US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, June 5:
Rep. Upton Introduces Increasing Gas Supply, Reducing Demand, Protecting Consumers from Gouging
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Fred Upton, R-Michigan, has introduced the Increasing Gas Supply, Reducing Demand, Protecting Consumers from Gouging (H.R. 2492), legislation that would "protect the welfare of consumers by prohibiting price gouging with respect to road transportation fuel or domestic ...
Rep. Rush Introduces Bill Concerning Maximum Civil Penalty
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Bobby L. Rush, D-Illinois, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2474) to "provide for an increased maximum civil penalty for violations under the Consumer Product Safety Act." The bill, introduced on May 24, was referred to the House Energy and Commerce ...
Boutique Fuel Reduction Act Introduced in House by Rep. Blunt
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Roy Blunt, R-Missouri, has introduced the Boutique Fuel Reduction Act of 2007 (H.R. 2493), legislation that would "amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels." The bill, introduced on May 24, was co-sponsored by 18 ...
Rep. Farr Introduces Bill to Amend Social Security Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sam Farr, D-California, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2484) to "amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish new separate fee schedule areas for physicians' services in States with multiple fee schedule areas to improve Medicare physician geographic payment ...
Rep. Pomeroy Introduces Voluntary Public Access, Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-North Dakota, has introduced the Voluntary Public Access and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program Act of 2007 (H.R. 2473), legislation that would "amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and ...
Rep. Baird Introduces Bill Providing Additional Place of Holding Court in Western District of Washington
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brian Baird, D-Washington, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2487) to "provide for an additional place of holding court in the western district of Washington." The bill, introduced on May 24, was referred to the House Judiciary Committee. For more information ...
Rep. Burton Introduces Disabled Veterans Commissary, Exchange Store Benefits Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dan Burton, R-Indiana, has introduced the Disabled Veterans Commissary and Exchange Store Benefits Act (H.R. 2495), legislation that would "amend title 10, U.S. Code, to extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with a compensable ...
Rep. Fattah Introduces State Child Well-Being Research Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chaka Fattah, D-Pennsylvania, has introduced the State Child Well-Being Research Act of 2007 (H.R. 2477), legislation that would "amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct research on indicators ...
Rep. Hill Introduces Fuel Efficiency Encouragement Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Barron P. Hill, D-Indiana, has introduced the Fuel Efficiency Encouragement Act of 2007 (H.R. 2481), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the limitation on the number of new qualified hybrid and advanced lean-burn technology ...
Rep. Ackerman Introduces Bill to Keep Faith with Iraqi Nationals
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gary L. Ackerman, D-New York, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2486) to "keep faith with the thousands of Iraqi nationals who have risked everything by assisting and working for the U.S. Government and U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq." The bill, introduced on May 24, was ...
Genocide Accountability Act Introduced in House by Rep. Berman
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Howard L. Berman, D-California, has introduced the Genocide Accountability Act of 2007 (H.R. 2489), legislation that would "amend section 1091 of title 18, U.S. Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances." The bill, introduced on ...
Rep. McCollum Introduces Mississippi River Special Resource Study Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, has introduced the Mississippi River Special Resource Study Act (H.R. 2482), legislation that would "require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resource study regarding the proposed Mississippi River Trail." The ...
Rep. Thompson Introduces Emergency Child Care Services Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, has introduced the Emergency Child Care Services Act (H.R. 2479), legislation that would "amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act relating to emergency child care services." The bill, ...
Rep. Bilirakis Introduces Bill Concerning Pilot Program for Mobile Biometric Identification
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2490) to "require the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a pilot program for the mobile biometric identification in the maritime environment of aliens unlawfully attempting to enter the U.S." The ...
Gas Price Relief Act Introduced in House by Rep. Hill
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Barron P. Hill, D-Indiana, has introduced the Gas Price Relief Act of 2007 (H.R. 2480), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to suspend the federal motor fuel excise taxes until the average price of unleaded gasoline is below $3 per gallon ...
Rep. Filner Introduces Safety, Efficiency, Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Bob Filner, D-California, has introduced the Safety, Efficiency, and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act of 2007 (H.R. 2485), legislation that would "require public employees to perform the inspection of state and local surface ...
Energy for America Act Introduced in House by Rep. Hall
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Ralph M. Hall, R-Texas, has introduced the Energy for America Act (H.R. 2483), legislation that would "provide for research, development, and demonstration on energy technologies to ensure the Nation's continued supply and efficient use of affordable, reliable, and ...
Rep. Berkley Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Shelley Berkley, D-Nevada, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2488) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the rate of tax on distilled spirits to its pre-1985 level." The bill, introduced on May 24, was co-sponsored by 24 representatives. It was ...
Rep. Maloney Introduces Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, D-New York, has introduced the Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act (H.R. 2478), legislation that would "direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prescribe rules prohibiting deceptive advertising of abortion services." The ...
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces Bill to Amend Internal Revenue Code
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2491) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat charitable remainder pet trusts in a manner similar to charitable remainder annuity trusts." The bill, introduced on May 24, was co-sponsored by ...
West Valley Remediation Act Introduced in House by Rep. Kuhl
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. John R. Randy Kuhl Jr., R-New York, has introduced the West Valley Remediation Act of 2007 (H.R. 2476), legislation that would "authorize the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to remediate the Western New York Nuclear Service Center in the Town of Ashford, New York, and ...
Rep. Boyda Introduces Bill to Increase Post-Employment Restrictions of Congress Members
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Nancy E. Boyda, D-Kansas, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2494) to "amend title 18, U.S. Code, to increase from 1 year to 2 years the post-employment restrictions of Members and elected officers of either House of Congress." The bill, introduced on May 24, was ...
Cook & Sons Construction Wins $62,277 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... GRANGEVILLE, Idaho, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $62,277 contract to Cook & Sons Construction Inc., White Bird, Idaho, for Hepner Creek Culvert replacement in Grangeville. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-1 Nez Perce National Forest, ...
Southwest Research Wins $39,165 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... GOLDEN, Colo., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $39,165 contract to Southwest Research, Boulder, Colo., for natural resources and conservation services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-2 Rocky Mountain Region, Golden, Colo. Work will be ...
North American Dust Control Wins $36,245 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... BOISE, Idaho, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $36,245 contract to North American Dust Control, Emmett, Idaho, for magnesium chloride. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, Boise, Idaho. For more information about ...
Habitat Concepts Wins $33,359 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... GOLDEN, Colo., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $33,359 contract to Habitat Concepts LLC, Hamilton, Mont., for natural resources and conservation services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-2 Rocky Mountain Region, Golden, Colo. Work will be ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE INVESTIGATES COMPLEX SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH ALONG MOLALLA RIVER
Jun 05, 2007 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: On Thursday, 05-31-07, at 8:37 p.m. the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Molalla Fire Department, American Medical Response and Life Flight responded to a single-vehicle crash along the Molalla River. Upon ...
Atlantic Ordnance & Gyro Wins $86,628 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... NORFOLK, Va., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $86,628 contract to Atlantic Ordnance & Gyro Inc., Norfolk, for dockside repair of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Harriet Lane (WMEC-903). The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Coast Guard ...
Isometrics Wins $64,119 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $64,119 contract to Isometrics Inc., Reidsville, N.C., for 600-gallon fuel trailers. The contract was awarded by the department's Customs & Border Protection. For more ...
ACS Construction Wins $20,520 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... ROSEBURG, Ore., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $20,520 contract to ACS Construction, Chiloquin, Ore., for wildlife food plot creation. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-6 Southwestern Oregon ZAP, Umpqua National Forest, Roseburg, Ore. Work ...
Blue Ridge Timber Cutting Wins $21,646 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... ROSEBURG, Ore., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $21,646 contract to Blue Ridge Timber Cutting, Coos Bay, Ore., for natural resources and conservation services. The contract was awarded by USDA's Forest Service, R-6 Southwestern Oregon ZAP, Umpqua National ...
University of Florida Wins $9 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... BETHESDA, Md., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has awarded a $9 million contract to University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., for clinical laboratory diagnostics for invasive aspergillosis. The contract was awarded by HHS' National Institutes of Health, ...
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES' ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION ISSUES AGENDA FOR JUNE 5 MEETING
Jun 05, 2007 ... The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Commission issued the following agenda: Monday, June 4, 2007 2:30 PM - Tour of Monsanto and presentation of DNR Pollution Prevention Program, 2500 Wiggins Rd, Muscatine. 6:00 PM - Dinner at the Button ...
ViaSat Wins $15.6 Million Delivery Order
Jun 05, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO, June 5 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a delivery order valued at up to $15.6 million to ViaSat, Carlsbad, Calif., for multifunctional information distribution system-joint tactical radio system production transition terminals. The contract was ...
Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Wins $8 Million Contract Modification
Jun 05, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $8 million contract modification to Northrop Grumman Space & Mission Systems Corp., Redondo Beach, Calif., for the Alternative Infrared Satellite program research and development effort to perform system ...
Sytronics Wins $900,977 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $900,977 contract to Sytronics Inc., Dayton, Ohio, for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. For ...
JAM Construction Services Wins $1.65 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $1.65 million contract to JAM Construction Services Inc., Titusville, Fla., for the construction of structures and facilities. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Palm ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $9.87 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $9.87 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Rolling Meadows, Ill., for the research and development work. The contract was awarded by USAF's Aeronautical Systems Center, Wright-Patterson Air ...
Ashland Radiation Oncology Wins $214,248 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... MURFREESBORO, Tenn., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $214,248 contract to Ashland Radiation Oncology, Ashland, Ky., for radiation therapy services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, Murfreesboro, ...
Felders Construction Wins $82,300 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $82,300 contract to Felders Construction, Florence, S.C., for the paving of a parking lot at the Federal Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, S.C. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of ...
Data Link Solutions Wins $33.67 Million Delivery Order
Jun 05, 2007 ... SAN DIEGO, June 5 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a delivery order valued at up to $33.67 million to Data Link Solutions, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for multifunctional information distribution system-joint tactical radio system production transition terminals. The contract was awarded by Navy's ...
Guardian Escrow Services Wins $6,825 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development has awarded a $6,825 contract to Guardian Escrow Services, Honolulu, for closing agent services in Hawaii. For more information about US Fed News ...
Blossom Boutique Wins $99,916 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation has developed a $99,916 contract to Blossom Boutique LLC, Libby, Mont., for landscaping services for Libby. The contract was awarded by DOT's Research & Innovative Technology Administration, Volpe National ...
Deep Reflection Products & Services Wins $7,672 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C., June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $7,672 contract to Deep Reflection Products & Services Inc., North Wilkesboro, N.C., for housekeeping services. The contract was awarded by USAF's Air Combat Command, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, ...
Paul Otto Wins $365,750 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $365,750 contract to Paul Otto, Ukiah, Utah, for readjustment counseling services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, San Francisco. For more information about ...
General Dynamics C4 Systems Wins $6.42 Million Contract Modification
Jun 05, 2007 ... LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $6.42 million contract modification to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Gilbert, Ariz., for the Alternative Infrared Satellite program research and development effort to perform system definition, allocate technical ...
Nationwide Auction Systems Wins $1.27 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a $1.27 million contract to Nationwide Auction Systems, City of Industry, Calif., for vehicle towing, storage, maintenance and disposal services. The contract was awarded by the department's U.S. Marshals Service. Work will ...
Northrop Grumman Systems Wins $4.98 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... ROME, N.Y., June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $4.98 million contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Melbourne, Fla., for research and development work. The contract was awarded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y. For more information about US Fed News ...
Secor Wins $1.28 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a contract valued at up to $1.28 million to Secor Inc., Lebanon, Va., for social services in Lebanon. The contract was awarded by the department's Bureau of Prisons. For more information about US Fed News contract ...
Journey Construction Wins $386,000 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... MIAMI, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a $386,000 contract to Journey Construction Inc., Taylor, Texas, for new boathouse roofs and new fuel dispensers/filtration systems for the U.S. Coast Guard Station, Port O'Connor, Texas. The contract was awarded by ...
Lockheed Martin Systems Integration Wins $17.62 Million Contract Modification
Jun 05, 2007 ... HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, June 5 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $17.62 million contract modification to Lockheed Martin Systems Integration, Owego, N.Y., to produce and deliver A/OA-10 Aircraft Precision Engagement production kits and associated items to allow the Air Force to modify ...
W.F. Magann Wins $23.79 Million Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... NORFOLK, Va., June 5 -- The U.S. Navy has awarded a $23.79 million contract to W.F. Magann Corp., Portsmouth, Va., for dry dock modernization at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Va. The contract was awarded by the Naval Facilities ...
Vanesa Goertzen Wins $46,125 Contract
Jun 05, 2007 ... SAN FRANCISCO, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $46,125 contract to Vanesa Goertzen, Fort Bragg, Calif., for readjustment counseling services. The contract was awarded by VA Medical Center, San Francisco. For more information ...
Rep. Doolittle Introduces Tule Lake Segregation Center Special Resource Study Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. John T. Doolittle, R-California, has introduced the Tule Lake Segregation Center Special Resource Study Act (H.R. 2506), legislation that would "authorize the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a special resources study of the Tule Lake Segregation Center in Modoc ...
Rep. DeLauro Introduces Geriatricians Loan Forgiveness Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, has introduced the Geriatricians Loan Forgiveness Act of 2007 (H.R. 2502), legislation that would "amend the Public Health Service Act to deem certain training in geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry to be obligated service for ...
Rep. Costa Introduces Bill Concerning Comprehensive Integrated Regional Water Management Plan
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2498) to "provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water management plan that would address four general areas of regional water planning in both the San Joaquin River ...
Rep. Cooper Introduces Fair, Reliable Medical Justice Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Jim Cooper, D-Tennessee, has introduced the Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act (H.R. 2497), legislation that would "restore fairness and reliability to the medical justice system and promote patient safety by fostering alternatives to current medical tort ...
L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act Introduced in House by Rep. DeLauro
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, has introduced the L-1 Nonimmigrant Reform Act (H.R. 2504), legislation that would "amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to the admission of L-1 intra-company transferee nonimmigrants." The bill, introduced on ...
Rep. DeGette Introduces Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, has introduced the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center Act of 2007 (H.R. 2501), legislation that would "establish the Rocky Mountain Science Collections Center to assist in preserving the archeological, anthropological, paleontological, ...
E-85 PUMP Act Introduced in House by Rep. Donnelly
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-Indiana, has introduced the E-85 PUMP Act (H.R. 2505), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and extend the vehicle refueling property credit." The bill, introduced on May 24, was referred to the House Ways ...
SBDC Colonias Outreach Act Introduced in House by Rep. Cuellar
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, has introduced the SBDC Colonias Outreach Act of 2007 (H.R. 2499), legislation that would "amend the Small Business Act to expand and improve the assistance provided by Small Business Development Centers to Colonias." The bill, ...
Rep. Jackson-Lee Introduces NASA, JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas, has introduced the NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act (H.R. 2500), legislation that would "require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the National ...
Rep. DeLauro Introduces FDA Scientific Fairness for Women Act
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, has introduced the FDA Scientific Fairness for Women Act (H.R. 2503), legislation that would "amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the Office of Women's Health and the regulation of breast implants, and to ...
Rep. Conaway Introduces Bill Concerning Creation of Transportation Fuel Conservation Education Campaign
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, has introduced a bill (H.R. 2496) to "provide for the establishment of a partnership between the Secretary of Energy and appropriate industry groups for the creation of a transportation fuel conservation education campaign." The ...
Seniors Financial Security Act Introduced in House by Rep. Franks
Jun 05, 2007 ... WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, has introduced the Seniors Financial Security Act of 2007 (H.R. 2507), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement ...