US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Monday, December 22:
BURLESON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEC. 22 MEETING
Dec 22, 2008 ... Burleson County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: 1) Pledge of Allegiance 2) Prayer 3) Public Forum 4) Sheriff's Report a. Jail Population b. Updates 5) CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: (a) accept donations on behalf of Sheriff for equipment purchase ...
BRAZORIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ISSUES AGENDA FOR DEC. 23 MEETING
Dec 22, 2008 ... Brazoria County Commissioners Court issued the following meeting agenda: Notice is hereby given that County Commissioners' Court will be held at 9:00 a. m. on Tuesday, the 23rd day of December, 2008, in the First Floor Commissioners' Courtroom, Suite 100A, County Courthouse, Angleton, ...
FORM 4: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC REPORTS MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS BY DIRECTOR ABELE
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Boston Scientific Corp. (BSX), Natick, Mass., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director John E. Abele, Natick. On Dec. 17 the action involved disposition of 200,000 shares of stock ....
FORM 4: J.W. MAYS REPORTS ACQUISITION BY CEO SHULMAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- J.W. Mays Inc. (MAYS), Brooklyn, N.Y., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by CEO, President, Chairman and Director Lloyd J. Shulman, Brooklyn. On Dec. 17 the action involved acquisition ...
FORM 4: HUMANA REPORTS MULTIPLE TRANSACTIONS BY DIRECTOR O'BRIEN
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Humana Inc. (HUM), Louisville, Ky., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director James J. O'Brien, Covington, Ky. On Dec. 18 the action involved acquisition of 1,000 shares of stock. He ...
FORM 4: ELLSWORTH FUND REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR HARDING
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Ellsworth Fund Ltd. (ECF), Morristown, N.J., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Daniel Diss Harding, Morristown. On Dec. 18 the action involved acquisition of 5,000 shares of ...
FORM 4: NOVELL REPORTS DISPOSITION BY CEO HOVSEPIAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Novell Inc. (NOVL), Provo, Utah, has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by CEO, President and Director Ronald W. Hovsepian, Waltham, Mass. On Dec. 18 the action involved disposition of 10,449 ...
FORM 4: PARKVALE FINANCIAL REPORTS ACQUISITION BY DIRECTOR BURGER
Dec 22, 2008 ... WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Parkvale Financial Corp. (PVSA), Monroeville, Pa., has filed a Form 4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission noting the change in the beneficial interest held by Director Fred P. Burger, Jr., Monroeville. On Dec. 17 the action involved acquisition of 3,000 ...
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ACQUIRES TWO PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO CAMPUS PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES PART OF UNIVERSITY'S CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: Georgia Southern University has acquired two pieces of property adjacent to its campus formerly occupied by Legends and Apex. The property will be used for University Auxiliary Services operations including storage and ...
MT. HOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON DEC. 22
Dec 22, 2008 ... Mt. Hood Community College issued the following news release: CAMPUS CLOSED: Due to inclement weather, Mt Hood Community College will be closed Monday, December 22, 2008. All events and activities scheduled for today are cancelled. Online registration for current and potential ...
NEW ZEALAND: ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTING EXPERTISE FUNDED
Dec 22, 2008 ... The government of New Zealand issued the following news release: Proposals are being sought to establish New Zealand's first professorship for the study of the environmental footprint of our primary products, the Minister of Agriculture & Forestry Hon David Carter announced ...
PEST MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR FUCHS TO RETIRE FROM TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
Dec 22, 2008 ... Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program: Dr. Tom Fuchs, Texas AgriLife Extension Service's state integrated pest management coordinator headquartered at San Angelo, will retire Dec ....
SEN. NELSON SEEKS INVESTIGATION INTO EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION LIMITS IN MANAGEMENT OF ECONOMIC STABILITY ACT
Dec 22, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb., issued the following news release: In a conference call with reporters today, Nebraska's Senator Ben Nelson announced that he would be sending a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Special Inspector General Neil Barofsky. The letter requests a ...
PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS TROOPS, FAMILIES AT WALTER REED
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: President George W. Bush paid a call to Walter Reed Army Medical Center here today to visit with wounded warriors, extend holiday greetings to them and their families and check up ...
PRESIDENT BUSH EXTENDS HOLIDAY GREETINGS, THANKS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: President George W. Bush sent his best wishes for the holiday season and those of first lady Laura Bush to servicemembers around the world in a message broadcast on the Pentagon ...
ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS SOLDIERS IN AFGHANISTAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The Army's top officer stopped here Dec. 20 during a trip to visit soldiers around the world during the holiday season to spend some time with the troops and to discuss with them the ...
IRAQI, COALITION FORCES DETAIN SIX TERRORIST SUSPECTS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Coalition and Iraqi security forces detained six terrorist suspects in operations in recent days, military officials said. Iraqi forces working with coalition troops detained ...
SEN. MURRAY ISSUES STATEMENT ON SELECTION OF WORKING FAMILIES ADVOCATE TO LEAD DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Dec 22, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., issued the following statement: Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chairman of the Senate HELP Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety, issued the following statement after President-elect Obama nominated Rep. Hilda Solis to be the ...
AFGHANS, COALITION RESPOND TO BOMBS, DRUGS IN SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Afghan and coalition forces traded fire with insurgents in southern Afghanistan yesterday after responding to a roadside bomb explosion, military officials said. Afghan and ...
CHENEY CALLS ABSENCE OF POST-9/11 ATTACKS 'REMARKABLE ACHIEVEMENT'
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The absence of new terrorist attacks on the United States since 9/11 reflects the success of the nation's anti-terror programs and policies, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said ...
NAVY ADM. MULLEN THANKS PAKISTANI LEADERS FOR ANTI-TERROR EFFORTS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff thanked Pakistani military and intelligence officials here today for their continued efforts to fight terrorism. Navy Adm. Mike ...
DAILY ATTACKS IN IRAQ DROP NEARLY 95 PERCENT
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The number of daily attacks in Iraq has dropped nearly 95 percent since last year, a U.S. military official said yesterday. Iraq suffered an average of 180 attacks per day ...
FACE OF DEFENSE: WOUNDED WARRIOR READY TO RETURN TO FIGHT
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Danger lurks on every stretch of road in Iraq with the prospect of roadside bombs, which have taken a terrible toll on those serving downrange. Army Spc. Jake Altman knows very well ...
FLORIDIANS BRING HAPPINESS TO CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION IN IRAQ
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: For the first time in 26 years, Army Capt. Michael Beissinger won't be home for Christmas. The Apache attack helicopter platoon leader, along with 32 other members of the 4th ...
PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA SHOULD ACT TO OVERTURN STEM CELL RESTRICTIONS BY EXECUTIVE ORDER
Dec 22, 2008 ... Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colo. (1st CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Reps. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Michael Castle (R-DE), chief architects of legislation expanding stem cell research, led a bipartisan group of legislators today in sending a letter to President-Elect Barack ...
DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES APPROVES DEPLOYMENT OF AVIATION BRIGADE TO AFGHANISTAN
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved the deployment of an Army aviation brigade to Afghanistan this spring, a Defense Department official said today. The deploying ...
CHAIRMAN ISSUES HOLIDAY MESSAGE TO SERVICEMEMBERS, FAMILIES
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff evoked the Revolutionary War's Battle of Trenton in the annual holiday message he issued to U.S. servicemembers and their families today ....
NORTH DAKOTA LEADERS FIGHT FOR RED RIVER VALLEY WATER SUPPLY
Dec 22, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., issued the following news release: North Dakota leaders are urging the Secretary of the Interior to support the development of the Red River Valley Water Supply Project. In a letter to the Department of the Interior, Senator Kent Conrad, ...
SEN. SCHUMER RATCHETS UP PRESSURE ON GAO TO INVESTIGATE EGREGIOUSLY SLOW PROCESSING OF COMPENSATION FOR WNY NUCLEAR WORKERS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the following news release: After years of review, and a recent Department of Labor Inspector General report exposing the flaws of the program, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today ratcheted up the pressure on the Government ...
PEACEKEEPING TRAINING FOCUSES LESS ON COMBAT, MORE ON CONTROL, COMPLIANCE
Dec 22, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Soldiers who deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan must be trained to engage in combat using the latest in lethal-weapons technology. But for soldiers preparing to deploy on a peacekeeping ...
GOV. PERRY APPOINTS LAWYER WILLIS TO 429TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
Dec 22, 2008 ... Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced the following appointment: Gov. Rick Perry has named Jill R. Willis of Allen judge of the 429th Judicial District Court of Collin County for a term to expire at the next general election. The 429th judicial district is a newly created court, and the ...
GOV. PALIN ORDERS FLAGS LOWERED FOR FORMER LEGISLATOR
Dec 22, 2008 ... Gov. Sarah Palin, R-Alaska, has issued the following news release: Governor Sarah Palin today ordered state flags to be lowered Tuesday in memory and honor of Jacob Stalker, who died December 8 in Anchorage at the age of 91. Stalker represented Kotzebue in the Alaska State House of ...
FOOD SERVICE EXPANSION TO BRING 100 JOBS TO SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, GOV. RENDELL SAYS
Dec 22, 2008 ... Gov. Edward G. Rendell, D-Pa., issued the following press release: Pennsylvania's commitment to investing in business for the creation of jobs and an improved quality of life has helped to bring a leading food service distributor - and 100 new jobs - to the commonwealth, Governor Edward ...
GOV. RILEY APPOINTS CROWE AS ST. CLAIR COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Dec 22, 2008 ... Gov. Bob Riley, R-Ala., issued the following news release: Governor Bob Riley has appointed Kenneth Crowe, of Odenville, as St. Clair County Commissioner for District 2. The seat became vacant earlier this month when then-commissioner Mike Bowling was appointed to the office of ...
GOV. RILEY PLEASED SUPREME COURT GRANTING STAY IN A&M CASE
Dec 22, 2008 ... Gov. Bob Riley, R-Ala., issued the following news release: Governor Bob Riley is pleased the Alabama Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday to stay a lower court's order in a case involving the Alabama A&M University board of trustees. The Governor had sought the Supreme ...
GUIDED NATURE WALK AT CEDAR POINT ENVIRONMENTAL PARK
Dec 22, 2008 ... Charlotte County issued the following news release: The Charlotte County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department and the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center invite you to join a guided nature walk at Cedar Point Environmental Park on Saturday, January 3, 2008 or Sunday, ...
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SECRETARY RAEMISCH ANNOUNCES $123,914 IN FUNDS TO SUPPORT YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAMMING
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Wisconsin Department of Corrections issued the following news release: Department of Corrections (DOC) Secretary Rick Raemisch announced today that 14 Wisconsin counties have been awarded $123,914 for early intervention programs designed to improve the chances for success among ...
GUIDED NATURE WALK AT OYSTER CREEK REGIONAL PARK, PLACIDA ROAD
Dec 22, 2008 ... Charlotte County issued the following news release: The Charlotte County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department and the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center invite you to join a guided nature walk at Oyster Creek Regional Park [Placida Rd] on Saturday, December 27, 2008 or ...
WYVERN HOTEL OPENS IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR, GULF ISLANDS
Dec 22, 2008 ... Charlotte County issued the following news release: Luxury has arrived to historic downtown Punta Gorda with the recent opening of The Wyvern Hotel, a 63-room, full service boutique hotel. Located in the heart of the city's renaissance, the newly-constructed hotel welcomed its first ...
AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD JAN. 5, 2009
Dec 22, 2008 ... Collier County issued the following news release: Notice is hereby given that the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will meet Monday, January 5th at 3:00 p.m. in the Board of County Commissioners chambers, located on the third floor of the W. Harmon Turner Building, Building F, ...
OCHOPEE FIRE CONTROL DISTRICT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING TO BE HELD JAN. 12, 2009
Dec 22, 2008 ... Collier County issued the following news release: The Ochopee Fire Control District Advisory Committee will meet Monday, January 12, 2009 at 6 p.m. in the Fire Chief's Office at the Everglades City Fire Station at 201 Buckner Ave North, Everglades City The agenda includes, but is ...
'NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES' LETTER IS HOAX OR SCAM
Dec 22, 2008 ... Broward County has issued the following news release: Broward County Permitting, Licensing and Consumer Protection Division warns residents not to be misled if they receive a letter from "National Department of Renewable Resources" that says it is authorized to "seek compensatory damages ...
MIAMI-DADE TRANSIT CELEBRATES 200 YEARS OF BEETHOVEN
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Miami-Dade County government issued the following news release: For the last few years, the dramatic opening notes of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony have been greeting Miami-Dade Transit passengers every time a train arrives at the Brickell Metrorail station. Miami-Dade Transit ...
STRICKLAND SHOOTING RANGE CLOSED JAN. 5-9
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: The Robert Strickland Shooting Range, 1180 Indian Lake Road, Daytona Beach, will be closed for routine maintenance and repairs from Monday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 9. It ...
TRY VIRTUAL SPORTS AT PORT ORANGE LIBRARY
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: Library patrons can practice their right hook, show off their backhand, and hit one out of the park at the Port Orange Regional Library. The library offers a free Nintendo Wii Sports program for adults at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and ...
LEARN HOW TO GET RID OF CLUTTER AT DELAND LIBRARY JAN. 26
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: Have you resolved to get rid of home clutter in 2009? Ingrid Timbs, a professional home organizer and clutter relief specialist, can help. She will share basic organizing tips in a free program, "Organizing 101," in DeLand Area Public ...
DELAND LIBRARY ADDS WII GAMING FOR TEENS
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: Teens can try their hand at Nintendo Wii gaming at the DeLand Area Public Library beginning Jan. 5. The popular Wii Sports Pack, Mario Kart and Mario Smash Brothers will be available at the weekly game sessions at 4:30 p.m ....
MIDDLE SCHOOLERS CAN HAVE FUN WITH WIMPY KIDS BOOKS
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library is looking for Wimpy Kid readers. They don't have to be wimpy themselves, they just need to be fans of the new "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" books, a series of cartoon-based novels chronicling middle school ...
FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN'S AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Dec 22, 2008 ... Volusia County issued the following news release: Volusia County's Community Assistance Division has grant funds for programs in Volusia County that serve children and the community. Four categories of service are eligible for funding: * Essential services that provide ...
SUSPENSION OF ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE SNOW REMOVAL ON DEC. 23
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Department of Transportation issued the following press release: The New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation, today announced the suspension of ...
SUSPENSION OF ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING REGULATIONS TO FACILITATE SNOW REMOVAL ON DEC. 22
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Department of Transportation issued the following press release: The New York City Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Department of Sanitation, today announced the suspension of ...
SPEAKER QUINN, BLACK, LATINO AND ASIAN CAUCUS ANNOUNCE INAUGURATION VIEWING AT CITY HALL
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Council issued the following press release: Speaker Christine C. Quinn, the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus and the New York City Council announce that City Hall will open its doors to all New Yorkers on January 20th, 2009 - Inauguration Day - so they can come together ...
CITY COMPTROLLER THOMPSON ISSUES REPORTS ON ANNUAL PENSION FUNDS' SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Comptroller issued the following press release: New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued his annual report detailing the results of shareholder resolutions filed on behalf of the New York City Pension Funds during the 2008 proxy ...
DISTRICT ASKS PUBLIC TO TAKE EXTRA STEPS TO PREVENT WILDFIRES ON DISTRICT LANDS DURING DROUGHT
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Southwest Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: The Southwest Florida Water Management District is asking outdoor enthusiasts to take extra precautions to prevent wildfires when visiting District lands. The region is experiencing the effects of ...
COMPTROLLER THOMPSON TO CITY: 'COLLECT ALL WATER AND SEWER CHARGES'
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Comptroller issued the following press release: New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. today issued an audit finding that - for the fifth time this year - City agencies have failed to collect water and sewer charges from companies operating under contracts ...
ECOLOGY PROPOSES NEW SAFEGUARDS IN WEST POINT PERMIT
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Washington state Department of Ecology issued the following news release: Washington's largest municipal wastewater treatment plant would follow some more stringent requirements under a Department of Ecology (Ecology) proposal. Ecology seeks public comment on a proposed five-year ...
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ANNOUNCES PLANT OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Division of Water Resource Management recently presented awards to 12 public drinking water systems and five domestic wastewater facilities ...
NEW STATE CLIMATE CHANGE REPORT PROVIDES BLUEPRINT FOR NEW JOBS, GREEN ECONOMY, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Washington state Department of Ecology issued the following news release: A new report continues Washington's bold leadership against climate change and shows how creating new "green" jobs will keep the state at the forefront of building a clean, green economy. Gov. Chris ...
FOUR LODGING FACILITIES ACHIEVE TWO PALM STATUS IN FLORIDA GREEN LODGING PROGRAM
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: Four new properties recently earned Two Palm status in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Green Lodging Program. The Rosen Shingle Creek, Rosen Centre and Rosen Plaza in ...
THREE FANTASY FIVE PLAYERS SHARE $184,302 TOP PRIZE
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that three players matched all five winning numbers in the Sunday, December 21, FANTASY 5 drawing and will share a $184,302.42 top prize. The lucky winners will each ...
PUGET SOUND SPORT CRABBING TO CLOSE; CATCH REPORTS DUE FOR WINTER SEASON
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Washington state Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: All areas of Puget Sound will close to recreational crab fishing at sunset Jan. 2, after which all sport crabbers licensed to fish for crab in the Sound will have 13 days to report their winter ...
$212,584 FANTASY FIVE TICKET EXPIRES DEC. 23
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Lottery has issued the following news release: The Florida Lottery announced today that a FANTASY 5 top-prize ticket worth $212,584.98 remains unclaimed. The 180-day limit to claim the top prize expires tomorrow, December 23, at midnight. The winning ...
FLORIDA'S KINDERGARTENERS SHOW CONTINUED GROWTH IN EARLY LEARNING
Dec 22, 2008 ... The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release: The number of Florida's Kindergarteners showing early literacy skills reached its highest point to date according to the 2008 Florida Kindergarten Readiness Screener (FLKRS) results released today by the Florida ...
PLANNING AND ZONING DESIGN STANDARDS WORKSHOP SET
Dec 22, 2008 ... The city of Port St. Lucie issued the following news release: The City of Port St. Lucie's Planning and Zoning Board has announced the scheduling of a Design Standards workshop, to be held immediately following the board's regular meeting set for Tuesday, Jan. 6 at 1:30 p.m. The meeting ...
CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES EFFORT TO STUDY NEIGHBORHOOD AIR QUALITY
Dec 22, 2008 ... The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following press release: The Health Department today announced the launch of the New York City Community Air Survey, the first comprehensive effort to monitor street level air pollution in neighborhoods across the five ...