US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, May 2:
NASA TO ANNOUNCE EXTRAORDINARY STELLAR DISCOVERY
May 02, 2007 ... NASA issued the following press release: At a NASA Science Update Monday, May 7, at 2 p.m. EDT, astronomers will announce new findings about a record-breaking stellar event discovered using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory. The event will be held in the auditorium at NASA Headquarters, ...
CITY CONCLUDES INTERNAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Boulder issued the following news release: An internal investigation into concerns about whether or not recent city of Boulder project work near Foothills Parkway and Arapahoe Avenue was done in compliance with the city's wildlife and wetlands ordinances has concluded with a ...
REP. HOYER URGES COLLEAGUES TO VOTE TO OVERRIDE VETO OF IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY BILL
May 02, 2007 ... House Majority Leader Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Md., issued the following remarks: House Majority Leader Rep. Steny H. Hoyer spoke on the House Floor today to urge his colleagues to override the President's veto of the Iraq Accountability Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for ...
FORMER CITY EMPLOYEE CHARGED FOR MISHANDLING PUBLIC FUNDS
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Boulder issued the following news release: A former city of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department employee, Mary Austin, has been charged with theft between $500 and $15,000 and unauthorized use of a city purchasing card, a class 4 and class 5 felony, respectively ....
REP. LOFGREN APPLAUDS UNANIMOUS COMMITTEE VOTE ON INTERNET SPYWARE PREVENTION ACT
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. (16th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) applauds her colleagues on the Judiciary Committee for unanimously passing H.R. 1525, the Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 today. The bill, which now moves to the full ...
HS-11 PILOT EARNS PILOT OF THE YEAR HONORS
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: The Naval Helicopter Association (NHA) held a symposium in San Diego from April 10 to 13 to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the rotary wing community and the goals of the NHA. The NHA is geographically ...
REP. LOFGREN VOTES FOR RESOLUTION CALLING ON VIETNAM TO RELEASE POLITICAL PRISONERS
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. (16th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of passing H.R. 243, calling on the government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Father Nguyen Van Ly, Nguyen Van ...
PROFESSOR POLLACK NAMED DEAN OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF INFORMATION
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Michigan issued the following press release: Martha Pollack, professor of electrical engineering and computer science, has been named dean of the University of Michigan School of Information, effective Aug. 1. The announcement May 2 by President Mary Sue Coleman ...
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PERMIT FOR AMERICAN SYNTHETIC RUBBER COMPANY
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Louisville issued the following news release: The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue a construction permit to American Synthetic Rubber Company (finishing line #7), 4500 Campground Road, in accordance with Regulation ...
ARMY RACING TEAM SEEKS REBOUND PERFORMANCES
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: After recording early departures at Atlanta Dragway last Sunday, U.S. Army NHRA drivers Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher, Angelle Sampey and Antron Brown will be looking to change their fortunes here this weekend in the O'Reilly Midwest ...
STAGE NATURE CENTER OFFERS 'EGGSCITING' EXPLORATION
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Troy issued the following news release: A terrific parent and child program - "Eggsciting Exploration" - is coming up at the Stage Nature Center on Sunday, May 20 from 3-4:30 pm. From chicken egg experiments to activities and games, this program is designed to help ...
CIVILIAN LEADERS EXPERIENCE LIVES OF DEPLOYED SOLDIERS
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Sgt. Sarah Scully40th Public Affairs Detachment Braced against a strong, blustery wind, burdened by body armor and blinking away stinging sand, civilians held onto machine guns in the Kuwaiti desert and fired their weapons at ...
AMC ANNOUNCES FORCE PROTECTION AWARD WINNERS
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Beth ClemonsArmy Materiel Command Winners of the 2006 U.S. Army Materiel Command Force Protection Awards were recently announced during the annual AMC Force Protection Workshop held March 20 - 22 at Camp Robinson National Guard ...
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE PROFESSOR HONORED FOR BOOK ON NEW ENGLAND ARCHITECTURE
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Delaware issued the following news release: J. Ritchie Garrison, associate director of UD's Museum Studies Program and associate professor of history, has won the prestigious Abbott Lowell Cummings Award, given by the Vernacular Architecture Forum, for his book, Two ...
REP. GOODLATTE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT SPYWARE PASSES JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. (6th CD), issued the following press release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed the "Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act," H.R. 1525, which was introduced by Rep. Bob Goodlatte. This bipartisan legislation, which overwhelmingly passed the House of ...
REP. BOEHNER STATEMENT ON VOTE TO SUSTAIN PRESIDENT'S VETO
May 02, 2007 ... House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio, issued the following statement: House Republican Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) today issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to sustain President Bush's veto on the emergency war spending ...
GOV. GRANHOLM APPOINTS DONALD B. WEATHERSPOON TO LIQUOR CONTROL COMMISSION
May 02, 2007 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following press release: Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm announced the recent appointment of Donald B. Weatherspoon to the Liquor Control Commission. Weatherspoon, of Haslett, is an adjunct associate professor at the School of Criminal Justice at ...
K-STATE STUDENTS JOIN NATIONAL FAMILY, CONSUMER SCIENCES HONOR SOCIETY
May 02, 2007 ... Kansas State University issued the following news release: Several students from Kansas State University were recently initiated into the Alpha Chi chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron. A national honor society in family and consumer sciences, Phi Upsilon Omicron was founded in 1909 at ...
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN'S GINSBURG, HOUSE ELECTED MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Michigan issued the following press release: The National Academy of Sciences announced the election of two University of Michigan professors: Dr. David Ginsburg and James S. House. Ginsburg is a Life Sciences Institute research professor and the James V. Neel ...
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS FIND WORK IN MICHIGAN
May 02, 2007 ... Central Michigan University issued the following press release: Patty Haslett had given up hope of finding work in Michigan. For months, the Central Michigan University graduate had heard news accounts of the state's troubled economy and lack of jobs, and she fully expected to ...
HOUSE PASSES REP. MCCARTHY'S LEGISLATION SUPPORTING CHILD CARE WORKERS
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, D-N.Y. (4th CD), issued the following statement: "On May 1st of each year, child care providers and other early childhood professionals nationwide conduct public awareness and education efforts highlighting the importance of good early childhood education for our ...
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF NATURAL RESOURCES, ENVIRONMENT HOSTS NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Michigan issued the following press release: DATE: May 8-10, 2007. EVENT: The National Summit on Coping with Climate Change, hosted by the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment, will bring leading scientists and scholars together ...
AMC FELLOWS PROGRAM: CREATING WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Beth ClemonsArmy Materiel Command Many organizations offer internship and fellowship opportunities. But few offer the training, education and benefits of the U.S. Army Materiel Command Fellows Program. "This program is ...
MORENCI VISIT SCHEDULED FOR MOBILE BRANCH OFFICE
May 02, 2007 ... The Michigan Secretary of State issued the following news release: Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land today announced that the Mobile Branch Office will be in Lenawee County to serve Morenci-area customers on May 16 and 17. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, and 8 ...
NEW GAO ASSESSMENT FINDS FINANCIAL MARKETS STILL VULNERABLE TO DISRUPTION FROM MAJOR DISEASE OUTBREAK
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. (7th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet, responded today to the release of a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report he ...
CHIEF OF STAFF HEARS SPOUSES CONCERNS
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: During his whirlwind visit to Hawaii, Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey, accompanied by wife, Sheila, addressed the concerns of spouses whose Soldiers are currently deployed. At Schofield, Gen. and Mrs. Casey met with more ...
REP. MATHESON SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN RENEWAL OF HEAD START
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah (2nd CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Jim Matheson said today Utah's low-income children and their families will have a better chance to succeed in life thanks to legislation that will renew the Head Start program. Matheson voted for HR 1429-the ...
REP. MALONEY WORKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHILD CARE
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y. (14th CD), issued the following press release: An amendment by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-Manhattan, Queens) that would help increase the number of home-based child care centers across the country was accepted for inclusion in the Expanding American ...
RENAMED RESEARCH CENTER TO RECOGNIZE GIFT TO UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Michigan issued the following press release: University of Michigan alumni Vivian A. Curtis and Dr. James L. Curtis have given $1 million to the School of Social Work that will fund an endowment to support master's and doctoral students. To recognize the gift, ...
AL NOHNER RETIREMENT RECEPTION PLANNED FOR MAY 14
May 02, 2007 ... Bemidji State University issued the following news release: A retirement reception for Al Nohner will be held May 14 in the Terrace Lounge of the upper Hobson Memorial Union at Bemidji State University. The 1:30-3:30 p.m. event is open to the public. Nohner is retiring ...
HOME IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP ON MAY 5
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Sterling Heights issued the following news release: With summer around the corner, it's a great time to get home improvement projects done, from replacing driveways to building decks. The Sterling Heights Building Department is sponsoring an upcoming event to make the process ...
SUMMARY OF AIR TOXICS IN SOUTHEAST
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Louisville issued the following news release: The SESARM Air Toxics Final Report[1] summarizes the methodology and preliminary results for analyses of monitored ambient air toxics concentrations in the southeast part of the United ...
REP. MAHONEY INTRODUCES COASTAL CONSERVATION BILL TO PROTECT LAND ON JUPITER ISLAND
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Tim Mahoney, D-Fla (16th CD), has issued the following news release: Rep. Tim Mahoney (FL-16) introduced a bill today to protect environmentally-sensitive property on Jupiter Island currently owned by the Coast Guard. The bill would give the Town of Jupiter Island the right of first ...
REP. MACK: PRESIDENT'S VETO RIGHT MOVE FOR OUR TROOPS
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following statement: Rep. Connie Mack (FL-14) issued the following statement today after Congress upheld the President's veto of the Democrats' war spending plan. Mack said: "Our troops deserve nothing but the strongest ...
NEW MID-MICHIGAN FACILITY TO PROVIDE WORKER TRAINING FOR BIOBASED ECONOMY
May 02, 2007 ... Michigan State University issued the following press release: Mid-Michigan students and workers will soon be training locally to compete for jobs in the growing Michigan bioeconomy. With funding from the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Innovation for Regional Economic ...
BAHRAIN BASED SERVICE MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN EXERCISE DESERT SAILOR 07
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: More than 800 service members from virtually every command in Bahrain and approximately 300 members of various Bahrain governmental agencies took part in the largest shore-based exercise ever held at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain ...
CORPS OF ENGINEERS REBUILDING CITY'S ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION NETWORK
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Army issued the following news release: Fallujah is rebuilding its electrical distribution network, and so far more than 45,000 utility poles, 2,200 transformers and 2,400 kilometers of cable have been purchased. Fallujah city officials and Ministry of Electricity ...
FLAGS TO BE FLOWN HALF-STAFF ON MAY 4 FOR SERVICEMAN KILLED IN IRAQ
May 02, 2007 ... Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following press release: Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day on Friday, May 4, 2007, in honor of Army Private First Class Garrett C. Knoll of ...
REP. LOBIONDO CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF AL-HURRA NEWS DIRECTOR
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo, R-N.J. (2nd CD), issued the following press release: A staunch supporter of the United States' close relationship with Israel, Rep. Frank A. LoBiondo (NJ-02) today called for the immediate resignation of Larry Register, the news director of Al-Hurra - the State ...
REP. LAMBORN ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2007 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. (5th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado Springs) hosted his first annual Congressional Art Competition, Saturday April 29, at the Cottonwood Art Academy. "Colorado's Fifth Congressional District is blessed to have ...
PROPOSED FEDERALLY ENFORCEABLE DISTRICT ORIGIN OPERATING PERMIT PERMIT FOR ULRICH CHEMICAL
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Louisville issued the following news release: The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District) proposes to issue the FEDOOP permit to Ulrich Chemical, Inc. (bulk solvent distribution operation), 3900 Tucker Avenue, in accordance with Regulation ...
THREE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FACULTY ELECTED TO AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO SCHOLARLY, PROFESSIONAL FIELDS
May 02, 2007 ... The University of Michigan issued the following press release: Three University of Michigan faculty who are experts in environmental policy, mathematics and elections have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a prestigious society that recognizes individuals who have ...
REP. MACK COMMENTS ON EPA HEARING IN FORT MYERS ON LAKE OKEECHOBEE
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following statement: Rep. Connie Mack (FL-14) submitted the following statement for the record today at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hearing on the proposed total maximum daily loads for the Lake Okeechobee tributaries ....
FIRE DEPARTMENT REMINDS COMMUNITY ABOUT BACKYARD SUMMER FIRE SAFETY
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Boulder issued the following news release: Warm weather and barbequing are sure signs of summer. As people move outdoors and start using grills, the Boulder Fire Department would like to provide reminders about open burning and recreational fires so that tragedy can be ...
DAILY NEWS UPDATE FOR MAY 2
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: Daily News Update features six newscasts each day -- one two-minute newscast and five one-minute newscasts. Two-minute newscast- - These are your headlines from around the fleet: The first Navy cargo handlers to receive ...
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY SENIOR'S COLLEGIATE, FUTURE PLANS REFLECT CORE VALUES
May 02, 2007 ... Michigan State University issued the following press release: Lauren Beach, a Michigan State University graduating senior, said she "multitasks like nobody's business." Like many other MSU graduates, her resume's a virtual whirlwind of ...
REP. LAMBORN PRESENTS COLORADO SPRINGS NATIVE, BRANDON WOLD, WITH CONGRESSIONAL AWARD
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. (5th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colorado Springs) presented the Congressional Award Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals to Brandon Wold of Colorado Springs, on Saturday, April 28th during the annual Congressional Art ...
MICHIGAN FOOD COMPANIES MARKET TO INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
May 02, 2007 ... The Michigan Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Michigan food manufacturers will be reaching out to top-level domestic and international food buyers at the 2007 U.S. Food Export Showcase held May 6 - 8 at Chicago's McCormick Place. "The U.S. Food Export ...
REP. LARSEN VOTES TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash. (2nd CD), issued the following statement: Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted today to override the President's veto of the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act. Larsen released the ...
WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SURPASSES UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN GOAL
May 02, 2007 ... Washburn University issued the following news release: As a pacesetter organization, Washburn University lead the community as the first donor group to stage a United Way of Greater Topeka campaign for 2007. Washburn faculty, staff and students surpassed their fundraising goal of $30,000 ...
HELP BEAUTIFY TROY MUSEUM AT SPRING PLANT-INS MAY 19, JUNE 2
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Troy issued the following news release: The Troy Museum & Historic Village invites volunteers, families, service clubs and garden lovers to participate in the planting events at the Troy Museum & Historic Village. The first Spring Plant-In takes place on ...
K-STATE CHEERLEADERS COMPETE IN NATIONAL CHEER COMPETITION
May 02, 2007 ... Kansas State University issued the following news release: The cheerleaders from Kansas State University recently celebrated an exciting Wildcat victory - their own. K-State cheerleaders competed at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Nationals April 3-7 in Daytona ...
DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES INVITES PUBLIC TO INFORMATION FORUM MAY 19 ON RULES FOR MAUNA KEA ATV/DIRT BIKE TRAIL USE
May 02, 2007 ... The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) conservation officers will hold a public information forum on Saturday May 19 to provide information to users about regulations and newly adopted rules ...
FIRST MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY WOMAN ELECTED TO NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
May 02, 2007 ... Michigan State University issued the following press release: Pamela Fraker, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology and of food science and human nutrition, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Sciences. Election to the academy is considered one of the ...
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO PRODUCE FEATURE FILM
May 02, 2007 ... Grand Valley State University issued the following press release: A feature-length film based on a true crime story will be shot in West Michigan as Grand Valley State University's Summer Film Project for 2007. Established in 1995, the GVSU Summer Film Project has offered junior ...
REP. MARKEY VOTES TO OVERRIDE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF IRAQ ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass. (7th CD), issued the following press release: Today, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA), a senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, voted to override President Bush's veto of the Iraq Accountability Act, which would have provided full funding to U.S ....
BALLENGER, CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY'S OUTGOING GRIFFIN CHAIR, LEAVING LEGACY OF NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
May 02, 2007 ... Central Michigan University issued the following press release: Although the Griffin Endowed Chair in American Government position at Central Michigan University is a three-year term, Bill Ballenger stayed four. The decision to extend the three-year contract was based on Ballenger's ...
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ENTERS SETTLEMENT WITH WAYNE COUNTY FOR SANITARY SEWER OVERFLOWS VIOLATIONS
May 02, 2007 ... The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Department of Environmental Quality Director Steven E. Chester announced today that a settlement was entered with Wayne County Department of Environment regarding violations of Michigan's water protection ...
IMPROVED CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT SYSTEM SAVES TAXPAYERS $1.2 MILLION
May 02, 2007 ... The Michigan Department of Humnan Services issued the following news release: Michigan's improved electronic child support payment system has produced a positive response from customers and significant savings for Michigan taxpayers. Beginning in 2007, state law required the ...
FLYING CWO TEST PROGRAM TEACHES SAILORS TO FLY
May 02, 2007 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Trevor Andersen, Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Enlisted Sailors E-5 to E-7 can now wage the global war on terrorism from the skies as chief warrant officers (CWO) through the ...
FOUR KANSAS EDUCATORS RECEIVE WASHBURN TEACHERS WHO INSPIRE AWARD
May 02, 2007 ... Washburn University issued the following news release: Four Kansas educators are recipients of the 2007 Washburn University Teachers Who Inspire Award. They will be honored at a reception at 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the Vogel Room of the Memorial Union, Washburn ...
TROY PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED
May 02, 2007 ... The city of Troy issued the following news release: The Troy Public Library has three new pieces of "adaptive technology" for patrons who are visually impaired. Located in the Library's Technology Center, the equipment is available to anyone who can benefit from the assistance they ...
APPALACHIAN ARTISAN CENTER RAISES MONEY FOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
May 02, 2007 ... The Kentucky Community & Technical College System issued the following news release: A 200-pound rocking chair that stands 103 inches tall serves as the center piece of a fund-raising effort for the Appalachian Artisan Center in Hindman. The center, which partners with Hazard ...
REP. LOFGREN VOTES TO IMPROVE HEAD START PROGRAMS
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. (16th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted in favor of H.R. 1429, Improving Head Start Act of 2007. This bipartisan bill reauthorizes and improves the Head Start program through FY 2012. The bill authorizes $450 ...
REP. LOFGREN RE-REQUESTS DOCUMENTS FROM ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
May 02, 2007 ... Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. (16th CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose), Chair of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, today sent a letter to Election Assistance Commission (EAC) Chair Donetta Davidson clarifying her previous request for ...