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DOT Designation to Help FL Port Move Cargo & Ease Truck Traffic
Marine Highway designation to help Port of Fernandina move cargo by barge and alleviate truck traffic on area roadways. - August 05, 2019 - Port of Fernandina
Precision Periodic Announces the Successful Extraction of 80% Total Rare Earths in a Five Minute, Single Pass from Phosphate Mine Waste
Precision Periodic announces the successful results of rare earth extraction projects for Florida Industrial and Phosphate Research Institute. Using their proprietary reusable Thor REE Nano-filter they captured 80% of the total rare earths in a five minute single pass-through including the radioactive elements. The filter can be reused for thousands of cycles and is highly scalable for all size applications. - July 29, 2019 - Precision Periodic
TACG Team Member Selected as President of International Logistics Officer Association
TACG Client Relations Manager Scott Fike (USAF, Colonel retired) named as the leader of International Organization, Logistics Officer Association (LOA). - July 28, 2019 - TACG
Texas Legislature Calls for President to Provide Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient with Full State Funeral Honors
This nationwide, bi-partisan initiative was led by the nonprofit State Funeral for World War II Veterans Chairman Lee William (Bill) McNutt and spearheaded by state Representative Rick Miller and state Senator Brian Birdwell. - July 22, 2019 - State Funeral for WWII Vets
FLARES 2.0 Demonstrates Nominal Performance in Wind
Flight test data indicates that Hood Tech’s Flying Launch and Recovery System (FLARES 2.0) multicopter performs nominally in up to 22 knot wind. “FLARES achieves robustness by using generously-sized components, and redundancy,” states Hood Tech President, Dr. Andy von Flotow,... - July 20, 2019 - Hood Tech Corp., Vision Inc.
Industry Leaders Highlight Educational Resources as Bid Window Opens for DME Competitive Bidding Program Round 2021
In recognition of the opening of the Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program bid window today, a group of leading industry trade organizations is showcasing new educational resources to help potential bidders navigate recent changes made... - July 16, 2019 - CQRC
Topsarge Business Solutions Wins $1.8M U.S. Army Contract
Topsarge Business Solutions was awarded a 3-year, $1.8-million cooperative agreement between TBS and the U.S. Army Research Institute for Developing Noncommissioned Officers for the Future Force. This new project delivers research support that is focused on developing innovative measures and methods to improve and enhance the Soldier lifecycle. This new project allows the Central Texas-based company and its employees and associates to continue to grow and professionally develop Army leaders. - July 16, 2019 - Topsarge Business Solutions LLC
Announcing the Launch of the World’s First Transportation Security Leadership Forum
Transportation Security Leadership Forum – Innovation | Leadership | Security Re-Imagined; 29-30 October 2019, Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland - June 28, 2019 - SEMCO Events Ltd.
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Receives Second Patent for Silicon Anode Electrolytes
Wildcat’s successful US Department of Energy project yields a second patent for electrolytes that outperform fluoroethylene carbonate-based solutions on silicon anodes. - June 25, 2019 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
IrisVision Awarded the Federal Supply Schedule Contract Award with Veterans Affairs
IrisVision successfully qualified for the VA (Veteran Affairs) FSS Contract Award, thereby providing veterans, active duty military personal and all eligible government agencies, the chance to avail IrisVision on a significant discount. The VA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Program establishes... - June 22, 2019 - IrisVision
Coolfire Solutions, the Ronin Platform Advance to Phase II of DHS’ SCITI Labs Program
Coolfire Solutions advances to Phase Two of the Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate Smart Cities Internet of Things Innovation Labs program. - June 05, 2019 - Coolfire
MedLaw Publishing Announces the Distribution of the Book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," to the United States Senate
This week, MedLaw Publishing is distributing a copy of the non-fiction book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," to all United States Senators and members of the House Judiciary Committee. - May 29, 2019 - Richard Lawless, Author
Listen to the Mueller Report - There’s an App for That
New iOS app lets anyone hear the entire Mueller Report in an average week’s commute and adds interactive multimedia to the Special Council's findings. - May 23, 2019 - Ontario Britton
Alex Salmond TV Show Soars Beyond 220,000 Viewers via Facebook's Video Platform
The Facebook audience for the former First Minister of Scotland, Alex Salmond's political talk show has soared to over 220,000 viewers on Facebook's "Watch" video platform. The last two programmes featured an interview with top ten UK political blogger, Craig Murray - the former British Ambassador. - May 23, 2019 - Slainte Media Ltd.
ComSec LLC to Participate in the 2019 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC)
ComSec LLC Exhibiting Cutting-Edge TSCM and SIGINT Solutions and Equipment at the 2019 SOFIC Convention in Tampa, FL, May 20-23, 2019. Visit Booth 1420. - May 21, 2019 - ComSec LLC
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Releases Statement on State's Rights Act
Following is a statement from National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association regarding the STATES Act: H.R. 2093/S.1028, known as the “STATES Act,” will perpetuate an unintended consequence, detrimental to U.S. transportation safety, which has been protected by the Omnibus Act for... - May 18, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
APTQI Commends Introduction of Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 2802) in House of Representatives
Bipartisan bill addresses the physical therapist professional shortage by enabling physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps student loan repayment program. - May 18, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Everitt Lawson Group - Chinese Exporters Could Lose All US Business
Everitt Lawson Group - Chinese exporters stand to lose out on significant amount of US business as higher tariffs will wipe out profit margins. - May 17, 2019 - Everitt Lawson Group
US Secretary of the Navy Honorable Richard V. Spencer Visits Fairbanks Morse’s Beloit Facility
Secretary recognizes the significant impact Fairbanks Morse workforce has on the US Navy. - May 17, 2019 - Fairbanks Morse
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) Brings Active Shooter Awareness to Kansas City
Homeland Security Foundation of America (HSFA) announces it will host an active shooter town hall meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, with keynote speaker from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Protective Security Advisor (PSA) team. - May 16, 2019 - Homeland Security Foundation of America
TechFlow Announces Promotion of Mark Carter to President
Company’s COO has been instrumental in taking company to next level; new role will elevate his responsibilities and visibility. - May 06, 2019 - TechFlow
Mission Microwave Supplying High Power X, Ku, & Ka-Band BUCs in Support of the Warfighter
Industry’s Fastest Growing Manufacturer of High Performance, Lightweight, Solid State Power Amplifiers for Satellite Communications Has Booked Orders Totaling Over $12 Million in the First Quarter of 2019 - April 30, 2019 - Mission Microwave
Registration Closes in 3 Weeks for the Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe Conference
SMi Group Reports: SMi Group are delighted to be holding the 5th annual Future Armoured Vehicles Central and Eastern Europe Conference in Prague, Czech Republic on 20th and 21st May 2019. - April 29, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) Responds to Recent Vaping Advertisement
The Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association says, "The FDA, the government and elected officials have hired a famous movie director to scare our kids. That’s what he does in his movies - makes people afraid. Except our kids aren’t dumb - they know there’s no scientific proof of what’s in this commercial. Kids won’t be lied to. They know the truth about vaping and you should too." - April 26, 2019 - SFATA
SFATA Uncovers an Epidemic of Misinformation About Vaping
There’s an epidemic of misinformation about vaping in the United States. SFATA, the Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association, wants to make sure you’re getting the truth – not just the fake facts. SFATA believes that while the FDA is busy giving adults and teens an epidemic of... - April 16, 2019 - SFATA
Findlay Nicolson - China’s Economy Shows Resilience
Findlay Nicolson comments as China reports better than expected manufacturing activity in March as government stimulus measures take hold. - April 10, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
DynaGrace Enterprises Awarded the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services
DynaGrace Enterprises, a WOSB, professional services company has been awarded the GSA Schedule 66 - Scientific Equipment and Services Schedule Contract. The first women-owned firm in Utah to be a vendor on that prestigious GSA schedule. DynaGrace Enterprises helps people breathe cleaner air by providing products and services for monitoring respirable dust particles and visible emissions. - April 10, 2019 - DynaGrace Enterprises
Rose Medical Center Maintains Five-Star Rating on CMS HospitalCompare.com
Rose Medical Center has again earned the prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) Hospital Compare Program — the only Denver-area hospital to maintain this honor. Last year, Rose was among the first hospitals in Colorado to receive this... - April 05, 2019 - Rose Medical Center
APTQI Applauds Introduction of S. 970 in the U.S. Senate to Address Physical Therapist Professional Shortage
Bipartisan bill would enable physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps student loan repayment program. - April 03, 2019 - Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation
Book Author Agrees to Share Potential SEC Whistleblower Settlement with all Contributors to his Go Fund Me Account
Mr. Lawless, the Author of "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," claims to have uncovered an alleged, multi-billion-dollar municipal bond fraud. The book was a result of a three year investigation. The SEC accepted his multiple SEC whistleblower complaints and has assigned them to a senior attorney. He is now ready to share any possible rewards with all contributors to the "Go Fund Me - Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground, Prosecution Fund." - March 29, 2019 - Richard Lawless, Author
Senior US Military Officials to Present Exclusive Briefings at the Defence Aviation Safety 2019 Conference
SMi Reports: Senior military officials from US Marine Corps, US Air Force & US Navy Safety Center to present at the Defence Aviation Safety conference this April in London. - March 21, 2019 - SAE Media Group
Portable Latency Emulator for Network Impairment Testing
The PDS-1/10G Portable Delay Simulator allows users to test/stage critical network equipment by altering bandwidth, latency, packet loss, congestion and other important link impairments over 10/100/1000 or 10GbE Ethernet. - March 06, 2019 - East Coast Datacom, Inc.
William F. Rugino Recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
William F. Rugino of Chittenango, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of U.S. government military defense. About William F. Rugino With almost 30 years of... - February 28, 2019 - Strathmore Worldwide
Medlaw Publishing is Pleased to Announce That Its Non-Fiction Book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground" is Now Available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble
With the release of the non-fiction book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," the authors believe Americans will finally be told about one of this country's longest running, government supported criminal enterprises. The book aims to name the individuals and present the evidence of their crimes. - February 27, 2019 - Richard Lawless, Author
Alliance for Site Neutral Payment Reform Urges Congress to Consider Site Neutral Payment Reforms
In a letter to Congressional leaders, Alliance detailed how site neutral payment reforms can save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars while increasing access to care in community-based settings. - February 22, 2019 - Alliance For Site Neutral Payment Reform
James (Jim) A. Greer Acquires Boston’s Smart Drug Testing Business
Smart Drug Testing, LLC, previously owned by the Accipiter Group, LLC, has announced that it has been acquired by James A. Greer, President and CEO of Accredited Drug Testing, Inc. This acquisition is the continuation of Mr. Greer’s expansion of his companies drug, alcohol and DNA testing... - February 22, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
Corporate America Supports You (CASY) Acquires VetJobs to Accelerate Military Community Job Placements
CASY-VetJobs merger creates greater opportunities for military-affiliated job seekers and employers, will streamline the hiring process and increase the ability to reach more Military Community job seekers as CASY continues to grow exponentially. - February 20, 2019 - Corporate America Supports You dba VetJobs
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
Virginia Senate Issues Joint Resolution Celebrating Unmanned Systems Initiatives
Virginia Senate Issues Joint Resolution 347 Commending The Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) and the Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership (MAAP) for their successful leadership in unmanned systems integration. - February 15, 2019 - The Virginia Center for Unmanned Systems at CIT
TechFlow to Provide Performance-Based Logistics Services to the Transportation Security Administration
TechFlow, a forward-thinking logistics and digital services solutions company, has been selected by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to implement and operate a comprehensive performance based logistics (PBL) program to sustain Government-certified Explosives Detection Systems (EDS)... - February 14, 2019 - TechFlow
TACG Named as "Best Place to Work" by Dayton Business Journal for Third Consecutive Year
Government Services Provider TACG named to Dayton Business Journal’s “Best Place to Work” List - February 14, 2019 - TACG
All Points Announces Additional Strategic Changes to Its Executive Leadership Team
All Points Logistics (All Points), a leading provider of technical and management support services to the U.S. Government and its prime contractors, announces today two new additions to their Executive Leadership Team. Glenn Sain has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Business Development... - February 07, 2019 - All Points Logistics LLC
Kevin Brown, All Points Senior VP of Business Development Honored by APMP Florida Sunshine Chapter
All Points is pleased to announce that the Florida Sunshine Chapter of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals, or APMP, has named All Points’ Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin R. Brown to its 2018 Chapter honors List. The APMP Florida Sunshine Chapter... - February 07, 2019 - All Points Logistics LLC
The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Immigration Voice announces support from a record number of bipartisan legislators for the introduction of legislation seeking for fair treatment for high-skilled immigrants on Green Card waiting times. - February 07, 2019 - Immigration Voice
Senior Government, Military Leaders & Private Sector to Talk Insider Threat Programs & Gaining Executive Support at Insider Threat Alliance Summit
On March 5th, 2019 the 501c(3) nonprofit Insider Threat Alliance will host a discussion in Washington, D.C. focusing on key tactics, techniques and procedures and program capabilities to foster executive suite buy-in of an insider threat program. - February 06, 2019 - Insider Threat Alliance
National LTC Pharmacy Group: Senate, House Drug Pricing Hearings Kick-Off Vital 2019 Discussion on Transparency, Accountability, Reform
SCPC Urges Sweeping Congressional Focus on PDP/PBM Abuses, Culpability in Market Manipulation. - January 29, 2019 - Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition
Body Therapeutix Fitness Launches "The American Dream" Project, Giving Our Nations Heroes the Opportunity to Own a Franchise for a Fraction of Cost
Fitness Company launches a national campaign to give our nation's heroes the chance to own their own fitness location for 50% off the normal franchise fee. - January 28, 2019 - Body Therapeutix
Willo Products - The Jail Renovations Experts Launches New Website
Willo Products is pleased to announce the launch of their brand-new website. After months of hard work and dedication, Willo is delighted to officially announce the launch on January 23, 2019. The new site is now available and the URL is www.willoproducts.com. Willo Products has been in business... - January 23, 2019 - Willo Products
Free Employment Drug Testing Offered for Federal Government Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown
Accredited Drug Testing is pleased to announce that it is now offering free drug and alcohol testing for all current Federal Government employees at all company owned and affiliated testing centers nationwide. Accredited Drug Testing recognizes that many Federal Government employees are facing financial hardship due to the government shutdown and may be required to seek employment in the private sector. - January 22, 2019 - National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association
The Government Shutdown’s Shocking Impact on a Local Church
Grace Church is offering emergency loans and food to its members that are impacted by the current federal government shutdown. - January 22, 2019 - Grace Church