Tipoffs -- Federal Contract Solicitations: Opportunities
Corps of Engineers Seeks Snow Removal, Sanding Services in Franklin, New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has issued a pre-solicitation (W912WJ19Q0012) for snow removal and sanding services at the Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin, New Hampshire.
Set Aside: Total Small Business; Classification Code: S - Utilities and housekeeping services; NAICS Code: 561 - Administrative and Support Services/561730 - Landscaping Services. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ba9964ef9b37c34f579062e0b194deb5&tab=core&_cvi more
Defense Health Agency Seeks Television Subscription Services in Virginia, Maryland
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Defense Health Agency has issued a solicitation (HT0011-19-R-0008MT) for television subscription services for the Defense Health Headquarters, Falls Church, Virginia and the Defense Health Headquarters National Museum of Health and Medicine in Falls Church, Virginia.
Response Date: Nov. 19, 2018; Classification Code: D - Information technology services, including telecommunications services; NAICS Code: 515 - Broadcasting (except Internet)/515210 - Cable and Othe more
DLA Seeks Sign Language Interpreter Services, Real-Time Translation Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency has issued a solicitation (SP4701-18-Q-SIGN) for sign language interpreter services and communication access real-time translation services to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing primarily at the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The notice states: "Sign Language is a visually perceived language based on a naturally evolved system of articulated hand gestures and their placement relative to the body, along with more
Energy Department Seeks Design, Construction of Renewable Energy Laboratory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLC has issued a pre-solicitation (PSN-9-92088) for the design and construction of a multi-purpose National Renewable Energy Laboratory at South Table Mountain Campus, Golden, Colorado.
Classification Code: Y - Construction of structures and facilities; NAICS Code: 236 - Construction of Buildings/236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/index.php?s more
FEMA Seeks Multi-Family Lease, Repair Program in Florida
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued a sources sought notice (70FBR419I00000002) for Multi-Family Lease and Repair Program in Florida.
The notice states: "The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission by providing temporary housing options for families that have been displaced by Hurricane Michael. FEMA is soliciting property owners to participate in Multi-Family Lease and Repair (MLR) Program where multiple Fi more
GSA Seeks to Lease 4,687 Sq. Ft. Office Space in Albuquerque, New Mexico
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The General Services Administration's Public Buildings Service has issued a sources sought notice (8NM2230) to lease 4,687 of office space in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The notice states: "The lease term requirement is for [length of lease term] years. The space must be available for occupancy by 12/15/2020. The delineated area is 801 University Boulevard Suite 209 Albuquerque NM 87106. Parking must be available to support day to day operations of at least 24 available spac more
NAVFAC Seeks to Construct Rifle Range in Parris Island, South Carolina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command has issued a sources sought notice (N4008519R9043) for the construction of a rifle range at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina.
The notice states: "The project constructs a new rifle range in the same location as the existing Hue City Range. This range will meet applicable Marine Corps requirements for Known Distance (KD) ranges. Range support buildings to be constructed include: target storage, Butt more
USAF Seeks Base Operations, Support Services in Florida
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command has issued a pre-solicitation (FA664819R0001) for base operations and support services at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Florida.
The notice states: "This requirement is to manage and operate multiple functions at Homestead ARB, FL. Functions include: Base Supply, Motor Vehicle Operations and Maintenance, Traffic Management Office (TMO), Real Property Maintenance, Recurring Real Property Services (Pavement Clearance, Pest Control, Facility more
USAF Seeks Natural Resource Management Services in Ohio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a solicitation (FA8601-19-R-0004) for natural resource management services at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio.
The notice states: "The Contractor shall provide a broad range of natural resource management services, includingtree trimming/pruning and removal, vegetation removal, tree planting, and invasive speciesremoval. These activities are outlined in the current Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB)Integrat more
USAF Seeks Sustaining Engineering Services in Four States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command has issued a sources sought notice (FA8106-20-R-SEPM) for sustaining engineering services for the Air Force T-1A program at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi; Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas; Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma; Randolph Air Force Base, Texas and; Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.
The notice states: "The T-1A is a military version of the Beech (now Textron) 400 (400T) aircraft (Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Typ more
VA Seeks Entomologist Services in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a sources sought notice (36C24119Q0057) for entomologist services for pest control management in Building 1 at the VA Medical Center, Manchester, New Hampshire.
The notice states: "Work under the contract is to include; but not limited to the following items: (a) Inspect pest management problem areas; (b) Interview area occupants about pest control issues; (c) Review existing medical center pest control and cleaning polic more
VA Seeks Patient Safety Sitter Services in Colorado
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a solicitation (36C25919R0027) for patient safety sitter services to the beneficiaries at the Grand Junction VA Health Care System, Colorado.
Response Date: Nov. 22, 2018; Set Aside: Small Business; Classification Code: Q - Medical services; NAICS Code: 624 - Social Assistance/624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. For more information: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3aa5d19eedfc more
VA Seeks to Install Laundry Equipment in Hampton, Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a pre-solicitation (36C24619Q0097) for the installation of laundry equipment in Building 136 at the Hampton Department of VA Medical Center, Virginia. The magnitude of this construction is from $25,000 and $100,000.
Response Date: Dec. 17, 2018; Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business; Classification Code: Y - Construction of structures and facilities; NAICS Code: 236 - Construction of Buildings/236220 - more
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Department of Defense's financial management. The report (GAO-19-86R) is titled "Financial Management: DOD's Report on Precommand Financial Management Training".
The report was sent to Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Oklahoma, chairman, Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, chairman, and Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the more
GAO Issues Report on Illegal Marijuana
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Drug Enforcement Administration's Domestic Cannabis Eradication/Suppression Program. The report (GAO-19-9) is titled "Illegal Marijuana: Opportunities Exist to Improve Oversight of State and Local Eradication Efforts".
The report was sent to Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Gerald Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government R more
GAO Issues Report on Memory Supplements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the extent to which selected memory supplements contained their stated ingredients at the quantities stated on their labels and specific adulterants. The report (GAO-19-23R) is titled "Memory Supplements: Results of Testing for Selected Supplements".
The report was sent to Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Missouri, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Robert P. Casey more
GAO Issues Report on Tribal Broadband
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the extent to which the Federal Communications Commission promotes and supports tribal efforts to obtain and access spectrum. The report (GAO-19-75) is titled "Tribal Broadband: FCC Should Undertake Efforts to Better Promote Tribal Access to Spectrum".
The report was sent to Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, chairman, Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mixeco, vice chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, Sen. John Ba more
GAO Issues Report on VA Education Benefits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the Department of Veterans Affairs' and states' oversight of schools receiving VA education benefits. The report (GAO-19-3) is titled "VA Education Benefits: VA Needs to Ensure That It Can Continue to Provide Effective School Oversight".
The report was sent to Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, chairman, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, ranking member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Rep. David P. Roe, R-Tenness more
Rep. Quigley Introduces Resolution on Global Warming
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Ill., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1145) "expressing the need for bold climate action in response to the release of the United Nations report titled Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable devel more
As Veterans Seek Relief From Mounting Housing and Education Expenses, Sen. Murray, Colleagues Call For Increased Transparency and Action at VA to Process Delayed GI Bill Benefits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Led by Senator Murray, new letter to VA Secretary Robert Wilkie highlights impact of processing delays on veterans receiving GI Bill benefits
Senators request additional information regarding the Department's efforts to address the needs of hundreds of thousands of veterans believed to be impacted by delay in payments for education, housing
Senators: "We will not stop pressing for more
House Energy & Commerce: Committee Leaders Announce Series of Climate Hearings Over Two Day Period Early Next Year
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release:
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Hearings Kick Off Aggressive Agenda by Committees to Highlight & Act on Climate Change
As Democrats prepare to take the House Majority in January, three Democratic Committee leaders, whose committees have jurisdiction over climate change, announced today that their committees will hold a series of hearings over a two-day pe more
House Natural Resources: Committee Leaders Announce Series of Climate Hearings Over Two Day Period Early Next Year
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Raul M. Grijalva, D-Arizona, ranking Democratic member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Hearings Kick Off Aggressive Agenda by Committees to Highlight & Act on Climate Change
As Democrats prepare to take the House Majority in January, three Democratic Committee leaders, whose committees have jurisdiction over climate change, announced today that their committees will hold a series of hearings over a two-day period e more
House Science, Space & Technology: Committee Leaders Announce Series of Climate Hearings Over Two Day Period Early Next Year
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, ranking Democratic member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release:
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Hearings Kick Off Aggressive Agenda by Committees to Highlight & Act on Climate Change
As Democrats prepare to take the House Majority in January, three Democratic Committee leaders, whose committees have jurisdiction over climate change, announced today that their committees will hold a series of hearings over a t more
In Wake of Newly Released Report on Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Sen. Warren Calls for Better Resources, Media Coverage
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Urban Indian Health Institute Issued a Report Addressing the Ongoing Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Urban Native Communities.
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today called for better data and reporting to help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women in urban Native areas.
A data report released today by the Urb more
New Jersey Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation Condemning Abuses Against Uyghurs in China, Calling for Accountability
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, today introduced bipartisan legislation condemning the internment of over a million Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslim ethnic minorities in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and forced renunciation of faith occurring in the region. Smith was joined on the legis more
New Jersey Rep. Smith: 2018 Tick-Borne Disease Working Group Report Confirms Lyme is Spreading, Time for Action is Now
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
The 2018 Tick-Borne Disease Working Group Report to Congress--the very first report by the new HHS Working Group--confirms what Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and other advocates have long warned of, that incidents of Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases are increasing and that more federal attention to the problem is needed, Smith said on Wednesday.
"As this report clearly shows, Lyme disease is spreading more
Rep. Beyer Presses Passage of NO HATE Act Following Third Annual Rise in Hate Crimes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Don Beyer called for the House of Representatives to pass the NO HATE Act following the release of the 2017 hate crime statistics, which showed a rise in hate crimes in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. The release of the data comes just after the October 27 shooting in Pittsburgh, in which a gunman carried out an anti-Semitic attack that claimed 11 lives at the Tree of Life Synagogue. The l more
Rep. Beyer: Safe Climate Caucus Co-Chairs Ready to Move Forward on Climate Action in 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Reps. Don Beyer and Alan Lowenthal, co-chairs of the Congressional Safe Climate Caucus, today wrote to Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi in support of steps by House Democrats to become the "strongest voice possible" in Congress advocating for action on climate change.
They wrote:
"The United States is the world's largest economy and second-largest greenhouse gas emitter. The most recent Intergovernmental Panel more
Rep. Carson: Indy Ranks Sixth in Nation for Volunteerism
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07), congratulated Indianapolis for having the 6th highest volunteer rate in the nation. In a report released this week by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Indianapolis ranked 6th among the 51 largest cities across the country for volunteerism.
"I am fortunate to come from Indiana where a sense of community is the norm," said Congressman Andr more
Sen. Cantwell Joins Seattle Indian Health Board for Release of Report on Missing, Murdered Native Women and Girls
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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New report shows 506 cases of missing or murdered Native American women nationwide; Seattle leads country in total number of murdered Native women, Tacoma highest number of missing individuals
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), a former chair of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, joined the Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB) to release its first report on Missing and M more
Sen. Grassley Set to Become Senate Pro Tempore for 116th Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Today the Senate Republican majority of the upcoming 116th Congress unanimously nominated Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, who was first elected to serve Iowans in the U.S. Senate in 1980, to be Senate pro tempore, a position that has historically been bestowed upon the most senior member of the majority party in the upper chamber of Congress. Upon his expected election to the position by the f more
Sen. Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Legislation in Response to China's Human Right's Abuses Against Uyghurs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa joined a group of bipartisan colleagues in introducing the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in response to the gross violations of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including the mass internment of over one million Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as China's intimidation and threats against U.S. citizen more
Sen. Heitkamp's Savanna's Act Advances in Senate Committee as New Report Sheds Light on Epidemic of Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, D-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Senator Also Helps Introduce Resolution Recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs today voted to advance Savanna's Act, U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp's legislation to help address the epidemic of missing and murdered Native American women. Today's hearing comes as a new report from the Urban Indian Health Institute f more
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La) Files Legislation to Reduce Fraud in Taxpayer-Funded Government Assistance Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today filed legislation titled the Income Verification Act of 2018 to reduce fraud in taxpayer-funded government assistance programs by requiring states to use federal tax information to verify income eligibility.
The requirement would apply to the Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) programs.
T more
Sen. King, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation in Response to China's Human Rights Abuses Against Uyghurs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) today joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to introduce the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in response to the gross violations of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including the mass internment of over one million Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim ethnic minorities, as well as China's intimidation and threats against U.S. more
Sen. Murkowski Highlights Findings of New Report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Senator joins Indian health specialists in calling for improved data and better cooperation from all levels of government
A report (attached) prepared by the Seattle-based Urban Indian Health Institute (UIHI) and released today by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) indicates the epidemic of violence against Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) initially believed to b more
Sen. Perdue: U.S. Senators Take Action to Hold Proxy Advisory Firms Accountable
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. David Perdue, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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New bipartisan bill would help protect investors, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure proper oversight of proxy advisory firms
U.S. Senators David Perdue (R-GA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Doug Jones (D-AL), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), members of the Senate Banking Committee, are taking action to protect investors, improve corporate governance, and more
Sen. Reed: As SEC Evaluates Proxy Process, U.S. Senators Introduce Corporate Governance Fairness Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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New bipartisan bill would help protect investors, strengthen corporate governance, and ensure proper oversight of proxy advisory firms
In an effort to protect investors, improve corporate governance, and hold proxy advisory firms accountable, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), David Perdue (R-GA), Doug Jones (D-AL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), and John Kennedy (R-LA) are i more
Sen. Sullivan Fulfills Years-Long Commitment to Permanently Exempt Alaska Fishing Vessels From Incidental Discharge Regulations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Bill Passes Senate
U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chairman of the Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard subcommittee, today applauded the Senate passage of the Frank LoBiondo Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2018, bipartisan legislation he co-authored to support the Coast Guard and its many missions. The legislation, which passed today by more
Sen. Tester Pushes Bill to Address Missing and Murdered Native Women Epidemic Closer to Final Vote
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Savanna's Act named in honor of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, who was murdered last year
After introducing Savanna's Act last year to help address the Missing and Murdered Native Women epidemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester and his colleagues on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee unanimously voted to advance this critical piece of legislation today, moving it one step closer to becoming law.
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Sen. Tillis Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Investors, Ensure Proper Oversight of Proxy Advisory Firms
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Corporate Governance Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that would strengthen corporate governance and help ensure that investors may confidently rely on the advice of proxy advisory firms by requiring the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to regulate all major proxy advisory firms under the Investment Advisers Act (IAA). more
Sen. Toomey Supporting Bipartisan Measure Combatting China's Human Rights Abuses Against Muslim Minorities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Uyghurs are Turkic Muslims that live in North Western China
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) joined with Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) today to introduce the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in response to the gross violations of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including the mass internment of close to one million Uyghurs and other pr more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6793 to 6832 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6793. A communication from the Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Farm Credit Administration, transmitting, pursuant to law, the 2017 annual report on the Farm Credit System; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
EC-6794. A communication from the Director of the Regulatory Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency, transmitting, pursuant to la more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6833 to 6872 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6833. A communication from the Assistant General Counsel, Export-Import Bank of the United States, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a vacancy in the position of First Vice President, received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 17, 2018; to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
EC-6834. A communication more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6873 to 6912 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6873. A communication from the Chief of the Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Notification of Change in Certain User Fees for Form 8802" (Rev. Proc. 2018- 50) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 17, 2018; more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6913 to 6952 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6913. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report on D.C. Act 22-466, "Nonbinary Identification Cards Amendment Act of 2018"; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
EC-6914. A communication from the Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, transmitting, pursuant to law, a r more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6953 to 6992 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 40 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6953. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; Miscellaneous Amendments (31)" (RIN2120-AA65) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 25, 2018; to more
Senate Publishes Executive Communications 6993 to 7024 From Executive Branch on Nov. 13
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate on Nov. 13 published 32 executive communications from the Executive Branch:
EC-6993. A communication from the Management and Program Analyst, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Airworthiness Directives; Bombardier, Inc., Airplanes" ((RIN2120-AA64) (Docket No. FAA-2018-0397)) received during adjournment of the Senate in the Office of the President of the Senate on October 2 more
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the Government Spectrum Valuation Act. The bill would require the annual coordination of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to determine the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or allocated to each federal more
Sens. Markey, Lee Introduce Spectrum Valuation Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Today, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA) introduced the Government Spectrum Valuation Act. The bill would require annual coordination of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to determine the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or allocated to more
Sens. Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Legislation in Response to China's Human Rights Abuses Against Uyghur
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Bob Menendez, D-New Jersey, ranking Democratic member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), chair of the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), introduced the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in response to the gross violations of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region more
Sens. Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Legislation in Response to China's Human Rights Abuses of Uyghurs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), chair of the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act in response to the gross violations of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, including the mass internment of over one million Uyghu more
Sens. Warren, Markey Lead Massachusetts, New England Delegations in Unveiling Resolution Honoring Boston Red Sox World Series Victory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey today led the New England Senate delegation and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation in introducing a resolution to congratulate the Boston Red Sox on their 2018 World Series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The resolution, which recognizes the Red Sox players, coaching staff, and management for their contribution more
Sens. Warren, Markey Lead Massachusetts, New England Delegations in Unveiling Resolution Honoring Boston Red Sox World Series Victory
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The office of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey today led the New England Senate delegation and the Massachusetts Congressional delegation in introducing a resolution to congratulate the Boston Red Sox on their 2018 World Series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The resolution, which recognizes the Red Sox players, coaching staff, and management for their contribut more
Sen. Coons: 'Matt Whitaker Strikes Me as Clear, Present Danger to Independence of Special Counsel'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The office of Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Kasie Hunt on MSNBC's Kasie DC to discuss his legislation to protect the Special Counsel.
"This is a balanced, bipartisan bill, and I respect that the Majority Leader has said in the past that the Mueller investigation should not be interfered with, but I don't understand on what basis he thinks Preside more
Sen. Kennedy Issues Statement on Louisiana Medicaid Program Report
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on a report by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor's Office that the state wasted $61.6 million to $85.5 million on Medicaid recipients:
"It's no small wonder that Gov. Edwards keeps raising taxes on Louisiana families. His Department of Health (LDH) is lazy and incompetent.
"It's Common Sense 101. You need to check a person's income if they're on the Medicaid rolls.
"It's the same story every time LDH gets ca more
Sens. Jones, Alexander Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Delay Auto Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The office of Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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The Automotive Jobs Act of 2018 mandates a study of the impact on the automotive industry before tariffs could be imposed
U.S. Senators Doug Jones (D-Ala.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today introduced the Automotive Jobs Act of 2018, a bipartisan bill to delay President Trump's recently proposed 25-percent tariff on imported cars, trucks, and auto parts. At the President's direction, th more
Tipoffs -- Journalism
Amalgamated Transit Union Wins ILCA 2018 Labor Media Awards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Amalgamated Transit Union issued the following news release:
ATU Communications is proud to announce that the Union won 16 awards in the National/International Union category of the International Labor Communicators Association (ILCA) 2018 Media competition. ILCA says the "winners represent the best work in labor communications and promote the highest standards of labor journalism."
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
First Place Awards
Writing - Best Electronic Conten more
Gardner-Webb University Professor Gives Journalist's Account of Covering Pentagon Papers and Watergate
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Nov. 14 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news release:
Dr. Joseph Webb, professor of Communication & New Media at Gardner-Webb University, was a journalist in Illinois when two historical events converged to end the presidency of Richard Nixon. Webb will discuss both events--the Pentagon Papers and Watergate--in a lecture on Nov. 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in Stewart Hall of Tucker Student Center. more
Montana Public Radio Podcast Honored With Science Journalism Award
MISSOULA, Montana, Nov. 14 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release:
The team behind the Montana Public Radio podcast "SubSurface: Resisting Montana's Underwater Invaders" has won a prestigious 2018 Kavli Science Journalism Award.
The science journalism awards, administered by the American Association for the Advancement of Science since 1945, honor distinguished reporting for a general audience. Endowed by the Kavli Foundation, the awards are open to journalists worldwid more
The Horizon Foundation Holds First Equity Summit
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 14 -- The Horizon Foundation issued the following news:
On November 10, more than 500 community members gathered at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center for the Horizon Foundation's first Equity Summit. The Summit brought community members and leaders together to highlight health disparities and barriers, learn about tools to address those barriers and begin developing an approach to advance racial equity in Howard County. The summit featured presentations by national equit more
University of Arkansas-Little Rock Awards $100,000 to Students for Research, Creative Works
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 14 -- The University of Arkansas's Little Rock campus issued the following news:
More than 100 undergraduates at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock will receive $1,000 grants to conduct original research, creative works, and community service projects this year as part of the university's Signature Experience Award Program.
Award winners will complete their signature experiences by the end of the 2019 spring semester and present their work at the 2019 Undergr more
University of Pennsylvania: 'Near/Miss'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Penn professor Charles Bernstein publishes a new poetry collection.
The poetry in Charles Bernstein's just-published collection, "Near/Miss," defies convention in language and form. Mournful and comic, artistic and political, three words to hundreds, one syllable per line to blocks of text, the 80 poems are anything but standard.
"I try to have as many different kinds of poems as possible s more
University of South Florida-St. Petersburg: Fulbright Scholars Enhance Global Perspectives as University Celebrates International Education Month
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Nov. 14 -- The University of South Florida's St. Petersburg campus issued the following news release:
For the past four years, USF St. Petersburg has celebrated International Education Month in November, using the opportunity to promote programs that prepare students for the global landscape, attract potential students and scholars from abroad and showcase international initiatives undertaken at the University.
This year, USFSP is hosting two international scholars thr more
Academy of Country Music Announces Maddy Stessman Promoted to Manager, Administration
ENCINO, California, Nov. 13 -- The Academy of Country Music, a fan-focused artist and industry-driven organization, issued the following news release:
The Academy of Country Music(R) is announcing the promotion of Maddy Stessman to the newly created role as Manager, Administration. This position is based out of the Academy's headquarters in Encino, CA.
Maddy Stessman has been promoted to Manager, Administration. Originally from Petaluma, CA, Stessman spent four years on the East Coast where sh more
