AlexRenew, Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 19 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2025:
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AlexRenew and Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award
The City of Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission and AlexRenew, the public wastewater treatment authority serving the City of Alexandria, are accepting nominees for the 2025 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award. This award r more
Brian Dugan Named Assistant Director of the Training Division
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The FBI issued the following news release:
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Brian Dugan Named Assistant Director of the Training Division
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has named Brian Dugan as the assistant director of the Training Division. Most recently, Mr. Dugan served as the special agent in charge of the Norfolk Field Office in Virginia.
Mr. Dugan joined the FBI as a special agent in 1998 and was first assigned to the San Diego Field Office, where he largely worked domestic terrorism more
Battle of Iwo Jima: 80 Years Later, Lessons Learned
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
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Battle of Iwo Jima: 80 Years Later, Lessons Learned
The Battle of Iwo Jima took place from Feb. 19, 1945 to March 26, 1945.
The island, only 8 square miles in area, was considered crucial to the strategy of the Pacific campaign because capturing it would put heavy bombers within a close 750-mile strike range of mainland Japan using the island's three airfields.
The task for doing this fell to the 3rd, 4 more
Contracts for Feb. 18, 2025
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
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Contracts for Feb. 18, 2025
ARMY
Schutt Industries of Clintonville Wi Inc., Clintonville, Wisconsin, was awarded a $230,154,899 fixed-price with economic price adjustment contract for M870A4 semitrailer, lowbed, construction equipment transporters. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May more
ICE Washington, D.C., law enforcement partners arrest 3 illegal aliens in Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
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ICE Washington, D.C., law enforcement partners arrest 3 illegal aliens in Northern Virginia
ARLINGTON, Va. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assisted by the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, apprehended three illegally present aliens during a routine enforcement operation in Arlington, Feb. 11.
"These illegall more
United States Attorney's Office Announces Departure of Darcie N. McElwee as U.S Attorney
PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following news release:
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United States Attorney's Office Announces Departure of Darcie N. McElwee as U.S Attorney
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Craig M. Wolff is now Acting U.S. Attorney
PORTLAND, Maine: The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Maine announced today the departure of Darcie N. McElwee as U.S. Attorney following termination by the new administration.
Under the more
Warner Joins Rosen, Scott in Introducing Antisemitism Awareness Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner Joins Rosen, Scott in Introducing Antisemitism Awareness Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Tim Scott (R-SC) in introducing the Antisemitism Awareness Act, legislation to address antisemitic sentiment and actions on college campuses.
In the year following the October 7 th attack, the Anti-Defamation League reported 1,400 antisemitic incidents more
Musk and DOGE are Doing Exactly What Trump Told Voters They Would Do
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Musk and DOGE are doing exactly what Trump told voters they would do
On Sept. 5, 2024, exactly two months before Election Day, then-candidate Donald Trump announced that if he became president again, he would enlist entrepreneur Elon Musk to lead an effort to cut government waste.
"I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit o more
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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Advances in Satellite Methane Emissions Measurement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12072) on Feb. 13, 2025, environmental policy analysts Jonathan D. Haskett and Omar M. Hammad:
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Advances in Satellite Methane Emissions Measurement This In Focus discusses the role of evolving satellite technologies, their ability to monitor methane and identify large-scale emissions events, and how data from these detection technologies fit into federal methane rules and pr more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Hazardous Substance Superfund Trust Fund
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11982) on Feb. 14, 2025, by public finance analyst Anthony A. Cilluffo and environmental policy analyst Lance N. Larson:
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The Hazardous Substance Superfund Trust Fund
Decades of industrial and commercial activities involving various chemicals resulted in environmental contamination at thousands of sites in the United States, including federal facilities that served national more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Infrastructure Spending & District
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12849) on Feb. 14, 2025.
The white paper is written by environmental policy analyst Elena H. Humphreys, agricultural policy specialist Lisa S. Benson, transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett, natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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Infrastructure Spending and the District
The federal government inve more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Reductions in Force
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12072) on Feb. 13, 2025, Taylor N. Riccard, government organization and management analyst:
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Reductions in Force (RIFs): An Overview
Introduction
In the federal government, layoffs are referred to as reduction in force (RIF) actions, as authorized under current law (5 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.3501-3504). When an agency eliminates positions, RIF regulations (contained in Title 5, Par more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Searching for Federal Grants - Overview of Resources
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12910) on Feb. 13, 2025, senior research librarians Maria Kreiser and Kathleen E. Marchsteiner:
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Searching for Federal Grants: An Overview of Resources
The diverse range of federal grant programs can be challenging to navigate. Congress has authorized over 1,800 federal grant programs to support national goals and objectives, and federal grant funding can be used for a var more
Congressional Research Service: 'DOEd - Background & Statutorily Established Officers, Positions & Offices'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48425) on Feb. 14, 2025, entitled "U.S. Department of Education: Background and Statutorily Established Officers, Positions and Offices" by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) was established by the Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA, P.L. 96-88) on October 17, more
Congressional Research Service: 'Electricity - Overview & Issues for Congress'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47521) on Feb. 14, 2025, entitled "Electricity: Overview and Issues for Congress" by acting section research manager Ashley J. Lawson.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Electricity is of perennial interest to Congress, especially the policy issues of reliability, security, affordability, and greenhouse gas emissions.
The electricity sector is made of up three distinct, but interrelated system more
Congressional Research Service: 'Iran's Nuclear Program - Tehran's Compliance With International Obligations' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40094) on Jan. 16, 2025, entitled "Iran's Nuclear Program: Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations" by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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SUMMARY
Several UN Security Council resolutions adopted between 2006 and 2010 required Iran to cooperate fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA's) investigation of its nuclear activities, suspend its uranium enrichm more
Congressional Research Service: 'Iran's Nuclear Program - Tehran's Compliance With International Obligations' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40094) on Jan. 16, 2025, entitled "Iran's Nuclear Program - Tehran's Compliance with International Obligations:"
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Potential Noncompliance After September 2005
Design Information Provision
Iran further reduced its cooperation with the IAEA in March 2007, when the government told the agency that Tehran would stop complying with a portion of the subsidiary arr more
Congressional Research Service: 'Organ Procurement & Transplantation - Administration, Oversight & Policy Issues' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48426) on Feb. 14, 2025, entitled "Organ Procurement and Transplantation: Administration, Oversight and Policy Issues."
The report is written by health policy specialists Jared S. Sussman, Amanda K. Sarata and Hassan Z. Sheikh, health care financing analyst Marco A. Villagrana and research assistant Sylvia L. Bryan.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
In 2022, while there were over 42,000 orga more
Congressional Research Service: 'Organ Procurement & Transplantation - Administration, Oversight & Policy Issues' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48426) on Feb. 14, 2025, entitled "Organ Procurement and Transplantation - Administration, Oversight and Policy Issues:"
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Health Resources and Services Administration's Role
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) within HHS is the primary agency tasked with overseeing the OPTN. The Division of Transplantation within the Health Systems Bureau more
Congressional Research Service: 'Tickets for Live Entertainment Events'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48179) on Jan. 16, 2025, entitled "Tickets for Live Entertainment Events" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Each year, millions of Americans purchase tickets for live entertainment events, such as concerts, theatrical performances, and sporting events. Tickets for live events initially are sold in the primary market, in w more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Congressional Commission on U.S. Strategic Posture
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12621) on Feb. 12, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Congressional Commission on the U.S. Strategic Posture
Congress plays an important role in U.S. nuclear weapons policy through funding and oversight of U.S. strategic military capabilities and related programs carried out by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Energy's N more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Contempt Actions in 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12907) on Feb. 12, 2025, by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Contempt Actions in the 118th Congress
During the 118th Congress, the House of Representatives and the Senate both undertook actions related to contempt of Congress. The Senate referred a witness to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for contempt of Congress and instituted a civil action seeking to compel his testimo more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Decennial Census of Population & Housing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12909) on Feb. 13, 2025, by American national government analyst Taylor R. Knoedl.
Here are excerpts:
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The Decennial Census of Population and Housing: An Overview
Every decade in the year ending with "0," the U.S. Census Bureau conducts the decennial census of population and housing. The decennial census is mandated by Article I, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution, in ord more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on Feb. 12, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
The LGM-35A Sentinel is an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based leg of the U. more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Mongolia
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10926) on Feb. 12, 2025, by Asian policy analyst Maria A. Blackwood.
Here are excerpts:
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Mongolia
Overview
Mongolia is a landlocked country that shares borders with two powerful neighbors, Russia and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). With a population of about 3.3 million and a land area slightly smaller than Alaska, Mongolia is the most sparsely inhabited c more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12084) on Feb. 12, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink.
Here are excerpts:
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Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N)
Congress and the executive branch have debated the merits of a new nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missile (SLCM-N) since the weapon was first proposed by the Trump Administration in 2018. The Biden Administration proposed cancelling th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Feb. 12, 2025, by Kyla H. Kitamura, international trade and finance analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. U.S.-Canada trade has been governed first by the 1989 U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreeme more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12125) on Feb. 12, 2025, by Karen M. Sutter, Asian trade and finance specialist.
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Section 301 and China: The U.S.-China Phase One Trade Deal
On January 15, 2020, then-President Donald J. Trump signed a trade agreement with then-Vice Premier Liu He of the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China). The agreement sought to resolve some long-standing compl more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Artificial Intelligence - CRS Products
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12458) on Feb. 12, 2025, by science and technology policy analyst Laurie Harris and senior research librarian Rachael D. Roan:
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Artificial Intelligence: CRS Products
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies - including machine learning, generative AI, and facial recognition technologies - are demonstrating many potential benefits across a variety of sectors of t more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Elder Financial Exploitation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12462) on Feb. 12, 2025, by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider:
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Elder Financial Exploitation
Elder financial exploitation (EFE), as defined by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), is "the illegal or improper use of an older adult's funds, property, or assets." EFE can deprive seniors of much-needed resources for retirement and research has linked EF more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10784) on Feb. 12, 2025, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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National Flood Insurance Program Borrowing Authority
This Insight evaluates the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) borrowing authority to receive loans from the Treasury and the current financial situation of the NFIP. On February 10, 2025, the NFIP borro more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Trump Administration Executive Order on California Water Resources
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12508) on Feb. 13, 2025, by natural resources policy specialists Charles V. Stern and Pervaze A. Sheikh.
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Trump Administration Executive Order on California Water Resources
On January 24, 2025, the Trump Administration issued Executive Order 14181 (E.O.), "Emergency Measures to Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on CRS Legal Products for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11266) on Feb. 12, 2025, by legislative attorney Valerie C. Brannon:
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Technology Regulation: CRS Legal Products for the 119th Congress
In recent years, some Members of Congress have considered policy options related to social media platforms and other information and telecommunications technologies. These deliberations may continue to be of interest to the 119th Congr more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Rescission of Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity"
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11268) on Feb. 12, 2025, by legislative attorneys Abigail A. Graber and David H. Carpenter:
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Rescission of Executive Order 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity": Legal Implications
On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order 14173, entitled "Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity." The executive order (EO) states as one of more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Constituent Grants Services in a Congressional Member Office
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12906) on Feb. 11, 2025, by Maria Kreiser, senior research librarian and Natalie Paris, American federalism and emergency management policy analyst:
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Constituent Grants Services in a Congressional Member Office: A Brief Guide
This In Focus is intended to assist congressional Member offices in establishing or enhancing a grants services function. It discusses examples of the more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on World Trade Organization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10002) on Feb. 12, 2025, by Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs, international trade and finance analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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World Trade Organization
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an international organization established in 1995 following the ratification of the Uruguay Round Agreements, and today includes 166 members. It succeeded the 1947 General Agreement on Tariffs and more
Congressional Research Service Issues Fact Sheet White Paper on Birthdays of George Washington & Abraham Lincoln
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44418) on Feb. 11, 2025, by reference and instruction librarian Megan Hunt:
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Birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln: Fact Sheet
Introduction
Washington's Birthday, often informally referred to as Presidents' Day, is a federal holiday celebrating the birth of President George Washington on the third Monday in February. In some regions of the United States, the birth of Pre more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Belarus
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10814) on Feb. 11, 2025, by Russian and European affairs specialist Cory Welt.
Here are excerpts:
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Belarus: An Overview
Belarus, located in eastern Europe, is a close ally of Russia. Belarus's authoritarian leader, Alexander Lukashenko, has served as president for more than 30 years. Lukashenko has increased Belarus's dependency on Russia since 2020, when Belarusian author more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on China's Economy - Current Trends & Issues
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11667) on Feb. 11, 2025, by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and international trade and finance analyst Michael D. Sutherland.
Here are excerpts:
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China's Economy: Current Trends and Issues
The government of the People's Republic of China (PRC or China) reports that China's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5% in 2024. While the PRC government ha more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12905) on Feb. 11, 2025, by housing policy analyst Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA)
American Indians and Alaska Natives living in tribal areas face a number of housing challenges. These include a greater incidence of housing problems--such as overcrowded or physically inadequate housing--than the more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Reliance on Treasury Department & IRS Tax Guidance
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11604) on Feb. 11, 2025, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Reliance on Treasury Department and IRS Tax Guidance
The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) use several forms of guidance to help taxpayers understand the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and to inform taxpayers of Treasury and the IRS's position on particular tax issues. For more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Social Media - Regulatory, Legal & Policy Considerations for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12904) on Feb. 11, 2025.
The white paper is written by legislative attorneys Peter J. Benson, Valerie C. Brannon and Victoria L. Killion and telecommunications policy analyst Ling Zhu:
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Social Media: Regulatory, Legal, and Policy Considerations for the 119th Congress
Social media platforms enable users to create and share content and interact with other users' content. A d more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Trump Administration Actions - Geographic Naming
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12881) on Feb. 11, 2025, by natural resources policy specialists Mark K. DeSantis and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Trump Administration Actions: Geographic Naming
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14172, "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness," to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, return the name more
Congressional Research Service: 'AM Broadcast Radio in Motor Vehicles'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48315) on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "AM Broadcast Radio in Motor Vehicles" by telecommunications policy specialist Dana A. Scherer:
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SUMMARY
More than 4,000 U.S. broadcast radio stations use amplitude modulation (AM) frequencies - a technology more than 100 years old - to transmit audio programming containing news, music, and information to listeners. AM radio also supports national and loc more
Congressional Research Service: 'Hypersonic Weapons - Background & Issues for Congress' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45811) on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress" by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States has actively pursued the development of hypersonic weapons--maneuvering weapons that fly at speeds of at least Mach 5 - as a part of its conventional prompt global strike program s more
Congressional Research Service: 'Hypersonic Weapons - Background & Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45811) on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Infrastructure
According to a study mandated by the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 112239) and conducted by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA),/84 the United States had 48 critical hypersonic test facilities and mobile assets in 2014 needed for more
Congressional Research Service Insight White Paper on Federal Assessments & Warnings of Potential Post-Fire Debris Flows
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12507) on Feb. 10, 2025, by natural resources and earth sciences analyst Linda R. Rowan and natural resource policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Assessments and Warnings of Potential Post-Fire Debris Flows: Examples from the January 2025 Los Angeles County Wildfires
Starting on January 7, 2025, a series of damaging wildfires impacted Los Angeles (LA) C more
Congressional Research Service Insight White Paper on Impacts of Federal Grants, Other Funds on State & Local Budgets
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12506) on Feb. 10, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Adam G. Levin and senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf.
Here are excerpts:
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Impacts of Federal Grants and Other Funds on State and Local Budgets
Together, state and local governments received more than $1 trillion in federal grants and other funds each fiscal year from FY2021 to FY2023 the most recent years more
Congressional Research Service Insight White Paper on Impacts of Federal Workforce Downsizing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12505) on Feb. 10, 2025, by Taylor N. Riccard, government organization and management analyst:
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Federal Workforce Downsizing: Voluntary and Involuntary Mechanisms
The second Trump Administration has stated plans to downsize the federal workforce, which it has indicated may involve actions in which individuals' employment with federal agencies is ended (referred to as a separ more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on India-U.S. Relations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12903) on Feb. 7, 2025, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt and international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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India-U.S. Relations: A Summary
India, home to one-sixth of global population, is the world's largest democracy and in 2023 became the most populous country. In 2024, India's economy outgrew that of the United Ki more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act & Federal Voter Registration Policy & Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12902) on Feb. 10, 2025.
The white paper is written by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker and American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman and R. Sam Garrett:
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Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act, H.R. 22) and Federal Voter Registration Policy and Law
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE Act, H.R. 22), would amend the National V more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Recent White House Actions on Immigration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11265) on Feb. 10, 2025.
The white paper is written by legislative attorneys Alejandra Aramayo, Kelsey Y. Santamaria and Hillel R. Smith:
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Recent White House Actions on Immigration
Since taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump and his Administration have issued numerous executive actions and initiatives related to the enforcement of federal immigration law more
Congressional Research Service: 'AM Broadcast Radio in Motor Vehicles'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48315) on Feb. 10, 2025, entitled "AM Broadcast Radio in Motor Vehicles" by telecommunications policy specialist Dana A. Scherer:
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SUMMARY
More than 4,000 U.S. broadcast radio stations use amplitude modulation (AM) frequencies - a technology more than 100 years old - to transmit audio programming containing news, music, and information to listeners. AM radio also supports national and loc more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Djibouti
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11303) on Feb. 7, 2025, by African affairs specialist Lauren Ploch Blanchard.
Here are excerpts:
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Djibouti
Djibouti, a small, arid country in the Horn of Africa, is strategically located on one of the world's busiest shipping routes at the Bab el Mandeb Strait--the gateway from the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean (Figure 1). Its geographic position has beco more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-EU Trade Relations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10931) on Feb. 7, 2025, by Shayerah I. Akhtar, international trade and finance specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-EU Trade Relations
The United States and the 27-member European Union (EU) - when considered as a bloc - have the world's largest bilateral trade and investment relationship. Their ties are highly integrated, with supply chains and cross-border investments. Gi more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Unemployment Compensation for Former Federal Employees & Military Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12901) on Feb. 7, 2025, by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs:
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Unemployment Compensation for Former Federal Employees and Military Servicemembers
Background
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a joint federal-state system that provides income support through weekly benefit payments. The UI system's two main objectives are to provide temporary a more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on CDBG-DR Process Standardization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12191) on Feb. 7, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak:
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CDBG-DR Process Standardization: Selected HUD Actions and Legislative Proposals
Introduction
Periodically, Congress has provided supplemental appropriations for Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Military Child Care Proposals
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12436) on Feb. 7, 2025, by Military Personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts
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FY2025 NDAA: Military Child Care Proposals
In 2023, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) established a Quality of Life (QOL) Panel to develop proposals for a National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY2025 NDAA). On April 8, 2024, the QOL Panel released its fi more
Congressional Research Service: 'Connecting Veterans & Veterans Organizations to Federal Transportation Assistance'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48406) on Feb. 6, 2025, entitled "Connecting Veterans and Veterans Organizations to Federal Transportation Assistance" by senior research librarians Tamar B. Breslauer and Michele L. Malloy:
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SUMMARY
Many veterans have transportation needs that affect their daily lives. Specifically, veterans often require access to medical facilities for their own care and may not have access to transport more
Congressional Research Service: 'Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant - A Primer' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2025, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-run progra more
Congressional Research Service: 'Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant - A Primer' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2025, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant - A Primer:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Furthering State Flexibility: Limitation on Federal
Regulatory Authority
TANF's purpose of increasing flexibility is reinforced by a statutory limitation on federal regulation of state behavior under the block grant:
'No officer or employee of the Federal Gov more
Boston Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Boston Woman Sentenced for Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-Relief Funds
BOSTON - A Boston woman was sentenced in federal court in Boston for a scheme to fraudulently obtain pandemic-related relief funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Jameela Gross, 28, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to time served (one day) to be followed by three ye more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act (S. 260) on Feb. 13, 2025:
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S. 260 would require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to issue or update guidance to minimize the risk of contaminating breastmilk, baby formula, and related accessories during the passenger screening process at airports. The bill also would require the Inspector General of the Department more
Congressional Research Service: 'DOEd - Background & Statutorily Established Officers, Positions & Offices'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48425) on Feb. 14, 2025, entitled "U.S. Department of Education: Background and Statutorily Established Officers, Positions and Offices" by American national government specialist Henry B. Hogue and education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) was established by the Department of Education Organization Act (DEOA, P.L. 96-88) on October 17, more
Convicted Felon Admits To Defrauding COVID-19 Programs While On Supervised Release
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Convicted Felon Admits To Defrauding COVID-19 Programs While On Supervised Release
LAS VEGAS - A Las Vegas woman pleaded guilty yesterday to carrying out a scheme to fraudulently obtain more than $137,000 from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program (PUA), the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL).
Kel more
Criminal Defense Attorney Indicted For Bribery Scheme
NEW YORK, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Criminal Defense Attorney Indicted For Bribery Scheme
Matthew Podolsky, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and James E. Dennehy, the Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging DAVID MACEY, a crimin more
Elizabeth Warren, Rick Scott Warn of "Culture of Corruption" at the Fed, Call for Stronger Ethics Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Elizabeth Warren, Rick Scott Warn of "Culture of Corruption" at the Fed, Call for Stronger Ethics Enforcement
"We write regarding what appears to be your ongoing refusal to hold Federal Reserve (Fed) officials accountable for violations of the Fed's Investment and Trading Policy and the Financial Dis more
Head of Consulting Firm Eclipse Capital Partners Agrees to Pay Over $3.2 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations Relating to Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
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Head of Consulting Firm Eclipse Capital Partners Agrees to Pay Over $3.2 Million to Resolve Alleged False Claims Act Violations Relating to Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
PHILADELPHIA - United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Pennsylvania resident Ronald Hoplamazian has agreed to pay $3,277,486.35 to resolve allegati more
Meeks Celebrates Court Ruling on Trump Foreign Aid Freeze
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Meeks Celebrates Court Ruling on Trump Foreign Aid Freeze
Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after a federal judge's decision to temporarily block the Trump Administration's freeze on foreign aid funding:
"The court's temporary injunction i more
Nevada Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Seeking Nearly $100M in COVID-19 Employment Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Nevada Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulently Seeking Nearly $100M in COVID-19 Employment Tax Credits
IRS Paid Out $33M of the $98M Defendant Sought
A Nevada woman pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to defraud the United States by making claims for refunds of false COVID-19 related employment tax credits.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Candies Goode-Mc more
Peters Leads HSGAC Democrats to Sound Alarm on President Trump and Elon Musk's Unconstitutional Power Grab and Harmful Cuts That Will Hurt Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Peters Leads HSGAC Democrats to Sound Alarm on President Trump and Elon Musk's Unconstitutional Power Grab and Harmful Cuts that will Hurt Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, led several of the more
Ranking Members Scott, Omar Demand Answers From Trump Administration on Destruction of Valuable Workplace Safety Documents, Putting Workers' Lives at Risk
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 14, 2025:
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Ranking Members Scott, Omar Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Destruction of Valuable Workplace Safety Documents, Putting Workers' Lives at Risk
WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05), House Subcommittee o more
Warren, Wyden Secure Independent Treasury and Congressional Watchdog Investigations Into DOGE's Unprecedented Access to the Federal Government's Payment Systems
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Wyden Secure Independent Treasury and Congressional Watchdog Investigations into DOGE's Unprecedented Access to the Federal Government's Payment Systems
Response from Congressional Watchdog (PDF) | Response from Treasury IG (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - In response to a request from lawmakers led by U.S. Senators more
Albany Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Gun and Drug Charges
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025:
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Albany Woman Pleads Guilty to Unemployment Insurance Fraud and Gun and Drug Charges
ALBANY, NEW YORK - Niesha Goodwin, age 37, of Albany, pled guilty today to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft charges for fraudulently obtaining pandemic-related unemployment insurance benefits in the names of other people. Goodwin also pled guilty to firearm and drug more
As Tax Season Ramps Up, Warren, Cassidy Renew Effort to Simplify IRS Error Notices for Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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As Tax Season Ramps Up, Warren, Cassidy Renew Effort to Simplify IRS Error Notices for Taxpayers
Bill Text (PDF) | Bill One-Pager (PDF)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) reintroduced the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help (IRS MATH) Act, a bill to improve math error notices -- an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) authority used more
Connolly Statement on Treasury Inspector General Audit of Musk's Access to Treasury System
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Connolly Statement on Treasury Inspector General Audit of Musk's Access to Treasury System
Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement following reports that the Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General is launching an audit of the federal government's payment system after Elon Musk's DOGE team acces more
Durbin Votes 'No' On Advancing President Trump's Pick To Be FBI Director, Kash Patel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025:
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Durbin Votes 'No' On Advancing President Trump's Pick To Be FBI Director, Kash Patel
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing President Donald Trump's pick to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, in the Senate more
FSA's Oversight of Section 117 Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Education Inspector General issued the following audit report information (No. I24DC0166) entitled "FSA's Oversight of Section 117 Reporting Requirements."
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What We Did
Congress enacted section 117 of the Higher Education Act, as amended, (Section 117) mandating financial transparency of institutions of higher education (institution) through required reporting of gifts from and contracts with a foreign source. Applicable institutions must fil more
Ga. U.S. Attorney: Norcross Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Defrauding U.S. Postal Service
ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025:
Gregory Rehberg pleaded guilty today to wire fraud for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from the U.S. Postal Service based on false invoices.
"Rehberg concealed the use of subcontractors, made false statements, and provided false documents to overcharge the U.S. Postal Service for maintenance work he never performed," said Acting U.S. At more
Hirono, Warren Press Defense Secretary Hegseth on Cost and Military Readiness Impact of Deploying Troops to Southern Border, Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release:
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Hirono, Warren Press Defense Secretary Hegseth on Cost and Military Readiness Impact of Deploying Troops to Southern Border, Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in writing to Secretary of Def more
ICYMI: Ernst Holds USAID Accountable
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Ernst Holds USAID Accountable
WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is working with President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to hold the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) accountable for stonewalling her investigations and hiding how they spent tax dollars.
She recounted her experience in a Wall Street Journal op-ed here :
"Afte more
NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 13, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration's four funds again earned unmodified, or "clean," audit opinions for 2024, according to audited financial statements released today by the agency's Office of Inspector General.
The complete 2024 financial statement audits(Opens new window) are available on NCUA.go more
Rep. Sara Jacobs: Eliminating USAID Puts Americans at Risk and Worsens Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs: Eliminating USAID Puts Americans at Risk and Worsens Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
At a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing entitled "The USAID Betrayal," Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) explained how President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's elimination of USAID programs puts Americans in danger and exacerbates the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse.
Rep. Brian Mast: "Now I recognize the more
Republicans Block Vote on Congresswoman Gwen Moore's Amendment to Direct Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to Monitor DOGE's Activity and Report to Congress
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Block Vote on Congresswoman Gwen Moore's Amendment to Direct Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to Monitor DOGE's Activity and Report to Congress
In this week's Ways and Means Committee markup, Congresswoman Gwen Moore introduced an amendment to legislation being considered by the Committee to allow the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) to have unfet more
Senator Markey Responds to Administrator Zeldin's Unfounded Attack on Climate Bank, Urges Citibank Not to Give in to Fearmongering
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Senator Markey Responds to Administrator Zeldin's Unfounded Attack on Climate Bank, Urges Citibank Not to Give in to Fearmongering
Boston (February 14, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin attacked the lawfully establishe more
Trump Administration: Follow the Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House issued the following news release:
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Trump Administration: Follow the Law
President Donald J. Trump and his administration have a simple message: follow the law. Since taking office, the Trump Administration has wasted no time taking action against states and entities which have opted for defiance.
Here are only a few examples:
* The Department of Education has launched investigations into the California Interscholastic Federation and the Minnesot more
U.S. Rep. Castor Demands Protection of Consumer Pocketbooks & National Security Amid Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data at DOE
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Castor Demands Protection of Consumer Pocketbooks & National Security Amid Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Data at DOE
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy Subcommittee, sent letters to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Christopher Wright and Deputy Inspector General Jennifer Quinones demanding assurances more
Warren, Hirono Press Defense Secretary Hegseth on Cost and Military Readiness Impact of Deploying Troops to Southern Border, Guantanamo Bay
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Hirono Press Defense Secretary Hegseth on Cost and Military Readiness Impact of Deploying Troops to Southern Border, Guantanamo Bay
"[DoD's] new immigration operations -- which the Trump administration is planning at an unprecedented scale -- threaten to burden the Department's resources and undermine our national security."
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mas more
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Amo: "USAID Didn't Betray Us, Trump Betrayed Our Nation"
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (RI-01) called out the irony of the House Committee on Foreign holding a hearing titled "the USAID Betrayal" when in fact USAID is being betrayed by President Trump's actions. Beyond turning our backs on our international community that relies on USAID, Congressman Amo argued that Trump is a more
Cantwell Introduces Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill, Secures Wins for WA Environment & Tribes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025:
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Cantwell Introduces Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill, Secures Wins for WA Environment & Tribes
Bill would authorize USCG "Whale Desk" for additional 2 years to help ships steer clear of Puget Sound Orcas and other whales
Legislation would establish first-ever tribal advisor to increase collaboration w more
Chairman Moran Continues Investigation Into VA Veterans Crisis Line Mismanagement
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2025:
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Chairman Moran Continues Investigation into VA Veterans Crisis Line Mismanagement
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - called on the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to continue its investigation into the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) to determine how the VCL's post-contact suppor more
Department of People Who Work for a Living's Testimony for Marjorie Taylor Greene
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025:
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Department of People Who Work for a Living's Testimony for Marjorie Taylor Greene
It occurred to us that your subcommittee might benefit from the views of actual working people
(Washington, D.C.)--Today, as Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene holds her first DOGE subcommittee hearing, the AFL-CIO's Department of People Who Work for a Living (DPWL) submitted the following information to ensure that the voice more
DOGE Should Audit IRS Misuse of Taxpayer-Funded Cars
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary:
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DOGE Should Audit IRS Misuse of Taxpayer-Funded Cars
The Department of Government Efficiency is taking a look at the IRS.
DOGE should investigate IRS misuse of taxpayer funded vehicles.
The agency has too many cars and can't prove the cars are used strictly for official business, as noted by a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report published in 2021.
One agent e more
Durbin Votes 'No' On Advancing President Trump's Pick To Be FBI Director, Kash Patel
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Votes 'No' On Advancing President Trump's Pick To Be FBI Director, Kash Patel
February 13, 2025
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing President Donald Trump's pick to be Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, in the Senate Judiciary Committee executive busi more
House Conducted 15 Committee Hearings on Feb. 12
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 15 committee hearings on Feb. 12, 2025:
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CAREER READY STUDENTS: INNOVATIONS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR
Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies held a hearing entitled "Career Ready Students: Innovations from Community Colleges and the Private Sector". Testimony was heard from public witnesses.
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PROTECTING AMERICAN INTERESTS I more
Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Stop Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Stop Trafficking of Unaccompanied Migrant Children
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) today introduced bicameral legislation to ensure the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) take critical steps to protect unaccompanied migrant children when placing them with sponsors in the United S more
Madigan Guilty, But the Jury's Still Out for Ethics Reform in Illinois
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Madigan guilty, but the jury's still out for ethics reform in Illinois
Illinois Policy Institute research shows the policies that allowed former House Speaker Madigan's 36-year reign have yet to be dismantled
CONTACT: Alyson Springer (312) 607-4977
CHICAGO (Feb. 12, 2025) - After 11 days of jury deliberation, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty of 10 counts of more
USAID IG Firing Shows Trump's Ideological Extremism, Advance of Authoritarianism
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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USAID IG Firing Shows Trump's Ideological Extremism, Advance of Authoritarianism
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Trump administration has fired Paul Martin, inspector general of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), merely a day after Martin's office warned of the dangers posed by the administration's dismantling of the agency.
In response, Public Citizen co-president Robert Weissman issued the following sta more
"Dating or Defrauding?" - Washington Taking Part in National Awareness Effort Warning People of the Financial Risks Associated With Online Relationship Scams
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 12 -- The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions issued the following news release:
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"Dating or Defrauding?" -- Washington taking part in national awareness effort warning people of the financial risks associated with online relationship scams
Washington DFI joins partners throughout the country promoting awareness of fraud perpetrated via text, social media, dating apps, and other online methods
Olympia - The Washington State Department of Finan more
86 Representatives Press Trump Administration To Prevent And Reverse Executive Actions Hampering Aviation Safety In Wake Of Fatal Air Collision
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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86 Representatives Press Trump Administration To Prevent And Reverse Executive Actions Hampering Aviation Safety In Wake Of Fatal Air Collision
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a Northern Virginia congressional district that includes National Airport, today led 85 other U.S. Representatives in pressuring the Trump Administration to prevent and reverse executive actions that hamper efforts t more
America First Legal Releases Explosive Documents Exposing Biden White House's Role in Sham Prosecution of President Trump Over Classified Documents
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Releases Explosive Documents Exposing Biden White House's Role in Sham Prosecution of President Trump Over Classified Documents
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, America First Legal (AFL) released explosive new documents obtained through an ongoing investigation into the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) further confirming th more
Ariz. U.S. Attorney: Two Arizona Department of Economic Security Employees Convicted of Receiving Bribes to Approve Unemployment Insurance Claims
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release:
Jacqueline Espino, 53, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty last week to one count of Bribery Concerning a Program that Receives Federal Funds. Sentencing is scheduled for May 5, 2025, before United States District Michael T. Liburdi. In a separate case, Brandilyn Lorenzen, 48, of Gilbert, was sentenced on January 22, 2025, by United States District Judge Diane J. Humetewa to 30 mon more
Cantwell Introduces Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill, Secures Wins for WA Environment & Tribes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell Introduces Coast Guard Reauthorization Bill, Secures Wins for WA Environment & Tribes
02.12.25
Bill would authorize USCG "Whale Desk" for additional 2 years to help ships steer clear of Puget Sound Orcas and other whales
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the bip more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Boston Scientific
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from Boston Scientific Corp., Marlborough, Massachusetts:
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To: The Honorable, Acting Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-4208-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-4201-P--Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Cont more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Personalized Medicine Coalition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Jan. 24, 2025, from the Personalized Medicine Coalition:
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To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attn: CMS-4208-P
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Contract Year 2026 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage Program, M more
Congressional Research Service: 'Hypersonic Weapons - Background & Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45811) on Feb. 11, 2025, entitled "Hypersonic Weapons: Background and Issues for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Infrastructure
According to a study mandated by the FY2013 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 112239) and conducted by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA),/84 the United States had 48 critical hypersonic test facilities and mobile assets in 2014 needed for more
Congressman Dan Goldman and Other Former Department of Justice Elected Officials Demand Inspector General Investigation into Top Trump Admin Justice Department Officials' Flagrant Ethics Violations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Dan Goldman and Other Former Department of Justice Elected Officials Demand Inspector General Investigation into Top Trump Admin Justice Department Officials' Flagrant Ethics Violations
Despite Representing Donald Trump in Election Interference and Classified Documents Cases, Deputy Attorney General Bove Fired DOJ Prosecutors He Faced in Courtroom
Acting US Attorney Ed Martin Dismiss more
Doctor Convicted of $24M Medicare Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Doctor Convicted of $24M Medicare Fraud Scheme
A New York doctor was found guilty yesterday by a federal jury for causing the submission of over $24 million in fraudulent claims to Medicare for medically unnecessary laboratory tests and orthotic braces.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Alexander Baldonado, M.D., 69, of Queens, received tens of thousands more
Durbin: Kash Patel Has Been Personally Directing The Ongoing Purge Of FBI Officials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Durbin: Kash Patel Has Been Personally Directing The Ongoing Purge Of FBI Officials
In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin reveals that multiple whistleblowers have disclosed to Durbin's staff highly credible information indicating that Kash Patel has been personally directing the ongoing purge of senior law enforcement officia more
Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
Complete COVID Collections Act passed out of Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
WASHINGTON - The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship passed Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) Complete COVID Collections Act to extend the life of the watchdog tasked more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Senior Team Meets with Bulgarian Minster of Energy to Discuss Nuclear Energy Financing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Senior Team Meets with Bulgarian Minster of Energy to Discuss Nuclear Energy Financing
February 12, 2025
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, February 11, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Senior Advisors and other Senior EXIM Staff met with Bulgaria's Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, and Petyo Ivanov, CEO of Kozlod more
FDA Releases Public Communication From Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 4, 2025, from Public Citizen:
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To: Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE)
Comments on Draft Guidance for Industry: Expedited Program for Serious Conditions -- Accelerated Approval of Drugs and Biologics
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Gooden Reintroduces Bill to Stop Human Trafficking and Defund NGO Smugglers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
This week, Congressman Lance Gooden reintroduced the Protecting Federal Funds from Human Trafficking and Smuggling Act, legislation to cut off federal funding to NGOs that aid and abet illegal immigration, human trafficking, and cartel-driven smuggling operations at the southern border.
"For years, non-governmental organizations have exploited taxpayer dollars to facilitate illegal immigratio more
Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.12.25
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 2.12.25
Kate Hoit, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Department of Veterans Affairs. Hoit has been the PACT Act Enterprise Program Management Office Communications and Outreach Lead at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 2023. She was a Communications Lead in the Veteran Experience Off more
House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee Issues Testimony From White Coat Waste Project Senior VP Goodman
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation released the following written testimony by Justin Goodman, senior vice president of advocacy and public policy at the White Coat Waste Project, from a Feb. 6, 2025, hearing entitled "Transgender Lab Rats and Poisoned Puppies: Oversight of Taxpayer Funded Animal Cruelty":
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Chairwoman Mace, Ranking Member Brown, and Distinguished Members of the Su more
Iowa U.S. Attorney: 2020 Census Contractor Agrees to Pay $8,000,000 to Settle Fraud Allegations
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release:
Maximus, Inc., a government services contractor based in Virginia, has agreed to pay the United States $8 million to resolve allegations that it misled the United States Census Bureau about the quality of its call handling as a contractor for the 2020 Census. The settlement resolves allegations brought by whistleblowers under the federal False Claims Act.
Maximus more
N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Two Pharmacists Convicted for Illegal Distribution of Oxycodone
BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release:
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Defendants Conspired to Fill Fake Prescriptions for Oxycodone Pills Written by a Doctor's Receptionist and Distributed to Street Drug Dealers for Cash
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Earlier today, a federal jury in Brooklyn returned guilty verdicts against licensed pharmacists Yousef Ennab and Mohamed Hassan on all counts of a superseding indictment charging them with conspirac more
NEW: Senate Republicans Confirm National Security Threat Tulsi Gabbard to Top Intelligence Post Arrow
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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NEW: Senate Republicans Confirm National Security Threat Tulsi Gabbard to Top Intelligence Post Arrow
In response to Senate Republicans confirming Trump's unfit and untrustworthy nominee Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of National Intelligence, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump is putting our national security at risk, and Senate Republicans are enabling hi more
NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Senate Colleagues in Calling for Bipartisan Hearing on Trump's Unlawful Firing of Inspectors General
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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NEWS: Sen. Schiff Leads Senate Colleagues in Calling for Bipartisan Hearing on Trump's Unlawful Firing of Inspectors General
Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) led 11 Democratic Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Rand Paul urging him to convene a bipartisan hearing and conduct oversight on Pres more
Padilla Presses Deputy Attorney General Nominee During Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Presses Deputy Attorney General Nominee During Nomination Hearing
WATCH : Padilla criticizes Trump Administration's unlawful firings of more than a dozen Inspectors General
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) questioned President Trump's nominee for U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Todd Blanche, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Blanche was President T more
Rep. Estes Publishes Op-ed Applauding Efforts to Excise Wasteful Federal Spending
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Rep. Estes Publishes Op-ed Applauding Efforts to Excise Wasteful Federal Spending
Yesterday, Rep. Ron Estes published an op-ed in the Washington Reporter unpacking and affirming recent efforts to examine and root out wasteful federal spending.
"For too long, the government has been unaccountable, and there are plenty of instances where bureaucracies have interpreted loosely written legi more
Sri Lanka: No justice for Lasantha Wickrematunge as murder suspects released
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 12 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release:
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Sri Lanka: No justice for Lasantha Wickrematunge as murder suspects released
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Justice continues to be denied 16 years on from the assassination of editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, with Sri Lanka's Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe ordering the release of the three suspects detained in relation to the journalist's murder. The International more
Texas U.S. Attorney: Houston Resident Pleads Guilty to Laundering Proceeds From $40M Fraud Scheme
HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release:
A 43-year-old man has admitted to laundering proceeds from a large-scale bank fraud scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Bun Khath admitted that from 2016 to 2021, he conspired with others in a bank fraud scheme involving dozens of loans totaling at least $40 million in fraudulent loan proceeds.
As part of the plea, Khath acknowledged opening and main more
Two Arizona Department of Economic Security Employees Convicted of Receiving Bribes to Approve Unemployment Insurance Claims
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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Two Arizona Department of Economic Security Employees Convicted of Receiving Bribes to Approve Unemployment Insurance Claims
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz. - Jacqueline Espino, 53, of Phoenix, pleaded guilty last week to one count of Bribery Concerning a Program that Receives Federal Funds. Sentencing is scheduled for May 5, 20 more
Va. U.S. Attorney: Six Sentenced in Federal Fraud Pandemic Unemployment Benefit Scheme
ABINGDON, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2025:
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In all, 17 Defendants Stole $341,205 in Pandemic Relief Money
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Six of the 17 defendants charged with conspiring to defraud the United States, commit program fraud, and commit mail fraud in connection to a scheme involving the filing of fraudulent claims for pandemic unemployment benefits, were sentenced recently in U.S. District Co more
Young, Ernst Legislation to Recover Billions in COVID Relief Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Young, Ernst Legislation to Recover Billions in COVID Relief Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON - The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship recently passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to ensure that billions of stolen taxpayer dollars are recovered.
Young and Ernst introduced the bill after the Specia more
'Dating or Defrauding?' a Joint Effort to Alert Online Daters, Social Media Users of Relationship Investment Scams
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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'Dating or Defrauding?' a Joint Effort to Alert Online Daters, Social Media Users of Relationship Investment Scams
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In coordination with multiple federal, state, and nonprofit organizations, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of Customer Education and Outreach has launched a national awareness effort to alert the public to relationship investment scams tar more
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty in Connection With Securities and Exchange Commission X Account Hack
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025:
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Alabama Man Pleads Guilty in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Account Hack
An Alabama man pleaded guilty today in connection with the January 2024 unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s social media account on X, formerly known as Twitter, in which hackers posted a fraudulent message in the name of the then-SEC Chairman, tem more
Blackburn, Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn, Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) Complete COVID Collections Act to extend the life of the watchdog tasked with tracking down criminals who stole COVID relief designed for small businesses.
"During the pandemic, small business owners in need of financial assistance were turn more
Cassidy Leads Effort to Prevent Liberal States from Forcing Americans to Subsidize Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Cassidy Leads Effort to Prevent Liberal States from Forcing Americans to Subsidize Free Health Care for Illegal Immigrants
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the Protect Medicaid Act to ensure the long-term integrity of Medicaid by preventing liberal states like California from forcing American citi more
Durbin: Kash Patel Has Been Personally Directing The Ongoing Purge of FBI Officials
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin: Kash Patel Has Been Personally Directing The Ongoing Purge of FBI Officials
February 11, 2025
In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin reveals that multiple whistleblowers have disclosed to Durbin's staff highly credible information indicating that Kash Patel has been personally directing the ongoing purge of senior law enforcement officials at the FBI
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the more
Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Bill Pursuing $200 Billion in COVID Fraud Advances
WASHINGTON - The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship passed Chair Joni Ernst's (R-Iowa) Complete COVID Collections Act to extend the life of the watchdog tasked with tracking down criminals who stole COVID relief designed for small businesses.
Ernst led several of her Republican colleagues in introducing the bill after the Spec more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Sets Feb. 12 Hearing on Evaluating VA Community Care
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community Care" at 2:15 p.m. on Feb. 12, 2025, at 360 Cannon House Office Building:
Witnesses
Panel one
* Dr. Steven Braverman, Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
* Dr. Sachin Yende, Chief Medical Officer for Integrated Veteran Care, U.S. Department of Veterans Aff more
Magaziner Co-Leads New Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Co-Leads New Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking
Washington, D.C. - Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025, along with Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Mike Turner (OH-10), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
This bi more
NIH study finds infection-related hospitalizations linked to increased risk of heart failure
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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NIH study finds infection-related hospitalizations linked to increased risk of heart failure
Findings highlight the importance of infection prevention measures and personalized heart failure care.
A study funded by the National Institutes of Health has found that adults who were hospitalized for a severe infection, such as respiratory infections or seps more
NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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NIH-funded clinical trial will evaluate new dengue therapeutic
Colorized image of an Aedes mosquito. This species can transmit multiple diseases. NIAID
A clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is testing an experimental treatment designed to help people suffering the effects of dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease. The stu more
Single dose of broadly neutralizing antibody protects macaques from H5N1 influenza
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Single dose of broadly neutralizing antibody protects macaques from H5N1 influenza
NIH science lays groundwork for future studies in people.
Three influenza A (H5N1/bird flu) virus particles (rod-shaped). Note: Layout incorporates two CDC transmission electron micrographs that have been inverted, repositioned, and colorized by NIAID. Scale has been mo more
Three Key Moments: Hearing on Prosecuting Fraudsters for Stealing Billions in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits From American Workers
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025,
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Three Key Moments: Hearing on Prosecuting Fraudsters for Stealing Billions in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits from American Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Witnesses at last week's Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee hearing urged Congress to extend the statute of limitations beyond the initial five year period for prosecuting those more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Guilty Plea in Hacking of the SEC's X Account That Caused Bitcoin Value Spike
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025:
Eric Council, 25, of Athens, Georgia, entered a guilty plea today to one count of conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft in United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Council was arrested on October 17, 2024, in connection with his role in a conspiracy to hack into the X account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and pu more
Warren, Colleagues Request Watchdog Probe Into FDIC Rescinding More Than 200 Bank Examiner Job Offers It Needs to Avoid Another Banking Collapse
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Colleagues Request Watchdog Probe into FDIC Rescinding More than 200 Bank Examiner Job Offers it Needs to Avoid Another Banking Collapse
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, wrote to the FDIC Inspector General re more
Wyden Senate Floor Remarks on Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Senate Floor Remarks on Director of National Intelligence Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
As prepared for delivery
Watch a video of Wyden deliver his remarks here
Today, I will be speaking about the nomination of Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence and my reasons for opposing her confirmation.
First, I believe the Senate must consider with this nomination the examples of blatant lawle more
'Dating or Defrauding?' a Joint Effort to Alert Online Daters, Social Media Users of Relationship Investment Scams
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release:
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'Dating or Defrauding?' a Joint Effort to Alert Online Daters, Social Media Users of Relationship Investment Scams
# Release Number 9052-25
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February 10, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In coordination with multiple federal, state, and nonprofit organizations, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Office of Customer Education and Outreach has launched a national awareness more
Durbin Warns Defense Secretary Hegseth Against Politicization Of U.S. Military After Numerous Concerning Actions By Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Warns Defense Secretary Hegseth Against Politicization Of U.S. Military After Numerous Concerning Actions By Trump Administration
"I am deeply alarmed that these actions may not only erode trust in our military as an institution, but also dangerously distract from where our focus ought to be on foreign adversaries and their capabilities," Durbin wrote in his letter to Secretary Hegseth
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House Financial Services Committee Issues Report on HUD Evaluation & Optimization Commission Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Financial Services Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-800) on the HUD Evaluation and Optimization Commission Act (H.R. 8302), which aims to establish a commission to review the programs of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and make recommendations for legislative reforms. The report was advanced by Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 5, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
Introduced on May 8, 2024, by Representat more
House Homeland Security Committee Issues Report on DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Homeland Security Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-821) on the DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023 (H.R. 4406), which aims to require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs of the Department of Homeland Security. The report was advanced by Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, on Dec. 5, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY
H.R. 4406, the "DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2023," requires more
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Issues Report on Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability Workforce Planning Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-812) on the Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act (H.R. 9037), which aims to require the development of a workforce plan for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Dec. 5, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION
The purpose of H.R. 9037 is to require the development of a workfo more
ICYMI: Sen. Joni Ernst in WSJ: USAID Is a Rogue Agency
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Sen. Joni Ernst in WSJ: USAID Is a Rogue Agency
WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) detailed in the Wall Street Journal how the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) acts against our nation's best interests and stonewalled her oversight of where tax dollars are going and why.
As Senate DOGE Caucus chair and founder, Senator Ernst will continue to work more
Influenza A viruses adapt shape in response to environmental pressures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Influenza A viruses adapt shape in response to environmental pressures
Media Advisory
Monday, February 10, 2025
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NIH study identifies previously unknown adaptation.
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of influenza A virus particles, colorized red and gold, isolated from a patient sample and then propagated in cell culture. Influenza A ca more
Lankford Introduces Bill to Prevent Trafficking in Government Contracts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
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Lankford Introduces Bill to Prevent Trafficking in Government Contracts
WASHINGTON, DC - Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025 to close gaps in federal rules that allow human trafficking to persist in government contracting while strengthening agency oversight, accountability, and reporting requirements. Senators Amy more
Magaziner Co-Leads New Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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Magaziner Co-Leads New Bill to Prevent Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) introduced the Ensuring Accountability and Dignity in Government Contracting Act of 2025, along with Representatives David Valadao (CA-22), Mike Turner (OH-10), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
This bipa more
Norton Releases Remarks from American Federation of Government Employees Legislative Conference
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Rep.) -- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., issued the following news release:
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Norton Releases Remarks from American Federation of Government Employees Legislative Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released her remarks from today's address to the American Federation of Government Employees Legislative Conference.
Norton's full remarks, as prepared for delivery follow.
Remarks of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton
AFGE C more
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Issues Testimony From Atlantic Council Global China Hub Senior Director Hart
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following written testimony by Melanie Hart, senior director for the Global China Hub at the Atlantic Council, from a Jan. 30, 3035, hearing entitled "The Malign Influence of the People's Republic of China at Home and Abroad: Recommendations for Policy Makers":
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Senator Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today.
The current global system i more
Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Issues Testimony From Disabled American Veterans Assistant National Legislative Director Mathis
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Naomi Mathis, assistant national legislative director of the Disabled American Veterans, from a Jan. 28, 2025, hearing entitled "Protecting Veteran Choice: Examining VA's Community Care Program":
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Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal and Members of the Committee:
On behalf of DAV's (Disabled American Veterans) nearly 1 million members, thank you for inviting us to provide testimony for more
Sherrill Supports New Legislation to Restrict Musk's Access to Treasury Department
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Sherrill Supports New Legislation to Restrict Musk's Access to Treasury Department
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) joined her House Democratic colleagues to back new legislation that would restrict Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies from being able to access and abuse American's personal information at the Department of the Treasury. Additionally, this legislation would provid more
Texas U.S. Attorney: CBP Officer Arrested in El Paso, Charged With Alien Smuggling and Drug Trafficking
EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release:
A Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested in El Paso on criminal charges related to his alleged involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented noncitizens for financial gain and alleged drug trafficking activity.
According to court documents, between on or about Dec. 21, 2023 and Feb. 5, 2025, Manuel Perez Jr., 32, of El Paso, allegedly smuggled and at more
Therapy helps peanut-allergic kids tolerate tablespoons of peanut butter
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Therapy helps peanut-allergic kids tolerate tablespoons of peanut butter
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Monday, February 10, 2025
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NIH trial informs potential treatment strategy for kids who already tolerate half a peanut or more.
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Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought, home-measured peanut butter for about 18 months enabled 100% of children w more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on CDBG-DR Process Standardization
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12191) on Feb. 7, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak:
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CDBG-DR Process Standardization: Selected HUD Actions and Legislative Proposals
Introduction
Periodically, Congress has provided supplemental appropriations for Community Development Block Grants for Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR), administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development more
Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Reinstatement of Inspectors General Illegally Fired by President Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Reinstatement of Inspectors General Illegally Fired by President Trump
02.07.25
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined a group of 37 senators writing to President Trump strongly condemning the President's recent o more
Democratic Health Leaders Call for Inspector General Investigation Into Elon Musk's Access to Americans' Sensitive Health Care Information
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
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Democratic Health Leaders Call for Inspector General Investigation into Elon Musk's Access to Americans' Sensitive Health Care information
Neal, Pallone, and Wyden Sound the Alarm Over Musk and his "DOGE" Lackeys Can Exploit Americans' Sensitive Health Care Information
WASHINGTON, DC--House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard more
Ernst Blasts USAID for Obstructing Investigations
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Blasts USAID for Obstructing Investigations
WASHINGTON - After the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) repeatedly stonewalled her investigations, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) blasted the rogue agency's history of obstruction and waste.
Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Ernst detailed how USAID had misled, lied, and deceived Americans by blocking her extensive efforts to get answer more
Former Massachusetts State Senator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for COVID and Tax Fraud
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Former Massachusetts State Senator Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for COVID and Tax Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
Defendant convicted by federal jury of 23 felony counts
BOSTON - Former Massachusetts State Senator Dean A. Tran was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for scheming to defraud the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment As more
Grassley Digs into Waste, Fraud and Abuse at DOD's Office of Net Assessment
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Digs into Waste, Fraud and Abuse at DOD's Office of Net Assessment
WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is calling on the Department of Defense (DOD) to eliminate egregious waste, fraud and abuse at the Office of Net Assessment (ONA). In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Grassley pressed DOD to determine how many formal net assessments ONA has more
Siblings Plead Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Siblings Plead Guilty to COVID Relief Fraud
U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS - A Forrest County man and woman pled guilty to conspiring with each other to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Artista Garner, 36, of Hattiesbur more
Convicted of a Drive-By Shooting and Fentanyl Trafficking, Member of '21st and Vietnam' Crew Sentenced to 161 Months
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Convicted of a Drive-By Shooting and Fentanyl Trafficking, Member of '21st and Vietnam' Crew Sentenced to 161 Months
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Columbia
USADC.Media@usdoj.gov
WASHINGTON -Briyon Shuford, 30, of Washington D.C., was sentenced today to 161 months in prison for his participation in a daylight drive-by shooting - while he served as a DC Violence Inte more
Malden Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $100,000 in COVID-Relief Funds
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Malden Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Over $100,000 in COVID-Relief Funds
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts
BOSTON - A Malden woman was sentenced today for fraudulently obtaining over $100,000 from the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act.
Teshawnda more
Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly $3 Million and Five Indianapolis Homes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
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Serial Fraudster Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Nearly $3 Million and Five Indianapolis Homes
EVANSVILLE-- James Henley, 35, of Greenwood, Indiana, has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit access device fraud, two counts of more
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Columbia Journalism School Community Members Win George Polk Awards
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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Columbia Journalism School Community Members Win George Polk Awards
Olivia Carville and Nick Thieme honored for groundbreaking investigative reporting.
The 2024 George Polk Awards recognized Adjunct Professors Olivia Carville, '18 M.A. Business & Economics, and Nick Thieme for their exceptional work in investigative reporting.
Carville, alongside Video Game Reporter Cecilia D'Anastasio, wo more
Five Columbia Faculty Members Named Sloan Research Fellows
NEW YORK, Feb. 19 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Five Columbia Faculty Members Named Sloan Research Fellows
They were recognized for contributions to chemistry, computer science, economics, neuroscience, and physics.
Five Columbia faculty members have won 2025 Sloan Research fellowships, one of the most prestigious awards available to early-career scholars. The fellowships recognize "exceptional researchers at US and Canadian educational institutions, whose creativit more
Survey: Almost Half of American Men Have Online Betting Accounts
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Feb. 19 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2025:
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Survey: Almost half of American men have online betting accounts
Twenty-two percent of Americans, including 48% of men 18 to 49 years old, have an account with at least one online sportsbook, according to a new poll of residents released today by the Siena College Research Institute (SCRI) and St. Bonaventure University's Jandoli School of Communication.
Bettors overwhel more
Andscape Presents Eight on Eight - Exclusively on ESPN+
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Andscape Presents Eight on Eight - Exclusively on ESPN+
A documentary on the quiet benevolence of Kobe Bryant
Andscape, the Black content studio from Disney and ESPN, today debuted Eight on Eight - a documentary chronicling the quiet benevolence of NBA Hall of Famer and legend Kobe Bryant. The one-hour film is available on ESPN+, with excerpts and vignettes airing acr more
Four leaders in their fields will be honored during Northwestern commencement
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Four leaders in their fields will be honored during Northwestern commencement
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EVANSTON, Ill. --- Northwestern University will present honorary degrees to four inspiring leaders in their fields during its 167th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, June 15, at the United Center in Chicago.
This year's honorary degree recipients are poet Toi Derricotte, Chief of Nava more
Join ARTICLE 19 at RightsCon 2025!
LONDON, England, Feb. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news:
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Join ARTICLE 19 at RightsCon 2025!
The 13th edition of RightCon, the world's leading summit on human rights in the digital age, gets underway next week in Taipei, Taiwan. Between 24 - 27 February, ARTICLE 19 will be hosting and participating in a host of sessions on topics ranging from free expression in armed conflict, to c more
NUJ Nottingham Branch Statement: closure of Notts TV
LONDON, England, Feb. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news:
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NUJ Nottingham Branch Statement: closure of Notts TV
The Nottingham branch of the National Union of Journalists is deeply concerned by the news that Notts TV will cease broadcasting later this year.
The decision by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) - Notts TV's primary owner and funder - not to renew the channel's license to broadcast from November 2025 raises a number of seri more
World Association of Newspapers & News Webinar Feb. 26: Innovate Local
WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- A webinar titled "Innovate Local - How to future-proof the newsroom by training young, diverse journalists" will be held on Feb. 26, 2025 by World Association of Newspapers and News. This session, part of the Innovate Local program, will focus on attracting and training the next generation of journalists.
Lea Thies, Head of the Gunther Holland School of Journalism at Augsburger Allgemeine, will present the Augsburger Allgemeine's approach to building a diverse newsroom. T more
