US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, June 8:
Veterans Privacy Protection Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Reid
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada, has introduced the Veterans Privacy Protection Act of 2006 (S. 3176), legislation that would "protect the privacy of veterans and spouses of veterans affected by the security breach at the Department of Veterans Affairs on May 3, ...
Life-Saving Medicines Export Act Introduced in Senate by Sen. Leahy
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vermont, has introduced the Life-Saving Medicines Export Act of 2006 (S. 3175), legislation that would "amend title 35, U.S. Code, with respect to establishing procedures for granting authority to the Under Secretary for Commerce for Intellectual ...
Sen. Bunning Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, has introduced a bill (S. 3177) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of lanthanum phosphates." The bill, introduced on May 25, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this ...
Sen. Byrd Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-West Virginia, has introduced a bill (S. 3174) to "suspend temporarily the duty on diamino decane." The bill, introduced on May 25, is being co-sponsored by Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-West Virginia. It was referred to the Senate Finance ...
Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical Introduced by Sen. Bunning
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, has introduced a bill (S. 3180) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of yttrium cerium phosphates." The bill, introduced on May 25, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this ...
Sen. Bunning Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemical
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, has introduced a bill (S. 3178) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of yttrium europium oxide co-precipitates." The bill, introduced on May 25, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information ...
Sen. Bunning Introduces Bill to Extend Duty Suspension on Chemical
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, has introduced a bill (S. 3181) to "extend the duty suspension on ORGASOL polyamide powders." The bill, introduced on May 25, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more information about this report, contact US Fed ...
Sen. Bunning Introduces Bill to Suspend Temporarily Duty on Chemicals
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- Sen. Jim Bunning, R-Kentucky, has introduced a bill (S. 3179) to "suspend temporarily the duty on certain compounds of lanthanum, cerium, and terbium phosphates." The bill, introduced on May 25, was referred to the Senate Finance Committee. For more ...
National Academy of Sciences Wins $880,000 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... CINCINNATI, June 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded an $880,000 contract to National Academy of Sciences, Washington, to improve risk analysis. For more information about US Fed News contract awards ...
Aerospace Applications North America Wins $480,000 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... HOUSTON, June 8 -- NASA has awarded a contract to $480,000 contract to Aerospace Applications North America Inc., Houston, for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston. For more information ...
PharmEcology Associates Wins Contract Valued At Up To $150,000
Jun 08, 2006 ... AUBURN, Wash., June 8 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $150,000 to PharmEcology Associates LLC, Brookfield, Wis., for environmental services. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
Kayline Wins Contract Valued At Up To $500,000
Jun 08, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $500,000 to Kayline Co., Cleveland, for cleaning equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Fort Worth, Texas. For more information ...
Ensil International Wins $248,514 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... ALBANY, Ga., June 8 -- The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded a $248,514 contract to Ensil International Corp., Lewiston, N.Y., for circuit card assemblies. The contract was awarded by the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Ga. For more information ...
Smiths Aerospace Mechanical Systems Wins $148,700 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $148,700 contract to Smiths Aerospace Mechanical Systems, Santa Ana, Calif., for aircraft components and accessories. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information ...
VerTec Wins $519,000 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $519,000 contract to VerTec Inc., Pensacola, Fla., for aural alerting units.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information about US Fed News ...
Schindler Elevator Wins $93,420 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... CHICAGO, June 8 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a $93,420 contract top Schindler Elevator Corp., Menomonee Falls, Wis., for elevator maintenance services in Milwaukee. The contract was awarded by GSA's Public Buildings Service, Office of Tenant Operations, ...
Martinez & Hromada Associates Wins Contract Valued At Up To $125,000
Jun 08, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $125,000 to Martinez & Hromada Associates Inc., Denver, for instruments and laboratory equipment. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Fort Worth, ...
Sikorsky Aircraft Wins $285,912 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $285,912 contract to Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., for fire control equipment.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information about US ...
BAE Systems Aerospace Electronics Wins $28,400 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $28,400 contract to BAE Systems Aerospace Electronics Inc., Lansdale, Pa., for aircraft components and accessories.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information ...
Environmental Systems Wins $130,000 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $130,000 contract to Environmental Systems Inc., Arnold, Md., for the repair and modification of centrifugal pumps and other replacement parts.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, ...
Carleton Life Support Systems Wins $61,446 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $61,446 contract to Carleton Life Support Systems Inc., Davenport, Iowa, for the repair and modification of oxygen concentrators.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more ...
Jewel Instrument Wins $108,290 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $108,290 contract to Jewel Instrument LLC, Manchester, N.H., for accelerometers. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Philadelphia. For more information about US Fed ...
JT Systems Wins $119,700 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... BREMERTON, Wash., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded an $119,700 contract to JT Systems Inc., Liverpool, N.Y., for saltwater cooling coil units. The contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command's Fleet & Industrial Supply Center Puget Sound, Bremerton, Wash. For ...
Miltope Wins $96,372 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $96,372 contract to Miltope Corp., Hope Hull, Ala., for the repair and modification of printers.The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information ...
Boedeker Plastics Wins $18,216 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... NEWPORT, R.I., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $18,216 contract to Boedeker Plastics Inc., Shiner, Texas, for hull windows. The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, R.I. For more information about US Fed ...
Aqua-Chem Wins $206,000 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $206,000 contract to Aqua-Chem Inc., Knoxville, Tenn., for the repair and modification of centrifugal pump units. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more ...
ExxonMobil Oil Wins $111,690 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $111,690 contract to ExxonMobil Oil Corp., Fairfax, Va., for lubricating engine oils. The contract was awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command's Fleet & Industrial Supply Center, Jacksonville, Fla. For ...
Essex Electro Engineering Wins $277,875 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... MECHANICSBURG, Pa., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $277,875 contract to Essex Electro Engineering Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., for power distributing panels. The contract was awarded by the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pa. For more information ...
Georgia Tech Applied Research Wins $1.52 Million Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... NEWPORT, R.I., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $1.52 million contract to Georgia Tech Applied Research Corp., Atlanta, for embedded instrumentation local positioning systems. The contract was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, ...
Integrated IT Solutions Wins $349,750 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... DAHLGREN, Va., June 8 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $349,750 contract to Integrated IT Solutions Inc., Norwood, Mass., for general-purpose information technology equipment.The contract was awarded by the Naval Surface ...
REP. BAIRD ISSUES STATEMENT ON ADMIN'S 2006 METH STRATEGY
Jun 08, 2006 ... Rep. Brian N. Baird, D-Wash. (3rd CD), issued the following statement: Rep. Brian Baird, a national leader in the anti-methamphetamine fight, today released the following statement in response to the Administration's unveiling of its 2006 Synthetic Drug Control Strategy. In November, ...
Timken Aerospace Wins $37,846 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., June 8 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $37,846 contract to Timken Aerospace, Lebanon, N.H., for unmounted antifriction bearings.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more information about US Fed ...
Avibank Manufacturing Wins $166,752 Contract
Jun 08, 2006 ... REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala., June 8 -- The U.S. Army has awarded a $166,752 contract to Avibank Manufacturing Inc., North Hollywood, Calif., for aircraft accessories and components.The contract was awarded by the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. For more ...
State Dept. Certification to Congress Regarding Incidental Capture of Sea Turtles Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary of the Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, a Certification to the ...
HHS Rule on Smallpox Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director of HHS's Regulations Policy and Management Staff has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
EPA Ninth Report of Good Neighbor Environmental Board Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Associate Administrator at EPA's Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Report on Budgeting of Arkansas River Navigation Study Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to the Administration's ...
Labor Report on 2005 Buy American Act Report Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management at the Chief Acquisition Officer ...
EPA Report on PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 ...
Report on Miami Harbor Navigation Project, Miami-Dade County Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Treasury Legislation on Appropriations for U.S. Contribution to First Replenishment of Resources Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The General Counsel has transmitted the report of a draft bill "To authorize United States participation in, and appropriations ...
EPA Report on Approval, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at Ohio Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 ...
VA Rule on Property Management Contractor Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Director of VA's Regulations Management at the Office of Regulation Policy and Management has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
SBA Minority Small Business, Capital Ownership Development Report Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Small Business Administration. The Administrator at SBA has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
PBGC Rule on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The Deputy Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Benefits ...
Commerce Rule on West Coast Salmon Fisheries Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, ...
EPA Report on Approval, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at Minnesota Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Rule on Pine Shoot Beetle Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Justice Annual Report for 2005 Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Chairman of Parole Commission has transmitted, ...
FEC Rule on Coordinated Communications Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Rules and Administration Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Election Commission. The Chairman of FEC's Office of General Counsel has transmitted, ...
USDA Rule on Requirements for Requests to Amend Import Regulations Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Reports on Vacancy Announcements within Agency Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Government Ethics. The Deputy Director at the Office of Administration and Information Management ...
EPA Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans at New Mexico Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 ...
National Endowment for Arts' Updated Strategic Plan Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Endowment for the Arts. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
State Dept. Certification of Proposed Authorization for Export of Significant Military Equipment Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act, the certification of a proposed authorization ...
USDA Rule on Standards for Privately Owned Quarantine Facilities for Ruminants Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
EPA Report on Simplified Acquisition Procedures Financing Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Rule on Importation of Baby Corn and Baby Carrots from Zambia Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
EPA Rule on Redesignation of Boyd County SO2 Nonattainment Area Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Rule on Toxics Release Inventory Data Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to ...
USDA Rule on Emerald Ash Borer Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
NRC Report on Status of Commission's Licensing Activities Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Chairman of NRC has transmitted, pursuant to law, a quarterly report on the status of the ...
Annual Report and Sourcebook of Federal Sentencing Statistics Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the United States Sentencing Commission. The Staff Director has transmitted, pursuant to law, the Commission's ...
EPA Rule on Refiner, Importer Quality Assurance Requirements Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 Report on Control of Air Pollution from Motor Vehicles Sent to Senate
Jun 08, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, June 8 -- 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 ...