US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, May 23:
Sen. Inhofe Introduces Bill Designating Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, has introduced a bill (S. 2800) to "designate the Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the 'Ernest Childers Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic'." The bill, introduced on May 15, is ...
Sen. Allard Introduces Bill to Authorize Payments to Trusts Under Social Security Act
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Wayne Allard, R-Colorado, has introduced a bill (S. 2801) to "amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, U.S. Code, to authorize payments to certain trusts under the Social Security Act." The bill, introduced on May 15, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Ken Salazar, ...
Sen. DeMint Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, has introduced a bill (S. 2807) to "suspend temporarily the duty on Cyanuric chloride." The bill, introduced on May 16, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US Fed ...
Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical Introduced by Sen. DeMint
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, has introduced a bill (S. 2806) to "suspend temporarily the duty on sodium hypophosphite." The bill, introduced on May 16, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US Fed ...
New Homestead Act Introduced in House by Rep. Pomeroy
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-North Dakota, has introduced the New Homestead Act of 2006 (H.R. 5380), legislation that would "reward the hard work and risk of individuals who choose to live in and help preserve America's small, rural towns." The bill, introduced on May 11, ...
Credit CARD Act Introduced in House by Rep. Udall
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Mark Udall, D-Colorado, has introduced the Credit CARD Act of 2006 (H.R. 5383), legislation that would "amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to ban abusive credit practices, enhance consumer disclosures, protect underage consumers." The bill, introduced on ...
Sen. DeMint Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, has introduced a bill (S. 2805) to "suspend temporarily the duty on 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol." The bill, introduced on May 16, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US ...
Rep. Herseth Introduces Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, Energy Legacy Act
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Stephanie Herseth, D-South Dakota, has introduced the Bioenergy Innovation, Optional Fuel Utilization, and Energy Legacy (BIOFUEL) Act of 2006 (H.R. 5372), legislation that would "promote the increased utilization of domestically produced, renewable, biobased motor ...
Bill to Extend Duty Suspension on Chemical Introduced by Sen. DeMint
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, has introduced a bill (S. 2804) to "extend the duty suspension on polysiloxane." The bill, introduced on May 16, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US Fed News ...
One More Chance to Sign Up Act Introduced in House by Rep. Weller
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Jerry Weller, R-Illinois, has introduced the One More Chance to Sign Up Act of 2006 (H.R. 5387), legislation that would "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an additional two-month period in 2006 for enrollments in the Medicare Advantage plans ...
Rep. Wicker Introduces Cancer Survivorship Research, Quality of Life Act
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, has introduced the Cancer Survivorship Research and Quality of Life Act of 2006 (H.R. 5390), legislation that would "provide for the expansion and coordination of activities of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for ...
Rep. Chabot Introduces Benjamin Moore Surviving Military Spouses', Children's Equitable Relief Act
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, has introduced the Benjamin Moore Surviving Military Spouses' and Children's Equitable Relief Act (H.R. 5391), legislation that would "amend title 10, U.S. Code, to provide eligibility for certain additional dependent children for annuities under ...
Rep. Brown-Waite Introduces Veterans Certification, Licensure Act
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite, R-Florida, has introduced the The Veterans Certification and Licensure Act of 2006 (H.R. 5220), legislation that would "establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Certification, Credentialing, and Licensure." The bill, introduced on April ...
Foster-Miller Wins $63.92 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla., May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $63.92 million to Foster-Miller Inc., Waltham, Mass., for operator and technician training, Talon spare parts and new robots for the Robotic Systems Joint Project Office for use by the Joint Robotics Repair Facilities ...
IAE Solutions Wins $31.46 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $31.46 million to IAE Solutions LLC, Reston, Va., for professional information technology support of the Military Sealift Command's financial management system, human resource management system, automated information ...
General Electric Aircraft Engines Wins $15.48 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $15.48 million contract to General Electric Aircraft Engines, Lynn, Mass., for the repair of various quantities of repairable components of the T64 engine on the H-53 aircraft. The contract was awarded by the Naval ...
CSC Applied Technologies Wins $9.5 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... PATUXENT RIVER, Md., May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract valued at up to $9.5 million to CSC Applied Technologies LLC, Fort Worth, Texas, for services and hardware for the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Atlantic Ranges and Facilities Department for use in supporting ...
United Technologies Wins $16.58 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $16.58 million contract to United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Group, East Hartford, Conn., for contractor engineering technical services in support of the F-15/16 aircraft for foreign military ...
General Dynamics C4 Systems Wins $13.16 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract valued at up to $13.16 million to General Dynamics C4 Systems Inc., Scottsdale, Ariz., to provide for engineering change proposal to upgrade 698 existing fielded radio frequency modules v3.0 to v3.2 to provide ...
BAE Systems Wins $5.09 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $5.09 million contract to BAE Systems, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., for operations and maintenance of the solid state phased array radar systems at five radar sites worldwide. The contract ...
Dresser Rand Wins $97,685 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $97,685 contract to Dresser Rand Co., Painted Post, N.Y., for the air end overhaul on high-pressure air compressors on the USS Cheyenne in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The contract was awarded by DoD's Defense Contract ...
Dresser Rand Wins $31,107 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... SYRACUSE, N.Y., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $31,107 contract to Dresser Rand Co., Painted Post, N.Y., for upper air end repair on high-pressure air compressors on the USS Hawes in Norfolk, Va. The contract was awarded by DoD's Defense Contract Management ...
Breton Industries Wins $822,035 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 23 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded an $822,035 contract to Breton Industries Inc., Amsterdam, N.Y., for ground effects vehicles, motor vehicles, trailers and cycles. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ...
AeroMap U.S. Wins $190,925 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... SALT LAKE CITY, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $190,925 contract to AeroMap U.S., Anchorage, Alaska, for photographic, mapping, printing and publication services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Farm Service Agency, Aerial Photography Field Office, Salt ...
Mark Agee Excavation Awarded USDA Contract
May 23, 2006 ... OROFINO, Idaho, May 23 -- Mark Agee Excavation, Kamiah, Idaho, has been awarded a contract from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, R-1 Clearwater National Forest, Orofino, Idaho, for watershed restoration. No contract amount was specified ($0). For more ...
Dale Barger Awarded USDA Contract
May 23, 2006 ... OROFINO, Idaho, May 23 -- Dale Barger, Orofino, Idaho, has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, R-1 Clearwater National Forest, Orofino, for watershed restoration. No contract amount was specified ($0). For more ...
Pogge's Excavation Wins $39,363 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $39,363 contract to Pogge's Excavation, Blackfoot, Idaho, for the Spring Creek parking lot rehabilitation. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Work will be performed in Swan ...
High Plains Drilling Wins $25,614 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... BOISE, Idaho, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $25,614 contract to High Plains Drilling, Rexburg, Idaho, for Casino Creek well drilling project on the Sawtooth National Forest. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-4 SW Idaho/Nevada Acquisition ...
REA Construction Wins $68,375 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, Wash., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $68,375 contract to REA Construction, Randle, Wash., for road maintenance at the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District, Wash. The contract was awarded by USDA's R-6 Western Washington Acquisition Area, Gifford Pinchot ...
Thomas Janitorial Service Wins $32,184 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... GAINESVILLE, Ga., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $32,184 contract to Thomas Janitorial Service Inc., La Plata, Md., for janitorial services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-8 Chattahoochee & Oconee National Forests, Gainesville, ...
DJ Group Wins $65,000 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ELKINS, W.Va., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a contract valued at up to $65,000 to DJ Group, Beverly, Ohio, for the Hardin Ridge erosion repair, Bloomington, Ind. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-9 Ohio River Basin Shared Procurement ...
Sanborn Map Wins $5.37 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... BELTSVILLE, Md., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $5.37 million contract to Sanborn Map Co., Colorado Springs, Colo., for professional, administrative, and management support services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, ...
Rural Electric Supply Wins $35,754 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... LAKEWOOD, Colo., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $35,754 contract to Rural Electric Supply Co., Moorhead, Minn., for miscellaneous line hardware. The contract was awarded by DOE's Western Area Power Administration, Lakewood, Colo. For ...
Free & Ben Wins $5.36 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $5.36 million contract to Free & Ben Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., for 50,000 rolls of manufactured polyethylene string reinforced plastic sheeting. The contract was awarded by the department's Federal Emergency ...
STATE REP. VITALI WANTS SWIFT PASSAGE OF STRONG LOBBYING REFORM BILL
May 23, 2006 ... Pennsylvania State Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Delaware (166th District), issued the following news release: State Rep. Greg Vitali, D-Delaware, said he will attempt to kick-start the passage of lobbying reform legislation this week by using a series of procedural moves in the House to gain a ...
USAID DIRECTOR, PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS INAUGURATE LIBRARIES AT TWO GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOLS
May 23, 2006 ... The U.S. Embassy issued the following press release: The Parent Teacher Associations at Federal Government Girls Secondary School Kuri and Federal Government Girls Secondary School Malpur inaugurated school libraries in separate ceremonies today. The schools, both of which are in Bara ...
Ameritac Wins $9.51 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ALAMEDA, Calif., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $9.51 million contract to Ameritac Inc., Concord, Calif., for the maintenance, repair, and alteration of the U.S. Coast Guard family housing in Novato and Yerba Buena Island, Calif. The contract was awarded ...
Bay Electric Wins $75,923 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... CLEVELAND, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $75,923 contract to Bay Electric Co. Inc., Newport News, Va., for lighting improvements for at the U.S. Coast Guard Support Center, Elizabeth City, N.C. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Coast ...
Yardi Systems Wins $17.5 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has awarded a $17.5 million contract to Yardi Systems Inc., Goleta, Calif., for business service provider of single-family asset management housing programs. For more information about US Fed News contract ...
Rocky Mountain Ambulance Wins $166,225 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... SHERIDAN, Wyo., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $166,225 contract to Rocky Mountain Ambulance, Sheridan, Wyo., for ambulance services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Sheridan, Wyo. For more information about US Fed News contract ...
T.O. Plastics Wins $115,470 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... LEAVENWORTH, Kan., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded an $115,470 contract to T.O. Plastics Inc., Clearwater, Minn., for pharmaceutical handling totes. The contract was awarded by VA Heartland Network, Leavenworth, Kan. For more ...
CleanSource Wins $29,892 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... PALO ALTO, Calif., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $29,892 contract to CleanSource, San Jose, Calif., for micro-fiber mops and supplies. The contract was awarded by VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, Calif. For more ...
Southeast Road Builders Wins $17.58 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... VANCOUVER, Wash., May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $17.58 million contract to Southeast Road Builders Inc., Haines, Alaska, for the construction of structures and facilities. The contract was awarded by DOT's Federal Highway Administration, Western ...
MV Industries Wins $5.95 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $5.95 million contract to MV Industries Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., for 136 beds at the Albuquerque Job Corps Center, Albuquerque. The contract was awarded by the department's Employment Training ...
Continental Laundry Systems Awarded Contract for Laundry Services
May 23, 2006 ... LEWISBURG, Pa., May 23 -- Continental Laundry Systems Inc., Coraopolis, Pa., has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Prisons, Lewisburg, Pa., for coin-less laundry vending services. No contract amount was specified ($0). For more information about US ...
VOA NEWS: BUSH SIGNS EXTENSION OF US ANTI-TERRORISM LAW
May 23, 2006 ... The Voice of America issued the following story: By Scott Stearns White House President Bush signed the law a day before 16 of its major provisions were due to expire. The enhanced police powers were already temporarily extended twice after Congress failed to agree on a permanent ...
MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE OF CITY SERVICES
May 23, 2006 ... The city of Iowa City issued the following news release: City administrative offices at City Hall will be closed Monday, May 29, 2006, in observance of Memorial Day. A schedule of City services follows: Iowa City Transit Bus Service: will not operate. Parking Meters: will ...
St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center Wins $56,160 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a contract valued at up to $56,160 to St. Joseph's Rehabilitation Center, Saranac Lake, N.Y., for advanced occupational education program. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Prisons, Grand ...
Baxter Healthcare Wins $391,950 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $391,950 contract to Baxter Healthcare Corp., Deerfield, Ill., for dialyzers. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Prisons, Grand Prairie, Texas. Work will be performed at the U.S. Medical ...
AIW Wins $102,513 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ATLANTA, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $102,513 contract to AIW Inc., Orlando, Fla., for limestone. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services, Atlanta. For more information about ...
Metro Logics Wins Contract Valued At Up To $10 Million
May 23, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 23 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $10 million to Metro Logics Inc., Olive Branch, Miss., for professional, administrative and management support services. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, ...
106 Group Wins Contract Valued At Up To $175,000
May 23, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., May 23 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $175,000 to 106 Group Ltd., St. Paul, Minn., for environmental services. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply ...
Data Imaging Solutions Wins $119,717 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ATLANTA, May 23 -- The U.S. Government Printing Office has awarded an $119,717 contract to Data Imaging Solutions, Nashville, Tenn., for microfilm and related services. For more information about US Fed News contract awards please contact: Myron Struck, Managing ...
FlightSafety International Wins $475,460 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla., May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $475,460 contract to FlightSafety International Inc., Flushing, N.Y., for Command Air Crew Training program for academic and simulator training on the T-39 aircraft. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air ...
IOWA UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SERVICES DIVISION ISSUES DECISION ON APPEAL REGARDING JAMES C BUCHHOLZ V. VIC & ANDY'S
May 23, 2006 ... Iowa Workforce Development's Unemployment Insurance Services Division issued the following decision on an appeal: Case Title: JAMES C BUCHHOLZ V. VIC & ANDY'S INC Decision Type: Other DECISION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE 68-0157 (7-97) 3091078 - ...
Cliff Berry Wins $688,000 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $688,000 contract to Cliff Berry Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for wastewater disposal. The contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Jacksonville, Fla. For ...
Science & Technology Wins $161,291 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... SAN DIEGO, May 23 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $161,291 contract to Science & Technology Corp., Hampton, Va., for atmospheric, marine and land communication signal propagation and sensing support. The contract was awarded by the Navy's Space & Naval Warfare Systems Command, San ...
Lockheed Martin Wins $222,777 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ALBANY, Ga., May 23 -- The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $222,777 contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., Syracuse, N.Y., for electrical wire, power and distribution equipment. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, ...
Madison Research Wins $301,454 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... ALBANY, Ga., May 23 -- The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $301,454 contract to Madison Research Corp., Huntsville, Ala., for optical power test sets. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Ga. For more information ...
United Valve Wins $23,005 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $23,005 contract to United Valve Co., El Segundo, Calif., for actuator parts kits. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Triumph Controls Wins $61,844 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $61,844 contract to Triumph Controls Inc., North Wales, Pa., for throttle control assemblies. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Twigg Wins $2.03 Million Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $2.03 million contract to Twigg Corp., Martinsville, Ind., for aircraft air seals. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
Kidde Aerospace Wins $172,200 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $172,200 contract to Kidde Technologies Inc., operating as Kidde Aerospace, Wilson, N.C., for fire extinguishers. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, ...
Vibro-Meter Wins $200,600 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $200,600 contract to Vibro-Meter Inc., Manchester, N.H., for flame sensors. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...
General Electric Wins $8,132 Contract
May 23, 2006 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., May 23 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded an $8,132 contract to General Electric, Cincinnati, for turbine cases. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, ...