Targeted News Service

TARGETED Washington News

GAO Issues Report: Agencies Incorporated Almost All Leading Practices When Assessing Grant Programs That Could Prevent or Address Delinquency (8/7/20)

GAO Issues Report: Updated Guidance, Regulations Could Improve Facility Permitting Processes (8/7/20)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards

A.F. TECHNOLOGIES Wins $250,000 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

AANTILIA Wins $25,898 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

AAR SUPPLY CHAIN Wins $61,943 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

ABSG CONSULTING Wins $256,898 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

ACCUSOFT Wins $78,802 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

AER SUPPLY Wins $250,000 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

AERO COMPONENTS Wins $2,000,000 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

AERO COMPONENTS Wins $250,000 Federal Contract (8/11/20)

TARGETED Patents by State

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Arizona (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Colorado (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Connecticut (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in District of Columbia (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Georgia (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Illinois (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Indiana (Aug. 10)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Kentucky (Aug. 10)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by State)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Alaska (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Arizona (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Connecticut (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in District of Columbia (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Georgia (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Idaho (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Illinois (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Indiana (Aug. 11)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by Agencies)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Arizona (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Colorado (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in District of Columbia (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Florida (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Georgia (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Idaho (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Illinois (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Indiana (Aug. 11)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Maryland (Aug. 11)

TARGETED Congressional Vote Chart

Congressional Votes for the Week of 07/31 - 08/07/2020 (8/7/20)

Congressional Votes for the Week of 07/24 - 07/31/2020 (7/31/20)

Congressional Votes for the Week of 07/18 - 07/24/2020 (7/24/20)

Congressional Bill Introductions

Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Establish Emergency Education Freedom Grants (8/10/20)

Sen. Gardner Introduces Bill to Ensure Coverage of Pre-Existing Conditions Under Private Health Insurance (8/10/20)

Sen. Moran Introduces Bill to Improve Laws Administered by VA Relating to Education, Burial Benefits (8/10/20)

Sen. Rubio Introduces Bill on Appointment of Electors (8/10/20)

Sen. Warner Introduces Bill on Providing Access to Effective Orthotic, Prosthetic Care (8/10/20)

Sen. Blumenthal Introduces Bill on Preparation of Annual Trafficking in Persons Report (8/8/20)

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Promote Equity in Advanced Coursework at Elementary, Secondary Schools (8/8/20)

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Submit Report Regarding Instances of Arab Government Retribution Toward Citizens (8/8/20)

Sen. Collins Introduces Bill to Expand Availability of Medical Nutrition Therapy Services (8/8/20)

Sen. Cotton Introduces Bill to Amend Higher Education Act of 1965 (8/8/20)

TARGETED Federal Grant Awards

$1.3 Million Funding Available for Dissertation-Level Research About Arctic Region (8/11/20)

$1.4 Million Funding Available for National Organic Certification Cost Share Program (8/11/20)

$200,000 Funding Available for Research on Cellular, Molecular Biology of Complex Brain Disorders (8/11/20)

$250,000 Available in Grant/Cooperative Agreement for Development of Virtual Visitor Experience for Galle Fort in Sri Lanka (8/11/20)

$324,150 Funding Available for Agricultural Management Assistance Organic Certification Cost Share Program (8/11/20)

$4 Million Funding Available for Innovations in Graduate Education Program (8/11/20)

$42,300 Funding Available for Strengthening of Seychelles Democratic Institutions (8/11/20)

$44 Billion Funding Available for Supplemental Payments for Lost Wages Due to Covid-19 (8/11/20)

$5 Million Funding Available for Development of Next Generation of Mathematical, Statistical Software Tools (8/11/20)

$700,000 Funding Available for Soft Skills Training for Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys in Ukraine (8/11/20)

TARGETED Political News Releases

'Basically a Lie': McSally's False Attack Ads Exposed Again (8/11/20)

Arizona Democratic Party: McSally Should Skip Campaign Trip, Focus on COVID-19 Relief (8/11/20)

Arizona Democratic Party: Steller - 'Despite Accolades, Arizona's Coronavirus Experience Far From a Success Story' (8/11/20)

As Inaction on COVID-19 Relief Continues, Editorial Board Calls on Thom Tillis To 'Speak Up & Stand Up' For NC Families (8/11/20)

Associate DNC Chairman Harrison Issues Statement on S.C. Surpassing 100,000 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases (8/11/20)

Cal Cunningham Campaign Launches 'Truth About Tillis,' New Effort To Hold Tillis Accountable For His Failed Record, Misleading Attacks (8/11/20)

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus: Tri-Caucus Hosts Congressional Forum on Rise in Anti-Asian Bigotry During the COVID-19 Pandemic (8/11/20)

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Issues Campaign Memo: The Case for Kim Schrier (8/11/20)

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Spokesperson Issues Statement on Spectrum Donations (8/11/20)

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: David Schweikert's Staff Says 'I Hate This Job' (8/11/20)

TARGETED Public Policy News Releases

AAA Oklahoma: Forecasted Virtual Schooling Pushes Gas Pump Prices Cheaper, Again (8/11/20)

AAJC and Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus Seek FOIA Records From CBP (8/11/20)

AAMI's Amanda Benedict Receives SES/CSA Lorne K. Wagner Memorial Award (8/11/20)

ACLU of Louisiana Sues for COVID-19 Prison Release Panel Documents (8/11/20)

ACLU: Groups Respond to GOP Appeal of Mail Ballot Case to U.S. Supreme Court (8/11/20)

African American Mayors Association Demands Legislative Changes to Avoid Flaws in the 2020 Census (8/11/20)

AFT Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Slamming McConnell on Failure to Pass Stimulus Bill (8/11/20)

Alabama State Bar: Jury Trials to Resume in Alabama With New Safety Protocols (8/11/20)

Ali Family Fund Gift Doubles MIRA Citizenship Program Capacity (8/11/20)

Alliance Defending Freedom: Four More Victories for First Amendment Freedoms at Public Colleges, Universities (8/11/20)

TARGETED Higher Education in the U.S. News Releases

Allegheny College: Mathematical Association of America Honors Allegheny Professor (8/11/20)

Alma College: Alumna Studies Plastic Pollution in the Canadian Arctic (8/11/20)

Arkansas State University: King Foundation Awards Grant for Arkansas Science Festival (8/11/20)

Augusta University: New Treatment Targets Found for Blinding Retinal Disease (8/11/20)

Battleground State Poll Shows Biden Leading Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (8/11/20)

Baylor College of Medicine: Novel Approach Reduces SCA1 Symptoms in Animal Model (8/11/20)

Baylor Researcher Earns $480,000 Career Development Award From Department of Defense (8/11/20)

British Academy Recognises Sheffield Professor's Contributions to the Study of Archaeology (8/11/20)

Brown: Quality of Care at Rural Hospitals May Not Differ as Much as Reported, Study Suggests (8/11/20)

Cal State-Fullerton: Shark Week - Saving the Mysterious Greenland Shark (8/11/20)

Latest Federal Patent Awards

20/20 Custom Molded Plastics Assigned Patent for Storage, Dispensing Bins for Flowable Material (8/10/20)

Advantage Creation Enterprise Assigned Patent for Embossed Textured Webs (8/10/20)

Alarm.com Assigned Patent for Connected Outdoor Gate Lock (8/10/20)

Allfasteners USA Assigned Patent for Tool Apparatus Including Blind Bolt, Installation Tool (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for E-vaping Device (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for Electronic Vaping Device (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for Electronic Vaping Device, Battery Section, Charger (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for Element for Aerosol-generating System (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for Method of Displaying Electronic Vaping Device (8/10/20)

Altria Client Services Assigned Patent for Methods for Producing Tobacco Plants (8/10/20)

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