US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, July 13:
Rep. Price Introduces Resolution Regarding Challenges, Risks Posed by Pandemic or Bioterrorism Events
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Tom Price, R-Georgia, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 909) "encouraging the U.S. financial services industry to develop, test, and implement systemic plans to address the challenges and risks posed by pandemic or bioterrorism events to the national and ...
Rep. Gohmert Introduces Resolution Proposing Amendment to Constitution of U.S. Relating to Marriage
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, D-Texas, has introduced a resolution (H.J.Res. 91) "proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the U.S. relating to marriage." The resolution, introduced on July 11, was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information ...
Microbotics Wins $40,210 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... HAMPTON, Va., July 13 -- NASA has awarded a $40,210 contract to Microbotics Inc., Hampton, for inertial navigation systems and transmitter-receivers. The contract was awarded by NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton, Va. For more information about ...
Federal Lock & Safe Wins Contract Valued At Up To $750,000
Jul 13, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $750,000 to Federal Lock & Safe Inc., Arlington, Va., for law enforcement, security, marine craft, fire/rescue and special purpose clothing. The contract was awarded by GSA's ...
Thermo Electron North America Wins $364,174 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... HOUSTON, July 13 -- NASA has awarded a $364,174 contract to Thermo Electron North America, West Palm Beach, Fla., for isotope mass spectrometer systems. The contract was awarded by NASA's Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Houston. For more information about ...
Four Points Technology Wins $62,197 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded a $62,197 contract to Four Points Technology, Herndon, Va., for general-purpose information technology equipment. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Engraving & Printing. For more ...
American Environmental Products Wins Contract Valued At Up To $250,000
Jul 13, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $250,000 to American Environmental Products Inc., Boulder, Colo., for solar energy systems, energy saving lighting products and specialty lighting. The contract was awarded by ...
Greenfield Industries Wins Contract Valued At Up To $125,000
Jul 13, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $125,000 to DS Jetco Inc., operating as Greenfield Industries, Monarch, Mont., for cleaning equipment and supplies. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Fort ...
Xpedx Wins Contract Valued At Up To $48,181
Jul 13, 2006 ... FORT WORTH, Texas, July 13 -- The U.S. General Services Administration has awarded a contract valued at up to $48,181 to Xpedx, New York, for food preparation and serving equipment. The contract was awarded by GSA's Federal Supply Service, Fort Worth, Texas. For ...
GSA Semiannual Report on Office of Inspector General Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the General Services Administration. The Acting Administrator at GSA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 8G(h)(2)], the Administration's ...
Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted a report ...
DOD Rule on Acquisition of Perishable Food Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Berry Amendment ...
EPA Final Rule on Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on Myclobutanil; ...
USDA Final Rule on Citrus from Peru Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator at USDA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final ...
USDA Final Rule on Termination of Marketing Order 979 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Melons ...
NRC Final Rule on Submission of Annual Financial Reports Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Director at NRC's Office of Congressional Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on ...
Justice Rule on Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Nonprofit Budget and Credit Counseling Agencies Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Acting Director at the Executive Office for the United States Trustees has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Application ...
OPM Rule on Classification under General Schedule Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management. The Director at OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "5 CFR Part ...
NCUA Annual Report of National Credit Union Administration Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Credit Union Administration. The Chairman at NCUA has transmitted, pursuant to law [12 U.S.C. 1256], ...
Statements on System of Internal Controls of Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. The Executive Vice President at the Financial Information Group has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 9106], the ...
Education Final Rule on National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
SEC Government Performance and Results Act Strategic Plan for 2004-2009 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Chairman of SEC has transmitted the Commission's Government Performance and Results Act ...
USDA Rule on Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
Commerce Final Rule on Clarification of Controls on Medical Products Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Export Administration at the Bureau of Industry and Security has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
FERC Final Rule on Public Utility Market-Based Rate Authorization Holders Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The General Counsel at FERC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Commission's final rule on Revisions to Record ...
EPA Final Rule on Pesticide Tolerance Technical Correction of Spinosad Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on Spinosad; ...
EPA Final Rule on Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for California Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Principal Deputy Associate Administrator at EPA has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Agency's final rule on Outer ...
FCC Final Rule on Promoting Efficient Use of Spectrum through Elimination of Barriers Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Communications Commission. The Acting Legal Advisor to the Bureau Chief has transmitted the Commission's final rule on Amdt. of Pt. 1, 21, 73, 74 & 101 of the ...
USDA Final Rule on Compensation for Certified Citrus Nursery Stock Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- 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 Citrus Canker; ...
USDA Final Rule on Employment and Training Program Provisions Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. A senior program specialist at USDA's Food and Nutrition Service has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on ...
Education Final Rule on Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Centers Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Labor Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Assistant Secretary for Administration & Management has transmitted a ...
DOT Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted a report ...
USDA Final Rule on States Approved to Receive Stallions and Mares from CEM-Affected Regions Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- 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 States Approved to ...
Education Notice of Waivers for Native American Vocational Technical Education Program Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Report of Designation of Acting Officer for Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Intelligence Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. The Director of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of the ...
DOD Rule on Free Trade Agreement Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Free Trade ...
Education Final Rule on Grants for Integration of Schools and Mental Health Systems Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel at the Division of Regulatory Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
USDA Final Rule on Sec. 32 Hurricane Disaster Programs Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Director at USDA's Regulatory Review Group has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on ...
DOE Final Rule on Allocation of Assets in Single-Employer Plans Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Deputy Executive Director of PBGC has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Corporation's final rule on Benefits Payable in ...
STG International Wins $4.76 Million Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded a $4.76 million contract to STG International Inc., Alexandria, Va., for occupational health services. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Engraving & Printing. For more ...
Kaydon Custom Bearings Wins $29,175 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $29,175 contract to Kaydon Corp., operating as Kaydon Custom Bearings, Muskegon, Mich., for cones and rollers. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Wins $205,740 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $205,740 contract to O'Gara-Hess & Eisenhardt Armoring Co., Fairfield, Ohio, for refrigeration evaporator coils. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
DOT Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted a report ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- 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 Protections for Subjects in Human Research Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- 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 ...
USDA Final Rule on Pine Shoot Beetle Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Congressional Review Coordinator has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Pine Shoot Beetle; ...
USDA Rule on Amendment to Peanut Promotion, Research and Information Order Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator at USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a ...
Lorenz Research Associates Wins $249,960 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... ARLINGTON, Va., July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded a $249,960 contract to Lorenz Research Associates, Chantilly, Va., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by DoD's Defense Advanced ...
Parker Hannifin Wins $35,100 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $35,100 contract to Parker Hannifin Corp., Irvine, Calif., for gear housings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Pelican Lumber & Export Wins $96,560 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $96,560 contract to Pelican Lumber & Export Inc., Lake Charles, La., for plywood. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For ...
MPB Wins $29,461 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $29,461 contract to MPB Corp., Keene, N.H., for annular ball bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, ...
Pelican Lumber & Export Wins $93,589 Contract
Jul 13, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 13 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $93,589 contract to Pelican Lumber & Export Inc., Lake Charles, La., for lumber. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For ...
USDA Final Rule on Revisions to Livestock Standards Based on Court Order Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Administrator of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on National ...
DOE Rule on Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Attorney at DOE's Office of Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Regulatory Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report ...
Education Final Rule on Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education. The Assistant Secretary at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C ....
EPA Final Rule on Redesignation of Boyd County SO2 Nonattainment Area Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- 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 ...
DOD Rule on Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Contractor Personnel ...
USDA Final Rule on Conservation Reserve Program Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture. The Director at USDA's Regulatory Review Group has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Conservation ...
Education Final Rule on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel for Regulations at the Office of General Counsel has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOD Rule on Sole Source 8(a) Awards to Small Business Concerns Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Sole Source 8(a) ...
Education Final Rule on Emergency Response and Crisis Management Grant Program Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant General Counsel at the Division of Regulatory Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
DOD Rule on Security-Guard Services Contracts Sent to Senate
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Education Final Rule on Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Departemnt of Education. The Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Labor Final Rule on Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2002-51 Sent to House
Jul 13, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Assistant Secretary at the Employee Benefits Security Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...