION UP TO DATE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: Have your personal circumstances changed since you first filed a Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) beneficiary form? Keeping your beneficiary designation current is very important because it is NOT automatically updated ...
FIVE CANDIDATES VIE FOR SEAT ON TEACHERS RETIREMENT BOARD
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: Actively employed teacher participants of the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) will get to choose among five candidates to represent them on the Teachers Retirement (TR) Board. The Department is set to distribute ...
2005 STATEMENT OF BENEFITS DISTRIBUTION EXPECTED IN SPRING; CHECK OUT ONLINE STATEMENTS PRESENTATION
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: The Statement of Benefits mailing to actively employed and inactive Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) members for calendar year 2005 will commence in April and continue through May. The Department mails Statements ...
DEPARTMENT OFFERS SMALL GROUP RETIREMENT COUNSELING SESSIONS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Employee Trust Fund issued the following newsletter: The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) offers small group retirement sessions for Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) members approaching retirement. The two-hour sessions, designed for up to eight participants and ...
MAYOR CURTATONE GIVES INAUGURAL ADDRESS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following press release: Welcome and Happy New Year. Two years ago, I stood on this stage, surrounded by friends, colleagues, family and fellow citizens, and was sworn in as Somerville's 35th Mayor. It was only yesterday. It was a ...
ACCIDENT CLAIMS 5 FAMILY MEMBERS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Five members of a family of seven were killed when their van left the roadway and rolled onto its roof and slid. Four people were pronounced dead at the scene, an elderly man, an elderly woman, a middle aged ...
2006 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Wildwood issued the following news release: The following individuals have filed for the office of Council Member in the April 4, 2006 election. Ward One Rhonda Loggia * Ward Two Holly Parks * Ward ...
INMATE DREW PLANTEN DIES IN APPARENT SUICIDE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Corrections issued the following news release: An officer on routine rounds found Inmate Drew Planten unresponsive in his cell at Central Prison at 2 p.m. today, after an apparent suicide. Planten was taken to the emergency room at Central Prison ...
FOOTHILLS CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION INMATE DIES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Corrections issued the following news release: nmate Wesley Huntley, 31, was found unresponsive on a bathroom floor at Foothills Correctional Institution's minimum custody unit Saturday night at approximately 9:15 p.m. Huntley was transported to Frye ...
CITY OF THORNTON OFFICES OBSERVE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. HOLIDAY
Jan 02, 2006 ... The City of Thornton issued the following news release: City of Thornton offices will be closed on Monday, January 16 to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday. City offices ...
120TH AVE. CLOSURE ON JANUARY 13
Jan 02, 2006 ... The City of Thornton issued the following news release: On Friday January 13, the 120th on-ramp to I-25 will be closing from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The lower portion of the ramp will be paved and the transition from two lanes to one will be ...
TRAIL REPLACEMENT PROGRAM RECEIVES FUNDING
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Northglenn issued the following news release: Parts of Northglenn's more than 20 mile long trail system, will be getting a much needed upgrade. The City has been approved to receive the Adams County Open Space Grant funding in the amount of $214,610 for the 2006 Northglenn ...
CITY ON TRACK TO THRIVE IN 2006
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Northglenn issued the following news release: The City Council recently concluded an extended effort to complete the budget for 2006. The City does a different type of budgeting as we have a Business Plan rather than a typical book full of numbers. The Business Plan is based ...
NORTHGLENN URBAN RENEWAL AUTHORITY, CITY COUNCIL MOVE FORWARD WITH 120TH AND GRANT
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Northglenn issued the following news release: The City took a leap forward December 13 in planning for the development of the 120th Ave. and Grant St. project. With City Council members in attendance, the Northglenn Urban Renewal Authority (NURA) voted to approve a site plan ...
BUY YOUR TREE NOW!
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Northglenn issued the following news release: The Parks Department has only 60 trees available at significant discount prices for Northglenn residents. Take advantage of this sale NOW! Varieties available ...
ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS KEEP ON GIVING
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Northglenn issued the following news release: It began ten years ago when Jimmy Bowman, a City employee since 1979, noticed an abundance of discarded bicycles throughout the City. With so many children in need of holiday toys, Bowman had a flash of inspiration and a holiday ...
EMERGENCY REPAIR TO STARTS ON U.S. 101 LANDSLIDE NEAR PORT ORFORD, JAN. 2
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Emergency repairs begin tonight on the Rocky Point slide (MP 303), located three miles south of Port Orford on U.S. 101. ODOT currently estimates U.S. 101 will reopen 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5. Short-term ...
2006 WILDWOOD CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED
Jan 02, 2006 ... The mayor of Wildwood issued the following news release: The following individuals have filed for the office of Council Member in the April 4, 2006 election. Ward One Rhonda Loggia * Ward Two Holly Parks * ...
STATE DEPT.: TAKING ACTION - HOW COUNTRIES ARE FIGHTING IPR CRIME
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of State's International Information Programs issued the following publication: PERFORMING ARTISTS GROUP WINS IN BELGIAN COURT A Brussels court ruled against an Internet service provider (ISP) in a lawsuit brought by SABAM, a Belgian group responsible for ...
STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE SERIOUS CRASH ROUTE 114 MIDDLETON
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of State Police issued the following news release: Today at 3:10 a.m. State Police from the Danvers Barracks responded to a crash involving a Tractor-Trailer and a Honda Civic, on Route 114 East in Middleton. The preliminary investigation by Trooper ...
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TROOPER KILLED
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Texas Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: Highway Patrol trooper Billy J. Zachary was killed Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a pickup truck while conducting a traffic stop on IH-20 near Monahans. Trooper Zachary had two vehicles stopped on ...
SECURING OUR NATION
Jan 02, 2006 ... Rep. Jo Bonner, R-Ala. (1st CD), issued the following column: Before the end of the year, the House passed a bipartisan border security bill by a vote of 239-182. The Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act takes bold steps to protect our nation from ...
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY LAUNCHES NEW PUBLICATION TO COMMEMORATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF NORTH LONG BEACH REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of Long Beach issued the following news release: The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Long Beach has launched a new publication to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the North Long Beach Redevelopment Project Area. The first edition of the monthly publication, Revitalizing ...
REVERSE ANNUAL MORTGAGE PROGRAM ALLOWS QUALIFIED HOMEOWNERS 68 AND OLDER TO RECEIVE LOW INTEREST LOAN FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF USES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Just as the first few high heating bills hit Montana residents, the Montana Department of Commerce, Board of Housing would like to remind older homeowners of a program that can assist if the burden becomes too much to ...
TOWNS OF DODSON AND MALTA AWARDED GRANTS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: The towns of Dodson and Malta are receiving funding to help with aging wastewater treatment systems. Dodson will receive $427,000 and Malta $500,000 from the Treasure State Endowment Program. "What is so great about ...
2006 PILOT TRADE SHOW ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INTENDS TO HELP MONTANA BASED COMPANIES TO EXPLORE NEW DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL WHOLESALE MARKETS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Getting the Word Out About Montana Businesses The 2006 pilot Trade Show Assistance Program is intended to help Montana based companies to explore new domestic and international wholesale markets through ...
MONTANA STATE GOVERNMENT JOINING MULTI-LEVEL EFFORT TO REPAIR KEY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO MAINTAIN SAINT MARY DIVERSION IN GLACIER COUNTY
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Montana State Government is joining a multi-level effort to repair key infrastructure needed to maintain the Saint Mary Diversion in Glacier County. The water system that supplies much of the Hi-Line's drinking and ...
CONRAD TRUCKING FIRM TO ADD 20 EMPLOYEES
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: An important business in the Conrad area is receiving an influx of money to better train its workers and expand the business. Intercontinental Truck Body manufactures truck bodies for service businesses throughout the ...
FUNDING FOR SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Montana Department of Commerce issued the following news release: The Small Business Development Center in Havre, which provides technical assistance and support to businesses in Hill, Blaine, Liberty, Chouteau and Phillips Counties, is receiving $50,909 for a continuation of its ...
SAN DIEGO CITY COUNCIL ISSUES MINUTES FOR ADJOURNED REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JAN. 2
Jan 02, 2006 ... The city of San Diego issued the following city council meeting minutes: IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 12TH FLOOR Present: None. Not Present: Council Members Peters, Atkins, Young, Maienschein, Frye, & Madaffer. Vacant: District 2 & District 8. Clerk: ...
FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Jan 02, 2006 ... Pennsylvania State Rep. David G. Argall, R-Tamaqa (124th District), issued the following news release: Even though the new year is already underway, it's not too late to make another resolution (especially if the one you made at the stroke of midnight has already gone by the wayside). I ...
CLARK UNIVERSITY'S SIMON PAYASLIAN RELEASES BOOK ON ARMENIAN GENOCIDE
Jan 02, 2006 ... Clark University issued the following press release: Professor Simon Payaslian, Robert Aram and Marianne Kaloosdian and Stephen and Marian Mugar Chair in Armenian Genocide Studies and Modern Armenian History at Clark University, has published a new book, "United States Policy toward the ...
SENATE MAJORITY FIGHTING TO LOWER YOUR TAXES
Jan 02, 2006 ... New York State Sen. James W. Wright, R-Watertown (48th District), issued the following news release: Local property taxes in the state of New York are too high and must come down. The Senate Majority recognizes this and will continue to work so that taxes levied from municipalities, ...
AUSTRALIA: $200,000 UPGRADE FOR CANBERRA CHILD CARE CENTRES
Jan 02, 2006 ... Australian Sen. Gary Humphries (Liberal-Australian Capital Territory) issued the following news release: 10 ACT community-based long day care centres will receive a total of almost $200,000 to upgrade their facilities under the Australian Government's Minor Capital Upgrade program ....
SEN. TALLIAN: LET'S GET TO WORK
Jan 02, 2006 ... The Indiana State Senate Democrats issued the following column: By Sen. Karen Tallian (D-Portage) Dear Editor, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to the residents of State Senate District 4 as your new State Senator and to thank you all for your help and ...
WESTERN TO RE-START SERIES OF JAMS, DANCES IN 2006
Jan 02, 2006 ... Western Carolina University issued the following news release: Western Carolina University will re-start its series of old-time and bluegrass music jam sessions and traditional dance gatherings in January, but the 2006 jam sessions, held at Western's Mountain Heritage Center, will come ...
NEW UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO STUDY FINDS THAT OBESITY IS RISK FACTOR FOR KIDNEY FAILURE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The University of California at San Francisco issued the following press release: Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have determined that there is a strong relationship between being obese and developing end-stage renal disease, or kidney failure. The ...
FIREARMS PERMIT APPLICATION ADDED TO WEBSITE
Jan 02, 2006 ... Warren County issued the following news release: The Warren County firearms permit application is now available under forms within the Sherrifs section of this ...
PROFESSORS JOBE, SHEEHAN NAMED FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS
Jan 02, 2006 ... Miami University issued the following news release: J. Marcus Jobe, professor of decision sciences and management information systems, and James J. Sheehan, assistant professor of teacher education, are among 850 individuals nationwide to be awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant for the ...
'SCIENCE IN MOTION' WINS ADDITIONAL STATE FUNDING
Jan 02, 2006 ... The University of Alabama at Huntsville issued the following news release: Dr. Clyde Riley, professor emeritus of chemistry and materials science, has received a $421,000 grant from the Alabama Department of Education to continue UAH's 'Science in Motion' program in chemistry and to ...
RESEARCH SHOWS SPINAL CORD CAN LEARN - EVEN WHEN SEVERED
Jan 02, 2006 ... Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Studies over almost two decades have convinced researchers that the spinal cord can learn, even when it is severed from the brain. But the latest study by a Texas A&M University neuroscientist shows that attempts to ...
ECONOMIST: TEXAS GROWERS FORTUNATE WITH NEW YEAR'S 'GOOD LUCK' FOOD
Jan 02, 2006 ... Texas A&M University issued the following news release: While black-eyed peas get most of the attention in the southern U.S. as a New Year's Day's "good luck" food, another lucky food, cabbage, plays a more dominant role in Texas agriculture, said a Texas Cooperative Extension ...
STORYTELLING WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY, FEBRUARY
Jan 02, 2006 ... Texas A&M University issued the following news release: Preserving a community's past through story telling requires skill and patience. A series of workshops scheduled in January and February will help individuals become better storytellers. Texas Cooperative Extension's Texas ...
TEXAS UNIVERSITY HEAD, MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNA TO HEAD LOCAL MARTIN LUTHER KING PROGRAM
Jan 02, 2006 ... Mississippi State University issued the following news release: Priscilla Dean Slade will be the featured speaker Jan. 16 for Mississippi State University's observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. national holiday. Slade, an MSU alumna from Yazoo City who has served since 1999 ...
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA PRESIDENT PETER LIKINS SUCCESSFULLY TREATED AT UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, DISCHARGED
Jan 02, 2006 ... The University of Arizona issued the following press release: University of Arizona President Peter Likins was admitted to University Medical Center Thursday, Dec. 29, 2005, for treatment of suspected kidney stones. President Likins underwent a successful procedure to remove a single ...
STEVE MARTIN COMEDY MARKS NEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM OPENING
Jan 02, 2006 ... The town of Cape Elizabeth issued the following news release: Cape Elizabeth High School theater students will open the newly renovated CEHS Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13, with "WASP," a comedy by Steve Martin, and a companion ...
FIRES BRIGADE BATTLE BUDDIES AT 4ID ROC KEEP COMMANDERS INFORMED
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. 1st Class Jerry MalecFires Brigade PAO The 4th Infantry Division's Rear Operations Center is considered the eyes and ears of what's happening outside the wire, 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week ....
4TH ID MEMORIAL CEREMONY HELD
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. Brandy L. Jones 4th Inf. Div. Public Affairs "I will always place the mission first; I will never accept defeat; I will never quit; I will never leave a fallen comrade." These are a few of the ...
CUSTOMERS AT EASE WITH CARGO 'HUB'
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. Joshua Salmons4th Sustainment Brigade Taking a cue from modern commercial parcel carriers, the Consolidated Receiving and Shipping Point (CRSPs) here, started in May 2005, mirrors the "hub" concept in ...
COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE PAYS RESPECTS TO FALLEN SOLDIERS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. 1st Class Reginald RogersCombat Aviation Brigade PAO More than 200 Soldiers filed into the Combat Aviation Brigade's Eagle Ministry Center Sunday to pay respects for two Multi-National Division-Baghdad ...
IA TAKES RESPONSIBILITY IN SOUTH
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Command Sgt. Maj. Elijah King Jr.2nd BCT 2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO, 4ID Progress in Iraq marched forward as the 8th Iraqi Army Division assumed responsibility for the security of the Diwaniyah and Kut ...
CHAPLAINS ASSISTANT REENLISTS TO SERVE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. Jorge Gomez2nd BCT PAO, 4ID He didn't get a reenlistment bonus when he raised his right hand in July. In fact, he knew he was getting assigned to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and ...
SHOP FOREMAN PUTS HAND IN QUALITY WORK
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. Joshua Salmons4th Sustainment Brigade PAO With all the clanking metal, showers of sparks and buzzing grinders in a metal shop, a shop foreman has to organize and make sense of the all the ...
HUSBAND, WIFE REENLIST IN WAR ZONE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Pfc. Jason Dangel4th BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div. Some do it for love of country. Others perhaps do it for personal gain, financial reasons, security or college. Many do it for all of the reasons above ....
LOCAL TRIBAL LEADERS OF BABIL PROVINCE MEET JAN. 22 TO DISCUSS ISSUES, CONCERNS WITHIN COMMUNITY
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Pfc. Michael A. Molinaro2nd BCT PAO, 4th ID Local tribal leaders of the Babil province met here Jan. 22 to discuss issues and concerns within the community. Col. John Tully, commander, 2nd Brigade ...
IP GRADS POSITIVE SIGN FOR FUTURE
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Spc. C. Terrell Turner 4th Inf. Div. Public Affairs Amid cheers and enthusiastic chants of support, the most recent graduating class of Iraqi Police stood proudly in front of Coalition Force leaders, the ...
WARHORSE BTT ASSISTS IRAQIS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Pfc. Michael A. Molinaro2nd BCT PAO, 4th Inf. Div. In addition to training Iraqi army soldiers and conducting joint counter-insurgency operations, Border Transition Teams are helping Iraqis secure their ...
VILLAGE DEDICATES NEW PUMP
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: The village of Muzerfa dedicated a new irrigation pump symbolizing the cooperation between the citizens of Iraq and Coalition Forces Jan. 19. Lt. Col. John Cross, the commander of 1st Special Troops Battalion, ...
4TH BCT TAKES CHARGE IN 'INTERNATIONAL ZONE'
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Pfc. Jason Dangel4th BCT PAO, 4ID After a successful transition with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, the 4th Infantry Division's Cobra Brigade is ready for its first mission in support ...
SOLDIERS WORK ESSENTIAL TO CAMP OPERATIONS
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Sgt. Joshua Salmons4th Sustainment Brigade PAO Consisting of more than 150 Soldiers the company that mans the guard towers and patrols the camp roads may be easily overlooked, but their mission is anything ...
2ND BCT SOLDIERS BEGIN TREK TO IRAQ
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Pfc. Michael A. Molinaro2nd BCT PAO, 4ID Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, continue to prepare for their movement into Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Since ...
AVN. BDE HONORS FALLEN PILOTS DURING MEMORIAL
Jan 02, 2006 ... The U.S. Army 4th Infantry Division issued the following news release: By Spc. Karl Johnson363rd MPAD An empty helmet rests atop the stock of an M-16 rifle adorned with the identification tags of a fallen comrade. A pair of empty boots, neatly tied and placed at a 45-degree ...