Targeted News Service

TARGETED Washington News

GAO Issues Report: COVID-19 - Federal Agencies' Initial Reentry and Workplace Safety Planning (10/27/21)

GAO Issues Report: FEMA Flood Maps - Better Planning and Analysis Needed to Address Current and Future Flood Hazards (10/27/21)

GAO Issues Report: Northern Triangle of Central America - 2019 Suspension and Reprogramming of U.S. Funding Adversely Affected Assistance Projects (10/27/21)

GAO Issues Report: Federal Hiring - OPM Should Collect and Share COVID-19 Lessons Learned to Inform Hiring During Future Emergencies (10/26/21)

GAO Issues Report: Alternatives to Radioactive Materials - A National Strategy to Support Alternative Technologies May Reduce Risks of a Dirty Bomb (10/22/21)

GAO Issues Report: COVID-19 Pandemic - Observations on the Ongoing Recovery of the Aviation Industry (10/22/21)

GAO Issues Report: Weapon System Requirements - Joint Staff Lacks Reliable Data on the Effectiveness of Its Revised Joint Approval Process (10/22/21)

GAO Issues Report: Federal Reserve Lending Programs - Credit Markets Served by Programs Have Stabilized, But Vulnerabilities Remain (10/21/21)

GAO Issues Report: Rare Diseases - Although Limited, Available Evidence Suggests Medical and Other Costs Can Be Substantial (10/21/21)

GAO Issues Report on Quantum Computing and Communications - Status and Prospects (10/20/21)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards

AAR Wins $137,821 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

AAR Wins $46,618 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

AAR Wins $55,066 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

AAR Wins $82,419 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

ADEPT FASTENERS Wins $27,125 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

ADEPT FASTENERS Wins $79,545 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

ADIRONDACK ELECTRONICS Wins $105,269 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

ADVANCED COMMUNICATIONS Wins $50,162 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

AERO COMPONENTS Wins $81,935 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

AERO COMPONENTS Wins $88,200 Federal Contract (10/27/21)

TARGETED Patents by State

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Alabama (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in California (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Colorado (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Connecticut (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in District of Columbia (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Florida (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Georgia (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Illinois (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Iowa (Oct. 27)

U.S. Patents Awarded to Inventors in Kentucky (Oct. 27)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by State)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Alabama (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Arizona (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in California (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Colorado (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Connecticut (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Florida (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Georgia (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Illinois (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Indiana (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded to Companies in Kansas (Oct. 27)

TARGETED Federal Contract Awards (by Agencies)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in California (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Colorado (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in District of Columbia (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Georgia (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Nebraska (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in New York (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in North Carolina (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Ohio (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Pennsylvania (Oct. 27)

Federal Contracts Awarded by Federal Agencies in Rhode Island (Oct. 27)

TARGETED Congressional Vote Chart

Congressional Votes for the Week of 10/01 - 10/07/2021 (10/8/21)

Congressional Votes for the Week of 09/24 - 09/30/2021 (10/1/21)

Congressional Bill Introductions

Sen. Collins Introduces Bill on Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital Services (10/27/21)

Sen. Cornyn Introduces Bill on Periodic Transaction Reporting Requirement for Federal Judicial Officers (10/27/21)

Sen. Klobuchar Introduces Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties for Health Related Stalking (10/27/21)

Sen. Murphy Introduces Bill on Appropriations for Homeland Security Department (10/27/21)

Sen. Murray Introduces Bill on Appropriations for Labor, HHS Departments (10/27/21)

Sen. Schatz Introduces Bill to Establish Office of Prison Education (10/27/21)

Sen. Booker Introduces Bill to Develop Plan to Improve Precipitation Estimates (10/24/21)

Sen. Lee Introduces Bill on Property-Carrying Commercial Motor Vehicles (10/24/21)

Sen. Markey Introduces Bill to Promote Fair Elections in Cambodia (10/24/21)

Sen. Scott Introduces Bill on Bank Account Deposits, Withdrawals (10/24/21)

TARGETED Federal Grant Awards

Cooperative Agreements Make $14.5 Million Available for Studies of Advanced Direct Air Capture Systems (10/29/21)

$3 Million Funding Available for Demonstration Sites to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging With HIV (10/28/21)

$4 Million Funding Available for Establishment of Regional Networks of Hemophilia Treatment Centers (10/28/21)

$42 Million Funding Available for Health Center Controlled Networks (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $200,000 Available for HIV, Cervical Cancer Prevention Clinical Trials (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $400,000 Available for HIV, Cervical Cancer Prevention (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $740,000 Available for Enhancement of Coordination of Evidence-Based Care for Patients With Hemophilia (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $750,000 Available for Capacity Building to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging With HIV (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $750,000 Available for Cervical Cancer Screening, Treatment (10/28/21)

Cooperative Agreement Makes $750,000 Available for Evaluation Provider to Improve Health Outcomes for People Aging With HIV (10/28/21)

TARGETED Political News Releases

Fla. Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz Calls for Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo to Resign or for Gov. DeSantis to Withdraw His Nomination (10/27/21)

Fla. Democratic Party: Florida Roundup the Field for Governor Grows, a Special 'Vaccine' Session, and Can Florida Help Unclog Global Trade? (10/27/21)

Fla. Democratic Party: Miami Herald Editorial Board Calls Out Florida Surgeon General for Misinforming on Vaccines, Refusing to Wear a Mask to Meet Senator Diagnosed With Breast Cancer (10/27/21)

Green Party Calls Dems' Surrender to Fossil Fuel Lobby a Global Disaster (10/27/21)

Ind. Democratic Party: Todd Young Wants to 'Enrich' Childcare Industry, But Voted 'No' on $540M for Childcare Investments Via American Rescue Plan (10/27/21)

Kansas Democratic Party: Gov. Kelly's Division of the Child Advocate Bipartisan Praise (10/27/21)

Libertarian Party: Patriot Act - 20 Years of Government Spying on You (10/27/21)

Maine Republicans Continue to Side Against Public Health Experts and Put Partisan Politics Above Peoples' Health (10/27/21)

Mich. Democratic Party: 4 Main Takeaways From the Republican Gubernatorial Field After October Quarterly Figures Were Released (10/27/21)

Mich. Democratic Party: Secure Michigan Vote Fails to Follow the Law (10/27/21)

TARGETED Native American News Releases

American Indian College Fund Launches Boarding School Descendant Scholarship for 2021-22 (10/27/21)

Cherokee Nation Congratulates Dr. Douglas Nolan on New Role as Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs for Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation (10/27/21)

Chickasaw Nation-Produced Documentaries to Air on South Portland Community Television (10/27/21)

Navajo Nation President Nez Addresses Climate Change at New Mexico Climate Summit (10/27/21)

Cherokee Nation: Creating More Avenues to Lifelong Careers for Cherokees (10/23/21)

Chickasaw Nation Unveils Plans for Development of an Expansive Resort-Style Destination Development Adjacent to First Americans Museum in OKC (10/23/21)

Chickasaw Nation-Produced Documentaries to Air in North Liberty and Surrounding Communities (10/23/21)

Cherokee Nation Investing Another $29M Into Vocational Training for Cherokees Experiencing Job Loss During COVID Pandemic (10/22/21)

Osage Nation Purchases Adjoining Properties for Minerals Council Use (10/22/21)

Cherokee Nation: Chief Hoskin Unveils More Than $10M Wellness Facility in Stilwell, Creates Task Force on Physical Wellness (10/21/21)

TARGETED Public Policy News Releases

2021/11/03 - Association for Computing Machinery: ICAIF'21 Showcases How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Finance (10/27/21)

2021/11/03 - National Conference of State Legislatures to Live Stream 7 Legislative Summit Sessions (10/27/21)

2021/11/05 - Specialty Equipment Market Association Show After-Party Open to Public (10/27/21)

2021/11/23 - Risk & Insurance Management Society and Hong Kong Confederation of Insurance Brokers Present: The Science of Risk Management (10/27/21)

2022/02/15 - Siva Vaidhyanathan to Give Opening Keynote at National Information Standards Organization Plus 2022 (10/27/21)

2022/03/28 - MHI: MODEX-The Biggest Manufacturing and Supply Chain Event of 2022 Is Coming to Atlanta (10/27/21)

350.org: Climate Activists Hold Dragon Dance to Drum Up Asian-Led Climate Action Ahead of Glasgow UN Climate Conference (10/27/21)

44 Earn Professional Designations Earned at CUNA Marketing & Business Development Certification School (10/27/21)

ACA Connects Applauds President Biden's Tech and Communications Policy Nominations (10/27/21)

Access Now: Digital Rights Champions Nominated to Lead FCC, National Telecommunications & Information Administration (10/27/21)

TARGETED Higher Education in the U.S. News Releases

$1 Million Estate Gift From Late Mylan Co-Founder Supports Students Through Collaborative Learning Space in West Virginia University Reynolds Hall (10/27/21)

- Douglas Nolan Named Associate Dean of Tribal Health Affairs for Okla. State University College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cherokee Nation (10/27/21)

- Janette Moore Named Director of Veteran Services Office at Virginia Tech (10/27/21)

- Tom Gabbard Retires as Senior Associate Athletic From Virginia Tech (10/27/21)

- W. Cox Named Executive Dean of College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vice Provost for Medical Affairs at Kansas City University (10/27/21)

- Wendy Guzenski Joins as Acting Program Director of Respiratory Program at Marywood University (10/27/21)

2021/11/04 - East Tennessee State University: Public Health Hosts Lecture on Gross National Happiness by Dasho Karma Ura (10/27/21)

2021/11/04 - OLLI at Montana State University, Belgrade Library to Host Presentation on Cybersecurity (10/27/21)

2021/11/04 - University of Wisconsin-Superior Speaker to Discuss Academic Surveillance (10/27/21)

2021/11/07 - Randolph College: Work of Female Composers at the Center of Next Guest Artist Recital (10/27/21)

Latest Federal Patent Awards

Advanced Bariatric Technology Assigned Patent for Polymer Overmolded Bariatric Clamp (10/27/21)

Advanced Biological Services Assigned Patent for Treating Wastewater, Providing Class a Sludge (10/27/21)

Americorp Investments Assigned Patent for Management of Virtual Goods in Distributed Multi-Ledger Gambling Architecture (10/27/21)

Arete Associates Assigned Patent for Floating Sensor (10/27/21)

Arthrex Assigned Patent for Drill Assembly for Preparation of Surgical Sites (10/27/21)

Aseko Assigned Patent for Insulin Management (10/27/21)

AST & Science Assigned Patent for Method for High Throughput Fractionated Satellites (10/27/21)

Automotive Technologies International Assigned Patent for Airbags Including Inflator Assemblies (10/27/21)

Axogen Assigned Patent for Organotypic DRG-Peripheral Nerve Culture System (10/27/21)

Bearded Bear Assigned Patent for Handheld Controller Grip Attachment (10/27/21)

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