US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Monday, October 6:
SAN BERNARDINO CITY COUNCIL ISSUES AGENDA FOR OCT. 6 MEETING
Oct 06, 2008 ... The San Bernardino City Council issued the following meeting agenda: The City of San Bernardino recognizes its obligation to provide equal access to those individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Director of Facilities Management (384-5244) two working days prior to the meeting ...
GOV. BLUNT'S LEADERSHIP TO PROMOTE RENEWABLE FUEL LEADS TO IMPROVED NATIONAL RANKING
Oct 06, 2008 ... Gov. Matt Blunt, R-Mo., issued the following press release: A new survey by Automotive Fleet Magazine of the top alternative fuel fleets in the United States shows Missouri's ranking jumped from 59th in 2007 to 12th in 2008 thanks to Gov. Matt Blunt's executive order and innovative ...
REP. ADERHOLT HONORED BY SMALL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
Oct 06, 2008 ... Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala. (4th CD), issued the following news release: The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association has named Congressman Robert B. Aderholt (R-Haleyville) a Guardian of Small Business for his outstanding voting ...
Ambassador from Ghana to Address BYU Students
Oct 06, 2008 ... Brigham Young University issued the following news release: His Excellency Kwame Bawuah-Edusei, Ghanaian ambassador to the United States, will speak at an Ambassadorial Insights Lecture at Brigham Young University on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. in the David M. Kennedy Center conference ...
SENS. CARDIN, MIKULSKI ANNOUNCE NEW FUNDING TO MAINTAIN ALLEGANY COUNTY ROADS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., issued the following press release: U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-MD) announced today that the USDA Rural Development program has awarded the Town of Lonaconing a $33,500 Community Facility Grant to ...
Presidential Debate: Experts Say Watch Body Language, Word Choice
Oct 06, 2008 ... Emory University issued the following news release: Emory political and debate experts are available to comment on the presidential debates, voter psychology, race and politics, regional differences and what lies ahead in November. For assistance reaching any of these experts, ...
BYU Museum of Peoples, Cultures Offers Free Children's Story Time
Oct 06, 2008 ... Brigham Young University issued the following news release: Every Friday from 11 to 11:30 a.m. through December, Brigham Young University's Museum of Peoples and Cultures is hosting story time for toddlers and preschoolers. Each week, folk tales will be used to explore common elements ...
Cowley Qualifies Doubles Team, Singles Player for ITA Small College Nationals
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Hosting the Wilson/ITA Fall Regional Tournament Friday through Sunday at the J.C. Louderback Tennis Courts in Arkansas City, the Cowley College men's tennis team qualified a doubles team and a singles player for the ITA Small College ...
Lady Tiger Soccer Loses at NEO
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Falling behind 4-0 at Northeastern Oklahoma College on Friday, the Cowley College women's soccer team dug itself a hole too big to climb out of as they lost by a score of 5-2. Cowley trailed just 1-0 at the end of the first half, ...
Blackim/Montemayor Capture Doubles Title at Wilson/ITA Regional Tournament
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Rallying from a humbling first set loss in the championship match of doubles play, Cowley College freshmen Jamie Blackim and Jessica Montemayor came back to defeat a doubles team from Seminole Junior College during the Wilson/ITA Fall ...
Cowley Offering Popular Driving Class in Arkansas City
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Cowley College's Golden Tigers are offering the popular AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety class from 1-5 p.m. Nov. 6-7 in Room 206 of the Webb Brown Academic Center on Cowley's Arkansas City campus. Anyone with a valid Kansas driver's ...
STEVEN ALMOND, ERNEST LIBBY NAMED DEPARTMENT OCTOBER 2008 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Steven Almond and Ernest Libby have been named October 2008 Employees of the Month by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Both are park maintenance workers from the Division of State Parks, Northern ...
Soldiers and CMU Football 'Yield to None'
Oct 06, 2008 ... Central Michigan University issued the following press release: This sticker, which bears the Michigan National Guard griffin symbol and the "yield to none" motto, can be seen on the helmets of CMU football players throughout the 2008 season. Football fans and U.S. military ...
Cowley Men Place First at OSU Jamboree Held in Oklahoma
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Led by individual champion Jonathan Cherono, the Cowley College men's cross country team won the college/junior college division of the Oklahoma State University Jamboree held Saturday in Stillwater, Okla. for the second consecutive ...
Lady Tiger Cross Country Places 14th at OSU Jamboree
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Competing against 26 schools at the Oklahoma State University Jamboree held Saturday in Stillwater, Okla., the Cowley College women's cross country team placed 14th. Jessica McLeod was the Lady Tigers' top finisher, as she placed ...
Classes Offered at Great Lakes Naval Base
Oct 06, 2008 ... The College of Lake County issued the following news release: Navy personnel and civilians can enroll in 12 general education courses being offered by the College of Lake County at the Great Lakes Naval Base during the second eight weeks of the fall semester. Classes are held from Oct ....
North Creek Archaeological Site Topic of BYU Lecture
Oct 06, 2008 ... Brigham Young University issued the following news release: Joel C. Janetski, professor of anthropology at Brigham Young University, will present "The Archaeology of North Creek Shelter: 10,000 Years of Human History in Southern Utah" Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m. in room 309 at the ...
Umberto Eco Delivers 2008 Ellmann Lectures
Oct 06, 2008 ... Emory University issued the following news release: Renowned Italian author and scholar Umberto Eco will deliver the 2008 Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature at Emory University Oct. 5, 6 and 7. Admission is free to the public. Eco, the author of best-selling novels, ...
Tiger Soccer Plays a Pair of Overtime Game
Oct 06, 2008 ... Cowley College issued the following news release: Playing a pair of soccer games on the road over the weekend, the Cowley College men's soccer team led both contests late in the games before suffering a tie and a loss in the two games. On Friday, Cowley led at Northeastern ...
Creighton Staffer Receives Hispanic Award
Oct 06, 2008 ... Creighton University issued the following press release: Ricardo Ariza, director of Creighton University's Office of Multicultural Affairs, will receive the 2008 Individual Award from Nebraska's Mexican-American Commission and the Hispanic Heritage Month State Commemoration Planning ...
Student Filmmakers Urged to Submit Work for SPARKY Awards
Oct 06, 2008 ... Brigham Young University issued the following news release: Student filmmakers can now submit short, homemade videos for the 2008 SPARKY Awards, a contest promoting the open exchange of information. This year's contest theme is "MindMashup: The Value of Information ...
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED RESEARCH LABORATORY VISITS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Lt. j.g. Matthew ParrCommander, Naval Surface Force Public Affairs Members from Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU APL) visited USS San Jacinto (CG 56) Sept. 12. The visit started with Ross Rottier ...
U.S. NAVY CHARTERS KITE-POWERED CARGO SHIP
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: For the first time, the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) has chartered a kite-assisted, fuel-saving cargo ship to carry military equipment. MV Beluga SkySails departed Newport, Wales, Oct. 5 after the first of three ...
AAP Report Discourages Nontraditional Pet Ownership In Homes With Young Children
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Below is a release on a policy statement appearing in the October issue of Pediatrics, the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Most nontraditional pets - such as ...
HOMESTEAD DAYS WILL BE OCT. 18-19 AT NATHAN BOONE HOMESTEAD STATE HISTORIC SITE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: Visitors can experience their country's history at Nathan Boone Homestead Days Festival Oct. 18-19 at Nathan Boone Homestead State Historic Site. The living history festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ...
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS SELECTS AGENCY FOR REGIONAL BRANDING AND MARKETING CAMPAIGN
Oct 06, 2008 ... Charlotte County issued the following news release: The Southwest Florida Economic Development Partners, a volunteer initiative of the economic development executives working on regional branding and marketing opportunities for Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades and Hendry ...
SEN. BOND, REP. EMERSON CELEBRATE DEDICATION OF NEW COURTHOUSE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond, R-Mo., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kit Bond and Representative Jo Ann Emerson today joined General Services Administration Regional Administrator Brad Scott, retired Judge Stephen Limbaugh, Sr., current Judge Stephen N ....
NANCY MADDOX APPOINTED TO FLORIDA HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Oct 06, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: Gov. Charlie Crist has appointed New Smyrna Beach resident Nancy Maddox to the Florida Historical Commission. Maddox has been cultural and recreation manager for Volusia County Government since 2001. The 11-member commission was ...
SEN. LANDRIEU ANNOUNCES LOUISIANA IS DECLARED AGRICULTURAL DISASTER IN WAKE OF GUSTAV, IKE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., issued the following news release: United States Senator Mary Landrieu, D-La., today announced that Louisiana has been declared an agricultural disaster by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). On September 10, Sen. Landrieu and the rest ...
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ADVISORY BOARD TO MEET OCT. 10
Oct 06, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: The Children and Families Advisory Board will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the Volusia County Council Chambers of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. Members are scheduled to discuss goals ...
NMCB 5 SEABEES PREP FOR DEPLOYMENT TO REMOTE AREAS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 Seabees completed a homeport training project on San Nicolas Island, Calif., Sept 25. The Seabees are now finalizing the turnover of the construction of a Butler pre-engineered ...
Federal Study Provides Comprehensive Overview Of U.S. Infant Feeding Practices
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: A new, comprehensive federal study provides an overview of infant feeding and care practices in the U.S., including breastfeeding patterns, influences and adherence to recommendations; sleeping patterns; and ...
DEPARTMENT OVERSEES DIESEL FUEL CLEANUP IN DALLAS COUNTY
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Natural Resources is overseeing the cleanup of several hundred gallons of diesel fuel that were released from a fuel storage tank in Dallas County over the weekend. Cleanup continued ...
PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOLERS AT SALAMONIE, OCT. 22-23
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Tricky Trees program, designed for children, ages 2 to 5, will be offered at the Salamonie Interpretive Center, Oct. 22 and 23. The same program is offered twice to accommodate more children ....
SEN. BOND CELEBRATES UNVEILING OF NEW ST. LOUIS ZOO ENTRANCE DESIGN
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond, R-Mo., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kit Bond today joined officials from the Saint Louis Zoo and St. Louis-based Wachovia to unveil a new entrance design to the park that will improve the safety of families visiting the ...
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR TABLE ROCK STATE PARK IS OCT. 17
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an informational meeting Friday, Oct. 17, to discuss issues related to Table Rock State Park near Branson. The informational meeting will be held from 6 ...
SASEBO RUNS TO BREAK SILENCE, CYCLE OF VIOLENCE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Joshua J. WahlFleet Public Affairs Center Det. Sasebo, Japans More than 100 runners gathered at Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Oct. 3, for a 3k/5k run sponsored by the Fleet and ...
PRESIDIO PORT OF ENTRY INTERNATIONAL BORDER CROSSING REOPENS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following press release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers assigned to the Presidio port of entry are once again processing arriving traffic. The port reopened to vehicular and ...
COLLIER COUNTY CITIZEN CORPS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, OCT. 15
Oct 06, 2008 ... Collier County issued the following news release: The Collier County Citizen Corps Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, October 15 at 3 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, located on the third floor of the W. Harmon Turner Building, Building F, Collier County ...
AAP Policy Statement Outlines School Disaster Planning Process
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: A new AAP policy statement outlines specific recommendations for pediatricians, community clinicians, school physicians, and all levels of government in the planning, communication and implementation of individual ...
PHIFER FLATWOODS GRAND OPENING OCT. 11
Oct 06, 2008 ... Alachua County issued the following news release: Alachua County Forever and Alachua Conservation Trust, Inc. are celebrating the acquisition and grand opening of Phifer Flatwoods Preserve on October 11, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The celebration will provide an introduction to the ...
TACRON 22 SUPPORTS IWO JIMA ESG AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. ErdmannIwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group Public Affairs A detachment of air traffic controllers, operation specialists and six officers from Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) ...
POSSIBLE DELAY FOR TRASH, RECYCLING AND YARD WASTE PICK UP ON OCT. 9
Oct 06, 2008 ... The city of Tampa issued the following news release: Residents usually receiving recycling, yard waste or trash collection services on Thursdays may experience a delay in pick up of up to 4 hours this week due to a Safety and Training Event scheduled ...
HERMAN MILLER, INC., ZEELAND OPERATIONS TO RECEIVE STAR AWARD FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH EXCELLENCE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth issued the following news release: Herman Miller's Zeeland Operations will receive the Michigan Voluntary Protection Program (MVPP) Star Award from the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) at a special ...
USE LESS WATER BY CONVERTING YOUR IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Oct 06, 2008 ... The city of Tampa issued the following news release: The Tampa Water Department is helping its customers save water. The Department is teaming up with the Hillsborough County Extension Office's Florida Yards and Neighborhoods (FYN) Water-Wise Program to provide free micro-irrigation ...
REP. ACKERMAN, LONG ISLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RECOVERY LEGISLATION
Oct 06, 2008 ... Rep. Gary L. Ackerman, D-N.Y. (5th CD), issued the following statement: U.S Reps. Gary Ackerman (D-Queens/L.I.), Steve Israel (D-Nassau/Suffolk), Peter King (R-Nassau/Suffolk), Tim Bishop (D-Suffolk) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-Nassau) released the following statement: It is rare, ...
Physician Information, Assurances Ease Parental Vaccine Concerns
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: According to a new study, while parents cited different reasons for delaying or not getting a vaccination for their child, physician information and assurances were the top reasons for parents changing their minds. In ...
FALL HIKE IS OCT. 18 AT MERAMEC STATE PARK
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: See fall's golden browns, wildflowers and animals on a guided hike to be held Oct. 18 at Meramec State Park in Sullivan. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the hike will take place ...
ALL-ENLISTED WATCH TEAM GUIDES IWO JIMA
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: An all-enlisted watch team manned the bridge of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) Sept ....
Influenza Co-Infections Rise In Pediatric Patients
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: While child death from influenza is rare, related co-infections such as Staphylococcus aureus have increased dramatically over the past three flu seasons. In the study, "Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality in the ...
SENS. LINCOLN, SNOWE CHILD TAX CREDIT PROVISION NOW LAW
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) and Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) today announced that their provision to ensure that more of America's low-income, hardworking families receive the child tax credit is now ...
SOUTHERN HALF OF RAINBOW SPRINGS PROPERTY OPENS FOR PUBLIC USE ON OCT. 10
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Department of Natural Resources will open the southern half of the state's newly acquired Rainbow Springs property to public use on Friday, October 10. This opening was selected so that participants in ...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES DIVESTITURE IN MANITOWOC'S ACQUISITION OF ENODIS
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division issued the following news release: The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement that will require The Manitowoc Company Inc. and Enodis plc to divest Enodis's entire U.S. ice machine business in order to ...
Child Care Provider Training Reduces SIDS Deaths
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Child care providers who received Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) prevention training approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) were more likely to appropriately place infants to sleep on their backs, a ...
AMANDA TOWNSEND DIRECTOR CHOSEN FOR DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES
Oct 06, 2008 ... Collier County issued the following news release: Public Services Division Administrator Marla Ramsey and County Manager Jim Mudd announced today that a new director has been chosen for Collier County Domestic Animal Services. A selection committee interviewed several candidates ...
BATS PROGRAM AT FORT HARRISON STATE PARK, OCT. 19
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Indiana Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: An all-ages program all about bats will be offered at Fort Harrison State Park, Oct. 19, from 2 to 3 p.m., in the Nature History Center. Guest speaker Dr. Tim Carter from Ball State University's ...
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT TO MONITOR ELECTIONS IN ALABAMA
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following press release: The Justice Department today announced that on Oct. 7, 2008, it will monitor the municipal election in the town of Bayou La Batre, Ala., to ensure compliance with the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Justice Department ...
PLANNING DEPARTMENT LOGO CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED
Oct 06, 2008 ... Hernando County issued the following news release: The Hernando County Planning Department is conducting a logo contest for the County's Environmentally Senstive Lands (ESL) program. The deadline for submitting logo entries has been extended to November 1, 2008. The ESL program acquires ...
PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN TEXAS, DISCUSSES ECONOMY
Oct 06, 2008 ... The White House released the following press release: Olmos Pharmacy 10:44 A.M. CDT THE PRESIDENT: We're glad to be here in San Antonio. I've just had a very illuminating conversation with small business owners here. We have a car dealer, a automobile repair shop, a ...
FLOOD CONTROL FOR INDEPENDENCE, VALLEY VIEW, MOVES TO NEXT PHASE
Oct 06, 2008 ... Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich, D-Ohio (10th CD), issued the following news release: On September 30, 2008, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed Feasibility Cost Share Agreements (FCSA) for federal flood risk management studies control studies for the City of Independence and the Village of ...
KEARSARGE SAILORS WELCOMED BY DOMINICAN REPUBLIC COMMUNITY
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Navy issued the following press release: By Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. HawksContinuing Promise 2008 Public Affairs Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) received a warm welcome from local residents here Oct. 4 as they began work on a volunteer ...
Pediatric Drug Samples: Concerns Over Distribution, Safety
Oct 06, 2008 ... The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: Free, pediatric drug samples are typically distributed to insured children with greater and more frequent access to care and may have significant safety issues, according to a new study. In "Free Drug Samples in the ...
VISIT COMMISSIONER KATY SORENSON'S DISTRICT 8 WEBSITE
Oct 06, 2008 ... The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: Commissioner Katy Sorenson invites you to view her District 8 website.You'll get the latest news and information on services and events in District 8 and throughout the County ....
SEN. LINCOLN TO VISIT FORT SMITH, LITTLE ROCK FROM OCT. 8-10
Oct 06, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln will travel to Fort Smith and Little Rock this week during Congress' October work period. The following is a detailed list of Lincoln's schedule for Oct ....
U.S. INTERVENES IN FALSE CLAIMS ACT SUIT AGAINST MCKESSON CORP., GOLDEN HORIZONS NURSING HOMES
Oct 06, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Division issued the following press release: The United States has intervened in a lawsuit against several companies alleging that they submitted false claims to Medicare arising from illegal kickbacks and the establishment of sham durable medical ...