Targeted News Service

TARGETED Washington News

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards

$100 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Four Companies (5/17/12)

$12 Million Federal Contract Awarded to SUR (5/17/12)

$12.24 Million Federal Contract Awarded to J&S Construction (5/17/12)

$159.83 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Turner Construction (5/17/12)

$19.55 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Herve Cody Contractor (5/17/12)

$25 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Trend Construction (5/17/12)

$5.12 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Wells Reit-Holtsville Ny (5/17/12)

$52.92 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Two Companies (5/17/12)

$9.24 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Ross Group Construction (5/17/12)

MILITARY $10.31 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Oshkosh Corp. (5/17/12)

TARGETED Patents by State

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Alabama (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Colorado (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Connecticut (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Delaware (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in District of Columbia (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Georgia (May 16)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Idaho (May 16)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by State)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Alabama (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Arizona (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Connecticut (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in District of Columbia (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Georgia (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Illinois (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Indiana (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Kansas (May 16)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by Agencies)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Alabama (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Arkansas (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Delaware (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in District of Columbia (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Florida (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Georgia (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Illinois (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Kansas (May 16)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Maryland (May 16)

Congressional Bill Introductions

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill to Provide Immigration Benefits for Aliens with Advanced Degrees in Science, Technology (5/16/12)

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Require Plan to Ensure Military Leadership of Armed Forces Reflects Diversity of U.S. Population (5/16/12)

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Require Plan to Track, Respond to Hazing Incidents in Armed Forces (5/16/12)

Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Require Report on Implementation of Termination on Ground Combat Exclusion Policy for Female Members of Armed Forces (5/16/12)

Sen. Harkin Introduces Bill to Revise, Extend User-Fee Programs for Prescription Drugs, Medical Devices (5/16/12)

Sen. Heller Introduces Bill to Require Responses to Mortgagors Requesting Residential Mortgage Loan Refinancing (5/16/12)

Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Amend Hobbs Act (5/16/12)

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill to Temporarily Suspend Duty on Certain Fitness Equipment (5/16/12)

Sen. Reed Introduces Bill to Enhance Mortgage Protections Accorded to Service Members, Spouses (5/16/12)

Sen. Schumer Introduces Bill to Make It Unlawful to Alter, Remove Identification Number of Mobile Device (5/16/12)

TARGETED Federal Grant Awards

$14 Million Funding Available for Small Community Air Service Development Program (5/17/12)

$150,000 Funding Announcement Modified for Visiting Fellows Program (5/17/12)

$20,000 Funding Available for Research on Bird Status (5/17/12)

$25,000 Funding Available for Climate Change and Wildfire Assessment of Minnesota BLM Lands (5/17/12)

Announcement Modified for $1.4 Million Funding for Training on Federal TRIO Programs (5/17/12)

$1 Million Funding Available for Tribal Court Improvement Program (5/16/12)

$1.24 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Montana (5/16/12)

$1.39 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Clarke, Decatur Counties, Iowa (5/16/12)

$1.61 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Laramie County, Wyoming (5/16/12)

$1.62 Million Funding Available for Head Start Services in Audubon, Greene Counties, Iowa (5/16/12)

TARGETED Political News Releases

'President Obama Stands With Women Like My Mom.' (5/16/12)

April Fundraising Update: 'Thanks To Everyone Who Stepped Up' (5/16/12)

Arizona Dems: Arizona Democratic Party Regrets The Loss Of Bob Stelling (5/16/12)

Arizona Republican Party Announces Alternate Delegates to National Convention (5/16/12)

Congresswomen Of Tri-Caucus Speak Out Against House Vawa Bill (5/16/12)

DCCC: Kelly Cover-Up: Jesse Kelly Tries to Hide His Preference for Partisanship and Gridlock (5/16/12)

DCCC: Republican Leaders Remarkably Silent on Scandalous Vern Buchanan (5/16/12)

Did You See: Romney Economics Around The Country (5/16/12)

DSCC: Deb Fischer's Hypocrisy - Tea Party Candidate Campaigns On Cutting Waste But Profits From Federal Land Subsidy (5/16/12)

DSCC: Richard Mourdock's Tea Party Mentor Launches New Assault on Medicare (5/16/12)

TARGETED Native American News Releases

To'Nanees'Dizi Chapter Hosting Job Fair for New Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort on May 17 (5/15/12)

President Ben Shelly Commemorates the Life of Navajo Code Talker Samuel Tso (5/13/12)

President Shelly Gives Keynote Address at Newcomb High School Gym Dedication (5/13/12)

President Shelly Provides Opening Prayer at UNM American Indian Graduation (5/13/12)

President Shelly Signs Land Lease Renewals with Central Consolidated Schools (5/13/12)

President Ben Shelly Orders Flags at Half-Staff to Honor Code Talker (5/10/12)

President Ben Shelly Tours Food Pantry (5/10/12)

Speaker Johnny Naize and Navajo Nation Council Members Express Condolences over the Passing of Samuel Tso (5/10/12)

Navajo President and Vice President Offer Gratitude for Teachers (5/8/12)

TARGETED Public Policy News Releases

Afghan Security Forces Need Urgent Reforms, Say Agencies (5/17/12)

'30 Under 30' Realtors Represent Future of Real Estate Profession (5/16/12)

'EMILY's List President Statement on House Passage of the Republican Violence Against Women Act' (5/16/12)

5 Myths and Realities About U.S. - China Solar Trade Competition (5/16/12)

A Competitive Wireless Industry will Benefit Economy and Consumers (5/16/12)

AAMC Names Dr. David Sklar as Editor of Academic Medicine (5/16/12)

AAP Commends CDC for Recognizing That for Children, There is No Safe Level of Lead Exposure (5/16/12)

ACC: CES Bill Falls Short on Energy Efficiency, Diversity (5/16/12)

ACM SIGACT Presents Godel Prize for Research that Illuminated Effects of Selfish Internet Use (5/16/12)

ACM, CSTA Issue Statement on Next Generation Science Standards Draft (5/16/12)

TARGETED Higher Education in the U.S. News Releases

Architect of Common Core State Standards to Lead Nonprofit Education Organization (5/16/12)

NYSUT Estimate: Voters Approve 96 Percent of School Budgets (5/16/12)

The TOEFL Program Offers Free Professional Development Workshops for English-Language Teachers in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai (5/14/12)

Advocates to Rally for Public Education Friday in Syracuse (5/10/12)

Dooher: Legislature Missed Chance to Repay Schools, Address Achievement Gap (5/10/12)

Irwin Kirsch Appointed to New Ralph W. Tyler Chair in Large-Scale Assessment (5/10/12)

Korean Won Now Accepted As Payment Option for the TOEFL iBT Test (5/10/12)

New Rankings Highlight Success of New York's High Schools (5/9/12)

TARGETED Federal Contract Solicitations

Administrative Support Services Sought by Commerce Department (5/18/12)

Aircraft Parts Sought by U.S. Coast Guard (5/18/12)

Appraisal Services Sought by General Services Administration (5/18/12)

Asphalt Pavement Sought by Corps of Engineers (5/18/12)

Car Hauler Sought by Interior Department (5/18/12)

Charter Vessel to Collect Sablefish Sought by Commerce Department (5/18/12)

Chartered Vessel in Oregon Sought by Commerce Department (5/18/12)

Chemicals Sought by Interior Department (5/18/12)

Chip Sealing and Fog Seal Oil Sought by Interior Department (5/18/12)

Cleaning Services Sought by Corps of Engineers (5/18/12)

TARGETED State Contract Solicitations

Additional Ramp Reversal Construction Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Athletic Apparel, Nutritional Supplies and Equipment Sought by University of North Texas (5/18/12)

Commissioning, Adjusting and Balancing Services Sought by University of North Texas (5/18/12)

Concrete Structure Repair in Kleberg County Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Concrete Structure Repair in San Patricio County Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Concrete Structure Repair Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Construction Services in Lampasas County Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Construction Services in McLennan County Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Construction Services Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Dry Docking Sought by Texas Dept. of Transportation (5/18/12)

Latest Federal Patent Awards

Able Device Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Accuray Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

ADC Telecommunications Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Adobe Systems Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Advanced Bionics Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Advanced Neuromodulation Systems Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Aerospace Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

AeroVironment Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

Agere Systems Assigned Patent (5/17/12)

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