US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, March 9:
U.S. Marine Corps Awards $697,454 Contract to Canadian Commercial
Mar 09, 2006 ... ALBANY, Ga., March 9 -- The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $697,454 contract to Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, for electrical wire, and power and distribution equipment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, ...
American Marine Holdings Wins $18.78 Million Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a contract valued at up to $18.78 million contract to American Marine Holdings, Sarasota, Fla., for trailerable aids to navigation boats. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Coast ...
Excell Management Wins $3.76 Million Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... BALTIMORE, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $3.76 million contract to Excell Management, Silver Spring, Md., for custodial and janitorial services. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Coast Guard Engineering Logistics Center, ...
Kipper Tool Wins $309,400 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $309,400 contract to Kipper Tool Co., Gainesville, Ga., for sets, kits, and outfits of hand tools. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Rock Island, Ill. For more information ...
Pixat Wins $167,080 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $167,080 contract to Pixat LLC, Mount Pleasant, Iowa, for program management services. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development & Engineering Center, Picatinny Arsenal, ...
Heitz Machine & Manufacturing Wins $57,952 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $57,952 contract to Heitz Machine & Manufacturing Co., Maryland Heights, Mo., for decontaminating and impregnating equipment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Rock Island, ...
Competitive Machining Wins $100,000 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va., March 9 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $100,000 to Competitive Machining Inc., Standish, Mich., for spacer sleeves. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. For more ...
Connectec Wins $157,720 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $157,720 contract to Connectec Co. Inc., Irvine, Calif., for weapons. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Rock Island, Ill. For more information about US Fed News ...
International Enterprises Wins $100,000 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $100,000 contract to International Enterprises Inc., Talladega, Ala., for maintenance, repair and rebuilding of weapons. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Rock Island, ...
Pine Creek Logging Wins $86,535 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... BAKER CITY, Ore., March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded an $86,535 contract to Pine Creek Logging Inc., Pendleton, Ore., for natural resources and conservation services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-6 Blue Mountain Area, Wallowa-Whitman ...
MCS of Tampa Wins $685,856 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... BAY PINES, Fla., March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $685,856 contract to MCS of Tampa Inc., Tampa, Fla., for maintenance, repair and follow on services for complete voice and data digital telephone systems. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Bay ...
Wisconsin Ordnance Works Wins $792,931 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... WARREN, Mich., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $792,931 contract to Wisconsin Ordnance Works Ltd., Oshkosh, Wis., for gears, pulleys, sprockets and transmission chains. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. For ...
Veraz Construction Wins $3 Million Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $3 million contract to Veraz Construction Inc., Portland, for maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Portland, Ore. For more ...
Destination Zero Wins $17,221 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... SALEM, Va., March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $17,221 contract to Destination Zero LLC, Vidalia, Ga., to inspect boilers. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Salem, Va. For more information about US Fed ...
RGI Wins $65,520 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... WARREN, Mich., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $65,520 contract to RGI Inc., Newfoundland, N.J., for compressors and vacuum pumps. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. For more information about US Fed News ...
Independence Manufacturing Wins $44,215 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... WARREN, Mich., March 9 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $44,215 contract to Independence Manufacturing Inc., West Branch, Mich., for vehicular furniture and accessories. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Warren, Mich. For more ...
BloodCenter of Wisconsin Wins $16,500 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $16,500 contract to BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, for blood testing services. The contract was awarded by VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Milwaukee. For more information ...
Michelin Aircraft Tire Wins $3.23 Million Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $3.23 million contract to Michelin Aircraft Tire Co. LLC, Greenville, S.C., for tires.The contract was awarded by the Air Force Material Command's Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. For more ...
EPA REGION 8 ADMINISTRATOR PRESENTS FRIEND OF EPA AWARD TO SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY TRAINING TEAM
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Environmental Protection Agency Region 8 office issued the following news release: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 8's administrator, Robert E. Roberts, is presenting a Friend of EPA Award at South Dakota State University, Agriculture Engineering Building, Brookings at ...
AGENCIES EXTEND COMMENT PERIOD ON INTERAGENCY GUIDANCE ON CONCENTRATIONS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LENDING
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: The federal financial regulatory agencies today extended the comment period on the proposed guidance on Concentrations in Commercial Real Estate Lending, Sound Risk Management Practices ....
FEC ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT IN NEVADA CONTRIBUTION REIMBURSEMENT SCHEME
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release: The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has entered into a conciliation agreement with James Rhodes, a Las Vegas, Nevada real estate developer and his Nevada based companies, Rhodes Design and Development Corporation ...
VA. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: BLACK CAUCUS SPEARHEADS DEFEAT OF VOTER SUPPRESSION BILL
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: The Virginia Legislative Black Caucus today led opposition to voter suppression legislation - Senate Bill 588 - which was defeated, 64-33, in the House. The legislation, promoted by Chesterfield registrar Larry ...
FTC TESTIFIES ON DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Federal Trade Commission issued the following press release: In testimony today before the House Committee on Government Reform, Lee Peeler, Deputy Director of the FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection, said, "Although many supplements offer the potential for real health benefits to ...
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT MAKER GARDEN OF LIFE SETTLES FTC CHARGES
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Federal Trade Commission issued the following press release: An operation that marketed dietary supplements sold at Whole Foods Market, GNC, the Vitamin Shoppe, and on the Internet settled Federal Trade Commission charges that they made deceptive advertising claims about their ...
SEN. GRASSLEY REVERSES $500 MILLION CUT IN SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING, INCLUDING $5 MILLION FOR IOWA
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Senate Finance Committee issued the following press release: Sen. Chuck Grassley, chairman of the Committee on Finance, today won a reversal of a proposed cut in social services funding of $500 million, including $5 million for Iowa. The budget legislation before the Senate Budget ...
AGRICULTURE SECRETARY JOHANNS ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS OF TERPSTRA, YOST
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following press release: Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the appointments of A. Ellen Terpstra as deputy under secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and Michael W. Yost as administrator of the Foreign ...
USDA DESIGNATES SIX BIOBASED ITEMS FOR FEDERAL PROCUREMENT
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following press release: Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns today announced the issuance of a final rule designating the first six items that must received special consideration when making purchases by all federal agencies under the Federal ...
USDA ANNOUNCES IMPLEMENTATION OF ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS UNDER VOLUNTARY NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is announcing plans to begin allocating animal identification numbers (AINs) to tag manufacturers and approving visual identification ...
OHIO FIRM PAYS $1,375 TO SETTLE SEED CASE
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that a Columbus, Ohio seed company has paid USDA $1,375 to settle alleged violations of the Federal Seed Act. The company, ...
SEN. BAUCUS INTRODUCES ENERGY COMPETITIVENESS ACT OF 2006
Mar 09, 2006 ... The ranking Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee issued the following press release: Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, introduced legislation to create an energy research agency that can ensure America's energy independence and ...
APPLICANTS NEEDED FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Chesapeake issued the following press release: The Chesapeake City Council is seeking residents who may be interested in serving on various boards and commissions. Boards and commissions provide a vital service to various City departments, agencies and City ...
SCIENTISTS SERVE UP FAT-FIGHTING FOOD PRODUCTS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following press release: Yogurt could become an even healthier snack, thanks to C-Trim, a new, heart-healthy ingredient from Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists. C-Trim, a derivative of oats ...
MACARTHUR CENTER PARTNERS WITH FAIRY GODMOTHERS OF VIRGINIA TO MAKE PROM DREAMS COME TRUE
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Norfolk issued the following press release: MacArthur Center and Fairy Godmothers of Virginia are teaming up to make prom night a magical evening for girls throughout Hampton Roads. From March 1 to 25, the public is encouraged to stop by participating MacArthur Center stores ...
YORK TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S KENNETH GROSE NAMED TO ALL-STATE ACADEMIC TEAM
Mar 09, 2006 ... The South Carolina Technical College System's York Technical College issued the following press release: At a ceremony at the State House on Wednesday, March 8, the South Carolina Technical College System recognized 24 technical college honor students who have been named to the Phi Theta ...
Brevard Community College Wins $37,406 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., March 9 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $37,406 contract to Brevard Community College, Cocoa, Fla., for education and training services. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Space Command, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla. For more information ...
Golden Engineering Wins $94,500 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 9 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $94,500 contract to Golden Engineering Inc., Centerville, Ind., for X-ray apparatus sets. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information about ...
Felix Mechanical Wins $195,787 Contract
Mar 09, 2006 ... BILLINGS, Mont., March 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $195,787 contract to Felix Mechanical LLC, Longmont, Colo., for solar wall upgrade at the Leadville Mine Drainage Tunnel, Leadville, Colo. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Reclamation, ...
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH RESIGNS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Richmond issued the following press release: Dr. Janice M. Carson, director of the City's Department of Public Health, is leaving City employment effective March 10, Chief Administrative Officer William E. Harrell announced today. Dr. Carson had served as health director here ...
TREASURY ISSUES FINAL RULE AGAINST COMMERCIAL BANK OF SYRIA
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of the Treasury today finalized its proposed rule against the Commercial Bank of Syria (CBS), along with its subsidiary, the Syrian Lebanese Commercial Bank, requiring U.S. financial institutions ...
USDA DESIGNATES COUNTIES IN INDIANA, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH DAKOTA, TEXAS, VIRGINIA AS NATURAL DISASTER AREAS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency has issued the following press release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture designated counties in Indiana, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Virginia as primary natural disaster areas, making all qualified farm operators eligible ...
TREASURY LAUNCHES CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION FORUM
Mar 09, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following press release: The Treasury Department this week launched the first meeting of the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Forum which was established to focus exclusively on financial consumer concerns and to provide a ...
CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVES AGREEMENT WITH AT&T TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SERVICE INCLUDING INTERNET PROTOCOL TV
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Anaheim issued the following news release: HOn Tuesday night at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Anaheim City Council unanimously approved an agreement with AT&T, opening the door for the telecommunications company to offer television services in Anaheim. The ...
PACKAGE LEFT IN POST OFFICE BRINGS OUT BOMB SQUAD
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Clovis issued the following news release: Shortly before 12:45 this afternoon, Clovis Police received a call of a suspicious package near the vending machine just inside the front doors of the Post Office at 655 Minnewawa. Officers were on scene within one minute, as the ...
MONTEREY PARK PEDESTRIAN DECOY OPERATION
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Monterey Park issued the following news release: The Monterey Park Police Department announces that they will be conducting a Pedestrian Enforcement Operation on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. The operation will be during daytime hours at an undisclosed location in the City of ...
BETTY TOM CHU TO BE SWORN IN AS MONTEREY PARK MAYOR
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Monterey Park issued the following news release: On Monday, March 13th, Betty Tom Chu will be sworn in as the Mayor of Monterey Park. The ceremony will take place in the City Hall Council Chambers (320 W. Newmark Ave) beginning at 6:30p.m. with a reception to follow. The ...
CITY CONTROLLER CHICK CITES LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT: DISTURBING LACK OF TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY
Mar 09, 2006 ... The City of Los Angeles issued the following news release: City Controller Laura Chick has released a much anticipated review of over 1,000 audits, reports and studies of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). "It is clear from this initial review that there is a ...
AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFE GUARD TRAINING COURSE
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Monterey Park issued the following news release: If you're 15 years old or older and looking for a great summer job or a challenging career, one that will help you develop the skills and experience that will be valued by colleges and future employers, this course is the best ...
COURT ORDERS FINES AND INJUNCTION IN FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND 'UNFAIR COMPETITION' CASE AGAINST LANDLORD
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Santa Monica issued the following news release: A Santa Monica Superior Court judge this week ordered a local landlord, Isaac Gabriel, to pay $47,500 in fines and barred him from having direct contact with seven tenants at his Santa Monica apartment buildings. The Santa ...
YOUTH, COMMUNITY TO RAISE MONEY FOR FAMILY OF LATE STUDENT DURING WEEKLONG 'PENNIES FROM PEAK' FROM MARCH 10-17
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Ventura issued the following news release: The City of Ventura's PEAK program (Program Enrichment for After School Kids) is holding a special one week citywide "Pennies from PEAK" campaign March 10 17. Canisters for donations will be available at PEAK after school program ...
APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR BEACH/WATER ACTIVITY PERMITS FOR JULY 1, 2006 - MAY 31, 2007
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Santa Monica issued the following news release: Those planning a beach activity in Santa Monica that involves a group of 20 children or more (17 years and younger) entering the ocean must have a Santa Monica Beach/Water Activity Permit. The Beach/Water Activity Permit allows ...
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR RECALLS ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FIRE HAZARD
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release: The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. PRODUCT: Suzuki 2005 ...
ACUITY BRANDS TO PAY $700,000 PENALTY FOR FAILING TO REPORT HAZARDOUS LIGHTS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following press release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that Acuity Brands Inc., of Atlanta, Ga., has agreed to pay a $700,000 civil penalty. The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the ...
HAWAII LANDOWNER AGREES TO PAY $7.5 MILLION FOR STORMWATER POLLUTION
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Environmental Protection Agency Region 9 office issued the following news release: The United States government and its partners announced today that James Pflueger will pay more than $7.5 million for Clean Water Act violations associated with construction activities on Pflueger's ...
ARTIST DAVID RIVAS SELECTED FOR WAYFINDING DISTRICT BANNER PROJECT
Mar 09, 2006 ... The city of Ventura issued the following news release: Local Ventura photographer David Rivas has been selected for a series of three artist designed district banners to be displayed citywide. The public is invited to view his original photographs that are the basis for the banners at ...
EPA TO PROVIDE LEAD-BASED PAINT COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE IN MACON, GA., AREA
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 office issued the following news release: Representatives from EPA will be conducting Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Rule (Disclosure Rule) compliance assistance in the Macon, Ga. area beginning in March 2006 and throughout the spring ....
REAL ESTATE FRAUD ARRESTS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Sacramento County Sheriff issued the following press release: Sacramento County Sheriff's Real Estate Fraud detectives arrested 62 year old William PATRICK and 47 year old Michael MORALES for embezzlement, grand theft, theft from an elder, forgery and obtaining money under false ...
EPA POSTS RESULTS OF ADDITIONAL SAMPLES TAKEN AT MURPHY OIL SITE
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release: On March 9, EPA updated its website to include the results from additional samples collected at the Murphy Oil Site. Pursuant to a FEMA mission assignment, US EPA is overseeing Murphy Oil's ongoing sampling ...
COUNTY OFFERS VARIETY OF SERVICES AT ANIMAL CLINIC
Mar 09, 2006 ... San Diego County issued the following press release: The County Department of Animal Services will offer low cost rabies vaccinations, dog licensing and microchipping at an animal clinic on Sunday, March 12. The clinic will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at the new north region Animal ...
EPA, INDUSTRY LAUNCH INITIATIVE TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following press release: A public-private partnership will help reduce emissions that deplete the ozone layer and contribute to climate change. EPA and the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute announced an initiative that promotes ...
WASH. DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DEMOCRATS - GOV. GREGOIRE DELIVERS FOR WASHINGTON FAMILIES
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Washington Democratic Party issued the following news release: Consider Gov. Gregoire's second legislative session a wild success and her best one yet. With the session ending yesterday, Democrats across the state are riding high thanks to the breakthrough successes achieved this ...
SEC ANNOUNCES ROUNDTABLE SERIES ON GIVING INVESTORS, ANALYSTS BETTER FINANCIAL DATA VIA INTERNET
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Securities & Exchange Commission issued the following press release: The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today a series of roundtables to be held throughout 2006 at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., focused on speeding the implementation of new Internet tools ...
WASH. REPUBLICAN PARTY: DEMOCRATS' NEW STATE BUDGET CREATES $468 MILLION IN NEW SPENDING
Mar 09, 2006 ... The Washington Republican Party issued the following news release: They just could not help themselves. Yesterday (3/8) Democrats were able to push through their new state supplemental budget. The new budget, which is the largest supplemental in state history, creates $468 million in new ...
REP. KENNEDY, SEN. REED: GRANT LIBERIANS PERMANENT RESIDENCY STATUS, INCREASE ASSISTANCE FOR RECOVERY
Mar 09, 2006 ... Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I. (1st CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), together with his colleague, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), today called on President Bush to support their efforts to grant Liberians here in the United States permanent residency ....
REP. KELLER ANNOUNCES OPPOSITION TO PORTS DEAL
Mar 09, 2006 ... Rep. Rick Keller, R-Fla. (8th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Ric Keller spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to voice his strong opposition to the proposed plan to ...
REP. KELLY QUESTIONS DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICIAL AT HEARING ON DUBAI PORTS SECURITY
Mar 09, 2006 ... Rep. Sue Kelly, R-N.Y. (19th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Sue Kelly continued questioning Administration officials today about their rationale for agreeing to the controversial sale of six U.S. ports to a government-owned company in Dubai, which is part of the United Arab ...