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NASA-ISRO Satellite Captures Pacific Northwest Through Clouds
PASADENA, California, March 26 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA-ISRO Satellite Captures Pacific Northwest Through Clouds
Seattle, Portland, Mount Ranier, and Mount Saint Helens are captured in new imagery from NISAR, the most powerful radar system ever launched by NASA or ISRO.
Seattle and Portland, Oregon, are among the cloudiest cities in the United States. But that infamous cloud cover is no match for the U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), which is designed to peer straight through clouds. Doing so allows
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PASADENA, California, March 26 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA-ISRO Satellite Captures Pacific Northwest Through Clouds
Seattle, Portland, Mount Ranier, and Mount Saint Helens are captured in new imagery from NISAR, the most powerful radar system ever launched by NASA or ISRO.
Seattle and Portland, Oregon, are among the cloudiest cities in the United States. But that infamous cloud cover is no match for the U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar), which is designed to peer straight through clouds. Doing so allowsscientists to study the Pacific Northwest's natural landmarks and bustling port cities like never before.
Comparing the highly detailed imagery from the NISAR mission over time can reveal subtle changes in forests, wetlands, urban areas, and infrastructure. Radar images from the satellite -- a joint effort between NASA and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) -- can also detect subtle motions associated with volcanic activity, glacier movement, slips along faults, and slow-moving landslides.
"The Pacific Northwest is home to millions of people and supports major industries from tech and aerospace to agriculture and forestry," said remote sensing technologist Brandi Downs of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, who helped process the NISAR imagery. "This recent imagery highlights how NISAR data can support resource management, natural-hazard monitoring, and environmental decision-making."
Built by JPL, NISAR's L-band radar uses microwaves that can pass uninterrupted through clouds and, thanks to its 39-foot (12-meter) antenna reflector, provides a high level of detail for anyone who wants to understand how a region's surface and natural resources are changing. These radar signals, sent toward the Earth's surface, are reflected off the ground and back to the spacecraft, a phenomenon called backscatter. By measuring changes in the reflected signal, scientists can identify properties on the surface like moisture, vegetation, and variations in terrain.
Closer look
Radar images don't capture true color the same way photographs do. Instead, the colors seen here represent different combinations and intensities of radar signals or their orientation. The latter is called polarization.
Captured Nov. 10, 2025, the Pacific Northwest imagery shows the waterways around Portland and Seattle, with the roadways and cityscapes built alongside them. Some of these areas are dotted in magenta due to radar signals strongly reflecting off flat surfaces like roads and buildings. The small areas of yellow may be produced by a range of factors, including land cover, soil moisture, and surface geometry.
With radar images like these, scientists can look for changes in backscatter over time to tell where trees and plants have been removed, regrown, or destroyed, and to estimate how much carbon is stored in forests. Monitoring the boundaries of water and wetlands provides insight into flood risks or shifts in river channels.
Yellow-green in the imagery indicates the forests and wetlands covering the region. Those are interrupted by the dark blue peaks of Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens, two of the best-known natural landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. Dark blue is representative of relatively smooth surfaces, including both water and exposed mountaintops. Near the foot of each mountain are patches of purple squares cut into the lighter-green vegetation. Their precise right angles indicate that they're human-made, and most likely the effect of forests being thinned or vegetation growing back after having been thinned in the past.
"A single radar image is a snapshot of the surface conditions," Downs said. "But scientists typically rely on a time series of images to understand what's happening. One of NISAR's strengths is it observes the same areas twice every 12 days, producing a sequence of radar measurements that tells a full story."
More about NISAR
A joint mission developed by NASA and ISRO, NISAR was launched in July 2025 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre on India's southeastern coast. Managed by Caltech, JPL leads the U.S. component of the project and provided the satellite's L-band SAR, with a wavelength of 9 inches (24 centimeters), and antenna reflector. The spacecraft bus, the S-band SAR, which operates at a wavelength of 4 inches (10 centimeters), as well as the launch vehicle and launch services were provided by ISRO.
The NISAR satellite is the first to carry two SAR instruments at different wavelengths and monitors Earth's land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days, collecting data using the spacecraft's giant drum-shaped reflector, the largest radar antenna reflector NASA has ever sent into space.
To learn more about NISAR, visit:
https://science.nasa.gov/mission/nisar/
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Original text here: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasa-isro-satellite-captures-pacific-northwest-through-clouds/
Postal Service IG: Ohio 1 District: Delivery Operations in the Cleveland, OH, Area
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-141-R26) on March 16, 2026, entitled "Ohio 1 District: Delivery Operations in the Cleveland, OH, Area."
Here are excerpts:
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During the week of September 22, 2025, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Cleveland Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included Station B, Cleveland Heights Station, and Shaker Heights Station in Cleveland, OH.
We issued individual reports for the three delivery units
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WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-141-R26) on March 16, 2026, entitled "Ohio 1 District: Delivery Operations in the Cleveland, OH, Area."
Here are excerpts:
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During the week of September 22, 2025, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Cleveland Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC) and three delivery units serviced by the P&DC. The delivery units included Station B, Cleveland Heights Station, and Shaker Heights Station in Cleveland, OH.
We issued individual reports for the three delivery unitsand the P&DC. We also issued another report summarizing the results of our audits at all three delivery units with specific recommendations for management to address.
The audit team identified deficiencies in four of the five areas we reviewed affecting mail delivery and property conditions at the three delivery units.
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View the original text at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2026-03/25-141-r26.pdf
Postal Service IG: Grievance Management
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-068-R26) on January 15, 2026, entitled "Grievance Management."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service paid out more than $866 million in resolution of almost 3.5 million grievance payments from fiscal years (FY) 2022-2024. Grievances are typically complaints lodged by individual employees or unions about the implementation or interpretation of collective bargaining and local agreements concerning wages, hours, and conditions of employment.
What We Did
Our
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WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-068-R26) on January 15, 2026, entitled "Grievance Management."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service paid out more than $866 million in resolution of almost 3.5 million grievance payments from fiscal years (FY) 2022-2024. Grievances are typically complaints lodged by individual employees or unions about the implementation or interpretation of collective bargaining and local agreements concerning wages, hours, and conditions of employment.
What We Did
Ourobjective was to evaluate the Postal Service's management of grievances. We analyzed data from various Postal Service systems to identify trends, risk areas, and anomalies. We reviewed 25 facilities and labor relations offices in eight districts and conducted interviews with management and employees at those locations to gain an understanding of their grievance payments.
What We Found
Although total grievance payments nationwide trended slightly downward from FYs 2022-2024, some districts and facilities incurred high payment amounts or experienced significant increases in payments. Grievance issues related to overtime and improper work assignments accounted for some of the most significant and recurring grievance payments nationwide. In addition, field management entered into binding local agreements with unions that contained escalating remedies, did not always align with current operational needs, and did not have defined end or revision dates. Lastly, management did not always maintain a standardized, centralized repository that contained local agreements and did not consistently complete all required elements of decision letters in the Grievance and Arbitration Tracking System for payments.
Recommendations and Management's Comments
We made eight recommendations for the Postal Service to improve its management of grievances, reduce recurring grievances, clarify policy, and improve tracking. Postal Service management agreed with seven and disagreed with one. We consider management's comments responsive to recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8, and will pursue recommendation 6 through the audit resolution process. Management's comments and our evaluation are at the end of each finding and recommendation.
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View the original text at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2026-01/25-068-r26.pdf
Postal Service IG: Fiscal Year 2025 Officers' and Executive Directors' Travel and Representation Expenses
WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-055-R26) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Officers' and Executive Directors' Travel and Representation Expenses."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service has 50 authorized officer positions, including the postmaster general, deputy postmaster general, and vice presidents. The Postal Service had 48 active officers, including acting officers, as of September 30, 2025. Officers filed 1,011 expense reimbursement requests totaling $1,405,278. In
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WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-055-R26) on February 25, 2026, entitled "Fiscal Year 2025 Officers' and Executive Directors' Travel and Representation Expenses."
Here are excerpts:
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Background
The U.S. Postal Service has 50 authorized officer positions, including the postmaster general, deputy postmaster general, and vice presidents. The Postal Service had 48 active officers, including acting officers, as of September 30, 2025. Officers filed 1,011 expense reimbursement requests totaling $1,405,278. Inaddition, as of the end of fiscal year (FY) 2025, the Postal Service had 13 executive directors who filed 195 reimbursement requests totaling $314,570. Further, the Postal Service hired specially assigned, limited-term contract employees who were not officers, but management elected for their reimbursement requests to receive the same level of review as officers. During FY 2025, the contract employees filed 81 reimbursement requests, totaling $120,075.
What We Did
Our objective was to determine whether Postal Service officers and executive directors complied with policies and procedures regarding travel and representation expense reimbursements. We reviewed a sample of 60 reimbursement requests for officers, including limited-term contract employees, totaling $75,136, and 20 executive directors' reimbursement requests totaling $28,362 from FY 2025.
What We Found
For the travel and representation expense reimbursements we reviewed, Postal Service officers and executive directors generally followed applicable Postal Service travel policies and included proper support for reimbursement requests. However, we did identify instances of noncompliance where applicable travel policies were not followed and reimbursement requests were not supported, as required. In some cases, the non-compliance related to undocumented policy exceptions. In addition, we noted limited-term contract employees' reimbursement requests were not always identified for additional review by the Travel and Relocation team.
Recommendations and Management's Comments
We made four recommendations to address the issues identified in the report. Postal Service management agreed with three recommendations and disagreed with one. Management's comments and our evaluation are at the end of each finding and recommendation. The U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General considers management's comments responsive to recommendations 1, 3, and 4 as corrective actions should resolve the issues identified. We will work with management on recommendation 2 through the audit resolution process.
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View the original text at: https://www.uspsoig.gov/sites/default/files/reports/2026-02/25-055-r26.pdf
Office of Finance Publishes the FHLBanks 2025 Combined Financial Report
DALLAS, Texas, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Office of Finance Publishes the FHLBanks 2025 Combined Financial Report
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We are pleased to inform you that the Federal Home Loan Banks' Office of Finance (OF) has published the 2025 Combined Financial Report for the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks.
A copy of the report is available on the OF website.
If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Jordan at 214.441.8445.
Sincerely,
Sanjay K. Bhasin
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DALLAS, Texas, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Office of Finance Publishes the FHLBanks 2025 Combined Financial Report
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We are pleased to inform you that the Federal Home Loan Banks' Office of Finance (OF) has published the 2025 Combined Financial Report for the 11 Federal Home Loan Banks.
A copy of the report is available on the OF website.
If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Jordan at 214.441.8445.
Sincerely,
Sanjay K. Bhasin
President and Chief Executive Officer
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REPORT: https://www.fhlb-of.com/ofweb_userWeb/resources/2025Q4CFR.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.fhlb.com/library/bulletins/2026/office-of-finance-publishes-the-fhlbanks-2025-comb
IDB Group Opens Miami Office to Foster Private-Sector-Led Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group Opens Miami Office to Foster Private-Sector-Led Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) today opened a new office in Miami -- its first presence in the United States outside Washington, D.C., and the first of a multilateral development bank in the city -- to advance private-sector-led development and strengthen the IDB Group's role in connecting global investors with opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group Opens Miami Office to Foster Private-Sector-Led Development in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) today opened a new office in Miami -- its first presence in the United States outside Washington, D.C., and the first of a multilateral development bank in the city -- to advance private-sector-led development and strengthen the IDB Group's role in connecting global investors with opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Theoffice brings the IDB Group closer to where investment decisions are made. Miami is a major financial and corporate hub, home to more than 1,600 multinational companies and over 60 international banks, with a growing venture capital and technology ecosystem.
"Miami is where investors are, where decisions are made, and where deals are structured," said IDB Group President Ilan Goldfajn. "By being here, we can bring investment into Latin America and the Caribbean and also bring opportunities from the region to global investors -- scaling private-sector-led development on both sides."
The opening comes as the IDB Group scales up its role as a private-sector multilateral development bank. The institution successfully closed its $3.5 billion subscription process for the recapitalization of IDB Invest, supporting its new originate-to-share business model, and finalized the replenishment of IDB Lab with a more scalable and sustainable business model and new leadership.
The Miami office will deepen engagement with investors and partners, strengthen co-financing and mobilization, and support the structuring of projects across key sectors. It will also support IDB Invest and IDB Lab in expanding business development and bringing investment into Latin America and the Caribbean.
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About the IDB Group
The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) is the leading source of financing and knowledge for improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. It comprises the IDB, which works with the region's public sector and enables the private sector; IDB Invest, which directly supports private companies and projects; and IDB Lab, which spurs entrepreneurial innovation.
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Original text here: https://www.iadb.org/en/news/idb-group-opens-miami-office-foster-private-sector-led-development-latin-america-and-caribbean
GSA Sells Its Underutilized Federal Property in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Sells Its Underutilized Federal Property in Washington, D.C.
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GSA Regional Office Building sale signals momentum in property dispositions
Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the completion of a competitive public sale for the GSA Regional Office Building (ROB), located at 301 7th St SW, Washington, D.C. GSA listed the property for accelerated disposition last year, following President Trump's directive to reduce waste, including unnecessary properties.
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WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:
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GSA Sells Its Underutilized Federal Property in Washington, D.C.
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GSA Regional Office Building sale signals momentum in property dispositions
Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the completion of a competitive public sale for the GSA Regional Office Building (ROB), located at 301 7th St SW, Washington, D.C. GSA listed the property for accelerated disposition last year, following President Trump's directive to reduce waste, including unnecessary properties.
Thisfirst major D.C. office building sale by this administration serves as an important blueprint for future dispositions. The private purchase of the 940,000 square foot office facility on over 3.4 acres supports GSA's efforts to offload underutilized space.
"GSA is leading by example, eliminating underutilized property and delivering savings to the American taxpayer. This move demonstrates GSA's commitment to President Trump's agenda to shrink the federal real estate portfolio to a better core that focuses on workspace needs and agency missions," said GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst. "The sale is expected to save taxpayers over $200 million in delinquent maintenance and $5.5 million in annual operating and maintenance costs."
The building, originally constructed as a warehouse between 1929 and 1932 and later adapted for office use, most recently housed the Department of Homeland Security, but has sat vacant since March 2025.
"After years of working to put empty and expensive federal buildings up for sale, today, the GSA Regional Office Building is officially sold!" said Senator Joni Ernst. "Even though this building has been vacant, the American people have still been footing the bill. With this sale, we are saving Americans over $205 million and taking an additional $500 million in required updates off taxpayers' tab. I'm thankful Administrator Forst and the Trump administration are putting taxpayers first."
Situated at the intersection of Washington's government quarter and the Southwest waterfront district, the GSA ROB stands within walking distance of national landmarks, Metro connectivity at L'Enfant Plaza, and the rapidly transforming Southwest neighborhood. The area has seen accelerated redevelopment through public-private partnerships, waterfront activation, and residential conversion projects, creating opportunities for adaptive reuse that aligns with the district's evolution into a vibrant mixed-use community.
"We are grateful to the GSA team for their professionalism and the efficiency with which they brought this transaction to completion," said Hossein Fateh, CEO, Dalian Development, LLC. "This project is an opportunity to create something beautiful for Southwest Washington - something aligned with the city's larger vision for the neighborhood and a catalyst for its resurgence. I have had a home in Washington for more than four decades, and realizing this vision will require a substantial investment of time and capital -a reflection of my long-term commitment to this city."
In addition to the sale of this property, GSA has listed other buildings for potential disposal to ensure taxpayers no longer pay for underutilized federal office space. GSA projects that the sale of these buildings will eliminate $5 billion in delinquent maintenance and annual operating costs.
GSA remains committed to solving long-term problems that exist in the federal portfolio of assets, reduce waste, and deliver long-term value to the American people. For more information, visit realestatesales.gov.
About GSA: GSA provides centralized procurement and shared services for the federal government. GSA manages a nationwide real estate portfolio of approximately 360 million rentable square feet, oversees more than $116 billion in products and services via federal contracts, and delivers technology services to millions of people across dozens of federal agencies. GSA's mission is to deliver exceptional customer experience and value in real estate, acquisition, and technology services to the government and the American people. For more information, visit GSA.gov and follow us at @USGSA.
Contact
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Original text here: https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/newsroom/news-releases/gsa-sells-its-underutilized-federal-property-in-washington-dc-03252026
