US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, May 12:
Sen. Nelson Introduces Bill Naming Post Office in Pensacola
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, has introduced a bill (S. 2719) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 1400 West Jordan Street in Pensacola, Florida, as the 'Earl D. Hutto Post Office Building'." The bill, introduced on May 4, was referred to ...
Research Competitiveness Act Introduced by Sen. Baucus
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Max Baucus, D-Montana, has introduced the Research Competitiveness Act of 2006 (S. 2720), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives to improve America's research competitiveness." The bill, introduced on May 4, was ...
Rep. Crenshaw Introduces Bill to Amend Florida National Forest Land Management Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Ander Crenshaw, R-Florida, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5294) to "amend the Florida National Forest Land Management Act of 2003 to authorize the conveyance of an additional tract of National Forest System land under that Act." The bill, introduced on May 4, is ...
Student, Teacher Safety Act Introduced in House by Rep. Davis
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Geoff Davis, R-Kentucky, has introduced the Student and Teacher Safety Act of 2006 (H.R. 5295), legislation that would "protect students and teachers." The bill, introduced on May 4, is being co-sponsored by Reps. Mark S. Kirk, R-Illinois, and John R. Kuhl Jr., ...
Agilent Technologies Wins $84,417 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 12 -- The U.S. Army has awarded an $84,417 contract to Agilent Technologies Inc., Englewood, Colo., for electrical and electronic properties measuring and testing instruments. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone ...
AILA Wins $79,519 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... BURLINGTON, Vt., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $79,519 contract to AILA, Washington, for immigration law books. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Citizenship, Burlington Administrative Center, Burlington, Vt. Work will be performed ...
MicroSystems Wins $100,832 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 12 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $100,832 contract to MicroSystems Inc., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for aircraft gunnery fire control components.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $165,000 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 12 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $165,000 contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., for electrical and electronic boards, cards and associated hardware.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone ...
Parker Hannifin Wins $67,400 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $67,400 contract to Parker Hannifin Corp., Irvine, Calif., for arm valve assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Air Shunt Instruments Wins $50,970 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $50,970 contract to Air Shunt Instruments, Chatsworth, Calif., for compressor spacers. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Analytic Services Wins $20 Million Contract
May 12, 2006 ... BOLLING AIR FORCE BASE, D.C., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract valued at up to $20 million to Analytic Services Inc., Arlington, Va., for non-personal advisory and assistance services relating to information assurance, commercial/government off-the-shelf software project ...
Alro Machine Tool & Die Wins $245,806 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $245,806 contract to Alro Machine Tool & Die Co. Inc., Lindenhurst, N.Y., for cylinders and pistons. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Ogden Air Logistics Center, Hill Air ...
Lockheed Martin Wins $198,000 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $198,000 contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Fort Worth, Texas, for aircraft and airframe structural components. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command, Aeronautical Systems Center, ...
Southeast Vocational Alliance Wins $10,316 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a contract valued at up to $10,316 to Southeast Vocational Alliance, Houston, for coffee, equipment and services. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Prisons, Grand Prairie, Texas. Work will be ...
ATD-American Wins $513,000 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $513,000 contract to ATD-American Co., Wyncote, Pa., for cotton flannel fabrics. The contract was awarded by the department's Federal Prison Industries/UNICOR. Work will be performed in Sandstone, Minn. For ...
REP. SPRATT CALLS FOR EXTENDING MAY 15 DEADLINE FOR ENROLLING IN MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE
May 12, 2006 ... Rep. John Spratt, D-S.C. (5th CD), issued the following news release: Rep. John Spratt (D-SC) today joined his Democratic colleagues in Congress, calling for extension of the May 15 deadline to file for prescription drug coverage under Medicare. "I have held a host of town ...
Airstream Mechanical Wins $50,850 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... DAYTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $50,850 contract to Airstream Mechanical LLC, Cincinnati, for fire hydrant replacement. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. For more information about ...
Central Illinois Cleaning Service Wins $1,950 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... INDIANAPOLIS, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $1,950 contract to Central Illinois Cleaning Service, Decatur, for custodial services in Decatur. The contract was awarded by the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis. For more ...
Kiewit Western Wins $8.33 Million Contract
May 12, 2006 ... LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded an $8.33 million contract to Kiewit Western Co., Littleton, Colo., for the construction of structures and facilities at the Colorado National Monument, Mesa County, Colo. The contract was awarded by DOT's ...
Sher Associates Wins Contract Valued At Up To $1.75 Million
May 12, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $1.75 million to Sher Associates Inc., Round Hill, Va., for mission oriented business integrated services. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
Mediscan Staffing Services Wins $41,600 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... MILWAUKEE, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $41,600 contract to Mediscan Staffing Services, Woodland Hills, Calif., for licensed physical therapists. The contract was awarded by VA Great Lakes Health Care System, Milwaukee. For more ...
Blue Chip Sales & Associates Wins $366,327 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $366,327 contract to Blue Chip Sales & Associates Inc., Columbus, for weapons. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more information ...
U.S. MARSHAL DAVID P. GONZALES, UNITED STATES MARSHALS POSSE, NEW SCHOOL FOR ARTS, ACADEMICS TO HOST ART DISPLAY OF HISTORIC MARSHALS SERVICE EVENTS
May 12, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following press release: One year ago, nine students of the New School for the Arts Academics started a project to create paintings to capture the U.S. Marshals' rich history and entertaining Hollywood depictions. This ...
ATTORNEY REGISTRATION AND DISCIPLINARY COMMISSION OF SUPREME COURT OF ILLINOIS ANNOUNCES DISCIPLINARY DECISION REGARDING DON CARRILLO
May 12, 2006 ... The Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois reached the following disciplinary decision: M.R.20517 - In re: Don Carrillo. Disciplinary Commission. The motion by movant Don Carrillo to strike his name from the roll of attorneys ...
Stop Fraud in Iraq Act Introduced in House by Rep. Baird
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Brian Baird, D-Washington, has introduced the Stop Fraud in Iraq Act (H.R. 5290), legislation that would "provide that the false claims provisions of title 31, U.S. Code, include claims for Iraqi property or money administered or in the custody of the U.S." The ...
Rep. Reichert Introduces Gang Elimination Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Washington, has introduced the Gang Elimination Act of 2006 (H.R. 5291), legislation that would "require the Attorney General to develop a national strategy to eliminate the illegal operations of the top three international drug gangs that present the ...
Evans Machining Service Wins $1.02 Million Contract
May 12, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $1.02 million contract to Evans Machining Service Inc., Clairton, Pa., for weapons. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more information ...
Utility Trailer Sales of Boise Wins $27,939 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... BOISE, Idaho, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $27,939 contract to Utility Trailer Sales of Boise, Boise, for tag-a-long heavy equipment trailers. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-4 SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition Office, Boise, Idaho. Work will ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $35,425 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $35,425 contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, for maintenance and repair of equipment. The contract was awarded by DoD's Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, N.Y. For more ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $289,016 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... BETHPAGE, N.Y., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $289,016 contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment. The contract was awarded by DoD's Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, ...
Krueger & Steinfest Wins $74,988 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... RHINELANDER, Wis., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $74,988 contract to Krueger & Steinfest Inc., Antigo, Wis., for the maintenance, repair and alteration of real property. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-9 Lake States Acquisition Team, ...
Rep. Davis Introduces Renewable Energy Enhancement Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tennessee, has introduced the Renewable Energy Enhancement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5296), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain energy tax credits." The bill, introduced on May 4, was referred to the House ...
Rep. Davis Introduces Improving Access to Medicare Part D Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Jo Ann Davis, R-Virginia, has introduced the Improving Access to Medicare Part D Act of 2006 (H.R. 5297), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend by one year the initial enrollment period for Medicare prescription drug benefits ...
Sen. Lincoln Introduces Bill to Temporarily Reduce Duty on Manicure, Pedicure Sets
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Arkansas, has introduced a bill (S. 2717) to "temporarily reduce the duty on manicure and pedicure sets." The bill, introduced on May 4, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US ...
Sen. Bingaman Introduces Enhanced Energy Security Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-New Mexico, has introduced the Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 (S. 2747) legislation that would "enhance energy efficiency and conserve oil and natural gas."The bill, introduced on May 4, is being co-sponsored by Sens. Evan Bayh, D-Indiana; ...
Sen. Schumer Introduces Business Activity Tax Simplification Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, has introduced the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2006 (S. 2721), legislation that would "simplify the taxation of business activity." The bill, introduced on May 4, is being co-sponsored by Sens. Mike Crapo, ...
Sen. Clinton Introduces Bill Naming Post Office in Patchogue
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, D-New York, has introduced a bill (S. 2722) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 170 East Main St. in Patchogue, New York, as the 'Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy Post Office Building'." The bill, introduced on May ...
Sen. Feinstein Introduces Resolution Regarding Channel Islands National Monument
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 - Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, has introduced legislation (S.Res. 468) to "support the continued administration of Channel Islands National Park, including Santa Rosa Island, in accordance with the laws and policies of the National Park Service." The ...
Sen. Clinton Introduces Standing with Minimum Wage Earners Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Hillary R. Clinton, D-New York, has introduced the Standing with Minimum Wage Earners Act of 2006 (S. 2725), legislation that would "amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide for an increase in the Federal minimum wage and to ensure that increases in the ...
Sen. Chambliss Introduces Resolution Creating Awareness about Childhood Stroke
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, has introduced legislation (S.Res. 465) to "express the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 6, 2006, as 'National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day'." The resolution, introduced on May 4, is being ...
Rep. Delahunt Introduces Adams National Historical Park Boundary Addition Act
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Bill Delahunt, D-Massachusetts, has introduced the Adams National Historical Park Boundary Addition Act of 2006 (H.R. 5298), legislation that would "amend the Adams National Historical Park Act of 1998 to include the Quincy Homestead within the boundary of the Adams ...
Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Lautenberg
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-New Jersey, has introduced the Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006 (S. 2723), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the sponsor of a prescription drug plan or an organization offering an MA-PD plan to ...
Sikorsky Aircraft Wins $1.21 Million Contract
May 12, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., May 12 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $1.21 million contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., for airframe structural components.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more information ...
Rolls Royce Wins $691,020 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $691,020 contract to Rolls Royce, Indianapolis, for spur gears. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. For more ...
Davis Thorpe Wins $33,181 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $33,181 contract to Davis Thorpe Co., Tecumseh, Okla., for aircraft rib stiffeners. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Hexcel Schwebel Wins $187,000 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract valued at up to $187,000 to Hexcel Reinforcements Corp., operating as Hexcel Schwebel, Anderson, S.C., for fiberglass fabrics. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air ...
Principal Technologies Wins $243,262 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 12 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $243,262 contract to Principal Technologies Inc., Oklahoma City, for professional, administrative, and management support services. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air ...
Howell Instruments Wins $33,685 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... RICHMOND, Va., May 12 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $33,685 contract to Howell Instruments Inc., Fort Worth, Texas, for pressure indicators. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va. For ...
R&R Lumber Sales Wins $76,568 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $76,568 contract to R&R Lumber Sales Inc., Grants Pass, Ore., for the North Fork Big Butte Creek culvert replacement, Jackson County, Medford District, Ore. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau ...
Hicks Striping & Curbing Wins $106,800 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... PORTLAND, Ore., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $106,800 contract to Hicks Striping & Curbing Inc., Salem, Ore., for the Cow Creek access road striping, Douglas County, Roseburg District, Ore. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Land ...
L&I Fence Construction Wins $33,105 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $33,105 contract to L&I Fence Construction Inc., Winnemucca, Nev., for Gunlock fence reconstruction, Utah. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Land Management, Salt Lake ...
Waste Connections Wins $4,688 Contract
May 12, 2006 ... GLENDALE, Colo., May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $4,688 contract to Waste Connections Inc., Denver, for refuse removal. The contract was awarded by VA Rocky Mountain Network, Glendale, Colo. For more information about ...
American Services Technology Wins Contract Valued At Up To $600,000
May 12, 2006 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $600,000 to American Services Technology Inc., Cocoa, Fla., for facility maintenance and management. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Kansas City, ...
Chemtech International Wins Contract Valued At Up To $125,000
May 12, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $125,000 to Chemtech International Inc., Media, Pa., for warehouse equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Fort Worth, Texas. For ...
Delta Resources Wins Contract Valued At Up To $5 Million
May 12, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $5 million to Delta Resources Inc., Arlington, Va., for mission oriented business integrated services. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
J.O. Rodgers & Associates Wins Contract Valued At Up To $4 Million
May 12, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $4 million to J.O. Rodgers & Associates Inc., Decatur, Ga., for mission oriented business integrated services. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
Sheinkopf Group Wins Contract Valued At Up To $750,000
May 12, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $750,000 to Sheinkopf Group, Satellite Beach, Fla., for energy services. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply ...
Carolyn Davidson & Associates Wins Contract Valued At Up To $375,000
May 12, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $375,000 to Carolyn Davidson & Associates, Langley, Wash., for mission oriented business integrated services. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
Kipper Tool Wins Contract Valued At Up To $125,000
May 12, 2006 ... KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 12 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $125,000 to Kipper Tool, Gainesville, Ga., for hand tools. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Kansas City, Mo. For more information about US Fed News ...
EPA Final Rule on Pesticide Tolerance of Trifloxystrobin Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The House Agriculture 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 on ...
EPA Final Rule on Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Test Methods Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 on ...
EPA Final Rule on Portion of Clarksville-Hopkinsville 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 on ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval of Revisions to State Implementation Plan Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 on ...
EPA Final Rule on Portland Carbon Monoxide Second 10-Year Maintenance Plan Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 on ...
EPA Final Rule on Architectural and Industrial Maintenance Coatings Regulation Sent to House
May 12, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 12 -- 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 on ...