US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, July 20:
Rep. Shaw Introduces Resolution Condemning Recent Attacks against State of Israel
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. E. Clay Shaw Jr., R-Florida, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 923) "condemning the recent attacks against the State of Israel." The resolution, introduced on July 18, was referred to the House International Relations Committee. For more information ...
Sen. Frist Introduces Resolution Condemning Hezbollah, Hamas
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tennessee, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 534) "condemning Hezbollah and Hamas and their state sponsors and supporting Israel's exercise of its right to self-defense." The resolution, introduced on July 18, is being co-sponsored by 61 ...
Sen. Conrad Introduces Resolution Commending Patriot Guard Riders for Shielding Mourning Military Families from Protesters
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Kent Conrad, D-North Dakota, has introduced a resolution (S.Res. 535) "commending the Patriot Guard Riders for shielding mourning military families from protesters and preserving the memory of fallen service members at funerals." The resolution, introduced on ...
MRC Bearings Wins $80,220 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded an $80,220 contract to MRC Bearings Inc., Jamestown, N.Y., for duplex ball bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Aurora Cord & Cable Wins $185,670 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded an $185,670 contract to Aurora Cord & Cable Co., Aurora, Ill., for headlights. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For ...
Howden Buffalo Wins $74,610 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $74,610 contract to Howden Buffalo Inc., New Philadelphia, Ohio, for vane-axial fans. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For ...
Continental Wireless Wins $33,966 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $33,966 contract to Continental Wireless Inc., Garland, Texas, for storage batteries. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Simplex Supply Wins $30,338 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $30,338 contract to Simplex Supply Co. Inc., Brooklyn, N.Y., for electrical protectors. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Hamilton Sundstrand Wins $32,618 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $32,618 contract to Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., Windsor Locks, Conn., for cylinder blocks and hydraulic motor-pumps. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
United Technologies Wins $61,266 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $61,266 contract to United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney Division, East Hartford, Conn., for hardware and abrasives. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, ...
Lanzen Fabricating Wins $33,110 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $33,110 contract to Lanzen Fabricating Inc., Roseville, Mich., for access covers. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia. For ...
Jamaica Bearings Wins $425,843 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $425,843 contract to Jamaica Bearings Co., New Hyde Park, N.Y., for bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
New Hampshire Ball Bearings Wins $247,940 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $247,940 contract to New Hampshire Ball Bearings Inc., Laconia, N.H., for self-aligning plain bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's ...
MRC Bearings Wins $90,190 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $90,190 contract to MRC Bearings Inc., Jamestown, N.Y., for annular ball bearings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Moog Wins $65,836 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $65,836 contract to Moog Inc., East Aurora, N.Y., for transmission housings. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply ...
Specialty Defense Systems Wins $45.52 Million Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... PHILADELPHIA, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a contract valued at up to $45.52 million to Specialty Defense Systems, Dunmore, Pa., for body armor and outer tactical vest components. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Supply Center - Clothing & ...
J&K Contracting Wins $81,240 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa., July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $81,240 contract to J&K Contracting Inc., Bowie, Md., for the maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property. The contract was awarded by the agency's Defense Distribution Center, New Cumberland, ...
Thompson Industries Wins $64,870 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $64,870 contract to Thompson Industries Ltd., Hawthorne, Calif., for electrical and electronic equipment components. The contract was awarded by agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, ...
BTMC Wins $118,693 Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 -- The Defense Logistics Agency has awarded a $118,693 contract to BTMC Corp., Westerville, Ohio, for transportation equipment and accessories. The contract was awarded by agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. For more ...
ALION Science & Technology Wins $7.01 Million Delivery Order
Jul 20, 2006 ... ORLANDO, Fla., July 20 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $7.01 million delivery order to ALION Science & Technology Corp., Chicago, for modeling and simulation services in support of the Army modeling and simulation office. The contract was awarded by the Naval Air Warfare Center ...
Ex-Im Bank Report on Transactions Involving U.S. Exports to Thailand Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Export-Import Bank of the United States. The Chairman and President (Acting) of the Ex-Im Bank has ...
HHS Rule on Revision of Deadline for Submission of Emergency Graduate Medical Education Affiliation Agreements Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Regulations Coordinator at HHS's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Interior Legislation on Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park Designation Act Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Interior. The Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks has transmitted the report ...
Rule on Expansion of San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Viticultural Areas Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The Deputy Director at the Regulations and Rulings Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Expansion ...
Treasury Rule on Industry Issue Resolution Regarding Work Opportunity and Welfare-to-Work Tax Credits Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits) of IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Industry Issue Resolution ...
Justice Report on Feasibility of Federal Drug Courts Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Assistant Attorney General at the Office of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Labor Rule on Requirements for Employers Using Nonimmigrants on H-1B Visas Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor. The Administrator at the Office of Foreign Labor Certification has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Treasury Rule on Calculation of Amount Involved on Elective Deferrals Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits) of IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Calculation of ...
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston's Statement on System of Internal Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston. The President and Chief Executive Officer has transmitted, ...
Boeing Wins $7.12 Million Contract Modification
Jul 20, 2006 ... PATUXENT RIVER, Md., July 20 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a contract modification valued at up to $7.12 million to Boeing Co., St. Louis, to provide persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle services in support of the Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Global War ...
Orbital Technologies Wins $24.9 Million Contract
Jul 20, 2006 ... WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract valued at up to $24.9 million to Orbital Technologies Corp., Madison, Wis., to commercialize/develop the Orbitec unique vortex rocket engine technology thereby supporting the goals of the Air Force ...
Sauer Southeast Wins $7.1 Million Task Order
Jul 20, 2006 ... NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., July 20 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $7.1 million task order to Sauer Inc., operating as Sauer Southeast, Jacksonville, Fla., for the design and construction of a Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at the Naval Weapons Station Charleston, S.C. The contract was ...
Commerce Rule on Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of Gulf of Mexico Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Assistant Administrator for Fisheries at NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
U.S.-China Commission's Hearing on Major Internal Challenges Facing Chinese Leadership Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S.-China Commission.The Chairman has transmitted the record of the Commission's February 2-3, 2006 ...
Commerce Rule on Seasonal Closure of Chiniak Gully in Gulf of Alaska to Trawl Fishing Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- 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, ...
DOT Reports Relative to Vacancy Announcements within Department Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation. The Attorney Advisor at DOT has transmitted, pursuant to ...
IRS Final Rule on Erickson Post Acquisition, Inc. v. Commissioner Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service.The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule on Erickson Post ...
Justice Final Rule on Labor Condition Applications and Requirements for Employers Using Nonimmigrants on H-1B Visas Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Labor.The Administrator at the Office of Foreign Labor Certification has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Labor ...
Rule on Realignment of Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco Viticultural Areas Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. The Deputy Director at the Regulations and Rulings Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Realignment ...
State Dept. Annual Report on United Nations Peacekeeping Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Secretary at Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, ...
Commerce Rule on Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce. The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Homeland Security Intent to Award Contract to McNeil Security Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Assistant Secretary at the Transportation Security Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of ...
Commerce Rule on Implementation of Unilateral Chemical/Biological Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation 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 ...
State Dept. Semi-Annual Report on Emigration Laws and Policies of Azerbaijan Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [19 U.S.C. 2432(c) and (d)], a semi-annual report concerning emigration laws and ...
IRS Final Rule on Determination of Issue Price in Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service.The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule on Determination ...
State Dept. Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted consistent with the Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Resolution of ...
State Dept. Certification for Manufacture of Signficant Military Equipment in Germany Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act], ...
HHS Final Rule on Reauthorization of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.The Regulations Coordinator at HHS's Administration for Children and Families has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Homeland Security Rule on Security Zone at Severn River and College Creek, Annapolis, Maryland Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency With Respect to Liberia Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law, the six-month periodic report on the ...
IRS Final Rule on Application of Federal Insurance Contributions Act to Payments Made for Certain Services Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service.The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule on Application of ...
State Dept. Notification of Possible Unauthorized Transfer of U.S.-Origin Defense Articles Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to [Section 3(e) of the Arms Export ...
Commerce Rule on Allocating Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Fishery Resources Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- 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, ...
DOT Final Rule on Revisions to Civil Penalty Inflation Adjustment Rule Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation.A program analyst at DOT's Federal Aviation Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on Revisions ...
OPM Final Rule on North American Industry Classification System Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management.The Director of OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Office's final rule-Prevailing Rate Systems; North American ...
Homeland Security Rule on Drawbridge Operations Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security. The Chief of USCG's Regulations and Administrative Law has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
State Dept. Sixth Annual Trafficking in Persons Report Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to [Public ...
Justice Final Rule on Affidavits of Support on Behalf of Immigrants Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice.The Acting Director at the Executive Office for United States Trustees has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on ...
Report of Designation of Acting Officer for Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President. The Acting General Counsel at the Office of Management and Budget has transmitted, pursuant to law, the ...
Treasury Rule on Interim Guidance on Application of Sec. 409A to Accelerated Payments Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Assistant Chief Counsel (Employee Benefits) of IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Interim Guidance on the ...
State Dept. Report on Activities under Tropical Forest Conservation Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to [Public Law 105-214, ...
State Dept. Certification for Export of Defense Articles and Services to Government of Israel Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [section 36(d) of the Arms Export Control Act], ...
Commerce Rule on Fisheries in Western Pacific Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Implementation of Unilateral Chemical/Biological Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation 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 ...
IRS Final Rule on Distributions of Interests in Loss Corporation from Qualified Trusts Sent to House
Jul 20, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The House Ways and Means Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Internal Revenue Service.The Chief of IRS's Publications and Regulations Branch has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Service's final rule on Distributions ...