US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, April 18:
EWA Government Systems Wins $139,859 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... FORT MONMOUTH, N.J., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $139,859 contract to EWA Government Systems Inc., Herndon, Va., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J. For more ...
H&Q Construction Wins $1.72 Million Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... TOBYHANNA, Pa., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $1.72 million contract to H&Q Construction Inc., Old Forge, Pa., to renovate facilities at the Tobyhanna Army Depot, Tobyhanna. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Life Cycle Management Command, ...
American Ordnance Wins $82,042 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded an $82,042 contract to American Ordnance LLC, Milan, Tenn., for warehousing and storage services. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill. For more information about US Fed News ...
American Ordnance Wins $160,000 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $160,000 contract to American Ordnance LLC, Milan, Tenn., for facilities operations support services. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Field Support Command, Rock Island, Ill. For more information about US Fed ...
Environmental Systems Wins $266,947 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... FORT MONMOUTH, N.J., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $266,947 contract to Environmental Systems, Jacksonville, Fla., for air conditioning equipment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, N.J. For more information ...
Vose Technical Systems Wins $460,321 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., April 18 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $460,321 contract to Vose Technical Systems Inc., Daggett, Calif., for motor vehicle maintenance and repair shop specialized equipment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, ...
RW Beck Wins $10.53 Million Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER, Ala., April 18 -- NASA has awarded a $10.53 million contract to RW Beck, Denver, for architect and engineering services. The contract was awarded by NASA's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Ala. For more information about US Fed News contract ...
Deloitte Tax Awarded Contract for Professional Tax Consulting Services
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Deloitte Tax LLP, Reston, Va., has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Postal Service, for professional tax consulting and management services. No contract amount was specified ($0). For more information about US Fed News ...
Eastern Construction & Electric Wins $2.51 Million Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J., April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $2.51 million contract to Eastern Construction & Electric, Wrightstown, N.J., to repair and replace domestic water pipes. The contract was awarded by USAF's Air Mobility Command, McGuire Air Force Base, ...
Innegrity Wins $99,829 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... ROME, N.Y., April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $99,829 contract to Innegrity LLC, Greenville, S.C., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y. For more information about US Fed News contract awards ...
Aschbacher & Associates Wins $54,670 Contract
Apr 18, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 18 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $54,670 contract to Aschbacher & Associates Inc., Dayton, Ohio, for circuit card assemblies. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MONTANA ON APRIL 11: INFORMATIONAL - FEDERAL COURT ARRAIGNMENT
Apr 18, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Montana issued the following press release: Bill Mercer, United States Attorney for the District of Montana, announced today that during a federal court session in Missoula, on April 11, 2006, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leif ...
Oil, Gas Industry Antitrust Act Introduced by Sen. Specter
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced the Oil and Gas Industry Antitrust Act of 2006 (S. 2557), legislation that would improve competition in the oil and gas industry, and to strengthen antitrust enforcement with regard to industry mergers. The bill, ...
Fairness, Accountability in Reorganizations Act Introduced by Sen. Bayh
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Indiana, has introduced the Fairness and Accountability in Reorganizations Act of 2006 (S. 2556), legislation that would "amend title 11, U.S. Code, with respect to reform of executive compensation in corporate bankruptcies." The bill, introduced ...
Keep America Competitive Tax Credit Act Introduced by Sen. Stabenow
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Stabenow, D-Michigan, has introduced the Keep America Competitive Tax Credit Act of 2006 (S. 2558), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to employers for employee catastrophic health care costs and to health ...
Sen. Kerry Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Certain Leather Basketballs
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, has introduced a bill (S. 2579) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain leather basketballs." The bill, introduced on April 6, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Massachusetts. It was referred to the Senate ...
Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act Introduced by Sen. Craig
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, has introduced the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006 (S. 2562), legislation that would "increase, effective as of Dec. 1, the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and the rates of ...
Sen. Jeffords Introduces Vermont Wilderness Act in Senate
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jim Jeffords, I-Vermont, has introduced the Vermont Wilderness Act of 2006 (S. 2565), legislation that would "designate certain National Forest System land in the State of Vermont for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation system and designate a National ...
Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act Introduced by Sen. Specter
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006 (S. 2560), legislation that would "reauthorize the Office of National Drug Control Policy." The bill, introduced on April 6, is being ...
Biodefense, Pandemic Vaccine, Drug Development Act Introduced by Sen. Burr
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Richard Burr, R-North Carolina, has introduced the Biodefense and Pandemic Vaccine and Drug Development Act of 2006 (S. 2564), legislation that would prepare and strengthen the biodefenses of the U.S. against deliberate, accidental, and natural outbreaks of illness ....
Pharmacist Access, Recognition in Medicare Act Introduced by Sen. Cochran
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Mississippi, has introduced the Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act of 2006 (S. 2563), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment to pharmacies under part D, to restrict ...
Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Certain Rubber Basketballs Introduced by Sen. Kerry
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, has introduced a bill (S. 2580) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain rubber basketballs." The bill, introduced on April 6, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Massachusetts. It was referred to the Senate ...
Sen. Leahy Introduces Honest Services Act in Senate
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, has introduced the Honest Services Act of 2006 (S. 2559), legislation that would make it illegal for anyone to defraud and deprive the American people of the right to the honest services of a Member of Congress. The bill, introduced ...
Sen. Domenici Introduces Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation, Efficiency, Management Improvement Act
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Pete V. Domenici, R-New Mexico, has introduced the Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation, Efficiency, Management Improvement Act (S. 2561), legislation that would "authorize the Interior Secretary to make available cost-shared grants and enter into cooperative ...
Cooperative Proliferation Detection, Interdiction Assistance, Conventional Threat Reduction Act Introduced by Sen. Lugar
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Richard G. Lugar, R-Indiana, has introduced the Cooperative Proliferation Detection, Interdiction Assistance, and Conventional Threat Reduction Act of 2006 (S. 2566), legislation that would "provide for coordination of proliferation interdiction activities and ...
Resolution for Successfully Empowering New Unity Government in Iraq Introduced by Sen. Kerry
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, has introduced a resolution (S.J.Res. 33) to "provide for a strategy for successfully empowering a new unity government in Iraq." The resolution, introduced on April 6, was referred to the Senate Foreign Relations ...
Bill Regarding Disabled Persons Introduced by Sen. DeWine
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, has introduced a bill (S.2591) to "exempt persons with disabilities from the prohibition against providing section 8 rental assistance to college students." The bill, introduced on April 6, is being co-sponsored by Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa; ...
Fallen Heroes Family Savings Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Smith
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Gordon H. Smith, R-Oregon, has introduced the Fallen Heroes Family Savings Act (S. 2585), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit military death gratuities to be contributed to certain tax-favored accounts." The bill, ...
Federal Funding Accountability, Transparency Act Introduced by Sen. Coburn
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Oklahoma, has introduced the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (S. 2590), legislation that would "require full disclosure of all entities and organizations receiving federal funds." The bill, introduced on April on 6, ...
Sen. Harkin Introduces Child Nutrition Promotion, School Lunch Protection Act
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, has introduced the Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2006 (S. 2592), legislation that would "amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve the nutrition and health of schoolchildren by updating the definition of 'food ...
504 Loan Program Modernization Act Introduced by Sen. Kerry
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, has introduced the 504 Loan Program Modernization Act of 2006 (S. 2595), legislation that would "amend the Small Business Investment Act of 1958 to modernize the treatment of development companies." The bill, introduced on April ...
Rocky Mountain FIRES Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Salazar
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ken Salazar, D-Colorado, has introduced the Rocky Mountain FIRES Act (S. 2584), legislation that would "amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 to help reduce the increased risk of severe wildfires to communities in forested areas affected by infestations ...
Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act Introduced by Sen. Stabenow
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, has introduced the Health Care Access for Small Businesses Act of 2006 (S. 2588), legislation that would "provide for the certification of programs to provide uninsured employees of small businesses access to health coverage." The ...
Sen. Schumer Introduces Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, has introduced the Firefighters Special Operation Task Force Act (S. 2587), legislation that would amend the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974 to authorize the Administrator of the U.S. Fire Administration to provide ...
Sen. Boxer Introduces Freedom of Choice Act in Senate
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-California, has introduced the Freedom of Choice Act (S. 2593), legislation that would protect, consistent with Roe v. Wade, a woman's freedom to choose to bear a child or terminate a pregnancy. The bill, introduced on April 6, is being ...
Sen. Kerry Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Certain Basketballs
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, has introduced a bill (S. 2582) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain basketballs." The bill, introduced on April 6, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Massachusetts. It was referred to the Senate Finance ...
Report on Terry Hairston Run Designation Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section ...
EPA Final Rule on Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at Colorado Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
DOD Final Rule on Criminal Jurisdiction over Civilians Employed by or Accompanying Armed Forces Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Liaison Officer at the DOD's Office of the Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Criminal ...
Report on Home Again Initiative Community Development Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], ...
Report on Contracting and Procurement Reform Task Force Membership Authorization Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], "Contracting and Procurement ...
Semiannual Report of Receipts, Expenditures of Appropriations Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the United States Capitol Police. The Chief Administrative Officer has transmitted, pursuant to law [Public Law 109-55, section 1005; (H. Doc. No. 109-96)], the semiannual ...
DOT Final Rule on Regulations Governing Fees for Services Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive communication from the Department of Transportation. The Chairman at DOT's Surface Transportation Board has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
Report on Carolyn Llorente Memorial Designation Act Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section ...
DOT Final Rule on Requesting Waiver of Mandatory Separation Age Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees have jointly received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law ...
DOD Report on Amount of Purchases from Foreign Entities for Fiscal Year 2005 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics of DOD has transmitted, pursuant to law [Public Law 104-201, section ...
Report on Real Property Disposition Economic Analysis Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section 1-233(c)(1)], ...
Report on Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section ...
DOD Report of Violation of Antideficiency Act by Department of Army Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Comptroller of DOD has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 1517(b)], a report of a ...
Boy Scouts of America's 2005 Report Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Boy Scouts of America. The Chief Scout Executive and President has transmitted, pursuant to law [36 ...
Notification Concerning Proposed Lease of Defense Articles to Argentina Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The Deputy Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [Section 62(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA)], ...
Report on Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section ...
EPA Final Rule on Amendments to Ambient Air Quality Standards Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
DOD Approved Retirement of Air Force Gen. Charles F. Wald Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics of DOD has transmitted a letter on the approved retirement of ...
DOD Authorization of Enclosed List of Officers to Wear Insignia of Grade of Major General Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Under Secretary for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics of DOD has transmitted authorization of the enclosed list of ...
FEC Final Rule on Definitions of Federal Election Activity Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Election Commission. The Chairman of FEC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], ...
Report on Vehicle Insurance Enforcement Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law [D.C. Code section ...
EPA Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
EPA Final Rule on Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
Notification Concerning Air Force's Proposed Lease of Defense Articles to Germany Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The Deputy Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [Section 62(a) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA)], notification ...
EPA Final Rule on Vermont Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule ...
FAA Final Rule on Airworthiness Directives for Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica EMB-135s Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive 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 ...
Legislative Proposal, Justification to Amend Independent Safety Board Act of 1974 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure and Appropriations Committees have jointly received an executive branch communication from the National Transportation Safety Board. The Acting Chairman has transmitted a legislative proposal and ...
Railroad Retirement Board's Annual Report for 2005 Sent to House
Apr 18, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Railroad Retirement Board. The Board Members has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 552b(j)], a copy of the annual ...