US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, March 14:
PRESIDENT ISSUES NOTICE REGARDING CONTINUATION OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY WITH RESPECT TO IRAN
Mar 14, 2006 ... The White House released the following notice: On March 15, 1995, by Executive Order 12957, the President declared a national emergency with respect to Iran pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701-1706) to deal with the unusual and extraordinary threat ...
Angelica Textiles Wins $486,703 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... COATESVILLE, Pa., March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $486,703 contract to Angelica Textiles, Alpharetta, Ga., for laundry services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Coatesville, Pa. For more information ...
Freyssinet Wins $1.08 Million Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... STERLING, Va., March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $1.08 million contract to Freyssinet LLC, Sterling, Va., for the construction of national mall and memorial parks. The contract was awarded by DOT's Federal Highway Administration, Eastern Federal Lands ...
Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA Wins $1.34 Million Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $1.34 million contract to Bridgestone Aircraft Tire USA Inc., Miami, for the maintenance and repair of tires and tubes. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Material Command's Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill ...
Honeywell International Wins $9,450 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $9,450 contract to Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Ariz., for valve housings. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Material Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Human Potential Consultants Wins Contract Valued At Up To $125,000
Mar 14, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $125,000 to Human Potential Consultants LLC, Carson, Calif., for temporary administrative and professional staffing services. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, ...
PPM Wins $496,128 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 14 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $496,128 contract to PPM Inc., Cleveland, for ohmeters. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information about US Fed News ...
Joyce Telectronics Wins $99,996 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., March 14 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $99,996 contract to Joyce Telectronics Corp., Clearwater, Fla., for handsets. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information about US Fed ...
Army's Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army of the Civil Works has transmitted, pursuant to law [Public Law 106-451, section 455], a copy ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A330s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautics EMB-135 Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautics EMB-120s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A330s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 767s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 737s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Pratt & Whitney PW4000s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 737s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Boeing 767s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for BAE Systems 4101s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A300s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-135s, EMB-145s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Airbus A300s Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Engine Components Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency with Respect to Zimbabwe Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [50 U.S.C. 1641(c)], a six month periodic report on the ...
DOD Report on Memorandum of Understanding between U.S. and United Kingdom Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director of DOD's International Cooperation has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 2767(f)], a copy of Transmittal No. 01-06 which ...
Labor Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management has transmitted ...
Report on Requirements of Energy Act of 2005 Related to Congressional Facilities Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure and Energy and Commerce Committees have jointly received an executive branch communication from the Architect of the Capitol. The Architect of the Capitol has transmitted the ...
Report on 2006 NASA Strategic Plan Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Administrator of NASA has ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency with Respect to Iran Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, the six-month periodic report on the ...
HUD Report on Vacancy of Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The General Counsel of HUD has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
EPA Rule on Approved State Hazardous Waste Management Program Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at the EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, the ...
Army Reports on Chief of Engineers on Multiple Projects Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has transmitted, pursuant to law, reports of the Chief ...
DOD Violation of Antideficiency Act by Department of Army Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report of a ...
DOD Violation of Antideficiency Act by Department of Army Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report of a ...
Treasury Report on Guidance Regarding Reporting for Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Guidance Regarding ...
DOT Report on National Transportation Safety Board's Recommendations Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Secretary of DOT has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Department of Transportation's annual report on the ...
Treasury Report on Guidance Regarding Reporting for Widely Held Fixed Investment Trusts Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Guidance Regarding ...
Treasury Report on Procedures for Administrative Review Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "TD: Procedures for ...
Twigg Wins $160,038 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 14 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $160,038 contract to Twigg Corp., Martinsville, Ind., for the repair and modification of turbine assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information ...
EDO Wins $115,824 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, March 14 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded an $115,824 contract to EDO Corp., Bohemia, N.Y., for the repair and modification of antennas and similar replacement parts. The contract was awarded by the Naval ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Dassault Falcon 2000 Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Dassault Falcon 2000 Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOD Report on Intent to Sign Project Arrangement between U.S. and Singapore Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director of DOD's International Cooperation has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 2767(f)], a copy of Transmittal No. 06-06 which ...
DOD Report on Arrangement between U.S. and Singapore for Motheye Antireflective Structure Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director of DOD's International Cooperation has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 2767(f)], a copy of Transmittal No. 07-06 which ...
Education Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education. The White House Liaison has transmitted a report ...
FAA Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Honeywell International Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at the DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Rule on Death Benefits Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. The Acting General Counsel has ...
HUD Rule on Consolidated Plan Revisions and Updates Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Associate General Counsel for Legislation and Regulations at the HUD's Office of Community Planning and ...
Army Report on American River Watershed Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Assistant Secretary of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
Homeland Security Acts of Terrorism to U.S. Ports, Vessels Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
DOT Report on Nomination for Newly Created Position of Administrator Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at the DOT's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety ...
NOAA Rule on Spiny Dogfish Fishery Management Plan Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Director of Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has ...
NOAA Rule on Atka Mackerel Lottery in Areas 542 and 543 Sent to Senate
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Director of Office of Sustainable Fisheries at the NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has ...
Govcon Wins $2.95 Million Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 14 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $2.95 million contract to Govcon Inc., Norman, Okla., for the maintenance dredging at the Nassau Sound and Sawpit Creek, Nassau and Duval counties, Fla., and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway between Norfolk, Va., and St. Johns River, Fla ....
RECYCLABLES MARKETING BOARD SCHEDULES MEETING
Mar 14, 2006 ... The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality announced the following event: The State Marketing Board for Recyclables will meet at 10:00 a.m. March 14 at the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality's (ADEQ) Building D Training Room, 8101 Interstate 30, in Little Rock. The ...
Cummins Aerospace Wins $200,068 Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $200,068 contract to Yeager Manufacturing Corp., operating as Cummins Aerospace, Anaheim, Calif., for aircraft components and accessories. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Material Command's Oklahoma ...
King Fisher Marine Service Wins 3.77 Million Contract
Mar 14, 2006 ... GALVESTON, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $3.77 million contract to King Fisher Marine Service LP, Port Lavaca, Texas, for pipeline dredging at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Main Channel across Aransas Bay in Aransas and Calhoun counties, Texas. The contract was ...
PROTEIN DISCOVERY CELEBRATES OPENING OF NEW DOWNTOWN LAB, OFFICE FACILITY
Mar 14, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: Protein Discovery, Inc., a privately held life sciences company, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony today to celebrate the opening of its new downtown Knoxville laboratory and office. Located on the second floor of Knoxville's ...
THE WHIPPING POST, MARCH 14
Mar 14, 2006 ... House Majority Whip Roy Blunt, R-Mo., sent the following email update: On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:30 p.m. for morning hour and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. One Minutes Suspensions (11 bills): 1) S. 2064 - ...
IJAMS NATURE CENTER TO ACCEPT LIVE CHRISTMAS TREES FOR RECYCLING THROUGH END OF JANUARY
Mar 14, 2006 ... The city of Knoxville issued the following press release: Ijams Nature Center will accept live Christmas trees for recycling through the end of January. Just drop off your trees between 8 a.m. until dark at the blue dumpster that sites on the driveway to the Miller Building. Just ...
National Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection Act Introduced
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., has introduced the National Defense Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4881), legislation that would "promote the national defense by establishing requirements for the ownership, management, and operation of critical ...
Justice for Crime Victims' Families Act Introduced by Rep. Fitzpatrick
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., has introduced the Justice for Crime Victims' Families Act (H.R. 4883), legislation that would "provide justice for crime victims' families." The bill, introduced on March 7, is being co-sponsored by Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif. It ...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Deadline Enforcement Act Introduced
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Richard Pombo, R-Calif., has introduced the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Visitor Center Deadline Enforcement Act (H.R. 4882), legislation that would "ensure the proper remembrance of Vietnam veterans and the Vietnam War by providing a deadline for the designation of a ...
No Special Deals for Executives Act Introduced by Rep. Kennedy
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Mark Kennedy, R-Minn., has introduced the No Special Deals for Executives Act of 2006 (H.R. 4884), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include in gross income the value of assets set aside under an employer nonqualified deferred ...
Bill to Amend Defense Production Act of 1950 Introduced
Mar 14, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., has introduced a bill (H.R. 4885), legislation that would "amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 to prohibit acquisitions, mergers, or takeovers of persons engaged in interstate commerce in the U.S. by entities controlled by or acting on ...