Common Cause: Trump Must Sign Ethics Pledge & Transition Documents
NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release:
President-elect Donald Trump still has not signed legal documents - including an ethics pledge - needed to formally begin his administration's transition of power. Candidates usually file these documents well in advance of the election. As a result of this delay, the government cannot provide security clearances, briefings and resources to Trump's incoming team before he is sworn into office on January 20th.
Statem more
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: United Airlines Begins Construction on New $16M State-of-the-Art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news:
United Airlines has invested $16 million to open a new 20,000-square-foot state-of-the-art Inflight Training Center in Fairfax County, Virginia near the airline's hub at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Construction is underway on the new center that is anticipated to open in 2025.
The center will provide safety and service training for up to 650 United flight attendants every m more
First Lady Jill Biden Issues Remarks at Christmas Tree Arrival Ceremony
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Nov. 25, 2024, by First Lady Jill Biden at the Christmas tree arrival ceremony:
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As Prepared for Delivery
Good afternoon.
This beautiful Fraser fir was grown at Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, where the Cartner family has been growing trees for more than 60 years.
Their farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, a region that was recently devastated by Hurricane Helene.
The Cartner family lost th more
House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Tells DOL to Do Its Job During Presidential Transition
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is working to make sure that the Biden-Harris administration fulfills its responsibilities during the presidential transition. In a letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su, Foxx seeks to ensure that the Department of Labor continues to process casework for workers more
NASA's Europa Clipper: Millions of Miles Down, Instruments Deploying
PASADENA, California, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
Headed to Jupiter's moon Europa, the spacecraft is operating without a hitch and will reach Mars in just three months for a gravity assist.
NASA's Europa Clipper, which launched Oct. 14 on a journey to Jupiter's moon Europa, is already 13 million miles (20 million kilometers) from Earth. Two science instruments have deployed hardware that will remain at attention, extending out from the spacecra more
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's DOD SMART SEED Grant and International Internship Recipients
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news:
The Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation Program is a scholarship-for- service program that combines educational and workforce development opportunities for individuals seeking a degree in 1 of 24 STEM disciplines. The program funds students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. In return, scholars are required to complete a one to one ser more
Rep. Spanberger Backs Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Protect Victims & Criminalize Publication of Revenge Porn
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect victims of non-consensual intimate image abuse -- also known as revenge pornography.
In 2021, Spanberger voted to pass legislation -- which President Biden signed into law -- to create a civil cause of action for victims to sue individuals responsible for publishing revenge porn. However, there remains no feder more
SCHEV Releases Report on Campus Food Insecurity
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news:
The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) released a report today on campus food insecurity. House Bill 827 directed SCHEV to survey each public institution of higher education to identify how each addresses food insecurity.
SCHEV made the following recommendations based upon survey findings:
For Institutions:
* Normalize asking for and accepting help.
* Inv more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Activists Sentenced in Red Powder Attack on U.S. Constitution at the U.S. Archives and Vandalizing Art at the National Gallery
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
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Defendants Caused More Than $58,000 in Damage Within the Rotunda
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Donald Zepeda, 35, of Maryland, and Jackson Green, 27, of Utah, were sentenced in U.S. District Court to 24 months in prison and 18 months respectively in the February 14, 2024, attack on the U.S. Constitution housed at the National Archives in Washington D.C.
The sentencings, whic more
Va. Gov. Youngkin: Carolina Structural Systems to Establish New Manufacturing Facility in Greensville County
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 26 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
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Wood truss manufacturer to invest $5.5 million, creating 58 new jobs
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Carolina Structural Systems, a manufacturer of custom wood trusses and other structural wood products, will invest $5.5 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Greensville County. The company will construct a 40,000-square-foot facility in more
Cosmic Connection: U.S. Space Force Astronaut Calls STEM Students From International Space Station
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
By Tech. Sgt. Jordan Thompson, Space Base Delta 2 Public Affairs
BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) -- Astronauts aboard the International Space Station conducted an educational downlink, a communication signal from the spacecraft back to Earth, for Denver School of Science and Technology students, hosted by the JEKL Institute on Nov. 13, at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Col. Nick Hague, Space Force Guardian more
DOD Schedules Dec. 3-4 Meeting for Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, & Defense of Sexual Assault
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on Nov. 14, 2024. The meeting by the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense of Sexual Assault is scheduled for Dec. 3-4, 2024.
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SUMMARY:
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Investigation, Prosecution, and Defense (DAC-IPAD) of Sexual Assault i more
DOL Mine Safety & Health Administration Receives Petition From Buchanan Minerals of Mavisdale, Colorado
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 14 signed by Song-ae Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Here are excerpts:
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AGENCY:
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine more
DOL Mine Safety & Health Administration Receives Petition From Buchanan Minerals of Mavisdale, Colorado
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 14 signed by Song-ae Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
Here are excerpts:
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AGENCY:
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine more
DOL Mine Safety & Health Administration Receives Petition from Buchanan Minerals of Oakwood, Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 14 signed by Song-ae Aromie Noe, Director, Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances.
Petition for Modification of Application of Existing Mandatory Safety Standards
AGENCY:
Mine Safety and Health Administration, Labor.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY:
This notice is a summary of a petition for modification submitted to the Mine Safety and Health Administ more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Altria Client Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 21, 2024, from Altria Client Services LLC, Richmond, Virginia:
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To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 106,
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-4085 for "Advancing Smoking Cessation: FDA and NIH Priorities"
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Altria Client Services LLC ("ALCS"), on behalf of Ph more
FEMA Encourages Virginians to Build Back Stronger and Prepare for the Future
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
BRISTOL, Va.--If you live in Virginia, there are resources and funding available to help you protect your home from future flooding and storms.
FEMA Creates Phone Hotline with Home Rebuilding Tips
Do you need information as you're rebuilding so that you can reduce damage from future storms? If you need tips on mold cleanup, retrofitting for high winds, flood more
Interior Fish & Wildlife Service Receives Permit Requests From 10 States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 8 signed by Timothy MacDonald, Government Information Specialist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority.
Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications
AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION:
Notice of receipt of permit applications; request for comments.
SUMMARY:
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invite the publi more
NHTSA Releases Public Communication From Raul V. Bravo & Associates
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 20, 2024, from Raul V. Bravo and Associates Inc., Reston, Virginia:
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To: The Honorable Sophie Shulman
Deputy Administrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
United States Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590
RE: Petition for Temporary Exemption: HOLON U.S., Inc., Dock more
Nuclear is here ... and here and here
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
In fall 2020, California-based Kairos Power announced plans to build an advanced nuclear demonstration reactor within the site of the former K-25 uranium enrichment plant in Oak Ridge.
It was a good location for the company. The decommissioned K-25, now named Heritage Center Industrial Park, came with impressive infrastructure, including ample electricity from the T more
One Week Left for Hurricane Helene Survivors in Va. to Apply for FEMA Assistance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
BRISTOL, Va. Individuals and households in Bedford, Bland, Carroll, Giles, Grayson, Lee, Montgomery, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Wise and Wythe counties and cities of Galax and Radford who were affected by the Hurricane Helene have one week left to apply for FEMA assistance.
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Survivors can apply for FEMA assistance by:
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OSHA Releases Public Communication From Central Florida Jobs With Justice, 12 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 21, 2024, from Central Florida Jobs with Justice and 12 collaborators:
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To: Douglas L. Parker
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health Occupational Safety and Health Administration
200 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20210
Re: Comments Regarding DOL's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Heat Injury and Illness more
State Justice Institute Schedules Dec. 9 Meeting for SJI Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The State Justice Institute has issued a meeting notice, published in the Federal Register on Nov. 12, 2024. The meeting by the SJI Board of Directors is scheduled for Dec. 9, 2024.
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SUMMARY:
The purpose of this meeting is to consider grant applications for the 1st quarter of FY 2025, and other business.
DATES:
The SJI Board of Directors will be meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET.
ADDRESSES:
Supreme Court of Virginia, 100 North 9th Street, Richmon more
Wittman, Underwood Introduce Resolution Honoring Public Health Professionals
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), co-chairs of the Congressional Public Health Caucus, announced the introduction of a House Concurrent Resolution commending public health professionals for their dedication and service to the United States.
"Before serving in Congress, I earned a master's degree in public health and spent over 26 years working for more
GOVERNMENT - Congressional Research Service
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Child Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. Child Tax Credit) on Nov. 19, 2024, by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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Selected Issues in Tax Policy: The Child Tax Credit
Tax reform proposals in the 119th Congress may include reforms to the child tax credit, which increases the after-tax incomes of some households with children. The child tax credit was substantively modified by P.L. 115-97 (often referred to a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Defense Primer - Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10553) on Nov. 19, 2024, by Marcy E. Gallo, science and technology policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
Advanced technology plays a critical role in ensuring U.S.
national security. To maintain technological superiority on the battlefield, the Department of Defense (DOD) relies on scientific and technical knowledg more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on State Department Passport Services
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12466) on Nov. 19, 2024, by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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State Department Passport Services: Background and Issues for Congress
Background
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) defines a passport as "an internationally recognized travel document that verifies the identity and nationality of the bearer." Congress has vested authority in DOS to gra more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-South Korea FTA & Bilateral Trade Relations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10733) on Nov. 19, 2024, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-South Korea (KORUS) FTA and Bilateral Trade Relations
The U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement (KORUS FTA) entered into force in March 2012. The agreement has reduced and, in most cases, eliminated tariff and non-tariff barr more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on War & Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12816) on Nov. 19, 2024, by African affairs specialist Lauren Ploch Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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The War and Humanitarian Crisis in Sudan
The conflict in Sudan that began in 2023 between rival elements of the security forces has fueled the world's largest displacement crisis and largest hunger crisis. The war has pushed over 11 million people from their homes. More than more
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Latin America & Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. 98-684) on Nov. 18, 2024, by senior research librarian Carla Y. Davis-Castro.
Here are excerpts:
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fact Sheet on Leaders and Elections
This report provides the results of recent presidential elections in Latin America and the Caribbean. Below are three tables, organized by region, that include the date of each country's independence, the name of the mos more
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet on Thanksgiving
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44279) on Nov. 18, 2024, by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch.
Here are excerpts:
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Thanksgiving: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Thanksgiving is a federal holiday observed on the fourth Thursday in November.
In 1789, President George Washington declared November 26 a National Day of Thanksgiving. Subsequent Presidents issued Thanksgiving proclamations, but the dates of the co more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Active Component Enlisted Recruiting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11147) on Nov. 18, 2024, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and research librarian Carly A. Miller.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Active Component Enlisted Recruiting
Congressional Role
The Constitution provides Congress with broad powers over the Armed Forces, including the power "To raise and support Armies" and "To provide and maintain a Navy." I more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on AUKUS Nuclear Cooperation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11999) on Nov. 18, 2024, by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr and acting section research manager Mary Beth D. Nikitin:
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AUKUS Nuclear Cooperation
On August 7, 2024, President Joseph Biden submitted to Congress an "Agreement among the Government of Australia, the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the Government of the United more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Export-Import Bank Financing of Fossil Fuel Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12819) on Nov. 18, 2024, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck and research librarian Carly A. Miller.
Here are excerpts:
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Export-Import Bank Financing of Fossil Fuel Projects
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) provides financing for U.S. exports of goods and services in many sectors, including energy. The 118th Congress has debated whet more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Strategic Nuclear Forces
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12819) on Nov. 18, 2024, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Strategic Nuclear Forces
The United States is in the process of modernizing its strategic nuclear forces. This modernization effort includes numerous Department of Defense (DOD) major defense acquisition programs, some of which are annually assessed by the Government Accoun more
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
By Staff Sgt. Christina Russo, 910th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Georgia -- Airmen from active duty, reserve and guard installations across the globe are what make the U.S. Air Force such a lethal, ready force in the Great Power Competition. As the true assets of the Air Force, Airmen must strive to remain combat-ready while still innovating for the future. In doing so, membe more
Director Daniel Glad Delivers Welcome Remarks at Procurement Collusion Strike Force 5th Anniversary Event
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following welcome remarks on Nov. 21, 2024, by Daniel Glad, director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force, at the Strike Force's fifth anniversary event:
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As Prepared for Delivery
Good afternoon. My name is Daniel Glad, and I have the honor of serving as the Director of the Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF). I say honor because it truly has been one, to work alongside fellow enforcers to combat collusion in gov more
FEC Issues Digest for Week of Nov. 18-22
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Administrative Fines
The Commission made public five closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Administrative Fine Search System.
AF 4696 Committee to Elect Marcus Jones and Marcus Jones, in official capacity as treasurer. The Commission made a final deter more
First Lady Cathy Justice Concludes Final 2024 Communities In Schools Advisory Council Meeting
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 23 -- First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
First Lady Cathy Justice hosted the final Communities In Schools (CIS) Advisory Council meeting of 2024, bringing together leaders dedicated to removing barriers to education and empowering West Virginia's students.
First Lady Justice opened the meeting by reflecting on the year's successes and expressing her gratitude to the Advisory Council for their commitment to CIS.
"Bringi more
Justice Department Procurement Collusion Strike Force Commemorates 5th Anniversary With Law Enforcement Partners
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Yesterday, the Justice Department's Antitrust Division and Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) commemorated the PCSF's fifth anniversary in Washington with a celebration involving law enforcement partners and key stakeholders from across the government. Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Jonathan Kanter, PCSF Director Daniel Glad and other department officials were joined by representat more
Justice Dept.: Co-Founders of Paycheck Protection Program Lender Service Provider Charged for COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
An indictment was unsealed yesterday in the Northern District of Texas charging two co-founders of Blueacorn, a lender service provider, in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief money guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Accordi more
Justice Dept.: Michigan Woman Convicted of $1.4M Health Care Kickback Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
A Michigan woman was convicted today for her role in a conspiracy to defraud the United States and receive illegal health care kickbacks.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Mary Smettler-Bolton, 71, of Oakland County, referred Medicare beneficiaries to several Metro Detroit home health companies in exchange for hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks paid b more
Justice Dept.: Physician Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
A California physician pleaded guilty today in Los Angeles to criminal health care fraud, arising from her false home health certifications and related fraudulent billings to Medicare.
According to court documents, Lilit Gagikovna Baltaian, 61, of Porter Ranch, was a physician licensed to practice in California and an enrolled Medicare provider. From approximately January 2012 through July more
N.C. U.S. Attorney: Federal Judge Sentences Charlotte Licensed Clinical Social Worker to 11+ Years in Prison for Medicaid Fraud, COVID-19 Fraud, and Money Laundering
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
A Charlotte behavioral health services provider was sentenced yesterday to 135 months in prison for Medicaid fraud, COVID-19 fraud, and money laundering, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ashley Nicole Cross, 42, of Charlotte, was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release more
Navy Region Hawaii N-Focus: Spotlight on Office of the Inspector General - N00G
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 23 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news:
From Raquel Cloma, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) inspects, investigates, or inquires into matters of importance to the Department of the Navy with respect to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and command operations. The OIG provides support and guidance that enables management to evaluate the economy, effici more
STARTLING STATS FACTSHEET: FY2025 Begins With Over 140,000 Border Encounters Nationwide, Worsening Public Safety Crisis Under Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024:
Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released its October "Startling Stats" factsheet, detailing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) border encounter data for the first month (October 2024) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. According to CBP, for the fourth October in a row under the Biden-Harris administration, nationwide encounters more
Biden-Harris DOL is Abusing Its Authority, House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Wants an IG Investigation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release:
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is demanding the Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) investigate whether the Biden-Harris DOL is abusing its authority.
The letter comes after reports of DOL, under the guise of an Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) investigat more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Defense Primer - Research, Development, Test & Evaluation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10553) on Nov. 19, 2024, by Marcy E. Gallo, science and technology policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Research, Development, Test and Evaluation
Advanced technology plays a critical role in ensuring U.S.
national security. To maintain technological superiority on the battlefield, the Department of Defense (DOD) relies on scientific and technical knowledg more
Department of Justice Suspends Controversial Airport Interdictions After Viral Footage Showing DEA Agents Threatening, Abusing Innocent Traveler
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
Today, the Department of Justice suspended the Drug Enforcement Administration's controversial practice of having agents intercept travelers, interrogate them, and insist on searching their bags in what the agency calls "consensual encounters." That suspension comes on the heels of an Office of the Inspector General report, also issued today, that criticizes the practice and refers to s more
DOD IG: Audit of the DOD's Management of Air Quality Issues at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti - Report No. DODIG-2025-041
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
Audit
Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the "Audit of the DoD's Management of Air Quality Issues at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti." This audit was performed in response to a DoD Hotline complaint that alleged Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ) command staff ignored ongoing more
DOD IG: Evaluation of the DOD's Health, Safety, & Environmental Hazard Identification, Remediation in Military Housing - Report No. DODIG-2025-045
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
Evaluation
Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the "Evaluation of the DoD's Health, Safety, and Environmental Hazard Identification and Remediation in Military Housing." The report identifies deficiencies in the DoD's compliance with a dozen health, safety, and envir more
Grassley, Warren Call for IRS to Crack Down on Hospitals Abusing Nonprofit Status
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) are calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to strengthen and enforce tax code regulations on noncompliant nonprofit hospitals.
"While the promotion of health is an exempt purpose, not every entity that promotes health is entitled to a tax exemption," the senators wrot more
HHS Whistleblower, Retired Border Patrol Agent, Counter-Trafficking Expert Testify on Biden-Harris Refusal to Protect Unaccompanied Alien Children
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
This week, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement, led by Chairman Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability, led by Chairman Dan Bishop (R-NC), held a joint hearing to examine how the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human more
House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Loudermilk: DoD Inspector General Concealed January 6 Evidence
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Oversight, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
Today, the Committee on House Administration's Subcommittee on Oversight Chairman Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) sent a letter to Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General (IG) Robert Storch, demanding a correction of the DoD's factually inaccurate January 6 report, as first reported by The Federalist.
After a thorough inves more
Man dies after jumping in canal to evade arrest by Border Patrol Agents
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
On June 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Border Patrol personnel monitoring remote cameras notified Border Patrol agents, via radio, of a group of possible undocumented noncitizens located approximately 3.15 miles east of the Rio Grande River and 17.5 miles northwest of the Eagle Pass Bridge Port of Entry in Eagle Pass, Texas.
At approximately 6:00 a.m., agen more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: Local Home Healthcare Company Owner Accused of $800,000 Fraud
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
The owner of a home healthcare company was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday and accused of defrauding the Missouri Medicaid Program and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $800,000.
Natavia Boyd-Wells, 40, is now facing four counts of wire fraud and two counts of making false statements related to a healthcare ma more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: ICE Supervisory Deportation Officer Arrested for Identity Theft and Disseminating Confidential Government Records
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the arrest of HENRY YAU for charges in connection with a scheme to commit identity theft, convert government records, and dis more
SEC Chair Gensler to Depart Agency on Jan. 20
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024:
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Gensler implemented reforms to enhance efficiency, resiliency, and integrity in U.S. capital markets; agency held wrongdoers accountable and returned billions to harmed investors.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that its 33rd Chair, Gary Gensler, will step down from the Commission effective at 12:00 pm on January 20, 2025. Chair Gensler began hi more
Senators Marshall, Merkley Urge Oversight of TSA's Unchecked Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and a bipartisan group of Senators to sound the alarm on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) facial recognition regime in airports across the United States.
Senators Marshall and Merkley co-led this effort with Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) to urge a thorough investigation by U.S. Dep more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Former Valentine ISD Employee Pleads Guilty for Stealing Federal Funds
ALPINE, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release:
A former Valentine Independent School District employee pleaded guilty to charges related to his scheme to fraudulently misappropriate school district funds for personal expenses.
According to court records, Ernesto Villarreal Jr., 43, of Marfa, was employed as the Business Manager and served as the Tax Collector and Assessor for the Valentine ISD, in Valentine, TX. Du more
Woman from Mexico dies from heat stroke after illegally crossing the border
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
On June 22, 2024, the El Paso Regional Communications (911) Center contacted the Border Patrol's El Paso Sector communications center after receiving an emergency call regarding lost migrants seeking aid in the vicinity of Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
At approximately 5:22 p.m., El Paso Sector communications alerted Border Patrol agents at the Santa Teresa Station and more
Australian DOD: Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Scheme Advocate Appointment
CANBERRA, Australia, Nov. 21 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release:
The Albanese Government has appointed the Hon Justice Ruth McColl AO as the Afghanistan Inquiry Compensation Advocate.
The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry report contained 15 recommendations to pay compensation to victims, and their families, where there was credible information involving allegations of property damage, assault or unlawful killing, by AD more
Connolly Statement on GAO Report on WMATA Inspector General Independence
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, released the following statement after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report on the status of the independence of WMATA's Office of Inspector General (OIG):
"I welcome this GAO report which concludes that WMATA is now in compliance with more
Dr. Rand Paul Forces Senate Vote to Stop Biden Administration from Making Ukraine's Debt America's
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) forced a vote in the U.S. Senate on his joint resolution of disapproval (S.J.Res.117) to stop the Biden Administration from making Ukraine's debt the responsibility of the American people.
Specifically, the joint resolution of disapproval would have prohibited the Biden Administration's cancellation of $4.65 billion of debt owed by Ukraine to U.S. taxpayers. The Biden Adm more
Homeland Security IG: Mead Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $750,000 From COVID Relief Programs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Spokane, Washington - On November 14, 2024, United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Antonio Feliciano Crawford, age 55, of Mead, Washington, to 45 months in federal prison on charges of bank fraud. Judge Rice also imposed 5 years of supervised release, restitution of $203,347.08, and forfeiture more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization Chairman Rosendale Opens Hearing on VA Cybersecurity, Protecting Veterans Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Montana, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
Today, Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the start of the subcommittee's oversight hearing entitled, ""VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolvin more
Justice Dept.: Laboratory Owner Charged for $79M Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
The owner and operator of a Texas laboratory was charged yesterday in connection with his role in a $79 million respiratory pathogen panel (RPP) testing fraud scheme.
According to court documents, Osman Syed, 34, also known as Syed Osman, an Indian national, caused BioDX Labs LLC (BioDX) to submit more than $79 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare and Texas Medicaid for RPP tests that more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: GOP Sees Scientific Integrity Policies as Anti-Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
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House Chair Says EPA Scientific Integrity Program Will "Usurp" Agenda
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The bipartisan consensus in support of federal scientific integrity policies appears to be fraying, according to a fiery letter from a Republican House committee chair released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The letter charges that the scientific integr more
Rep. Alford, Colleagues Call for Veteran Mental Health Scheduling Improvements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) joined his colleagues in a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough, urging the department to streamline the current scheduling system for veteran mental health appointments. The letter was led by Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10).
"We owe a deep debt of gratitude to our veterans for their selfless service to this nation. more
Rep. Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA's arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments. Information obtained by the Oversight Committee, along with recent actions at Tennessee Walking Horse shows, rev more
Sen. Rick Scott: Biden Admin Refusing to Show Up for HSGAC Threats Hearing is Pure Cowardice, Betrayal of American People
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
Today, Senator Rick Scott blasted the Biden administration after it refused to have U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray show up for a public hearing in the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) on Threats to the Homeland.
Senator Rick Scott said, "In a dangerous and cow more
Senator Collins Co-Chairs Hearing on Disaster Relief Supplemental Request
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024:
U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chair of the Appropriations Committee, co-chaired a full Committee hearing on the President's disaster relief supplemental funding request for communities affected by recent natural disasters, including Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Today's hearing featured two panels of witnesses: U.S. Senators Thom Tilli more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Oklahoma City Woman Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering, and Financial Crimes in Eastern District of Texas
SHERMAN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release:
An Oklahoma City, OK woman has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for various crimes related to an international drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs.
Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin, 61, was convicted at trial of money laundering; wire fraud; conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine; and consp more
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority: Actions Needed to Safeguard Inspector General Independence and Evaluate Capital Investment Outcomes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report:
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Fast Facts
Nearly 760,000 trips are made each weekday using D.C.'s Metro rail and bus system. In recent years, Metro's operations have come under scrutiny.
Metro's Office of Inspector General is supposed to provide independent oversight of its operations, but we found some threats to that independence. For example, Metro's board doesn't have procedures to remove an IG-- more
Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season, Markey Joins Colleagues in Urging Oversight of TSA's Unchecked Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Washington (November 20, 204) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to sound the alarm on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) facial recognition regime in airports across the United States. Senator Markey was joined by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Kennedy more
Ahead of Busy Holiday Travel Season, Merkley Urges Oversight of TSA's Unchecked Use of Facial Recognition Technology at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley today joined forces with a bipartisan group of his colleagues to sound the alarm on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) facial recognition regime in airports across the United States.
Merkley co-led the effort with Senators John Kennedy (R-LA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Ted Cruz (R-TX)--Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Roger Marshall (R-KS) more
DOD DFAR: Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inapplicability of Additional Defense-Unique Laws and Certain Non-Statutory DFARS Clauses to Commercial Item Contracts (DFARS Case 2018-D074)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Defense Acquisition Regulations System posted a rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 15, 2024, signed by Jennifer D. Johnson, Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Inapplicability of Additional Defense-Unique Laws and Certain Non-Statutory DFARS Clauses to Commercial Item Contracts (DFARS Case 2018-D074)
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Defense Acquisition Regulations System, (DoD).
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House Judiciary Committee Members Jordan, Biggs Request Inspector General Open Investigation Into False Arrest of Arizona Woman
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Chairman of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Andy Biggs (R-AZ) sent a letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz requesting that the Inspector General open an investigation into the United States Marshals Service' (USMS) carelessness and excessive force during a false arrest of an 66- more
House Oversight & Accountability Subcommittees Issue Testimony From Ex-DOD Official Elizondo
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation released the following written testimony by ex-Defense Department Official Luis Elizondo from a Nov. 13, 2024, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border and Foreign Affairs entitled "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth":
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Greetings, Chairwoman Mace, Chairman Grothman, Ranking Members Connolly and Garcia, a more
House Oversight Committee Chairman Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA's arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments. Information obtained by the more
House Passes Sen. Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare & Benefits Improvement Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2024:
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Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released a statement following the passage of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (H.R. 8371), which included his previously introduced legislation the Modernization of VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires Act. H.R. 8371 is a comprehensive legislative package that includes several bipartisan proposa more
House Transportation Committee Chairman Graves: Republicans Demand Answers From FEMA Administrator at Hearing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans today demanded answers from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell about her agency's troubling responses to recent disasters and crises, including the amount FEMA resources devoted to addressing the southern border crisis, the slow respo more
House Transportation Committee Members Graves & Perry Statements From Hearing on FEMA Response to Recent Disasters and Ignoring Disaster Victims Who Supported President-Elect Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Opening remarks, as prepared, of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) from today's hearing entitled, "In the Eye of the Storm: Oversight of FEMA's Disaster Readiness and Response":
Tr more
Justice Dept.: California Man Sentenced for Acting as an Illegal Agent of the People's Republic of China Government and Bribery
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
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John Chen Furthered the PRC Government's Transnational Repression Campaign Against the Falun Gong by Paying Cash Bribes to a Purported IRS Official
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John Chen, 71, of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Los Angeles, was sentenced today to 20 months in prison for acting as unregistered agents of the PRC and bribing an IRS agent in connection with a plot to target U.S.-base more
Justice Dept.: Dell and Iron Bow Agree to Pay $4.3M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Relating to Submitting Non-Competitive Bids to the Army
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
Dell Technologies Inc. and Dell Federal Systems L.P. (collectively Dell), located in Austin, Texas, have agreed to pay $2,300,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting and causing the submission of non-competitive bids to the Army and thereby overcharging the Army under the Army Desktop and Mobile Computing 3 (ADMC-3) contract. Iron Bow Technologies LLC (Iron Bow), loc more
Justice Dept.: Former Senior Manager of Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading and Making False Statements
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
A Virginia man pleaded guilty today for committing insider trading and making false statements about his trading to his employer, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR).
According to court documents, Robert Brian Thompson, 43, of Mosley, worked as a bank examiner and senior manager with supervisory duties for the FRBR. Due to his position, Thompson was privy to confidential informatio more
Kennedy presses DHS to conduct oversight of TSA's facial recognition technology
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and a bipartisan group of colleagues in urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to conduct oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) use of facial recognition technology.
"We urge you to conduct thorough oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's ("TSA") use of facia more
Law Council of Australia: Defence Act Must Balance Urgency and Rights
BRADDON, Australia, Nov. 20 -- The Law Council of Australia issued the following news release:
The Law Council of Australia has cautioned that the law must be very clear about the circumstances in which the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be deployed in response to domestic threats and safeguards established to protect people's rights.
"Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903 (Cth) enables the ADF to be called out to assist civilian authorities, such as the police, in response to 'domestic viol more
Leading Healthcare and Life Sciences Attorney Craig Bleifer Joins McGuireWoods
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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New York Partner Brings In-House Experience From Global Pharmaceutical Companies
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Craig B. Bleifer, a nationally recognized healthcare and life sciences attorney who served as general counsel for two global pharmaceutical companies, has joined McGuireWoods as a partner in New York.
Bleifer comes to McGuireWoods from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Field. He has more than three decades of experie more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: Three Sentenced for Half-Million Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri issued the following news release:
The former owner, office manager, and business manager of a St. Louis County, Missouri-based home health care company were sentenced Tuesday to prison time for health care fraud.
U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk sentenced Doriann Morgan, 59, of St. Louis County, to two years in prison. Judge Pitlyk sentenced Thalisa Walton, 47, of Hazelwood, and Barbara Jac more
Rep. Franklin Provision to Protect Guardsmen & Reservists Passes House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced his Service Member Employment Protection Act passed the House as part of H.R. 8371, "The Dole Act." The Dole Act includes 12 major initiatives designed to reform and enhance the delivery of Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) services, including expanding healthcare options, offering more education opportunities and streamlining benefits an more
Rep. Joyce Bill to Strengthen Oversight & Accountability at VA Passes House
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Last night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Steve Womack (AR-03), and Chris Pappas' (NH-01) bipartisan legislation to strengthen oversight and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as a part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The Department of Vetera more
Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Legislation to Prevent Sexual Assault Against Prison Staff
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act to end the epidemic of sexual assaults on prison staff by inmates within the prison system.
According to a February 2023 report by the U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (DOJ OIG), a staggering 40% of 7,000 surveyed Federal Bureau of Prisons ( more
Rep. Palmer Introduces Bill to Aid Disaster Relief With Existing FEMA Funds
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Gary Palmer, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Last week, Representative Gary Palmer (AL-06) introduced a bill that gives the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorization to transfer funds designated for other purposes to the Disaster Relief Fund.
Following Hurricane Helene this year, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated, "FEMA does not have the funds to make it throug more
Rep. Van Drew Grills FEMA Administrator on Emergency Response Bias Against Trump Supporters
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Today, Congressman Van Drew questioned Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell in a House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing about reports that FEMA workers were instructed to "avoid homes advertising Trump" while assisting hurricane victims. The directive led workers to skip over at least 20 homes displaying Trump campaign signs more
Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Scott Issues Statement on FDIC Chairman Martin Gruenberg
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 19, 2024:
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In response to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg's announcement he will resign on January 19th, Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement:
"I've called on Martin Gruenberg to resign from the agency for almost a year - yet he's continued to play pol more
Senate Health Committee Ranking Member Cassidy Releases Report Detailing Biden-Harris Failures to Protect Migrant Children From Exploitation, Obstructing Congressional Investigations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released a report detailing the Biden-Harris administration's failures to secure the southern border resulting in the exploitation and abuse of migrant children.
This report comes more
Tuberville Demands Accountability from SVAC Following Budget Shortfall
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
VA is now retracting previous claim that it was facing a $3 billion shortfall
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and 14 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC) Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT) demanding greater accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after a stunning multi-billion-dollar budget short more
Two Independent Government Watchdogs, One Conclusion: MOHELA Is a Threat to Working People and the Student Loan System
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- Student Borrower Protection Center issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
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CFPB Student Loan Ombudsman and FSA Ombudsman Both Warn of Widespread Failures by MOHELA Amid Historic Spike in Borrower Complaints
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Yesterday, a second independent federal watchdog released a scathing new report, warning that student loan giant MOHELA is systematically failing borrowers. The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) Ombudsman's ann more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Corrections Officer Charged Along With Inmates and Others in Conspiracy to Smuggle Contraband Into the D.C. Jail
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Corrections Officer Rashaad Roper, 45, of Gaithersburg, MD, is one of five people charged by indictment, unsealed today, in a conspiracy to provide a knife, drugs, and cell phones to inmates in the D.C. jail as they awaited trial for murder and assault with intent to kill while armed. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves, FBI Acting Spe more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Syrian National Charged With Diverting $9 Million in U.S.-Funded Humanitarian Assistance to a Terrorist Organization Affiliated With Al-Qaida
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Mahmoud Al Hafyan, 53, a Syrian national, has been charged in a 12-count indictment, unsealed today in U.S. District Court, alleging major fraud against the United States for illegally diverting more than $9 million in U.S.-funded humanitarian aid intended for Syrian civilians to armed combatant groups, including the Al-Nusrah Front (ANF), which is a designated more
Va. U.S. Attorney: Former Senior Manager of Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading and Making False Statements
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
A Mosley man pled guilty today to committing insider trading and making false statements about his trading to his employer, the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (FRBR).
According to court documents, Robert Brian Thompson, 43, worked as a bank examiner and senior manager with supervisory duties for the FRBR. Due to his position, Thompson was pri more
W.Va. U.S. Attorney: Putnam County Man Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024:
Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation, including four months on home detention, and ordered to pay $29,592 in restitution for theft of public money, property or records. Lomas admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $8,760 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supple more
Warren, Grassley Pressure IRS To Crack Down on Nonprofit Hospitals Taking Advantage of Tax Code
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), members of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel urging him to strengthen and enforce tax code regulations on nonprofit hospitals, which are still taking advantage of their nonprofit status to pay little to nothing in taxes while failing to provide adequate charity and community care to th more
Wash. U.S. Attorney Announces Significant Cases From New Interagency Environmental Task Force to Protect Public Health and Safety
SPOKANE, Washington, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release:
Vanessa R. Waldref, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced the creation of a new, interagency Environmental Task Force to protect public health and safety, to ensure that everyone enjoys equal protection from environmental and health hazards, and to combat criminal conspiracies that attempt to profit from pollution.
"Strong and more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Celebrates Women's Entrepreneurship Day by Marking Over 25 Years of Support for Women-Owned Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis reaffirmed EXIM's commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs and businesses across the nation on Women's Entrepreneurship Day. For more than 25 years, EXIM has provided critical resources and financing to help women-owned businesses compete in global markets, empowering them to exp more
Finstad Applauds Passage of Landmark Veterans Package
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted in support of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, a package of bipartisan, bicameral provisions to modernize the delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), expand access to job training and employment opportuni more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Jury Convicts Two Miami Residents for Involvement in Multi-Defendant PPP Scheme
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release:
On Nov. 8, a federal jury convicted Lazaro Verdecia Hernandez, 37, and Yadier Rodriguez Arteaga, 41, both of Miami, of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and money laundering, in connection with a scheme to obtain fraudulent loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Verdecia was also convicted of wire fraud.
Verde more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Sets Nov. 20 Hearing on VA Cybersecurity - Protecting Veteran Data From Evolving Threats
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization issued the following information for a hearing entitled "VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data from Evolving Threats" at 9 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2024, at 360 Cannon House Office Building:
Witnesses
* The Honorable Kurt DelBene, Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology and Chief Information Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
* Ms. Lynette Sherrill, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Infor more
Litigation: SEC Charges Richmond Federal Reserve Banking Supervisor With Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:24-cv-00800-MHL; E.D. Va., filed Nov. 8, 2024) involving Robert Brian Thompson:
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On November 8, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed insider trading charges against Robert Brian Thompson, a long-time banking supervisor and examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, for allegedly using material nonpublic information to trade in stock and options of two publicly more
Migrant in medical distress from environmental exposure dies after calling Border Patrol for assistance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
On April 27, 2024, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Border Patrol's Del Rio Sector Border Intelligence Center received a call from two male Mexican migrants wishing to surrender. The caller advised the other migrant was in medical distress and provided Border Patrol agents with their GPS coordinates. The Intelligence Center forwarded the coordinates to the Carrizo Sp more
Pa. U.S. Attorney: Seven Defendants Charged In Health Care Fraud And Kickback Scheme Involving 'Foot Baths'
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the following individuals were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and multiple counts of health care fraud:
* Frank Suess (a.k.a., Franz P. Suess), age 78, of Wellington, Florida;
* Luis Salgado, age 50, of Nape more
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 (TNSres) -- The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024:
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Financial Positions Continue to Grow Stronger in PBGC Insurance Programs
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The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) today released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Annual Report. The report shows PBGC's insurance programs are financially sound and continue to grow stronger. This marks the fourth consecutive year of positive net financial positions for both our Sing more
Rep. Ciscomani Applauds House Passage of Flagship Veterans Package for the 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) applauded the House passage of his legislation to reform and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and empower veterans as they begin their transition back into civilian life as well as improve programs for those and their families who transitioned already. The bill passed the House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 389-9. This is the si more
Rep. Roy demands Biden admin preserve records and evidence of 100K+ missing alien children
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
On Tuesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) demanded the Biden administration preserve all records and evidence related to the missing unaccompanied alien children who have been brought into the United States under the watch of their administration.
"The Biden-Harris Administration's reckless, open-borders policies have led to record-breaking numbers of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) arriving at the southwes more
Sullivan, Colleagues Demand Veterans Affairs Committee Enact Greater Accountability of VA Following Budget Shortfall Fiasco
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee (SVAC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), and 14 Senate colleagues demanded greater accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) after a stunning multi-billion-dollar budget debacle in recent weeks in a letter to SVAC Chairman Jon Tester (D-MT).
The senators are urging the SVAC chairman to ensure the Protecti more
Wash. U.S. Attorney: Mead Man Sentenced to Nearly 4 Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Over $750,000 From COVID Relief Programs
SPOKANE, Washington, Nov. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release:
On November 14, 2024, United States Attorney Vanessa R. Waldref announced that United States District Judge Thomas O. Rice sentenced Antonio Feliciano Crawford, age 55, of Mead, Washington, to 45 months in federal prison on charges of bank fraud. Judge Rice also imposed 5 years of supervised release, restitution of $203,347.08, and forfeiture of $173,329.00 i more
Woman dies after being after being smuggled across the border without water
WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
On May 31, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., two migrants approached a house in Sunland Park, New Mexico and requested help. A construction worker at the house called 911, and Sunland Park Fire Department and Police Department responded to the residence and requested an air ambulance. The fire department called the Santa Teresa Border Patrol Station Tactical Operati more
DOD IG: Evaluation of Effectiveness of Chief Digital & Artificial Intelligence Office's Artificial Intelligence Services, Governance - DODIG-2025-039
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Nov. 18, 2024:
Evaluation
Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the DoD Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the report "Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office's Artificial Intelligence Services and Governance." This report is part of a series of oversight work the DoD OIG is conducting focused on more
DOD's 2024 audit shows progress toward 2028 goals
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
The Defense Department released the results of its departmentwide fiscal year 2024 financial audit on Nov. 17, the seventh such audit since 2018.
For this most recent effort, the department's inspector general provided an overall "disclaimer of opinion" on DOD financial statements, which means the department has not yet achieved a clean audit, said M more
DOD's 2024 Audit Shows Progress Toward 2028 Goals
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News
The Defense Department today released the results of its departmentwide fiscal year 2024 financial audit, the seventh such audit since 2018.
For this most-recent effort, the department's inspector general provided an overall "disclaimer of opinion" on DOD financial statements, which means the department has not yet achieved a clean audit, said Mike McCor more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Director Owen Herrnstadt Touts Record-Level Investment in Clean Energy Projects Supporting U.S. Jobs at COP29 in Azerbaijan
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Baku, Azerbaijan Last week, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board Member Owen Herrnstadt travelled to the 2024 U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan to highlight EXIM's record-level clean energy investments, discuss EXIM's climate financing opportunities with international government and business leaders and share how EXIM's effort more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Vietnamese National and Member of Multinational Media Company Charged With Participating in a Scheme to Launder at Least $67 Million in Fraud Proceeds
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release:
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Jonathan Mellone, the Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Region of the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General ("DOL-OIG"); and Andrew Wroblewski, the Assistant Director of the U.S. Department of State's Diplomatic Security Service ("DSS") Domestic Operations, announce more
OSHA Releases Public Communication From Government Accountability Project
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from the Government Accountability Project:
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To: James. S. Frederick
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20210
Re: Public Comments on OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Calif., introduced the "Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act" on Sept. 6, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 15.
H.R. 9468. A bill making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations.
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Tom Cole, R-Okla., John R. Carter, R-Texas, Ken Calvert, R-Calif., David G. Valadao, R-Calif. more
Rep. Kiggans Votes in Favor of Putting Veterans First
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted in favor of H.R. 8371, the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. This legislation, which passed out of the U.S. House by a vote of 389-9, includes Congresswoman Kiggans' bills, H.R. 3581, the Caregiver Outreach and Program Enhancement (COPE) Act and H.R. 3504, the VA Medical Center Security Report Act of 2 more
Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Unprompted Searches of Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Unprompted Federal searches of travelers have disproportionately targeted Black travelers,according to a recent media investigationThis is an external link
Atlanta, Ga. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is demanding answers about unprompted searches of travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Today, Sen. Ossoff launched an inquiry with U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and Drug Enforcement Ad more
DOD's 2024 Audit Shows Progress Toward 2028 Goals
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
The Defense Department today released the results of its departmentwide fiscal year 2024 financial audit, the seventh such audit since 2018.
For this most-recent effort, the department's inspector general provided an overall "disclaimer of opinion" on DOD financial statements, which means the department has not yet achieved a clean audit, said Mike McCord, the department's chief financial officer.
Despite that r more
Senator Wicker Statement on the Biden Administration Lifting Some ATACMS Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the highest-ranking Republican on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, responded to press reports indicating that President Biden will finally lift some restrictions on Ukraine using U.S.-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
"If initial press reports are true, I am encouraged at the prospect of allowing Ukraine to use long-range ATACM missiles supplied by the more
U.S. Postal Service Board Chairman Martinez Issues Remarks at Nov. 14, 2024, Open Session
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following remarks by Board Chairman Roman Martinez IV during an open session:
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Good morning and welcome. We have a full agenda today.
First, I'd like to acknowledge the hard work and commitment of USPS employees across the country during the 2024 election cycle. Once again, the USPS rose to the occasion and served the American people with dedication & precision. Outstanding! I also want to call out the significant contributions of more
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CBC/Radio-Canada's Jon Medline on How the Journalism Trust Initiative Strengthens Credibility
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Nov. 26 -- The Alliance for Audited Media issued the following Q&A on Nov. 25, 2024, with Jon Medline, executive director of policy and international relations for CBC/Radio-Canada:
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As questions arise about trust in media, media outlets are taking steps to stand out for their commitment to quality and adherence to industry standards and best practices for editorial content.
CBC/Radio-Canada was the first Canadian broadcaster to receive certification from the more
Center for Journalism & Liberty at Open Markets Weighs in on Closing Arguments in the Google Digital Advertising Monopoly Trial
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Open Markets Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
Center for Journalism & Liberty (CJL) at the Open Markets Institute Director Dr. Courtney Radsch shared the following statement in response to closing arguments today in the U.S. Department of Justice's case against Google for monopolizing several technology products central to digital advertising.
"The Google ad tech trial wrapped up today with a simple but strong position from the DOJ: Google i more
European Federation of Journalists: Time to Eliminate Violence Against Women Journalists
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Nov. 26 -- The European Federation of Journalists issued the following news:
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, on 25 November 2024, the Gender and Diversity Expert Group (GENDEG) of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) calls for urgent action to prevent and stop violence against women journalists, both offline and online.
Across Europe, women journalists face unacceptable harassment, threats, and physical, psychological, and sexu more
GBH: 17 Massachusetts High Schools to Compete on Season 16 of High School Quiz Show
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 26 (TNScapv) -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release:
High School Quiz Show, GBH's Emmy award-winning academic tournament for Massachusetts high schools, has announced the 17 teams that will compete on Season 16. The top 17 teams earned the highest scores on a written quiz at High School Quiz Show's Super Sunday qualifying events at GBH in Brighton on Nov. 17 and on Nov. 18 at GBH's sister station, New England Public Media more
Humboldt Students Accepted Into CSU Pre-Doctoral Program
ARCATA, California, Nov. 26 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt issued the following news:
For the first time in 10 years, two Cal Poly Humboldt students, Journalism student Andres Felix and Psychology graduate student Shairy Jimenez Delgado, were selected to participate in the California State University's Pre-Doctoral Program as Sally Casanova Scholars.
The CSU Pre-Doctoral Program is designed to support the doctoral aspirations of CSU students who have experienced econom more
Independent Women's Forum: Tee Time - Professional Golfer Olivia Schmidt Shares Her Story in the Fight to Keep Women's Golf Female
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
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"I want my kids one day to chase their dreams and not have to have these distractions in their way."
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Today, IW Features, the storytelling platform of Independent Women's Forum (IWF), announced the release of Olivia Schmidt's female athlete story, highlighting her journey as a professional golfer competing for a highly coveted spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (L more
Nicaragua: UN Group of Experts Alarmed by Far-Reaching Change to the Constitution
GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 26 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news:
The UN Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua expressed profound concern over a sweeping amendment to the country's Constitution adopted last week which grants the Government of President Daniel Ortega virtually unlimited power over the nation's people.
The amendment, adopted by the National Assembly on 22 November, expands the presidential term from five to six years, elevates the role of Vi more
Paradigm Initiative: New Report Urges Ethical Governance and Inclusive Legislation on Artificial Intelligence in East and Southern Africa
LAGOS, Nigeria, Nov. 26 (TNSres) -- Paradigm Initiative, an organization that builds Information and Communication Technology-enabled support systems and advocates for digital rights and inclusion in Africa, issued the following news release:
New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and Zambia has called for immediate legislative action to keep pace with AI adoption on the continent.
"I more
Thibaut Bruttin Appointed Secretary-General by Reporters Without Borders' International Council
PARIS, France, Nov. 26 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
Thibaut Bruttin was appointed secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) at the international board meeting on 20 November 2024 attended by representatives of the organisation's seven sections: France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Finland, Switzerland and Sweden. He succeeds Christophe Deloire, who passed away last June, and held the position for over a decade.
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"As RSF approaches its 40th anniversary, more
First Year Seminar Peer Leaders: They're the Connectors in an Innovative Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
When members of the Class of 2025 graduate in May, many will have spent four years as instrumental components of a unique program designed to acclimate new students to life at Syracuse University.
These seniors have been involved as students taking the course in their first year of college, then as peer leaders for First Year Seminar (FYS) for three subsequent years. The one-credit, 15-week required course engages st more
Scripps creates AI team to lead strategy, business development and operations across company
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has put into place a leadership team to guide the acceleration of the company's artificial intelligence strategy.
Kerry Oslund has been named vice president of AI strategy, and Christina Hartman has been named vice president of emerging technology operations. Both are new positions and will report to Laura Tomlin, Scripps chief t more
Using investigative tools to fortify small business cybersecurity
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
If you spend any reasonable amount of time online, you've probably encountered this: A severe storm floods an urban area; reports of record rainfall start trickling in; someone posts a photo of a shark swimming on a highway, purportedly at the flood site; it gets shared widely, perhaps even by a sitting U.S. senator, and the proverbial lie makes its way around the world before the truth has a chance to catch up.
This par more
