US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, May 10:
WORLD'S LARGEST FOOD DRIVE SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13
May 10, 2006 ... The U.S. Postal Service issued the following press release: On Saturday, May 13, letter carriers in more than 10,000 cities and towns across America will collect non-perishable food items donated by customers. They will be participating in the 14th annual National Association of Letter ...
SEN. CLINTON ISSUES STATEMENT ON MEDICAL MALPRACTICE REFORM
May 10, 2006 ... The office of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., issued the following statement: Statement of Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton on Medical Malpractice Reform: "The Senate has rightfully defeated legislation masquerading as medical malpractice reform. Sen. Barack Obama and I have ...
REP. MACK ON GOSS RESIGNATION FROM CIA
May 10, 2006 ... Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Mack today reacted to the resignation of Porter Goss as director of the Central Intelligence Agency. Mack said: "Porter Goss has been a tireless public servant, and for that we all owe him a ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR MONTANA ON MAY 4: INFORMATIONAL - FEDERAL COURT ARRAIGNMENT
May 10, 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 Great Falls, on May 4, 2006, before U.S. Magistrate Judge ...
USDA Rule on Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
USDA Final Rule on Reduction in Timeframe for Movement of Cattle Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Tuberculosis; ...
State Dept. Report on Conditions in Hong Kong Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to Public Law 104-107 section 576, a report describing ...
EPA Technical Amendments to Highway and Non Road Diesel Regulations Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
USDA Final Rule on Milk in Pacific Northwest and Arizona-Las Vegas Marketing Areas Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Milk in the Pacific Northwest and ...
DOE Final Rule on Acquisition Regulation Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Attorney of the Office of Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], ...
Homeland Security Notification of Change in Title of Office of Under Secretary Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security Committees have jointly received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [Public ...
State Dept. Report on Measures Undertaken to Complete out Mission in Iraq Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to Public Law 109-163, sec. 1227, the Department's report covering current military, ...
DOD Final Rule on Contractor Performance of Acquisition Functions Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
Justice Report on Federal Prison Industries Inc. Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Chief Executive Officer at the Federal Bureau of Prisons has transmitted, pursuant to ...
DOD Final Rule on Component Breakout Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
Education Final Rule on Equal Access to Public School Facilities for Boy Scouts of America Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Equal Access to Public School ...
USDA Rule on Indices to Determine Market-Related Contract Term Additions Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Regulatory Officer of the Directives and Regulations Branch at USDA's Forest Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
USDA Final Rule on Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Irish Potatoes Grown in Colorado; ...
DOT Rule on Tariff of Tolls Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Acting Chief Counsel at DOT's Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
USDA Final Rule on Criteria for Releasing Fields from Regulation Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Karnal Bunt; ...
NOAA Rule on Yellowtail Flounder Landing Limit Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs of NOAA's Office of Sustainable ...
USDA Rule on Indices to Determine Market-Related Contract Term Additions Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Regulatory Officer of the Directives and Regulations Branch at USDA's Forest Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Treasury Rule on Amendment to Statutory Mergers and Consolidations Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- 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 "Amendment to ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Upper Mississippi River Mile Marker Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Upper Mississippi River Mile Marker 791.2 to Mile Marker 791.7 Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
TVA Final Rule on Statistical Summary for Fiscal Year 2005 Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The Senior Vice President ofTVA's Communications has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Tampa Bay, Florida Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Report on Threat from Act of Terrorism to U.S. ports Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure and Homeland Security Committee have jointly received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [46 ...
Homeland Security Report on Implementation of Crew Endurance Management System Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [Public Law 108-293, ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Upper Mississippi River Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Rule on AmeriCorps Grant Applications from Professional Corps Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
NOAA Rule on Closure of Tilefish Permit Category C to Directed Tilefish Fishing Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs of NOAA's Office of Sustainable ...
SSA Rule on Requirements for Widow's and Widower's Benefits Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Social Security Administration. The Regulations Officer at the Office of Disability and Income Security Programs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Rule on Special Immigrant Visas for Fourth Preference Employment-Based Broadcasters Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Deputy Director of the Regulatory Management Division at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
DOD Final Rule on Incentive Program for Purchase of Capital Assets Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
Report to Congress on Plan for Development of Fusion Energy Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce and Science Committee have jointly received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary of DOE has transmitted the Department's report to Congress on a plan for the ...
USDA Rule on Resource Agency Procedures for Conditions, Prescriptions in Hydropower Licenses Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Regulatory Officer of the Directives and Regulations Branch at USDA's Forest Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
DOD Final Rule on Approval of Service Contracts, Delivery Orders Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
Justice Report on Inventory of Inherently Governmental and Commercial Activities Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Assistant Attorney General for Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Department's ...
USDA Rule on Recovery of Costs for Processing Special Use Applications Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Regulatory Officer of the Directives and Regulations Branch at USDA's Forest Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Treasury Report on Foreign Assets Control Regulations Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Associate Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
EPA Rule on Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaner Regulation Maine Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Application of Separate Limitations to Dividends Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- 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 "Application of Separate ...
USDA Rule on Disposal of National Forest System Timber Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Regulatory Officer of the Directives and Regulations Branch at USDA's Forest Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
USDA Final Rule on Interstate Movement of Pine Bark Products Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Pine Shoot ...
SSA Rule on Administrative Review Process for Adjudicating Initial Disability Claims Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Social Security Administration. The Regulations Officer at the Office of Disability and Income Security Programs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
USDA Final Rule on Importation of Peppers from Certain Central American Countries Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Importation of ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Tampa Bay, Florida Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
USDA Rule on Revision of Handling Requirements for Fresh Nectarines and Peaches Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
CPSC Final Rule on Flammability of Mattress Sets Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The General Counsel of CPSC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's "Major'' ...
USDA Final Rule on Addition and Removal of Regulated Areas in Arizona Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Karnal Bunt; ...
EPA Approvals under Paperwork Reduction Act Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
EPA Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
USDA Final Rule on Pine Shoot Beetle Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator of USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Pine ...
Notification about Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Homeland Security Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs has transmitted ...
NOAA Rule on Hawaii-based Shallow-set Longline Fishery Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs of NOAA's Office of Sustainable ...
Annual Report on Implementation of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant Land Withdrawal Act Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Administrator of EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on the ...
DOD Final Rule on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
NOAA Rule on Pacific Halibut Sharing Plan Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs of NOAA's Office of Sustainable ...
Rule on Administrative Changes to Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Regulations Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The Deputy Director at the Regulations and Rulings Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
DOD Final Rule on Consolidation of Contract Requirements Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Acting Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
EPA Rule on Bacillus Thuringiensis VIP3A Insect Control Protein Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Homeland Security Final Rule on Safety Zone at Missouri River Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of the USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
PBGC Final Rule on Interest Assumptions for Valuing and Paying Benefits Sent to House
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Corporation's final rule ...
Rule on Eligibility Requirements for USDA Graded Shell Eggs Sent to Senate
May 10, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...