US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Tuesday, March 10:
Sen. Casey Introduces Achieving a Better Life Experience Act
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Robert P. Casey, D-Pennsylvania, has introduced the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2009 (S. 493), legislation that would "amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the establishment of ABLE accounts for the care of family members with ...
Sen. Chambliss Introduces Private Relief Bill
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Georgia, has introduced a private bill (S. 494) for "the relief of Salah Naji Sujaa." The bill was introduced on Feb. 26. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. A copy of the full-text of the legislation ...
Sen. Cardin Introduces Justice Integrity Act
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin, D-Maryland, has introduced the Justice Integrity Act of 2009 (S. 495), legislation that would "increase public confidence in the justice system and address any unwarranted racial and ethnic disparities in the criminal process." The bill, ...
Contract Awards: Marvin Land Systems Wins $542,430 Federal Contract for Diesel Engines, Components
Mar 10, 2009 ... WARREN, Mich., March 10 -- Marvin Land Systems Inc., Inglewood, Calif., won a $542,430 federal contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, for diesel engines and components.For more information about US Fed ...
Contract Awards: HDT Vehicle Component Sales Wins $242,495 Federal Contract for Vehicular Power Transmission Components
Mar 10, 2009 ... WARREN, Mich., March 10 -- HDT Vehicle Component Sales Inc., Houston, won a $242,495 federal contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Warren, for vehicular power transmission components.For more ...
Contract Awards: Hunter Manufacturing Wins $482,656 Federal Contract for Chemical Weapons, Equipment
Mar 10, 2009 ... ROCK ISLAND, Ill., March 10 -- Hunter Manufacturing Co. Inc., Solon, Ohio, won a $482,656 federal contract from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Rock Island, for chemical weapons and equipment.For more information about US Fed ...
Contract Awards: Canadian Commercial Wins $159,040 Federal Contract for Aircraft Components, Accessories
Mar 10, 2009 ... TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla., March 10 -- Canadian Commercial Corp., Ontario, Canada, won a $159,040 federal contract from the Air Force Materiel Command's Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base, for aircraft components ...
Contract Awards: WSP Environment & Energy Wins $3.5 Million Federal Contract for Environmental Services
Mar 10, 2009 ... AUBURN, Wash., March 10 -- The General Services Administration has awarded a $3.5 million federal contract to WSP Environment & Energy LLC, Reston, Va., to provide ...
Contract Awards: Ozark Surgical Associates Wins $2.68 Million Federal Contract for General Surgery Services
Mar 10, 2009 ... FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., March 10 -- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has awarded a $2.68 million federal contract to Ozark Surgical Associates LLC, Fayetteville, Ark, to provide general surgery services.For more information ...
Contract Awards: Education Development Center Wins $30,900 Federal Contract for Administration, Maintenance Building Renovations
Mar 10, 2009 ... PORTLAND, Ore., March 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior has awarded a $30,900 federal contract to Education Development Center Inc., Newton, Mass., to provide administration and maintenance building renovations.For more ...
Report Relative to Recent Appointment of Members to Mississippi Advisory Committee Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The Staff Director has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to the ...
Report Relative to Recent Appointment Of Members to Oklahoma Advisory Committee Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The Staff Director has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report relative to the ...
Report Relative to Activities under Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Justice. The Acting Assistant Attorney General at the Office of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
Implementation of Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002 Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President. The Director at the Office of Management and Budget has transmitted, pursuant to law, a ...
NRC Annual Report Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Chairman at NRC has transmitted, ...
HHS Rule on Institutional Review Boards Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Health and Human Services. The Director of the Regulations Policy and Management Staff at HHS's Food and Drug Administration has ...
DOE Report Relative to Competitive Sourcing Activities Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of Energy. The Secretary at DOE has transmitted, pursuant to law, a report ...
State Dept. Report of Texts And Background Statements of International Agreements, Other Than Treaties Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Assistant Legal Adviser for Treaty Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to the Case-Zablocki Act, 1 U.S.C. 112b, ...
State Dept. Reports Relative To Iraq Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of State. The Acting Assistant Secretary at the Office of Legislative Affairs has transmitted, pursuant to ...
Treasury Rule on Tier I Issue Foreign Tax Credit Generator Directive Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch at IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Tier I Issue ...
Treasury Rule on Research Credit Claims Audit Techniques Guide Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch at IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Research Credit Claims ...
Treasury Rule on Safe Harbors for Sections 143 and 25 Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Department of the Treasury. The Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch at IRS has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
Annual Report of President of United States on Trade Agreements Program Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Executive Office of the President. The Acting United States Trade Representative has transmitted, pursuant to law, the 2009 Trade Policy ...
EPA Rule on Supplemental Delegation of Authority to State of Wyoming Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Director at EPA's Regulatory Management Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "New ...
EPA Rule on Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans in California Sent To Senate
Mar 10, 2009 ... WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has received an executive branch communication from the Environmental Protection Agency. The Director at EPA's Regulatory Management Division has transmitted, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled ...
STATE REP. ALEXANDER ISSUES STATEMENT FOLLOWING FEB. 19 PRELIMINARY REVENUE FORECAST
Mar 10, 2009 ... OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 19 -- Washington State Rep. Gary Alexander, R-20th District, issued the following statement: Rep. Gary Alexander, R-Olympia, and ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement today regarding the Economic and Revenue Forecast ...
STATE REP. CHANDLER'S ESSENTIAL WORKER MEASURE REDUCED TO 'TITLE-ONLY' PARTISAN BILL
Mar 10, 2009 ... OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 18 -- Washington State Rep. Bruce Chandler, R-17th District, issued the following news release: House Democrats have sponsored a "title-only" bill which takes concepts from Rep. Bruce Chandler's bill to provide employers with a stable, legal workforce, yet directs no ...
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CONSTRUCTION ALERTS, FEB. 23
Mar 10, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 23 -- The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority issued the following news release: Tri-State Tollway (I-294/I-94/I-80) Off-peak closures are scheduled on the North and South Tri-State Tollway for pavement repairs and bridge work. February 19-Overnight ...
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN STUDENTS SELECTED FOR NEWS21 CARNEGIE-KNIGHT FELLOWSHIP
Mar 10, 2009 ... LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 25 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release: Three students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Journalism and Mass Communications are participating in News21, a national journalism fellowship sponsored by the Carnegie and Knight ...
ASTRONAUT CLAYTON ANDERSON TO APPEAR AT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM MARCH 14
Mar 10, 2009 ... LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 24 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release: The University of Nebraska State Museum will host an appearance by NASA astronaut and Nebraska native Clayton Anderson 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 14 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets on the ...
KENTUCKY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ISSUES ORDER REGARDING MR., MRS. RIDDICK V. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, OTHERS
Mar 10, 2009 ... FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 30 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order: In the Matter of: MR & MRS JAMES RIDDICK COMPLAI NANTS V. AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER, KENTUCKY POWER, GRAYSON RURAL ELECTRIC DEFENDANTS CASENO ....
WINTER DRIVING IS STILL HERE
Mar 10, 2009 ... OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 26 -- The Washington State Patrol issued the following news release: Troopers in Snohomish, Whatcom and Skagit Counties have been busy investigating over 73 collisions since the snow started to fall on area roadways yesterday afternoon. The hardest hit area in the ...
WASHINGTON STATE DOT RECEIVES STANDING OVATION FROM STATE SENATE
Mar 10, 2009 ... OLYMPIA, Wash., Feb. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: WSDOT Maintenance staff and Troopers from the Washington State Patrol were recognized by the Washington State Senate during a formal Senate session Friday, Feb. 20, with the ...
WASHINGTON STATE DOT'S INTERSTATE 5 ROAD REPAIR WORK MOVES TO NORTHGATE FOR ROUND-THE-CLOCK CLOSURES FEB. 27 - MARCH 1
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Round-the-clock Interstate 5 weekend closures are over for south Seattle. Contractor crews replacing 440 broken and cracked panels on I-5 between South Boeing Field and the Snohomish ...
TRAFFIC ENGINEERS BEGIN TESTING NEW WESTBOUND I-90 ELECTRONIC SPEED LIMIT SIGNS ON MARCH 2
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The latest traffic technology aimed at increasing safety and reducing collisions is coming soon to I-90. Beginning Monday, March 2, drivers will see activity on new electronic speed ...
REOPENING OF STATE ROUTE 20, NORTH CASCADES HIGHWAY COULD BEGIN MARCH
Mar 10, 2009 ... WENATCHEE, Wash., Feb. 26 -- The Washington State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: After a snow-cat trip over the snow-covered SR 20 North Cascades Highway on Monday, WSDOT avalanche and maintenance technicians have determined that the annual snow-clearing ...
ILLINOIS TOLLWAY CONSTRUCTION ALERTS, FEB. 26
Mar 10, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 26 -- The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority issued the following news release: Tri-State Tollway (I-294/I-94/I-80) Off-peak closures are scheduled on the North and South Tri-State Tollway for pavement striping, noise wall work, and electrical ...
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE DISTRICT 15 AND ILLINOIS TOLLWAY ANNOUNCE 2009 CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSPECTION EVENTS
Mar 10, 2009 ... DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Feb. 26 -- The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority issued the following new srelease: Illinois State Police District 15 and the Illinois Tollway are teaming up again to host free Child Safety Seat Inspection Events throughout 2009 at Illinois Tollway facilities and ...
ILLINOIS AUDITOR GENERAL ISSUES AUDIT REPORT FOR JUDICIAL INQUIRY BOARD
Mar 10, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 26 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following audit report: SYNOPSIS * The Judicial Inquiry Board was not composed of nine members as required by the Constitution of the State of Illinois. * Table omitted ( The document can be viewed at: ...
ILLINOIS AUDITOR GENERAL ISSUES AUDIT REPORT FOR PERFORMANCE AUDIT COAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Mar 10, 2009 ... SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 26 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following audit report: SYNOPSIS The Illinois House of Representatives adopted Resolution Number 1076 on May 13, 2008 directing the Office of the Auditor General to conduct a performance audit of the activities ...
MT. BAKER RIDGE VIEWPOINT DEDICATION AND COMMUNITY EQUINOX CELEBRATION
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: Seattle Parks and Recreation and the Mt. Baker community celebrate this new spectacular viewpoint at a spring equinox park dedication on Friday, March 20, 2009 from 6 - 8 p.m. This community driven project located ...
SEATTLE DOT RESPONDS TO SNOW FEB. 26 MORNING
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: Snow was falling and sticking to roadway pavement early this morning in Seattle. In the early morning hours crews shifted from responding to reports of ice on the roadway to responding to ...
EAGLE STREET TO BE CLOSED ON FEB. 28
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: A contractor working on a private development plans to close Eagle Street, between First Avenue and Western Avenue, on Saturday, February 28 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The closure is necessary as a safety precaution ....
NIGHT RALLY AND MARCH ON FEB. 28 NIGHT
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: At 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, up to 200 participants are expected to join in the "Queers Unite: Take Back the Night Rally and March." The march will be escorted by Seattle Police Officers. The Seattle ...
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE ON FIRST AVENUE SOUTH
Mar 10, 2009 ... SEATTLE, Feb. 26 -- The city of Seattle issued the following news release: The Seattle Department of Transportation is completely reconstructing First Avenue South between South Stacy Street and South Horton Street. Weekday traffic restrictions on First Avenue South will go into effect ...
SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE FOR NEW WELDING FACILITY
Mar 10, 2009 ... WEST BURLINGTON, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- Iowa Southeastern Community College issued the following news release: Southeastern Community College will host an open house for its new Welding Technology facility. The event will take place from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm on Monday, March 9. The facility is ...
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS INVITED TO VISIT COLLEGES
Mar 10, 2009 ... SCOTT, Iowa, Feb. 26 -- The Eastern Iowa Community College District issued the following news release: Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges have scheduled an open Visit Day on Friday, March 6, for prospective students and their families. The event will begin at 9 a.m ....
JURY CONVICTS MAN OF NEIGHBOR'S SHOOTING DOG
Mar 10, 2009 ... GOLDEN, Colo., Feb. 20 -- Jefferson County issued the following news release: A 51-year-old Lakewood man was found guilty on February 19 of four misdemeanor counts for shooting and killing his neighbor's miniature Jack Russell Terrier at the home he shared with his mother at 1360 Otis ...
HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER COACH ARRESTED ON SUSPICION OF INTERNET LURING OF CHILD
Mar 10, 2009 ... GOLDEN, Colo., Feb. 19 -- Jefferson County issued the following news release: Jefferson County District Attorney Scott Storey announced today that his Child Sex Offender Internet Investigation Unit (CSOII) has made its 19th arrest for 2009. Earlier today, District Attorney Investigator ...
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM INFO ACCESSIBLE ONLINE
Mar 10, 2009 ... CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Feb. 19 -- Douglas County issued the following news release: Information about programs and services provided by the Douglas County Department of Human Services is available online via a more user-friendly Web site, focused on the publics' most frequently asked ...
CHANGES TO CHATFIELD VALLEY SUBAREA TO BE HEARD AT OPEN HOUSE
Mar 10, 2009 ... CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Feb. 19 -- Douglas County issued the following news release: Douglas County invites the public to an open house on Thursday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Roxborough Intermediate School, 7370 Village Circle East, to discuss proposed changes to the Chatfield ...
NEW ARAPAHOE COUNTY COURTROOMS TO OPEN ON MARCH 2
Mar 10, 2009 ... CENTENNIAL, Colo., Feb. 26 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news release: Arapahoe County didn't break the bank when building three new courtrooms, so on Thursday the Board of County Commissioners and 18th Judicial District Chief Judge William Blair Sylvester did just that - ...
REND LAKE COLLEGE'S LEWIS BEARING DOWN ON BACKYARD NURSING SHORTAGE
Mar 10, 2009 ... INA, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news release: Kelli Lewis is tired of watching the nurses she helped train take that training to jobs outside Southern Illinois. Next month, with the help of a fellowship program in East Lansing, Mich., she will take a big step ...
WOMEN'S TRACK AND FIELD: HILLCREST HIGH'S ROCKWOOD JOINS REND LAKE COLLEGE
Mar 10, 2009 ... INA, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news release: Rend Lake College Lady Warriors Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Denny Myers welcomes Hillcrest High School's All-Region and State Qualifier Bianca Rockwood to his roster for the upcoming fall ...
CREATING A BIG BACKYARD FOR RESIDENTS OF GLENDALE
Mar 10, 2009 ... ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo., Feb. 19 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news release: With a population of 5,000 and only three single family homes, Glendale residents don't have much access to the delights and benefits of a backyard to relax, picnic and play in. But that is about to ...
SPOON RIVER COLLEGE EMPLOYEES SUPPORT LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
Mar 10, 2009 ... CANTON, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Spoon River College issued the following news release: Spoon River College employees are donating to the food pantries in Fulton, Mason, McDonough and Schuyler counties in exchange for the opportunity to wear blue jeans to work two Fridays a month. The ...
CITIZENS - SHARE YOUR IDEAS FOR ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Mar 10, 2009 ... LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 18 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news release: Arapahoe County Commissioners invite citizens, public agencies and other interested parties to share their ideas on the future needs, activities and facilities of the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Regional ...
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOLD INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSITANT AND NURSING STUDENTS
Mar 10, 2009 ... FREEPORT, Ill., Feb. 25 -- Highland Community College issued the following news release: Highland Community College will host a free informational session to provide more information about the new Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program which will be available beginning in the Fall ...
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADULT EDUCATION STAFF MEMBER TO PRESENT AT STATEWIDE CONFERENCE
Mar 10, 2009 ... FREEPORT, Ill., Feb. 25 -- Highland Community College issued the following news release: Highland Community College Adult Education Coordinator of Instructional Services, Jerelyn Forman, has been selected to present at the Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association Annual ...
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST NJCAA REGION IV BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Mar 10, 2009 ... FREEPORT, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Highland Community College issued the following news release: Highland Community College is hosting the 2009 NJCCA Region IV Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament beginning Saturday, February 28 in the Larry F. Kahl Gymnasium, located in the HCC/YMCA Sports ...
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES CONSIDER TUITION INCREASE
Mar 10, 2009 ... FREEPORT, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Highland Community College issued the following news release: The Highland Community College Board of Trustees considered a recommendation to increase Highland Community College tuition by $8.00 per credit hour at their regular February meeting on Tuesday, ...
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE FIRST TUESDAY LECTURE SERIES CONTINUES MARCH 3
Mar 10, 2009 ... ROCKFORD, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Rock Valley College issued the following news release: The Rock Valley College First Tuesday Lecture Series continues on March 3, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. in the RVC Student Center Atrium with "The Philosophy of Humor: Man's Laughter," presented by RVC Philosophy ...
COLLABORATION III AND PUBLIC RECEPTION AT TRITON COLLEGE ART GALLERY
Mar 10, 2009 ... RIVER GROVE, Ill., Feb. 26 -- Triton College issued the following news release: The third collaborative art exhibition, Collaboration III, will be on display in Triton's Art Gallery March 18-April 9, with a public reception for the artists, musicians and performers from 6-9 p.m. April 8 ....
WOMEN OF OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE ORAL HISTORY WEBSITE LAUNCHES
Mar 10, 2009 ... STILLWATER, Okla., Feb. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Throughout Oklahoma's history 77 women have been elected to the state's legislature. The Women of the Oklahoma Legislature Oral History Project at the OSU Library presents first-hand accounts of ...
STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TRAVEL 'SMART AND SAFE' OVER SPRING BREAK
Mar 10, 2009 ... STILLWATER, Okla., Feb. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Dr. Lee Bird, OSU vice president for Student Affairs, encourages all OSU students to travel "smart and safely" over Spring Break, and to have a plan whether they are leaving the country or ...