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New Review of Surety Programs for Service and Supply/Install Contracting
In underwriting public works’ contractors, surety companies extensively prequalify those businesses to confirm that they have the capital, capacity, experience and character to perform the specific contract. But, public funds are spent on a lot of other products and services beyond construction. Private Industry has always provided goods and services to our government entities. Supply and Service Contract awards make up a significant portion of governmental budgets across the country. - February 13, 2017 - South Coast Surety
Inaugural Class of GW Congressional Nuclear Security Fellows Selected
Fellows will spend one year working on nuclear security issues in the House of Representatives. - January 31, 2017 - Elliott School of International Affairs
Medicare Advantage Earns Record Bipartisan Support in Senate
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz, released the following statement in response to a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Patrick Conway signed by 65 members of the U.S. Senate ahead of the annual rate notice on Medicare... - January 28, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
International Public Safety Associations Board of Directors’ Appoints Assistant Fire Chief as Vice Chair
The International Public Safety Association’s Board of Directors appointed a new Vice Chair on January 21, 2017. Assistant Chief Chris DeChant with Glendale (Arizona) Fire Department was unanimously voted in by the Board of Directors during its first Board meeting of 2017. - January 26, 2017 - International Public Safety Association
National Parks Service Invites Marine Corps Veteran Nicholas Collier as New Artist-in-Residence
National Parks Service - Gettysburg National Military Park’s Artists-in-Residence for January/February will be Nicholas Collier, a U.S. Military veteran who will pursue photography, sculpture and film-making during his month-long residency on the Gettysburg battlefield. Collier received his... - January 13, 2017 - National Parks Arts Foundation
Allied Real Estate Schools Among the First to Provide Newly Revised Federal and State Laws and Regulations Course
California appraisal students can meet their QE or CE requirement with Allied Real Estate Schools' revised online course that meets new BREA regulations. - January 12, 2017 - Allied Business Schools
FBI and DEA to Join DHS, ODNI, and DoD and at Upcoming Border Security & Intelligence Summit
On January 31- February 1, 2017, senior leaders within DHS, the Intelligence Community, DoD, Dept. of Justice, State and local agencies, Industry and academia will convene in Alexandria, VA, for two days of off the record briefings and informal discussions at Defense Strategies Institute’s "Town Hall" Border Security and Intelligence Summit. Our central theme will be on “Improving all- source intelligence and operational capabilities for a joint environment.” - January 03, 2017 - Defense Strategies Institute
The Medal of Hope Society Names President-Elect Donald J. Trump as a Recipient of the Medal of Hope
Today, The Medal of Hope Society, a grassroots organization comprised of wounded combat veterans and a Gold Star father, announced that President-elect Donald J. Trump as a recipient of The Medal of Hope. The Medal of Hope is The Medal of Hope Society’s highest honor, presented to U.S. - December 29, 2016 - HeroHope.org
Bioscience Americas Lauds Passage of the 21st Century Cures Act
President Obama is expected to sign this landmark bi-partisan legislation soon. - December 13, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
TravelCompute Wins APICTA 2016 Award for Its Travel Technology Platform & Big Data Solution for NTOs
TravelCompute (TravelCompute.com) was coined the winner of Hospitality and Tourism Category at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards (APICTA) 2016 ceremony held on Dec. 05 in Taipei, Taiwan. - December 10, 2016 - Octraves Technology
NORAD Shelter Systems LLC’s Solar-Powered S16x10-CIV - NORAD's Smallest Underground Nuclear War Bomb Shelter for 4-6 Civilians
NORAD Shelter Systems LLC® recently unveiled the S16x10-CIV, its smallest underground bomb shelter for civilians to survive long-term protracted nuclear war. The solar-powered shelter outfitted with NBC-EMP protection, plumbing, electricity, bathroom, shower, beds, kitchen and much more is available for sale starting at the end of November 2016. - November 18, 2016 - NORAD Shelter Systems LLC
The Armored Group Opens New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in United Arab Emirates
The Armored Group, LLC (TAG) has announced the opening of their newest manufacturing facility located in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. The new state-of-the-art facility replaces the smaller facility which has housed TAG ME for the past several years. Due to TAG’s immense growth it was necessary to build this larger facility and keep it in the geographically advantageous UAE. - November 14, 2016 - TAG LLC
Pennsylvania Residents: Need a Ride to the Polls Today? Crowdpac Campaign Gaining Momentum to Provide Rides via Lyft and Uber
Transit Strike in PA Affecting Voter Turnout is Top Concern for Vote.org; Any PA Resident Can Use Special Election Code “VOTEPA” for $30 towards their ride to the polls via Lyft and Uber - November 08, 2016 - Vote.org
Flint & Steel Presents: Shake It Off
"Shake It Off" invites citizens all across the nation to shake hands “digitally" and start to mute the acrimony that this election season has sparked. - November 08, 2016 - Flint & Steel
National Association of Corporate Directors North Texas Chapter Presents The Media and The Election on Election Day 2016
Publisher and CEO of The Dallas Morning News to Discuss the Media’s Portrayal of the Presidential Election. The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) North Texas, the advocate for the profession of directorship, today announced its November program in Dallas, The Media and The... - October 31, 2016 - NACD North Texas
Elliot Ricci's "Comin' Out of the Bushes" is a Political Parody Spanning Two Presidential Elections. This Song is About Character Flaws in Certain Candidates.
Comin' out of the Bushes is a political parody song and video that reminds us to vote with our conscience. The clever lyrics remind us that "character" does matter when you want to hold the most powerful position in the U.S. Elliot Ricci is a singer/songwriter who is a self-taught piano player. In Comin' Out of the Bushes, Elliot is being silly and playful, bringing light to a serious subject. But in his usual, fabulous performances audience members constantly tell him, "You should be in Vegas!" - October 29, 2016 - Elliot "Rockin" Ricci
"Unexpected Treason," Comprehensive Obama Review, Now Available on Amazon.com as a Paperback Book or Kindle eBook
"Unexpected Treason," written by James McCormack, is a comprehensive academic analysis and political expose of the presidency of Barack Obama that alleges Obama is a radical Muslim and committed treason. Willowbrook Publishing is pleased to produce a book that presents a thesis, allegedly... - October 27, 2016 - Willowbrook Publishing
Idaho Democratic Senate Candidate Jerry Sturgill Raises $15K for Boise, Idaho’s Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter
Idaho Democratic senate candidate Jerry Sturgill raised $15,000 for Boise, Idaho’s Interfaith Sanctuary homeless shelter asking his political donors to contribute to the nonprofit in a bid to proactively support Boise's bid to eradicate chronic homelessness in the city. - October 20, 2016 - Interfaith Sanctuary
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET - an OUTSIDER's Solution
IMMIGRATION AND YOUR WALLET: An OUTSIDER’s Solution to our growing crisis - October 18, 2016 - David Stone
Miami Valley Homecare Helps Veterans Apply for the VA's Best Kept Secret
The Aid & Attendance Benefit has been one of the VA’s best kept secrets. Only a fraction of the eligible veterans over age 65, and their spouses, know about the availability of the Aid & Attendance Pension (A&A) which help elderly veterans and widows pay for home care and long... - October 18, 2016 - Miami Valley Homecare
Bioscience Americas Senior Scientific Advisor Presents at Major FDA Public Hearing
Dr. Leslie Miller backs the creation of a Registry of Cell Therapy to provide guidelines for stem cell use in therapies and treatments. - October 17, 2016 - Bioscience Americas
Rocky De La Fuente Passes the 270 Vote Electoral Vote Threshold
Sources within the presidential campaign of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente confirmed he has soared past of 270 electoral vote requirement necessary to theoretically compete for the office of President of the United States. - October 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Milwaukee Nonprofit Receives Funding from U.S. Department of Justice to Help Young Dads Beyond the Bars as They Transition Back Into Society
The Center for Self-Sufficiency (CFSS) announced today that it is the recipient of an innovative grant from the United States Department of Justice that will help young Milwaukee dads successfully transition back into the community. - October 07, 2016 - Center for Self-Sufficiency
Spanish MoD to Provide an Update on Their National MilSatCom Program at Global MilSatCom 2016
SMi Reports: SMi is excited to announce Brigadier General Carlos J. De Salas, Head C4ISR & Space Programs, Spanish Ministry Of Defence, will speak at Europe’s leading military communications event for satellite professionals - September 28, 2016 - SAE Media Group
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente Fights for Electoral Rights of Virginia Citizens
"Rocky" Roque De La Fuente will defend the constitutional rights of US citizens to secure electoral reform in the State of Virginia tomorrow, September 23, 2016, when he presents his case against the Virginia Board of Electors at the Alexandria Courthouse. - September 22, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
X3M Systems Announces Former ASRC Federal Exec Bob Smith as Chief Operating Officer
X3M Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Bob Smith as its chief operating officer (COO). Mr. Smith brings nearly 40 years’ experience in technical mission-focused service delivery to the federal government. He will be responsible for establishing and managing an operational... - September 22, 2016 - X3M Systems, LLC
Wildcat Discovery Technologies Granted Three Patents on Conversion Electrode Material
Wildcat’s discovery is the world’s first rechargeable demonstration of copper fluoride and offers the potential to more than double the energy of today’s batteries. - September 12, 2016 - Wildcat Discovery Technologies
TACG, LLC Included in Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
TACG, LLC Ranks No. 976 on the 2016 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 409%. - September 09, 2016 - TACG
NERETA Announces SourceLink as Team Strategic Planning Advisor for Upcoming Job Creation Summit
The Job Creation Summit Will Support Teams from Across the Country in Creating Regional Eco-systems to Support Entrepreneur and Business Growth. Successful job creation strategies invest in newer, small to medium-sized scalable companies, helping them optimize their business growth opportunities which drives them to hire more employees. - September 06, 2016 - North East Regional Employment and Training Assoc
Fight for Election Reform
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente has launched a new presidential campaign. The former candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination is continuing to run for that position but, this time, as an independent with multiple parties backing him. What makes his candidacy unique is that he is... - September 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Seginus Inc is Please to Introduce a New Part to their Inventory: Axial Roller Bearing FE151-300EH
The Axial Roller Bearing P/N FE151-300 is part of the UTC Aerospace Systems’ Screw/Jack, Assembly. - August 23, 2016 - Seginus Aerospace LLC
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. Honored as a Professional of the Year by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Robert W. McIntosh, Ph.D. of Pearl City, Hawaii has been honored as a Professional of the Year for 2016 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the fields of research and development in basic neurosciences and governmental consulting in... - August 16, 2016 - Strathmore Worldwide
Academy Medical and Rennova Health, Inc. Partner to Strengthen Offering in Federally Funded Medical Facilities
Government partnership will expand access to Academy Medical’s product portfolio within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Defense (DoD), and Indian Health Services (IHS) for patients and clinicians. - August 15, 2016 - Academy Medical
Rocky De La Fuente Wins Reform Party’s Presidential Nomination
The Reform Party has announced the selection of “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente as its 2016 presidential nominee. With origins rooted in the 1992 presidential campaign of Ross Perot, the Reform Party has a history of attracting and nominating political luminaries on both sides of the aisle,... - August 12, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
FOREVER BLUE Adventures, Lessons, and Purpose - True Stories of My Life as a Police Officer
Learn why police work is not for everyone and how it can become the ultimate life choice for others. The author has spent over four decades inside the world of police work. His memoir takes the reader on patrol, into investigations, on SWAT calls, and inside the chief’s office, all the while explaining what officers do and why. - August 11, 2016 - Forever Blue
Storage Made Easy Achieves G-CLOUD Supplier Status for the Fourth Time and Announces Large Government Customer Win
SME, the UK secure file sharing Fabric startup, has been accepted as a Crown Commercial Service (CCS) supplier on the UK Government G-Cloud initiative for the fourth time. - August 09, 2016 - Storage Made Easy
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente Calls Upon Congress to Address Zika Virus
The Zika virus has reached Florida while Congress remains in recess. One of that state’s Democratic candidates for United States Senate, “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, thinks that Congress should reconvene before the virus spreads further. “President Obama requested funds in... - August 05, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
De La Fuente Continues to Surge in US Senate Race
The Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce held its Political Hob Nob event in the Florida Air Museum at the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus in Lakeland, Florida, last night. The event attracted 292 people and more than 25 candidates competing for a variety of offices. It's traditional straw poll added some excitement and surprises to end the evening. - August 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
2016 ERII Annual Counterespionage Conference Espionage Research Institute International (ERII)
ERII today announced registration is open for the 2016 Annual ERII Counterespionage Conference, an annual gathering of worldwide technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), counterintelligence and counterespionage professionals. The conference will be held September 9-11, 2016, at the Embassy Suites Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. Single-day conference tickets are also available for ERII members and non-members. - August 02, 2016 - Espionage Research Institute International
Brian Shepard of Richmond, Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Chief Executive Officer of UNOS Brian Shepard recognized for his commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Orders & Medals Society of America is Coming to Pittsburgh
The annual convention of the Orders & Medals Society of America is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in about five weeks time. Commonly known as OMSA, members of the numismatic/ faleristic specialty group collect, research and preserve award medals of all kinds, military and civilian,... - July 28, 2016 - Orders & Medals Society of America
“Rocky” Roque De La Fuente Comments on Wasserman Schultz Resignation from the DNC
On Sunday, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) announced that she would resign from her leadership position as Democratic National Committee Chair at the end of the party's Convention in Philadelphia and reduce her Convention role to calling it to order and calling it to a close. However, by... - July 26, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
Casselberry Chamber Hosts Straw Vote with US Senate Race Headlining the Event
The Casselberry Chamber of Commerce held its 7th Political Hob Nob event last night at Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida. The event was attended by over 25 candidates for a variety of offices and 329 Seminole County voters who participated in the evening’s straw poll. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, who just entered the US Senate race at the end of June after competing in 46 Democratic Presidential primaries and caucuses, finished a strong third only 7 percent behind Murphy. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend
The Hillsborough County Democratic Black Caucus will be hosting a Candidate Forum at Beulah Baptist Institutional Church on Friday, July 15, 2016. The forum will begin at 11:15 AM with candidates for the Hillsborough County School Board District 5 and conclude at 4:30 PM with candidates for the Florida State House of Representatives District 63. - July 15, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
New Election Season Book: "Americans Speak: One Thing I Would Do for Our Country Is..."
Without political filters, unconnected to party platforms, 65 diverse Americans tell us what policy issues are important for them. Their ideas are matched with their bios and photos. Forty-eight high school students join in. - July 14, 2016 - Susan Lieberman
VeriPic Announces Support for the Force Protection Video Equipment LE50 Police Body Worn Camera
VeriPic, Inc., producers of the world leading Digital Evidence Management® brand software for the storage and protection of law enforcement digital data, announced today that its Evidence Storage Locker™ and Digital Evidence Manager® software systems are now fully integrated with... - July 13, 2016 - VeriPic, Inc.
The Guess Corporation Closer to Building National Security Park
The Guess Corporation Plans to Build National Security Park in Greensboro, NC. - July 12, 2016 - The Guess Corporation
US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Speak at Florida LGBTA Summer Conference
The Florida LGBT Democratic Caucus will hold its 2016 Summer Conference & Leadership Gala in Ft. Lauderdale on July 9th. “Rocky” Roque De La Fuente, Democratic candidate for US Senate, is schedule to speak along with DNC Chair, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz. They will be joined by... - July 08, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC
North Carolina State Epidemiologist Takes Office as President of National Public Health Council
Chief of the Epidemiology Section of the North Carolina Division of Public Health Dr. Megan Davies took office in June as the president of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE). Dr. Davies has worked as an epidemiologist for over 18 years, first with the Centers for Disease... - July 08, 2016 - Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists
Democratic US Senate Candidate De La Fuente to Attend Temple Terrace 4th of July Event
Temple Terrace will be hosting its annual 4th of July Parade and Fireworks on Monday. The event’s Grand Marshall is Craig Latimer, Supervisor of Elections, and in keeping with that theme, current Democratic candidate for US Senate and former presidential candidate “Rocky” Roque De... - July 03, 2016 - Rocky 2016, LLC