US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Monday, February 27:
WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY SEN. CANTWELL
Feb 27, 2006 ... The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., issued the following newsletter: WORKING WITH LOCAL EXPERTS TO KEEP OUR PORTS SECURE With millions of tons of cargo passing through our state's ports each year, we have a responsibility to make sure these vital economic hubs stay safe ...
REP. TAYLOR TO SPONSOR 16TH ANNUAL PRAYER BREAKFAST
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Charles H. Taylor, R-N.C. (11th CD), issued the following press release: On Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 8:00 AM, Rep. Charles Taylor will hold the 16th Annual Congressional Prayer & Praise Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza, 1 Holiday Drive in Asheville. Rep. Taylor will update those ...
GOV. DOYLE, FIRST LADY: CELEBRATING 45 YEARS OF THE PEACE CORPS
Feb 27, 2006 ... Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis., issued the following column: By Governor Doyle and First Lady Jessica Doyle: As high school students, we were inspired by John F. Kennedy's call to service when he created the Peace Corps. President Kennedy proclaimed that "of those to whom much is given, ...
INVESTIGATION ONGOING INTO OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department continues to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred on February 26, 2006. At approximately 1:35 a.m. on that date officers responded to a person with a gun call in the 800 block of ...
GENERAL ELECTRIC'S AUBURN, MAINE, PLANT AGAIN EARNS PRESTIGIOUS OSHA 'STAR'
Feb 27, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration issued the following press release: General Electric's Consumer and Industrial Products manufacturing plant in Auburn, Maine, has been recertified for an additional five-year membership in the prestigious ...
REP. LUCAS SECURES $300,000 FOR PAWNEE BUFFALO THEATER
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Okla. (3rd CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Frank Lucas has secured $300,000 in federal funding for the renovation of the Buffalo Theater in Pawnee. Lucas requested the funding be included in a recent appropriations bill. The funding was included ...
SMALL PLANE LANDS IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
Feb 27, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Joshua Tree National Park issued the following press release: Two 14-year-old boys landed a small plane in Joshua Tree National Park shortly before 6:00 p.m. Sunday. The aircraft, a single engine Mooney M20C, which is owned by the parents of the juvenile ...
STATE ROUTE CHANGES TO HELP REDUCE DOWNTOWN TRUCK TRAFFIC
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin uncovering new US41/SR 7 signs along the Inner Perimeter Road Wednesday, March 1, beginning at 9 a.m., effectively making Inner Perimeter a state route. For several ...
TREASURER LARSON URGES RESIDENTS TO CHECK FOR UNCLAIMED CASH AT SIOUX EMPIRE HOME SHOW
Feb 27, 2006 ... The South Dakota State Treasurer issued the following news release: South Dakota State Treasurer Vern Larson again has the State's Unclaimed Property booth at the Sioux Empire Home Show March 2-5, 2006. The State is currently holding $2,310,575.23 belonging to residents in Lake, ...
CITY VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER RECRUITMENT UNDERWAY
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Loveland issued the following news release: The City of Loveland is actively seeking new volunteer firefighters to join Loveland's Fire Department. Completed applications must be received by March 15, 2006. Serving as a City of Loveland volunteer firefighter is a ...
BOOTT COTTON MILLS MUSEUM UPDATE
Feb 27, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Lowell National Historical Park issued the following press release: The initial phase of structural stabilization repair to the Boott Cotton Mills, Building #6, is now completed. This first stage stabilized the building while preparations were made for ...
HOMELAND SECURITY
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Tom Osborne, R-Neb. (3rd CD), issued the following Washington Round-up: The unprecedented events of 9-11 made it readily apparent that America's physical separation from the unstable regions of the world does not insulate us from acts of terrorism. Ever since, Americans have had no ...
CANAVERAL NATIONAL SEASHORE MARCH INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Canaveral National Seashore issued the following press release: INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS MARCH 2006 *** North District - Apollo Beach *** PONTOON BOAT CRUISE: THE BACKWATERS OF MOSQUITO LAGOON Journey with a National Park Ranger on a visit to ...
CRIME PREVENTION UNIT OFFERS FREE RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SURVEYS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Mount Pleasant issued the following press release: The Mount Pleasant Police Department Crime Prevention Unit is now offering Residential Security Surveys free of charge to local residents. "This new program offers an analysis of home security with recommendations on how to ...
GOV. RICHARDSON'S LIQUOR CONTROL TASK FORCE, STATE ALCOHOL DIVISION PROPOSE TOUGHER ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES FOR 2006
Feb 27, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Regulations and Licensing issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Richardson's Liquor Control Task Force today announced that it is recommending tougher penalties for establishments that sell alcohol to minors. State Alcohol and Gaming Division Director ...
COUNCIL MEETING SUMMARY
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Chapel Hill issued the following press release: The Chapel Hill Town Council met on Monday, Feb. 27, and considered an agenda that included the following highlights. Council meetings are cablecast live on Time Warner Cable of Chapel Hill Channel 18 and are rebroadcast at 9 ...
MAYOR LITTLEFIELD ANNOUNCES MILLION DOLLAR GIFT FOR ANIMAL CARE TRUST
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Standing on the land of the future site for the new Animal Care and Adoption Center, Mayor Ron Littlefield will announce today a lead gift of one million dollars to the Animal Care Trust. The donation comes courtesy of Bob ...
2005 RECORD YEAR FOR LOTTERY WINNINGS!
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Maine State Lottery issued the following news release: Maine State Lottery officials announced today that 2005 was a record setting year for prize winners. Players won $129 million in 2005, an increase of 10.25% over 2004 winnings. "People win everyday," said Maine State Lottery ...
GERMANY: MAKING GERMANY STRONGER - NEW GOVERNMENT'S FIRST 100 DAYS IN OFFICE
Feb 27, 2006 ... The government of Germany issued the following news release: March 1 marked the 100th day Germany's grand coalition government has been in office. The following is a chronological overview of the activities and reforms it has undertaken thus far. 2005 November 22: ...
VALDOSTA STATE ROUTE CHANGES TO HELP REDUCE DOWNTOWN TRUCK TRAFFIC
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: Department of Transportation maintenance crews will begin uncovering new US41/SR 7 signs along the Inner Perimeter Road Wednesday, March 1, beginning at 9 a.m., effectively making Inner Perimeter a state route. For several ...
LOOSE LEAF COLLECTION SEASON ENDS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Concord issued the following press release: Concord City crews have completed their loose-leaf collection for 2005-2006. Leaves, cuttings and grass will only be collected if bagged. You can assist City crews who collect tree limbs and other yard waste by ...
CEMETERY CLEANUP SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 27-31
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Concord issued the following press release: On March 27-31 the cemetery grounds at Oakwood and West Concord Cemeteries and Rutherford Memorial Park will be cleaned in preparation of spring mowing and grounds work. We ask your cooperation in removing all items placed ...
EX PARTE ON USF CONTRIBUTION MECHANISM
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Maine Office of the Public Advocate issued the following notice: MAINE PUC APPROVES VERIZON-MCI MERGER WITH FEWER CONDITIONS THAN WE HAD SOUGHT The Maine PUC recently approved the Verizon-MCI merger with some conditions. The FCC and the U.S. Department of Justice also ...
PASCRELL DELIVERS MORE FEDERAL MONEY TO DEVELOP BLOOMFIELD CENTER
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-N.J. (8th CD), issued the following press release: In an effort to further develop Bloomfield Center, Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) a senior member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has again delivered federal funds to improve the ...
THE CONGRESSIONAL CONNECTOR, FEB. 27
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Sander Levin, D-Mich. (12th CD), issued the following newsletter: HOUSE AND SENATE LAWMAKERS CALL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY REVIEW OF PORTS SALE The House and Senate were in recess this week; however, media reports that the Bush Administration had signed off on a $6.8 billion ...
PRESERVING THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Feb 27, 2006 ... Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, released the following column: On January 8th, Americans saw the cost of the first-class postage stamp increase by two cents, to 39 cents. While two cents may not seem that significant one letter at a time, this increase will cost postal customers billions ...
OREGON PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT JUMPS IN 2005-06 SCHOOL YEAR
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced today that the total number of Oregon elementary and secondary students enrolled in public schools has increased sharply since last year. According to Oct. 1, 2005 ...
OREGON'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE DIPS IN JANUARY
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Employment issued the following news release: Oregon's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 (revised by Bureau of Labor Statistics on 3-1-2006) percent in January, essentially unchanged from 5.7 percent in December. The rate has dropped by more than one ...
RESULTS OF FEB. 27 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: Commissioner Sandifer was absent. PUBLIC HEARINGS P.Z. 2-2006 Manors at Schoettler Valley (Taylor Morley) (1527 and 1523 Schoettler Road): A request for a change of zoning from "NU" Non-Urban to "R2" Residence ...
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION ANNOUNCES PUBLIC MEETING DATES TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR PHASE II OF NEPONSET RIVER ENHANCEMENT
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced today public meeting dates to discuss Phase II renovation plans for a major section of the Neponset River. This area ...
RESULTS OF FEB. 22 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Chesterfield issued the following news release: City Council Actions: - The "Justus Pointe" proposal was held, until the 03/06/06 City Council Meeting. Report of the City Administrator: - A liquor license was approved, as requested, for Foodie's Market ...
OREGON DOT'S MILEAGE FEE PILOT PROJECT KICKS OFF WITH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Oregon Department of Transportation launches its mileage fee pilot project in the Portland area this week with the recruitment of volunteers for the program. Administered by ODOT's Office of Innovative ...
POLAR EXPLORER STEGER TO SPEAK IN WOODBURY
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Woodbury issued the following news release: Renowned polar explorer Will Steger will share his photos and describe his discoveries in leading dogsled expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic regions in a March 11 presentation at the Central Park amphitheater in Woodbury. The ...
AUBURN COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA TO HOST AN EVENING OF MOZART
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Auburn issued the following news release: The Auburn Community Orchestra, Auburn University Concert Choir and the Opelika Civic Chorale will join together Tuesday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. in celebration of the 250th anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's birth. The celebration ...
FEB. 13 - MARCH 31 SCHEDULED FOR CONSERVATION PROGRAM SIGN-UP
Feb 27, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Idaho office issued the following news release: Workshops and one-on-one interviews are going on now for farmers and ranchers in the Lower Bear-Malad Watershed to complete applications for the new Conservation ...
WDM UTILITY ATLAS MAP AVAILABLE
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of West Des Moines issued the following news release: The WDM Utility Atlas is now online! The Atlas, which contains a City map with quadrant grids and grid details, identifies where the City's fiber optics, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer are located. It is exciting to have ...
ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENTS ARREST TWENTY CLERKS FOR TOBACCO SALES TO MINORS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Crime Control and Public Safety issued the following news release: During the month of February, six N.C. Alcohol Law Enforcement agents checked 73 retail establishments in Buncombe, Avery, and Mitchell counties and arrested 20 store clerks for selling ...
2006 SERVICE TO BEAVERTON AWARDS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Beaverton issued the following news release: The City of Beaverton believes it is important to recognize and honor those of you who help to make our community such a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Sponsored by the City and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, the ...
MAYOR OF PRATTVILLE PROCLAIMS FEB. 27 - MARCH 3 AS READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
Feb 27, 2006 ... The The city of Prattville issued the following proclamation on Read Across America Week: The document posted to the government website could ...
CITIZEN TIP LEADS TO ARREST IN ROAD RAGE ASSAULT
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Corvallis issued the following news release: A tip from a citizen has led to an arrest in a serious assault that occurred on Wednesday, February 22. The incident started as "road rage" on Highway 20 between Albany and Corvallis. When the victim stopped at his job site in the ...
SOFTBALL DRIVE IN TAUTPHAUS PARK CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Idaho Falls issued the following news release: The Softball Drive Bridge is being replaced and the road is closed to all traffic. Additional information may be found on the ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER GRANTING FULL LICENSURE TO CATHIE SECORE
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF Cathie Secore, LPN Applicant ORDER GRANTING FULL LICENSURE CATHIE SECORE 923 VENUS DR GREEN BAY WI 54302 On December 6, 2005, the Board of ...
TASKFORCE SEEKS WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM RESIDENTS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Edina issued the following news release: Edina's Massing Taskforce seeks written comments from residents. The Edina City Council recently appointed the Massing Taskforce to study single-family home tear-downs and rebuilds and construction of large additions to ...
AVENUE 'N' CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Kearney issued the following news release: The City of Kearney, Buffalo County Highway Department, and Paulsen, Inc. announce plans to begin construction within Avenue "N" on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. This protect was bid jointly between the City of Kearney and the Buffalo ...
11TH STREET CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Kearney issued the following news release: The City of Kearney and Paulsen, Inc. announce plans to begin construction within 11th Street between 5th Avenue and 7th Avenue on Wednesday, March 1, 2006. The contractor will begin removals and construction of the pavement ...
AIR FORCE CHIEF OF STAFF APPOINTS TUCKER FAGAN TO CIVIC LEADER GROUP
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Wyoming Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news release: Air Force Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley has appointed Tucker Fagan to a Civic Leader Group. Mosley, who is the most senior leader in the U.S. Air Force, wants to exchange ...
DONALD W. REYNOLDS FOUNDATION AWARDS $7.37 MILLION TO STATEWIDE MUSEUM NETWORK
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Little Rock issued the following news release: The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has awarded more than $7 million to an innovative museum collaborative that will tour high-quality exhibits throughout Arkansas. The Donald W. Reynolds Arkansas Children¹s Discovery Network is ...
14TH ANNUAL RUN FOR TREES
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Missoula issued the following news release: Celebrate Arbor Month this April with a 5k walk or run along the Riverfront Trails. Missoula Parks and Recreation's 14th annual Run for The Trees is Saturday, April 1 at 10 a.m. All runners and walkers receive a long-sleeved t-shirt ...
TASK FORCE RELEASES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNTY RECREATIONAL LANDS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Clatsop County government issued the following news release: After more than a year of work, a 12-member citizen task force has released its plan outlining how Clatsop County can make the most of its parks and recreational lands. The Recreational Lands Master Plan Task Force ...
DARPA TO PUSH REVOLUTIONARY EFFICIENCIES FOR MID-WAVE INFRARED LASERS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following press release: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced the availability of funding for the development of highly efficient mid-wave infrared lasers. The new ...
RENO FIRE DEPARTMENT WARNS PREDICTED HIGH WINDS POSE TREE DANGERS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The Reno Fire Department is cautioning Reno area residents of potential dangers associated with National Weather Service predictions of winds gusting to 45 miles per hour this afternoon and tonight. High winds associated with ...
RENO PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CREWS READY TO TRANSITION FROM SANDBAGGING TO SANDING, SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Even as emergency operations for the current flood potential are underway the Reno Public Works Department is preparing to transition from flood activities to ice and snow control. Personnel at the Public Works Department are ...
RENO FIRE DEPARTMENT CAUTIONS PEOPLE TO STAY AWAY FROM MOVING WATER, CHANNEL BANK AREAS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The Reno Fire Department is cautioning local residents to avoid rivers, creeks and drainages throughout the area that will see increased flows and potential flooding as a result of storms moving into the region today. The ...
RENO POLICE URGE CAUTIOUS DRIVING DURING STORMS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: As the predicted storms approach the Reno area, the Reno Police Department is urging area motorists to slow down and take precautions on wet streets and to avoid flooded intersections and roadways. "With visibility often ...
CITY OF RENO, RESIDENTS PREPARE FOR POTENTIAL FLOODING
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: City of Reno emergency management officials are continuing to monitor storm and flood projections and working with officials in Sparks and Washoe County to prepare for potential flooding that may occur with storms arriving in the region ...
WEEKLY REPORT FROM WASHINGTON BY REP. EMANUEL, FEB. 27
Feb 27, 2006 ... Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill. (5th CD), issued the following newsletter: Dear Hindustan, Lately, a lot of the talk around Washington has been about the relationship between Lobbyists and Lawmakers. Corruption in Congress and the Executive Branch is a very serious issue, and I wanted ...
CITY OF RENO RELEASES POTENTIAL AREA FLOOD MAP
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: The information contained in this document is based on the best data available at the time the map was created. Weather ...
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT ARCHAEOLOGIST TO PARTICIPATE IN TROYVILLE MOUNDS MINI-SYMPOSIUM
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Transportion and Development issued the following press release: A seemingly nondescript corner lot in downtown Jonesville could provide an important look back into prehistoric life as captured in the Troyville Mounds. A state Department of ...
REVIEW OF SUBAWARD COSTS CLAIMED BY ROGER WILLIAMS HOSPITAL ON NIH GRANT NUMBER 5 P01 HL56920-05 FROM FEB. 1, 2001 - AUG. 31, 2002
Feb 27, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Office of Inspector General issued the following press release: "Review of Subaward Costs Claimed by Roger Williams Hospital on NIH Grant Number 5 P01 HL56920-05 From February 1, 2001, Through August 31, 2002," ...
STATE POLICE REQUESTS INFORMATION REGARDING THEFT FROM PARKED MOTOR VEHICLE
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Vermont State Police issued the following news release: State Police are investigating the theft of a cell phone from a pickup truck parked at Lyndon State College in the commuter ...
GRANDSON OF RASTAFARIAN KING TO VISIT FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Feb 27, 2006 ... Florida International University, a component of the state university system, issued the following news release: His Imperial Highness, Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie, grandson of Haile Selassie I, known to Rastafarians as "King of Kings, Lord of Lords and the Lion of Judah as Jah," will speak ...
TRUSTEES APPROVE PROGRESSIVE FACULTY CONTRACT
Feb 27, 2006 ... Florida International University, a component of the state university system, issued the following news release: Today, Florida International University's Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new faculty contract, bringing to an end three years of arduous labor ...
KENTUCKY OFFICE FOR THE BLIND SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT
Feb 27, 2006 ... The Kentucky Education Cabinet issued the following news release: The Kentucky Office for the Blind (OFB) in the Department for Workforce Investment is seeking public input on the services, programs and activities the agency provides Kentuckians with visual disabilities. The deadline for ...
ROANOKE PUBLIC LIBRARIES ANNOUNCE MARCH PROGRAMS
Feb 27, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The following are some of the programs Roanoke Public Libraries has scheduled for March: * Job Searching on the Internet, Thursday, March 2, 10 a.m., Williamson Road Branch Library, 3837 Williamson Rd.; and Wednesday, March ...
CITY OF MARSHALL ISSUES AGENDA FOR FEB. 27 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Feb 27, 2006 ... The City of Marshall released the following agenda for a City Council meeting: I. Roll Call (7:30 P.M.) II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Minutes of previous meeting and correction and/or approval of same IV. Public Comment V. Presentation of the Marshall in ...