US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Sunday, May 7:
MCDONALD'S SALUTES AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH KICKS OFF
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service Military Appreciation Month is under way, as millions of people have jammed the beach here this week for "Fleet Week USA - A ...
ENEMIES OF AFGHANISTAN DESTROY TWO BRIDGES
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Enemies of Afghanistan intentionally destroyed vehicle and foot bridges spanning the Kunar River on May 1 in the Ghaziabad District of Kunar Province. "This shameful injustice inflicted by the ...
FLIGHT SHOWS DIFFICULTIES OF POLICING IRAN-IRAQ BORDER
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service Flying to this fort illustrates the challenges the Iraqi border police face in securing the frontier. After leaving Baghdad ...
COALITION FORCES RESPOND TO INSURGENT FIRE IN RAMADI
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: In response to insurgent small arms fire, Coalition forces delivered precision munitions at an abandoned building south of Ramadi May 7. Earlier that day in the same vicinity, Coalition forces ...
BORDER POLICE TAKE ON MISSION OF SECURING IRAQ'S FRONTIER
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service No country can seal off its borders, nor does it make sense to do so in the 21st century.But secure borders are necessary, and the ...
GOLDEN KNIGHTS PARACHUTE TEAM JUMPS FOR JOY OF CROWD
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service Hitting the mark as they always do, members of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team jumped into the middle of the 2006 ...
CAR BOMB IN KARBALA KILLS TWO, WOUNDS 18
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: A car bomb detonated May 7 killing two Iraqi citizens and wounding 18 in Karbala. Media reports were erroneously reporting a much higher casualty count. Eight ...
IED CELL CAPTURED
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Bastogne Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division advised soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Iraqi Army Division during a cordon and search mission near Kirkuk, Iraq, May 7, resulting in the capture of ...
MILITARY FLIES HIGH FOR MCDONALD'S AIR SHOW SPECTATORS
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: By Samantha L. Quigley American Forces Press Service Spectators packed a four-mile stretch of beach and spilled into the street here to watch military and civilian air teams show ...
COALITION FORCES DELIVER PRECISION MUNITIONS ON INSURGENT AREA
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: In response to hostile insurgent activity, Coalition forces delivered precision munitions at an abandoned train station south of Ramadi ...
U.S., IRAQI FORCES WORK TOGETHER, LAUNCH NEW OPERATION
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: U.S. and Iraqi forces captured and arrested terrorist suspects, destroyed illicit weapons caches, and launched a series of military offensives against insurgents over the past three days, ...
TERRORISTS KILL 11 CIVILIANS WITH MOTORCYCLE IED
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Terrorists packed a motorcycle with an improvised-explosive device and detonated it near a gas station late May 5 in northern Baghdad, killing 11 civilians and wounding 22.Soldiers from 1st ...
RECOVERY OPERATIONS CONTINUE AT HELICOPTER CRASH SITE
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Recovery operations resumed today at the site of a U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in Afghanistan's Kunar province that claimed 10 soldiers' lives, military officials reported ....
FIVE SUSPECTS DETAINED IN SERIES OF RAIDS
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: Coalition forces detained five suspects and killed an unknown number of terrorists May 5 in a series of raids at approximately 6 p.m. in the vicinity of Samarra. As the troops moved to intercept a ...
REP. SKELTON: PROCUREMENT CONFERENCE EXPLAINS FEDERAL CONTRACTING PROCESS
May 07, 2006 ... Rep. Ike Skelton, D-Mo. (4th CD), issued the following column: In order to make it easier for firms to learn about government business opportunities, each year I join forces with the Missouri Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) and the Missouri Procurement Assistance Centers (MO ...
NAVY CARGO HANDLERS RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Lithographer 3rd Class Emily Zamora Fleet Public Affairs Center Atlantic About 260 Navy cargo handlers mobilized by the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group (NAVELSG) returned to the Navy Air Terminal at Naval Station ...
VICE PRESIDENT CHENEY, PRIME MINISTER OF CROATIA, PRIME MINISTER OF MACEDONIA, PRIME MINISTER OF ALBANIA SPEAK IN PRESS AVAILIBILTY AT MEETING OF ADRIATIC 3 LEADERS
May 07, 2006 ... The White House released the following transcript: The Excelsior Hotel 10:00 A.M. (Local) PRIME MINISTER SANADER: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for being here today and welcome to Drubovnik, Croatia. It is an honor for me to be hosting Vice President Cheney of the ...
STAFF TALKS WITH RUSSIAN NAVY CONDUCTED IN NAPLES
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Journalist 1st Class Eric Brown Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs To further strengthen the relationship between the two navies, a Russian Federation naval delegation met for talks ...
MARINE DIES DUE TO ENEMY ACTION IN AL ANBAR
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following casualty report: A Marine assigned to 1st Marine Logistics Group died from wounds sustained due to enemy action while operating in al Anbar province May 7.The ...
HONDURAN PRESIDENT VISITS USS UNDERWOOD
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Journalist Seaman Charles A. Ordoqui USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs President of The Republic of Honduras, Jose Manuel Zelaya, visited USS Underwood (FFG 36) May 4 for a tour of the ship, to attend a ...
SAILORS WANTED: SEAL, SWCC COMMUNITY HOST RECRUITING FAIR
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Lithographer Seaman Apprentice Cale T. Bentley Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific The Navy SEALs (Sea, Air, Land) and Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC) hosted a recruiting fair at Naval Station San Diego May ...
RECOVERY OPERATIONS AT HELICOPTER CRASH SITE STILL UNDERWAY
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release:Recovery operations at the site of Friday's U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopter crash in Kunar Province are still underway. Recovery operations began at first light Saturday and will resume today until ...
BOMBMAKERS IN MOSQUE BLOW THEMSELVES UP
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following press release: An explosion occurred in the basement of the Sheik Abdel Kader mosque at approximately 6 p.m. May 7 in Rusafa, a neighborhood of east Baghdad. According to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi ...
Rep. Bradley Introduces Suspension of Medicare Prescription Drug Late Enrollment Penalty Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-New Hampshire, has introduced the Suspension of Medicare Prescription Drug Late Enrollment Penalty Act of 2006 (H.R. 5173), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to suspend the Medicare prescription drug late enrollment ...
Sen. Nelson Introduces Truth in Caller ID Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, has introduced the Truth in Caller ID Act (S. 2630), legislation that would "amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information." The bill, introduced on April 24, is being co-sponsored by ...
USS MONTEREY PARTICIPATES IN USW EXERCISE
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Journalist 2nd Class (SW) Katherine Favell USS George Washington Strike Group Public Affairs USS Monterey (CG 61) and other assets of the USS George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group conducted unit-level training April ...
Rep. Hayworth Introduces Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Arizona, has introduced the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program Act (H.R. 5180), legislation that would "authorize appropriations for the Bureau of Reclamation to carry out the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program ...
Rep. Kuhl Introduces Social Security for Adopted Disabled Adult Children Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John R. Kuhl Jr., R-New York, has introduced the Social Security for Adopted Disabled Adult Children Act of 2006 (H.R. 5183), legislation that would "amend title II of the Social Security Act to exclude benefits of adopted disabled adult children from determinations of ...
Bill Introduced to Revise Payment Methodology for Drugs, Biologicals under Medicare Part B
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ralph Hall, D-Texas, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5179) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals under part B of the Medicare Program." The bill, introduced on April 25, was referred to the ...
Rep. Norton Introduces District of Columbia Tax Incentives Improvement Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Del. Eleanor H. Norton, D-District of Columbia, has introduced the District of Columbia Tax Incentives Improvement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5186), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to replace the expired tax benefits for the DC Zone." The bill, ...
Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code Introduced by Rep. English
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Phil English, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5177) to amend the "Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow bonds guaranteed by the federal home loan banks to be treated as tax exempt bonds." The bill, introduced on April 25, is being co-sponsored by ...
Rep. Towns Introduces Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Edolphus Towns, D-New York, has introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission Act of 2006 (H.R. 5190), legislation that would "establish the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Commission." The bill, introduced on April 25, was referred to the House ...
Rep. Wilson Introduces Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation, Efficiency, Management Improvement Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Heather Wilson, R-New Mexico, has introduced the Bureau of Reclamation Water Conservation, Efficiency, and Management Improvement Act (H.R. 5192), legislation that would "authorize the Secretary of the Interior to make available cost-shared grants and enter into ...
Rep. Sweeney Introduces Social Security Decedent's Family Relief Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John E. Sweeney, R-New York, has introduced the Social Security Decedent's Family Relief Act of 2006 (H.R. 5189), legislation that would "amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual's entitlement to any benefit thereunder shall continue ...
Homeland Security Transparency Act Introduced by Rep. Weiner
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Anthony D. Weiner, D-New York, has introduced the Homeland Security Transparency Act of 2006 (H.R. 5191), legislation that would "amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to require, as a condition of receiving a homeland ...
Sen. Allen Introduces Bill Naming Post Office in Manassas
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. George Allen, R-Virginia, has introduced a bill (S. 2690) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 8801 Sudley Rd. in Manassas, Virginia, as the 'Harry J. Parrish Post Office'." The bill, introduced on May 2, is being co-sponsored by Sen ....
Rep. Wolf Introduces bill Naming Post Office in Manassas
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5194) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 8801 Sudley Rd. in Manassas, Virginia, as the 'Harry J. Parrish Post Office Building'." The bill, introduced on April 25, is being ...
Sen. Bayh Introduces Resolution Regarding U.S. Participation in Doha Development Round of WTO
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Indiana, has introduced legislation (S.Res. 459) to "express the sense of the Senate regarding U.S. participation and agreement in the Doha Development Round of the World Trade Organization." The resolution, introduced on May 2, was referred to the ...
Bill to Amend Social Security Act Introduced by Rep. Wilson
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Heather Wilson, R-New Mexico, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5193) to "amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for continuity of Medicare prescription drug coverage for full-benefit dual eligible individuals, for Medicare prescription drug coverage ...
Rep. Wolf Introduces Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Frank Wolf, R-Virginia, has introduced the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area Act of 2006 (H.R. 5195), legislation that would "establish the Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area." The bill, introduced on April 25, is being ...
Sen. Coleman Introduces Resolution to Support Somalia
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minnesota, has introduced legislation (S.Res. 460) to "express the sense of the Senate that the U.S. should increase its support to the people of Somalia in their efforts to end decades of violence, establish lasting peace, form a democratically elected ...
Rep. Bass Introduces Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Charles F. Bass, R-New Hampshire, has introduced the Refinery Permit Process Schedule Act (H.R. 5254), legislation that would "set schedules for the consideration of permits for refineries." The bill, introduced on May 2, is being co-sponsored by 19 other ...
Rep. Wilson Introduces Federal Energy Price Protection Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Heather Wilson, R-New Mexico, has introduced the Federal Energy Price Protection Act (H.R. 5253), legislation that would "prohibit price gouging in the sale of gasoline, diesel fuel, crude oil, and home heating oil." The bill, introduced on May 2, is being ...
Rep. Delauro Introduces Resolution to Recognize African American Spiritual
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, has introduced legislation (H.Res. 790) to "recognize the African American Spiritual as a national treasure." The resolution, introduced on May 2, is being co-sponsored by Reps. John Lewis, D-Georgia; Sanford D. Bishop Jr., ...
Rep. Meeks Introduces Resolution to Recognize Anniversary of Independence of Guyana
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, has introduced legislation (H.Res. 792) to "recognize the 40th anniversary of the independence of Guyana and extending best wishes to Guyana for peace and further progress, development, and prosperity." The resolution, introduced on ...
Rep. Lantos Introduces Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Lantos, D-California, has introduced the Preservation of Records of Servitude, Emancipation, and Post-Civil War Reconstruction Act of 2006 (H.R. 5216), legislation that would "require the establishment of a national database in the National Archives to preserve ...
Rep. Ryun Introduces Resolution for American National Anthem
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jim Ryun, R-Kansas, has introduced legislation (H.Res. 793) to "affirm that statements of national unity, including the National Anthem, should be recited or sung in English." The resolution, introduced on May 2, is being co-sponsored by Reps. Jo Ann Davis, ...
Rep. Case Introduces Native American Languages Amendments Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, has introduced the Native American Languages Amendments Act of 2006 (H.R. 5222), legislation that would "amend the Native American Languages Act to provide for the support of Native American language survival schools." The bill, introduced on ...
Municipal Illegal Immigration Relief Act Introduced by Rep. McCarthy
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-New York, has introduced the Municipal Illegal Immigration Relief Act of 2006 (H.R. 5217), legislation that would "authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to award competitive grants to units of local government for innovative programs that ...
Vet Center Enhancement Act Introduced in House by Rep. Bradley
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jeb Bradley, R-New Hampshire, has introduced the Vet Center Enhancement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5221), legislation that would enhance services provided by Vet Centers operated by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, to clarify and improve the provision of bereavement counseling ...
Rep. Sensenbrenner Introduces Judicial Transparency, Ethics Enhancement Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner Jr., R-Wisconsin, has introduced the Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5219), legislation that would "amend title 28, U.S. Code, to provide for the detection and prevention of inappropriate conduct in the federal ...
Rep. McDermott Introduces Restore Rational Tax Rate on Petroleum Production Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Washington, has introduced the Restore a Rational Tax Rate on Petroleum Production Act of 2006 (H.R. 5218), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that oil and gas companies will not be eligible for the effective rate ...
VOA NEWS: ASHES OF CZECH PRIME MINISTER EXECUTED BY NAZIS BURIED WITH FULL HONORS
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: The remains of former Czech Prime Minister Alois Elias were buried Sunday in Prague with full military honors, 64 years after his execution by the Nazis. An urn containing Mr. Elias' ashes were placed next to his wife's ashes at ...
VOA NEWS: FORMER INDONESIAN PRESIDENT SUHARTO UNDERGOES SURGERY
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: Former Indonesian President Suharto has undergone an operation to stop intestinal bleeding. Chief Presidential Doctor General Marjo Subiandono told the Associated Press he hoped the procedure was a success. Doctors in Jakarta ...
VOA NEWS: VERDICT DUE MAY 8 IN JACOB ZUMA RAPE TRIAL
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: A South African judge is expected to hand down the verdict Monday in a high-profile rape trial involving former deputy president JACOB Zuma. Zuma is accused of raping a 31-year-old, HIV-positive woman who is a longtime family ...
COAST GUARD RESCUES TWO AFTER BOAT FIRE
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 5th District, issued the following press release: The Coast Guard rescued two men one-and-a-half miles off of the coast of Long Beach Island, N.J. today after their vessel caught fire. At 9:37 a.m. the Coast Guard ...
SEARCH SUSPENDED FOR MAN MISSING ON WINYAH BAY, S.C.
May 07, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard, 7th District, issued the following press release pertaining to the Southeastern part of the U.S.: Rescue crews have suspended the search for a man who was reported missing after being thrown from his boat in Winyah Bay, S.C., ...
VOA NEWS: PAKISTAN FACES POSSIBLE DROUGHT
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: Pakistan's Meteorological Department says the country is facing a possible drought with no significant rain expected in the next two months. Head of meteorology Qamar-uz Zaman Chaudhry told reporters in Islamabad Sunday that ...
VOA NEWS: BUSH SAYS IRAN WAITING FOR COALITION OPPOSING ITS NUKES TO CRACK
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: President Bush says Iran is waiting for the international coalition that opposes its nuclear program to crack. In an interview broadcast Sunday on Germany's ARD television, Mr. Bush said Iran must see that the free world is unified ...
VOA NEWS: LAST LIVING U.S. TITANIC SURVIVOR DIES AT 99
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: The last living American survivor of the sinking of the legendary ocean liner Titanic has died. Lillian Asplund was 99 years old when she died in her sleep Saturday at her home in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Asplund was ...
VOA NEWS: HOCKEY - TEAM USA DEFEATS DENMARK IN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PLAY
May 07, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: The United States has defeated Denmark 3-0 to move a step closer to a second-round berth at the World Ice Hockey Championships in Riga, Latvia. Team USA got goals from Andrew Alberts, Yan Stastny and Richard Park Sunday to go along ...
Diabetes Prevention Access, Care Act Introduced by Rep. DeGette
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, has introduced the Diabetes Prevention Access and Care Act (H.R. 5225), legislation that would "amend the Public Health Service Act to prevent and cure diabetes and to promote and improve the care of individuals with diabetes for the reduction ...
Rep. Diaz-Balart Introduces Bill to Amend Foreign Agents Registration Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5228) to "require representatives of governments designated as State Sponsors of Terrorism to disclose to the Attorney General lobbying contacts with legislative branch officials." The bill, introduced ...
Rep. English Introduces Pet Safety, Protection Act
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Phil English, R-Pennsylvania, has introduced the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2005 (H.R. 5229), legislation that would "amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally." The bill, introduced on ...
Rep. Cubin Introduces Bill Naming Post Office in Green River
May 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyoming, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5224) to "designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 350 Uinta Drive in Green River, Wyoming, as the 'Curt Gowdy Post Office Building'." The bill, introduced on April 27, was ...