US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Friday, July 21:
Rep. Kucinich Introduces Resolution Calling upon President to Appeal to All Sides in Current Crisis in Middle East
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich, D-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 450) "calling upon the President to appeal to all sides in the current crisis in the Middle East for an immediate cessation of violence and to commit U.S. diplomats to multi-party negotiations with no ...
Rep. Neal Introduces Resolution Honoring Greatest Living Ambassador of Baseball
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 451) "honoring John Jordan `Buck' O'Neil and urging his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame." The resolution, introduced on July 19, is being co-sponsored by Reps. Sherwood ...
Rep. Issa Introduces Resolution Condemning Kidnapping of Israeli Soldiers by Hamas, Hezbollah
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 926) "condemning the kidnapping of Israeli soldiers by Hamas and Hezbollah, affirming the right of Israel to conduct operations to secure the kidnapped soldiers, urging all parties to protect innocent ...
Rep. Inglis Introduces Resolution Commending Dedication of Chief Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for Fourth Circuit
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Bob Inglis, R-South Carolina, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 927) "commending William W. Wilkins, Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, for his commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, and the rule of law, as he ...
Sen. DeWine Introduces Resolution Concerning Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Member
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (S.Con.Res. 110) "commemorating the 60th anniversary of the historic 1946 season of Major League Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Feller and his return from military service to the U.S." The resolution, ...
Rep. Musgrave Introduces Resolution to Congratulate Fort Collins on Being Named Best Place to Live in U.S.
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, R-Colorado, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 929) to "congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the U.S. for 2006." The resolution, introduced on July 19, was referred to the House Government Reform ...
Rep. Johnson Introduces Resolution Regarding National Historically Black Colleges, Universities Week
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Eddie B. Johnson, D-Texas, has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 928) "expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week should be established." The resolution, introduced on July 19, is being ...
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE TO OFFER FOOD SERVICE REFRESHER COURSE
Jul 21, 2006 ... Southern Illinois University at Carbondale issued the following news release: Southern Illinois University Carbondale will offer a food service sanitation refresher course in September. This refresher course is intended to meet the needs of certified food service sanitation ...
Report on Natural Gas and Home Heating Oil Taxation Relief and Ratepayer Clarification Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on "Natural Gas ...
Report on Authorization of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, Flood Damage Reduction Project Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to ...
Report on Washington Nationals on T.V. Temporary Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
Report on Triangle Community Garden Equitable Real Property Tax Exemption and Relief Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on "Triangle ...
DOD Rule on Required Sources of Supply Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Report on New Convention Center Hotel Omnibus Financing and Development Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on "New ...
DOD Rule on Extension of Contract Goal for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and Certain Institutions of Higher Learning Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 "Extension of ...
Report on Preliminary Technical Report on Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Army. The Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report that the Administration is ...
Report on Board of Real Property Assessments and Appeals Reform Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on ...
EPA Rule on Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program at Missouri Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Far Southeast Community Organization Tax Exemption and Forgiveness for Accrued Taxes Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on "Far Southeast ...
Report on Commission on Poverty Establishment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
Reports Relative to Vacancy Announcements within Agency Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Report of Designation of Acting Officer for Administrator, Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
EPA Rule on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision at Colorado Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Day Care Grant-Making and Rulemaking Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on ...
Report on Health Care Privatization Benefit and Reimbursement Exemption Temporary Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on "Health ...
EPA Rule on Kentucky Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Right of Tenants to Organize Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
EPA Rule on Nevada Division of Environmental Protection Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
DOD Rule on Law Enforcement Reporting Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Publications Control Officer at DOD's Department of the Army has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
EPA Rule on Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 AccessRx Act Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report ...
Report on NCRC and AWC Debt Acquisition Delegation Authority Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report on ...
EPA Rule on Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Mississippi Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
DOD Annual Report for Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Office Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense. The Director at DOD's Pentagon Renovation and Construction Program Office has transmitted, pursuant ...
EPA Rule on Redesignation of Charleston Nonattainment Area to Attainment Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision at Utah Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Office of Police Complaints Amendment Act of 2006 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received a communication from the Council of the District of Columbia. The Chairman has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
DOD Rule on Exchange or Sale of Government-Owned Information Technology Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 "Exchange or ...
OPM Rule on Veterans' Preference Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Personnel Management. The Director of OPM has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule ...
Rule on Expansion of Livermore Valley Viticultural Area Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Homeland Security Rule on Drawbridge Operations Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources of Gulf of Mexico Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Rule on Realignment of Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco Viticultural Areas Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Justice Report on Feasibility of Federal Drug Courts Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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, ...
Commerce Rule on Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Trawl Gear Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Interior Legislation on Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park Designation Act Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
State Dept. Annual Report on United Nations Peacekeeping Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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, ...
DOD Rule on Relocation of Subpart 225.6 to 225.76 Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 Approval, Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program at Nebraska Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
State Dept. Report Consistent with Authorization for Use of Military Force against Iraq Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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, a report consistent with the Authorization for Use of Military Force ...
Treasury Rule on Calculation of Amount Involved on Elective Deferrals Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Treasury Rule on Interim Guidance on Application of Sec. 409A to Accelerated Payments Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Homeland Security Rule on Security Zone at Severn River and College Creek, Annapolis, Maryland Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
EPA Rule on Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition Internal Combustion Engines Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Bottlenose Dolphin Take Reduction Plan Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Homeland Security Rule on Safety Zone Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Less Than 60 Feet Length Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Commerce Rule on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna Quota Specifications and Effort Controls Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Ex-Im Bank Report on Transactions Involving U.S. Exports to Angola Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Labor Rule on Requirements for Employers Using Nonimmigrants on H-1B Visas Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
Ex-Im Bank Report on Transactions Involving U.S. Exports to Thailand Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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 ...
USDA Rule on Adding Denmark to List of Regions Free of Exotic Newcastle Disease Sent to Senate
Jul 21, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 21 -- 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, ...