US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, July 25:
Sen. Hagel Introduces Resolution Regarding Expanding Trade Opportunities with Mongolia
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Chuck Hagel, R-Nebraska, has introduced a resolution (S.Con.Res. 111) "expressing the sense of the Senate that the U.S. should expand trade opportunities with Mongolia and initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Mongolia." The ...
Sen. Reid Introduces Resolution Relating to Correcting Clerical Error in Enrollment of Senate Bill
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nevada, has introduced a resolution (S.Con.Res. 112) "relating to correcting a clerical error in the enrollment of S. 3693." The resolution was introduced on July 20. For more information about this report, contact US Fed News through its ...
Rep. Reynolds Introduces Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds, R-New York, has introduced the Western Hemisphere Traveler Improvement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5848), legislation that would "increase the number of types of documents able to satisfy the requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, and to ...
Rep. Hyde Introduces Bill to Amend Arms Export Control Act
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Illinois, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5847) to "amend the Arms Export Control Act to strengthen the requirements for congressional review of arms sales and exports under such Act." The bill, introduced on July 20, is being co-sponsored by Rep ....
Illegal Transshipments Enforcement Act Introduced in House by Rep. Hayes
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robin Hayes, R-North Carolina, has introduced the Illegal Transshipments Enforcement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5849), legislation that would "increase the fine and prison term for textile transshipment." The bill, introduced on July 20, was referred to the House ...
Rep. Reichert Introduces 21st Century Emergency Communications Act
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Dave Reichert, R-Washington, has introduced the 21st Century Emergency Communications Act of 2006 (H.R. 5852), legislation that would "amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance emergency communications at the Department of Homeland Security." The ...
Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act Introduced in House by Rep. Ney
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Bob Ney, R-Ohio, has introduced the Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act of 2006 (H.R. 5851), legislation that would "reauthorize the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians." The bill, ...
Pool, Spa Safety Act Introduced in House by Rep. Schultz
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Debbie W. Schultz, D-Florida, has introduced the Pool and Spa Safety Act (H.R. 5850), legislation that would "increase the safety of swimming pools and spas by establishing a swimming pool safety grant program administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission ...
Oil, Gas Traders Oversight Act Introduced in House by Rep. Andrews
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert E. Andrews, D-New Jersey, has introduced the Oil and Gas Traders Oversight Act of 2006 (H.R. 5853), legislation that would "amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add a provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy ...
Rep. Grijalva Introduces Bill Naming Post Office in Tucson
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5857) to "designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 1501 South Cherrybell Avenue in Tucson, Arizona, as the `Morris K. `Mo' Udall Post Office Building'." The bill, introduced on July ...
Rep. Cardin Introduces Bill Regarding Master Teacher Exclusion
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5855) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the exclusion from gross income of certain wages of a certified master teacher." The bill, introduced on July 20, is being co-sponsored by 14 ...
Rep. DeLauro Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, has introduced a bill (H.R. 5856) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the allocation of the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit to patrons of agricultural cooperatives." The bill, introduced on ...
NEVADA'S ENERGY OFFICE TO HOST WIND WORKSHOP
Jul 25, 2006 ... Gov. Kenny C. Guinn, R-Nev., issued the following press release: Gov. Kenny Guinn is inviting members of the media to attend The Nevada Wind Workshop, the first meeting of wind energy stakeholders that is being hosted by the Nevada State Office of Energy and sponsored by the U.S ....
FACILITY GIVES INMATES A HEAD START
Jul 25, 2006 ... The Indiana Department of Correction issued the following news release: Many of the state's inmates have never had a checking account. Others don't know how to interview for a job - or even how to look for one. So when prisoners are released into society, the transition might be ...
ALBANY POLICE RESPONDS AGAINST 16 MONTH OLD DROWNING CASE
Jul 25, 2006 ... The city of Albany issued the following news release: On Friday, July 21, 2006, at approximately 11:32 a.m., Albany Police Department and Albany Fire Department responded to 3666 SE Tudor Way regarding a possible drowning in a residential swimming pool at that address. Officers ...
SEN. BAYH ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING ATTACKS ON ISRAEL
Jul 25, 2006 ... The office of Sen. Evan Bayh, D-Ind., issued the following statement: Sen. Evan Bayh today issued the following statement regarding the recent attacks on Israel: "I stand strongly with the people of Israel in their efforts to eliminate the threats to them from Hezbollah, Hamas ...
EPA Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
EPA Final Rule on Delegation of National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Categories Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
EPA Final Rule on Temporary Exemption from Requirement of Tolerance Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 Bacillus ...
EPA Final Rule on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision at Utah Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 Utah: ...
NOAA Final Rule on Yellowfish Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Notification on Commission Recently Appointed Members to Florida Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the United States Commission on Civil Rights.The Staff Director has transmitted notification that the Commission recently ...
Withdrawal of Request to Provide Additional Funds for Information Technology Systems Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Appropriations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President.The Director at the Office of Management and Budget has transmitted Withdrawal of the request for a FY 2006 fully offset proposal ...
Education Report on Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998 Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education.The White House Liaison has transmitted a report pursuant to ...
Ex-Im Bank Report on Transactions Involving U.S. Exports to Turkey Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Export-Import Bank.The Acting Chairman and President of Ex-Im Bank has transmitted, pursuant to law [Section 2(b)(3) of the ...
EPA Final Rule on NSR in Ozone Transport Region Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
Report on Activites to Improve Coordination with Respect to Implementation of E-911 Services Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Commerce.The Acting Administrator at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has transmitted, pursuant to law [47 U.S.C. 942 Public Law 108-494, ...
EPA Final Rule on Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
DOD Authorization of Enclosed List of Officers to Wear Insignia of Next Higher Grade Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Armed Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Defense.The Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness at DOD has transmitted authorization of the ...
State Dept. Agreements Concluded by American Institute in Taiwan Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State.The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [22 U.S.C. 3301 and pursuant to the Taiwan ...
NOAA Final Rule on Atlantic Bluefish Fishery Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on PM2.5 De Minimis Emission Levels for General Conformity Applicability Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 PM2.5 ...
DOT Report on Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts-II Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Transportation.The Secretary has transmitted a report entitled, "Fundamental Properties of Asphalts and Modified Asphalts-II'' submitted in ...
Justice Report Providing Estimate of Dollar Amount of Claims Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice.The Assistant Attorney General has transmitted, pursuant to law [42 U.S.C. 233(o)], the Department's report providing an estimate of the dollar amount of claims ...
Congressional Scouting Caucus's Boy Scouts of America Annual Report Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Congressional Scouting Caucus.The Congressional Scouting Caucus has transmitted the 2005 ...
Treasury Report on National Emergency with Respect to Liberia Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House International Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury.The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [50 U.S.C. 1641(c) 50 U.S.C. 1703(c)], a six month periodic report on ...
Supplemental Update of Budget for Fiscal Year 2007 Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Budget Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Office of Management and Budget.The Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [31 U.S.C. 1106; (H. Doc. No ....
HHS Report Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services.The Secretary of HHS has transmitted, the Department's report, pursuant to section 101 ...
USDA Final Rule on Revisions of Delegations of Authority Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Agriculture Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Agriculture.The Director at USDA's Regulatory Review Committee has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the Department's final rule on ...
NOAA Information Collection Requirements under Paperwork Reduction Act Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs at NOAA has transmitted, pursuant to law[5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Reef Fish Fishery of Gulf of Mexico Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator for Regulatory Programs at NOAA has transmitted, pursuant to law[5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Education Semiannual Report on Management Decisions and Final Actions Taken on Audit Recommendations Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Government Reform Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Education.The Secretary has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. app. (Insp. Gen. Act) section 5(b)], the fifty-second Semiannual Report to Congress on management ...
NOAA Final Rule on Suspension of Primary Pacific Whiting Season Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Report on Impact of United States v. Booker on Federal Sentancing Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the United States Sentancing Commission.The Staff Director has transmitted the Department's report on the Impact of United States v. Booker on ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan at Idaho Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
Annual Report of Independent Auditors Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.The Attorney has transmitted, pursuant to law [36 U.S.C. 10101(b)(1) and 150909], the 2005 Annual Report of ...
Treasury Status of Quardrennial Report Mandated by Sec. 721 of Defense Producation Act of 1950 Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Financial Services Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law [50 U.S.C. 2170(k)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Pacific Cod by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Notification on Funding for Response to Emergency Declared Due to Influx of Evacuees from Areas Struck by Hurricane Katrina Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security.The Director has transmitted, pursuant to law [42 U.S.C. 5193], notification that funding under Title V, subsection 503(b)(3) of ...
NOAA Final Rule on Yellowfin Sole by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands Management Area Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Kentucky Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
EPA Final Rule on Rhode Island Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
EPA Final Rule on Revisions to Administrative Rules of Montana Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
EPA Final Rule on Mississippi Prevention of Significant Deterioration and New Source Review Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
Annual Report Regarding Actions of Foreign-Flag Vessels and their Flag Administrations for 2006 Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Homeland Security.The Assistant Secretary for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs has transmitted the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Closure of 2006 Deep-Water Grouper Commercial Fishery Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
Report on Budgeting of Arkansas River Navigation Study-McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Army.The Assistant Secretary for Civil Works has transmitted the Administration's position on the budgeting of the ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Missouri Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
NOAA Final Rule on Closure of Quarter II Fishery for Loligo Squid Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
NOAA Final Rule on Shallow-Water Species Fishery by Vessels Using Trawl Gear in Gulf of Alaska Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Standards of Performance for Stationary Combustion Turbines Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...
Washington Legal Foundation's 2005 Annual Report Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Washington Legal Foundation.The Chairman and General Counsel has transmitted the ...
Final Rule on Audited Financial Statements Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the American Chemical Society.The Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer has transmitted, pursuant to law [36 U.S.C. 1101(2) and 1103], ...
NOAA Final Rule on Pacific Cod by Catcher Vessels Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The House Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Acting Director at NOAA's Office of Sustainable Fisheries has transmitted, pursuant to law [5 U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A)], the ...
EPA Final Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans at Nebraska Sent to House
Jul 25, 2006 ... WASHINGTON, July 25 -- 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 ...