US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, February 26:
Senate Banking Committee Reviews Monetary Policy Report
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee conducted a hearing "to examine the semiannual monetary policy report to the Congress," according to a committee notice published in the Congressional Record. The committee ...
HERMAN MILLER: Quarterly Report
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Herman Miller Inc., Zeeland, Mich., has filed a Form 10-Q Quarterly Report with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the second quarter ending Nov. 29, 2008 showing a net earnings of $32.6 million. In contrast, the company posted a net earnings of $41 million ...
INSULZA EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER HAITIAN SITUATION, CALLS FOR CALM AMONG POLITICAL ACTORS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Organization of American States issued the following press release: The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Jose Miguel Insulza, expressed his concern today about the decision of the Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti (CEP) to ...
OAS ASSISTANT SECRETARY GENERAL REPORTS ON RECENT VISIT TO HAITI AND MEETINGS WITH HAITIAN AUTHORITIES
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Organization of American States issued the following press release: During a session of the Permanent Council, Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, highlighted that "cooperation, coordination and consultation ...
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH: MILITARY WOMEN REFLECT ON SERVICE ACHIEVEMENTS
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 21 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: In 1994, an eight year old girl from San Marcos, Texas (USA) stood up in class and said "I want to be a fighter pilot." That little girl was Air Force Staff Sergeant ...
ISAF, ANSF PARTNER FOR OPERATION IN WARDAK'S JALREZ VALLEY
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) from Combined Task Force Spartan and Afghan National Security Forces began joint operations against insurgents earlier today ...
DANGEROUS MUNITIONS SAFELY DESTROYED BY AFGHAN NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) engineers assisted the Afghan National Army (ANA) and Police in the destruction of nearly 70 items of dangerous, unexploded ...
WINTER KITS DISTRIBUTED IN KONAR
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) through the assistance of the Local Governance and Community Development project recently distributed more than 1,000 ...
NATO WEAPONS MODERNISE AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Coalition Forces are outfitting the Afghan National Army by providing hundreds of weapons and dozens of armoured vehicles through the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ...
INSURGENT PLANTING IED KILLED BY ISAF PATROL IN NORTHERN HELMAND
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: A man positively identified to be placing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was killed by an International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) patrol following an escalation ...
LEADERS MEET TO GENERATE PLAN FOR WARDAK, LOGAR
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Leaders from Afghan provinces Wardak and Logar met for a Commander's Conference at Forward Operating Base Shank Feb. 9-11 to shape a 90-day joint plan for the ...
PANJSHIR PRT AIDS LOCAL VILLAGES AFTER SNOWSTORM
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: The Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team provided humanitarian assistance to the province's Paryan District in response to a recent snowstorm that killed three people, ...
THREE CIVILIANS INJURED IN NORTHERN SANGIN
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 24 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Three civilian Afghans were injured following an exchange of fire in and around Sareager Village, Sangin District Feb. 15 when an International Security Assistance Force ...
DEPUTY COMMANDER ISAF ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT ELECTION SECURITY, CIVILIAN CASUALTIES
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 24 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Deputy Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Royal Marine Lieutenant General Jim Dutton answered questions about election security and civilian casualties ...
CIVILIANS INJURED IN SANGIN OPERATION
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 23 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: An incident occurred today in Sangin District, Helmand Province in which an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) patrol was ambushed by insurgent forces and ...
TWO AFGHANS KILLED, TWO WOUNDED BY EXPLOSION
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 23 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Elders from a village located approximately 15 km west of Kandahar City alleged today that two local children were killed and two were wounded when unexploded ordnance they ...
FIRST POLICE SUBSTATION OPENS IN URUZGAN
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 23 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Deputy Governor Khoday Rahim and Provincial Police Commander Jumah Guhl opened the Dizak Police Substation, the first police substation in Uruzgan, on 22 February. Commander ...
ISAF, ANP PUT IT IN WRITING IN RC SOUTH
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 22 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Regional Command South Commander Major General Mart de Kruif and regional Afghan military leaders signed a new agreement ...
INSURGENT LEADER KILLED IN ISAF OPERATION IN KANDAHAR PROVINCE
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 22 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: It has been confirmed that an insurgent leader was killed during an Afghan National Security Forces-led operation near Ghoresh, in Kandahar Province earlier this ...
RISE OF THE PHOENIX IN AFGHANISTAN
Feb 26, 2009 ... KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 22 -- NATO's International Security Assistance Force issued the following press release: Brigadier General Steven P. Huber, commander of Combined Joint Task Force Phoenix VIII and native of Chicago, Ill., visited the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team in Herat, ...
TODAY IN DOD, FEB. 26
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates has no public or media events on his schedule. Acting Inspector General Gordon Heddell testifies at a hearing of the House Appropriations Committee on ...
DOD ANNOUNCES NAME OF SOLDIER FROM LINCOLN KILLED IN IRAQ
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. 1st Lt. William E. Emmert, 36, of Lincoln, Tenn., died Feb. 24 in Mosul, Iraq, of ...
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE GATES ANNOUNCES FLAG OFFICER NOMINATIONS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Navy Reserve Rear Adm. (lower half) Michael W. Broadway has been nominated for ...
SENIOR EXECUTIVE SERVICE APPOINTMENTS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced the following Department of Defense Senior Executive Service appointments: James L. Johnson, deputy director, conventional forces reassigned to ...
REP. DENT VOTES TO FREEZE CONGRESSIONAL PAY RAISE, FUND IMPORTANT FEDERAL PROGRAMS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Charles W. Dent, R-Pa. (15th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent voted for the Omnibus Appropriations Bill today, which will prevent a Congressional pay increase in 2010 and fund important government operations in FY2009 ....
SECRETARY SALAZAR TO OFFER A NEW ROUND OF OIL SHALE RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT AND DEMONSTRATION LEASES
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: The Department of the Interior will offer a second round of research, development, and demonstration leases for oil shale in Colorado and Utah and withdraw the previous administration's proposal ...
NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVE ACTIVATED AS OF FEB. 24
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: This week the Navy and Air Force announced an increase, while the Army, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced a decrease. The net collective result is 1,212 fewer reservists activated than last ...
Contract Notice: Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Electrical Plug Connectors (Ohio)
Feb 26, 2009 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy electrical plug connectors. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334417. All request for quotations are due by March 10. The solicitation (No. SPM7M709TF871) was posted on Feb. 23 and is ...
Contract Notice: Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Solenoid Valves (Ohio)
Feb 26, 2009 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy solenoid valves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332912. All request for quotations are due by March 10. The solicitation (No. SPM7M209TJ125) was posted on Feb. 23 and is available ...
Contract Notice: Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Quick Disconnect Coupling Halves (Ohio)
Feb 26, 2009 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy quick disconnect coupling halves. All request for quotations are due by March 4. The solicitation (No. SPM7M309Q0872) was posted on Feb. 23 and is available at: ...
Contract Notice: Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Elbow Couplings (Ohio)
Feb 26, 2009 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy elbow couplings. All request for quotations are due by March 9. The solicitation (No. SPM7M309Q0876) was posted on Feb. 23 and is available at: ...
Contract Notice: Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Coupling Halves (Ohio)
Feb 26, 2009 ... COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- The Defense Logistics Agency said it was looking to buy coupling halves. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332996. All request for quotations are due by March 10. The solicitation (No. SPM7M309TJ906) was posted on Feb. 23 and is available ...
KIDNAPPING, SPOUSAL ABUSE ARREST
Feb 26, 2009 ... MURRIETA, Calif., Feb. 19 -- The city of Murrieta issued the following news release: Date/Time Written: 2/19/200921:44 Type of Incident: Kidnapping and Spousal Abuse Arrest Date/Time of Incident: 2/18/200921:30 Location of Incident: I-15 Freeway and 91 ...
CITY OF MURRIETA PRESENTS NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION SYSTEM
Feb 26, 2009 ... MURRIETA, Calif., Feb. 18 -- The city of Murrieta issued the following news release: The City of Murrieta is please to present our New Online Registration System. Here you will have instant access to all of our recreation class information. Receive instant notification if the class you ...
NEW DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE GRANT FUNDING
Feb 26, 2009 ... MURRIETA, Calif., Feb. 12 -- The city of Murrieta issued the following news release: Date/Time Written: 2/12/200917:07 Type of Incident: New DUI Grant Funding Date/Time of Incident: 2/12/200914:00 Location of Incident: Reporting Officer: Corporal Jay ...
DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE, DRIVERS LICENSE CHECKPOINT SET FOR FEB. 27 NIGHT
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 25 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: On Friday Febraury 27, 2009, the Napa Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint somewhere in the city limits of Napa. The checkpoint will be in an area where the City of Napa has ...
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A TOPIC ON RADIO SHOW
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 24 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: The topic was "How Government Supports Business" on Today in the Wine Country - Napa Chamber Edition, Friday Febraury 13, 2009 on KVON Radio. Hosted by Chris Templeton of Influence Interactive and Healthcare, ...
HATT TO FIRST FLOODWALL, PROMENADE RECEIVES HONORS
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 23 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: The Napa River-Napa Creek Flood Protection Project received the Project of the Year award from the American Public Works Association-Northern California Chapter at a ceremony in Berkeley on February 20, 2009 ....
CITY OF NAPA WATER DIVISION GENERAL MANAGER DELIVERS MESSAGE TO NAPA WATER CUSTOMERS
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 23 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: Nearly everyone in the community endured the taste and odor issues in the City's water system last week and over the weekend. We in the Water Division recognize the disruption and inconvenience this event caused ...
BOY SCOUTS TO COLLECT E-WASTE AT CURB
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 18 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: Boy Scouts of America, Napa Valley District will conduct curbside collection of electronic waste from homes in Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 8am to 4pm.This is a ...
CITY SETS NEW RULES ON SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 13 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: Applications for Special Event Permits from the City of Napa are now being accepted further in advance of pending events, and must be submitted with increased lead time for processing. In addition, all Special ...
RECREATIONAL SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES START IN MARCH
Feb 26, 2009 ... NAPA, Calif., Feb. 11 -- The city of Napa issued the following news release: The City of Napa Community Resources Department is now accepting registration for two youth recreational sports leagues, and announces a new drop-in adult sports opportunity. Spring Youth Basketball ...
ETHIOPIA: PRIME MINISTER MELES HOLDS DISCUSSION WITH JAPANESE DELEGATION
Feb 26, 2009 ... ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 12 -- The government of Ethiopia issued the following news release: Prime Minister Meles Zenawi held discussion here on February 10, 2009 with Japanese delegation led by Gen Nakatani, a member of Japanese parliament. Prime Minister Meles on the occasion ...
ETHIOPIA: ETHIOPIAN DEFENSE FORCE TO RECEIVE WARM WELCOME
Feb 26, 2009 ... ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 17 -- The government of Ethiopia issued the following news release: The returning army of the Ethiopian National Defense Force which successfully accomplished its mission in Somalia will be given an official welcome at Negellie Borena town of Oromia state on ...
ETHIOPIA: CARE USA TO OPEN ITS AFRICA OFFICE ADDIS ABABA
Feb 26, 2009 ... ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Feb. 18 -- The government of Ethiopia issued the following news release: CARE USA, one of members of CARE International, has agreed this week to open its office in Addis Ababa. The agreement would allow CARE USA to open continental office in Ethiopia for ...
PRESIDENT OBAMA SAYS BUDGET SIGNIFIES NEW WAY FORWARD FOR DEFENSE
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Americans are not quitters, and the country can overcome the difficulties facing it, President Barack Obama said tonight in his first speech before a joint ...
FATHER, SON TEAM UP FOR IRAQ RECONSTRUCTION
Feb 26, 2009 ... TALLIL AIR BASE, Iraq, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: An Arkansas father-and-son team is part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' massive rebuilding efforts in Iraq. Denver and Eric Gillespie, ...
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE LEADERS DISCUSS COMMON THREATS IN SINGAPORE
Feb 26, 2009 ... CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: A gathering of military intelligence professionals from 25 Asia-Pacific nations and beyond in recent days furthered a multinational partnership critical ...
AFGHAN, COALITION FORCES KILL 10 MILITANTS, DETAIN SIX
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Afghan forces, aided by coalition troops, killed 10 militants and detained six suspected insurgent fighters today and yesterday, military officials ...
GUARDSMAN EARNS SILVER MEDAL AT WORLD BOBSLED EVENT
Feb 26, 2009 ... LAKE PLACID, N.Y., Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Two Utah Army National Guard members won second- and third-place medals in the world championship bobsled competition at the Olympic Sports Complex ...
DEFENSE STIMULUS MONEY TO FLOW TO PROJECTS, HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCE
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Projects resulting from the $7.4 billion Defense Department portion of President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package will start to be visible soon, defense ...
DEFENSE SECRETARY GATES CALLS FOR FORTHRIGHT, COLLEGIAL BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has called for forthright, collegial discussions among Defense Department leaders to make tough choices about programs, ...
SECURITY FORCES PROVIDE SAFETY NET FOR RECONSTRUCTION MISSION
Feb 26, 2009 ... FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARDEZ, Afghanistan, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Army 1st Lt. Nicholas Camardo is a self-described pain in the backside. An infantry officer with the Illinois Army ...
BASE TRANSFER, TANK COURSE, SECURITY MEETINGS MARK PROGRESS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: U.S. and Iraqi forces continue to work together to lay the groundwork for a more secure and self-sufficient Iraq. In the past week, coalition forces ...
TIGHT-KNIT TRIDENT SUBMARINERS CONDUCT STRATEGIC DETERRENCE MISSIONS
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following press release: Somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean last week, sailors aboard the Trident strategic missile submarine USS Maryland prepared to start a series of underwater practice ...
DOD EXPANDS ROLE OF INVESTMENT REVIEW BOARDS
Feb 26, 2009 ... ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Business Transformation Agency issued the following news release: The Deputy Secretary of Defense (DepSecDef) established a larger role for Investment Review Boards (IRB) in defining enterprise capabilities, providing acquisition ...
House Transportation Subcommittee Reviews Airways Flight 1549 Accident
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on aviation conducted a hearing on "U.S. Airways Flight 1549 Accident," according to a committee notice published in the Congressional Record. The subcommittee received testimony at the hearing, which was ...
Rep. Johnson Introduces Resolution Concerning Holocaust
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, R-Ohio, has introduced a resolution (H.Con.Res. 54) "permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust." The resolution, introduced on Feb ....
Rep. Rehberg Introduces E-85 Investment Act
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Montana, has introduced the E-85 Investment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1112), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the incentives for E-85 fuel vehicle refueling property." The bill was introduced on Feb. 23. It ...
Rep. Rehberg Introduces Bill Concerning Transmission, Distribution of Electricity for Sale
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Montana, has introduced a bill (H.R. 1113) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 15-year recovery period for property used in the transmission or distribution of electricity for sale." The bill was introduced on Feb. 23. It ...
Rep. Rehberg Introduces Bill Concerning National Cemeteries
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Denny Rehberg, R-Montana, has introduced a bill (H.R. 1114) to "direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a process for determining whether a geographic area is sufficiently served by the national cemeteries located in that geographic area." The ...
Rep. Waters Introduces Honest FHA Originator Act
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, has introduced the Honest FHA Originator Act of 2009 (H.R. 1116), legislation that would "improve the process through which loan originators participate in FHA mortgage programs." The bill, introduced on Feb. 23, was co-sponsored ...
Rep. Davis Introduces Bill Concerning Homebuyer Credit
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Lincoln Davis, D-Tennessee, has introduced a bill (H.R. 1119) to "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the application of the homebuyer credit." The bill was introduced on Feb. 23. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. A ...
Rep. Foxx Introduces Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, has introduced the Blue Ridge Parkway and Town of Blowing Rock Land Exchange Act of 2009 (H.R. 1121), legislation that would "authorize a land exchange to acquire lands for the Blue Ridge Parkway from the Town of Blowing Rock, North ...
Rep. Franks Introduces Hopi School Replacement Act
Feb 26, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Trent Franks, R-Arizona, has introduced the Hopi School Replacement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1122), legislation that would "require the Secretary of the Interior to plan, design, and construct a new school at Third Mesa, Arizona, on the Hopi Indian Reservation." The ...