Ciscomani Led First-Term Members of Congress on a Trip to the Arizona-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Led First-Term Members of Congress on a Trip to the Arizona-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani led a group of nine first-term Members on a Congressional delegation trip to the Arizona-Mexico border to learn more about the situation on the ground, meet with officials on the frontlines, tour the border wall and other facilities, and highlight the diverse natur more
Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Releases Statement on the Behalf of Sudiksha Konanki's Family
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Releases Statement on the Behalf of Sudiksha Konanki's Family
"Our community is devastated by the disappearance of Sudiksha. I recently met with her family and learned about her contributions to the community and her dedication as a daughter, sister, and friend.
I share in their profound desire to see her come home and join them in requesting that all agencies i more
Congressmen Subramanyam and Timmons Open Investigation in Wake of Crash of Flight 5342 and Push to Enhance Washington Airspace Safety
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Congressmen Subramanyam and Timmons Open Investigation in Wake of Crash of Flight 5342 and Push to Enhance Washington Airspace Safety
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, and Congressman William Timmons, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, are opening an investigation into the U.S. milit more
Department of Labor Announces Senior Trump Administration Appointees
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Department of Labor announces senior Trump Administration appointees
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced senior political appointees who will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer execute President Donald Trump's mission of putting American workers and retirees first.
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
John Clark will serve as policy advisor to the Bureau of more
Ex-Immigration Judge O'Brien Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by ex-Immigration Judge Matthew J. O'Brien from a Feb. 25, 2025, hearing entitled "'Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof': Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment":
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Chairman Roy, Ranking Member Scanlon and Members of the Committee, it is a privilege to appear before you today and I thank you for the invitation.
My name is Matthew J. O'Brien. I a more
Homeland Security: Disaster Response Powered by Data
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news:
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Disaster Response Powered by Data
Guest post from Ron Langhelm of the Science and Technology Directorate's (S&T) Office of Mission and Capability Support shares how S&T and two state government partners tested the new Community Lifeline Status System (CLSS) during a live disaster simulation exercise.
When disaster strikes a community, information is the most im more
Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking Chair Basham Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following written testimony by Anne Basham, chair of the Interparliamentary Taskforce on Human Trafficking, from a Feb. 27, 2025, hearing entitled "Protecting Victims of Human Trafficking and Online Exploitation":
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Chairman Biggs, Ranking Member McBath, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today about protecting victims and survivors of human more
Kiggans and Barrett Work to Strengthen Aviation Safety Following DCA Tragedy
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans and Barrett Work to Strengthen Aviation Safety Following DCA Tragedy
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025 to increase safety protocols for military aircraft following the tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. This bill woul more
More Than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, March 14 -- The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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More than $1.6 Million in Scholarships Offered for Florida High School Students in Annual Hospitality Competitions
ORLANDO - The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) proudly announces the winners of its recent statewide high school hospitality competitions - the ProStart Culinary Team Competition and the Hospitality & more
National Park Service Seeks Public Input on the Development of an Updated Management Plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service seeks public input on the development of an updated management plan for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
WASHINGTON-- The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to share comments on the development of a Management Plan (Plan) update and a corresponding Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) located i more
NAVFAC Washington's Cmdr. Calvin Warren Named Marine Corps Installations Command Officer of the Year
QUANTICO, Virginia, March 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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NAVFAC Washington's Cmdr. Calvin Warren Named Marine Corps Installations Command Officer of the Year
Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) has named Public Works Officer Cmdr. Calvin Warren of the Public Works Department at Marine Corps Base Quantico the 2025 MCICOM Officer of the Year.
Under his leadership, PWD Quantico has achieved remarkable successes, including improved execution of Budget Activity more
NEW POLL: Near Majority of Registered Voters Want to Fire Elon Musk
NEW YORK, March 14 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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NEW POLL: Near Majority of Registered Voters Want to Fire Elon Musk
YouGov Poll finds 49 percent support his removal, majorities oppose cuts
Washington - A new YouGov poll commissioned by Common Cause shows a near-majority of registered voters would support President Donald Trump firing Elon Musk today from his role as special advisor. Many expressed concerns over cuts to essential and po more
Ranking Member Connolly Urges Treasury to Cease Plans to Establish Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, Trump's New Get Rich Quick Scheme
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly Urges Treasury to Cease Plans to Establish Strategic Cryptocurrency Reserve, Trump's New Get Rich Quick Scheme
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to United States Department of Trea more
Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of U.S. Postal Service
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sent a letter to Congress admitting more
Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after a federal jud more
Ranking Members Connolly and Garcia Announce Minority Appointments to Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Members Connolly and Garcia Announce Minority Appointments to Task Force on Declassification of Federal Secrets
Washington, D.C. (March 13, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Robert Garcia, the newly appointed Ranking Member of th more
Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute: Discovery of Hidden Groups Within Migratory Shorebird Could Aid Conservation
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release:
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Discovery of Hidden Groups Within Migratory Shorebird Could Aid Conservation
Tracking Data Revealed Three Groups of Long-Billed Curlew, Each With Unique Migration Patterns and Conservation Needs
Researchers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) have uncovered three distinct groups of long-billed curlews, a North Am more
Terry Cole Nominated to Key Post at the Drug Enforcement Administration
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Terry Cole Nominated to Key Post at the Drug Enforcement Administration
The Department of Justice congratulates Terrance C. "Terry" Cole on his nomination to be the next Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Terry Cole (DEA Administrator Nominee)
Mr. Cole has a distinguished record with over 28 years in law enforcement, most recently serving as Virginia's S more
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Georgia - Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
On Feb. 25, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chie more
University of Virginia Law Professor Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government released the following testimony by Amanda Frost, a professor of law at the University of Virginia, from a Feb. 25, 2025, hearing entitled "'Subject to the Jurisdiction Thereof': Birthright Citizenship and the Fourteenth Amendment":
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Thank you for inviting me to testify regarding the meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
I am a professor of more
Va. A.G. Miyares Announces 100-Year Sentence for the Murder of Virginia Police Officer Michael Chandler
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Attorney General Miyares Announces 100-Year Sentence for the Murder of Virginia Police Officer Michael Chandler
WISE, VA -- Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Michael Donivan White has been sentenced by the Wise County Circuit Court to 100 years in prison for the first-degree murder of Big Stone Gap Police Officer Michael Chandler. The sentence more
Va. Education Dept.: Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Matthew Neale, an English and journalism teacher at Roanoke County Public Schools' Hidden Valley High School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 6 by the Virginia Department of Education. Neale has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
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Va. Education Dept.: Staunton Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Staunton Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Karen Grady, a first-grade teacher at Staunton City Schools' A. R. Ware Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 5 by the Virginia Department of Education. Grady has been a teacher and a mentor for 25 years.
"We are excited to honor M more
Virginia's Community Colleges: Fast Forward Enrollment Hits All-Time High With Students Earning 50 Percent More
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- Virginia's Community Colleges issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Fast Forward enrollment hits all-time high with students earning 50 percent more
RICHMOND, VA - Virginia's Community Colleges' FastForward program, the commonwealth's premier workforce development initiative, saw a 17% increase in student enrollments in fiscal year 2024, resulting in the all-time highest enrollments. In addition, those who completed the program saw their me more
White House: President Trump is Remaking America Into a Manufacturing Superpower
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump is Remaking America into a Manufacturing Superpower
President Donald J. Trump is on a mission to make America the manufacturing superpower of the world once again -- and in just seven weeks, he has made incredible progress. Companies from around the world are responding with new investments as President Trump levels the playing field for American workers and businesses.
Here is a non-comprehensive list more
Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Introduce SOS Act to Address Shipbuilding Crisis
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans Introduce SOS Act to Address Shipbuilding Crisis
Read the exclusive on the SOS Act from Elizabeth Elkind at Fox News.
WASHINGTON--A bipartisan trio of American veterans, led by Army veteran and Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, is introducing legislation to revitalize U.S. shipyards and shipbuilders. Co-led by Navy veteran Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Air Forc more
BREAKING: Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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BREAKING: Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on DOGE Infiltration of US Postal Service
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Postmaster General Louis DeJoy sent a letter to Congress admitting he "signed an agreement with the General Services Administration and DOGE representatives" and is allowi more
Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Commercial Drone Alliance
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated March 4, 2025, from the Commercial Drone Alliance.
Here are excerpts:
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To: Docket Management System
Bureau of Industry and Security
U.S. Department of Commerce
Re: Commercial Drone Alliance Comments on the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Foreign Adversary ICTS Integral to UAS more
EPA Releases Public Communication From Alliance for Chemical Distribution
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from the Alliance for Chemical Distribution, Arlington, Virginia:
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To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2024-0425
Rick Keigwin
Deputy Assistant Administrator
Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20460
RE: 1,3-butadiene; Draft Risk Evaluation Under more
FTC Releases Public Communication From National Automobile Dealers Association
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission has released the following public communication dated March 3, 2025, from the National Automobile Dealers Association, Tysons, Virginia:
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To: Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Mail Stop H-144 (Annex L)
Washington, DC 20580
Re: GM and OnStar; File No. 242 3052
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") proposed consent order with General Motors, LLC, General Motors Holdi more
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Barboursville Vineyards Wins 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup for the 2023 Vermentino
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Barboursville Vineyards Wins 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup for the 2023 Vermentino
Winemaker Luca Paschina and his team bring further recognition to the Monticello AVA
RICHMOND, VA \-- Governor Glenn Youngkin awarded the 2025 Virginia Governor's Cup to Barboursville Vineyards for its 2023 Vermentino - a white wine with 100% Vermentino grapes, grown on th more
Griffith Statement on Justice for Fallen Big Stone Gap Officer
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Statement on Justice for Fallen Big Stone Gap Officer
The murderer of Big Stone Gap police officer Michael Chandler has received a sentence of 100 years of active imprisonment related to Chandler's November 2021 murder. In Wise County, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) joined Attorney General Jason Miyares and local officials for a press conference to welcome the verdict and pay h more
Judge Orders Trump To Reinstate Thousands of Fired Employees At 6 Agencies
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Judge Orders Trump To Reinstate Thousands of Fired Employees At 6 Agencies
A federal judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to reinstate tens of thousands of fired federal employees across six agencies, calling their terminations "unlawful."
U.S. District Judge William Alsup ruled that the Trump administration must immediately reinstate all of the probationary employees it fired fr more
Kaine, Boozman, Hassan & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Boozman, Hassan & Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Hiring of Military Spouses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Co-Chair of the Senate Military Families Caucus, John Boozman (R-AR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Mike Rounds (R-SD) introduced the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation that would amend the more
McClellan Announces Launch of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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McClellan Announces Launch of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Richmond, VA - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the start of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District.
Every spring, the U.S. House of Representatives holds a nationwide art competition to encourage artistic expression in our school more
Navy Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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Navy Regional Maintenance Center Holds Change of Command
NORFOLK - Rear Adm. Dan Lannamann relieved Rear Adm. William Greene as Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, during a ceremony presided over by Vice Adm. James P. Downey, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), March 12.
Prior to transferring command to Lannamann, Greene served as commander fo more
Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
Washington, D.C. (March 12, 2025)--Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Mr. David Warrington, Counsel to th more
Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Ranking Member Connolly's Statement on Federal Judge's Order to Immediately Reinstate Federal Workers Illegally Fired by Elon Musk
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after a federal judge ordered multiple government agencies, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Treasury, and the D more
Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
ROANOKE, Virginia, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release:
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Roanoke Woman Pleads Guilty in Paycheck Protection Fraud Scheme
Jaimeka Austin Admits to Orchestrating Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, Money Laundering
ROANOKE, Va. - A Roanoke woman, who conspired with dozens of other individuals to commit wire fraud as part of a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program, pled guilty yesterday in U.S. District more
Scott Statement on Passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Scott Statement on Passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raul Grijalva (AZ-07):
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague, Raul Grijalva. We sat next to each other for many years on the Committee on Education and Workforce, and I could always rely on hi more
SEEC Denounces Trump Administration's Assault on the American Right to Clean Air and Clean Water
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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SEEC Denounces Trump Administration's Assault on the American Right to Clean Air and Clean Water
The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement condemning the Environmental P more
Senate Conducted 10 Committee Hearings on March 12
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 10 committee hearings on March 12, 2025:
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JOINT FORCE READINESS
Committee on Armed Services: Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support concluded a hearing to examine the current readiness of the Joint Force, after receiving testimony from General James J. Mingus, USA, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Department of the Army, Admiral James W. Kilby, USN, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and General Christopher J. Mahoney, USMC, Assist more
Senate Conducted 5 Committee Hearings on March 11
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted five committee hearings on March 11, 2025:
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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMY
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine risk management, credit, and rural business views on the agricultural economy, focusing on views from the field, after receiving testimony from Tara Durbin, Farm Credit Mid-America, Louisville, Kentucky; Caleb Hopkins, First Dakota National Bank, Halibur, Iowa, on behalf of American B more
Senate Democrats vs. Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Senate Democrats vs. Senate Democrats
WASHINGTON -- "The House has done its job and passed a clean CR to fund the federal government," Speaker Johnson said. "If Senate Democrats block an up-or-down vote, then it's crystal clear: they are responsible for the ensuing government shutdown. Period."
For years, Senate Democrats were vehemently opposed to government shutdowns and always supported conti more
Senators Marshall and Welch Lead Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senators Marshall and Welch Lead Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
Washington - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Peter Welch (D-Vermont) introduced the bipartisan Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act, legislation to limit abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Senators' legislation cracks down on PBMs' use of 'spread pricing,' which more
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
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TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
By Bo JoynerÂ
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from active duty.
On February 25, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and comma more
U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls on Congress to Support Lulu's Law
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Katie Britt Calls on Congress to Support Lulu's Law
'This has the potential to make a real difference in Americans' lives'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) spoke on the Senate floor highlighting the reintroduction of her bipartisan legislation, Lulu's Law. Her legislation, named in honor of 16-year-old Lulu Gribbin, would direct the Federal Communication Commission more
Va. Conservation & Recreation Dept.: 2025 Recreational Trails Program Grant Round Open
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news release on March 11, 2025:
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2025 Recreational Trails Program grant round open
The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is now accepting applications for up to $1.7 million in Recreational Trails Program grants through May 6.
The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreationa more
Va. Education Dept.: Alexandria Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2025:
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Alexandria Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Sharon Phox, a third-grade teacher at Alexandria City Public Schools' James K. Polk Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 4 by the Virginia Department of Education. Phox has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
"Mrs. Phox se more
Va. Education Dept.: Cumberland Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 12, 2025:
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Cumberland Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Charles Motter, a math teacher at Cumberland Middle School in Cumberland County Public Schools, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 8 by the Virginia Department of Education. Motter has been a teacher and a mentor for 27 years.
"For nearly three more
Home News Press Releases Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Home News Press Releases Ranking Member Connolly Sounds the Alarm on Ethics Violations After President Trump and White House Employees Hawk Elon Musk's Cars
Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, sent a letter to Mr. David Warrington, Counsel to the President, requesting a full accounting of any executive branch employees, special or o more
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Joins EPW Spotlight Hearing Exposing Nationwide Harms of Trump's Illegal Funding Freeze
WATCH : Padilla underscores detrimental impacts of Trump freeze on American environment, economy, and competitiveness
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), joined EPW Democrats for a spotlight hearing, titled " Freez more
Van Hollen, Chesapeake Bay State Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Enhance Bay Health
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Van Hollen, Chesapeake Bay State Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Enhance Bay Health
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), led U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Mark Warner (D-Va.), in announcing the introduction of the Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act. This legislation woul more
Warner, Welch, Marshall Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Warner, Welch, Marshall Cassidy Lead Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on PBMs' Abusive Pricing Practices
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner today joined Sens. Peter Welch (D-VT), Roger Marshall (R-KS), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the bipartisan Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act, legislation to limit abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The Senators' legislati more
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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on CFPB Finalizes Rule to Supervise Large, Nonbank Digital Wallet & Payment App Providers & Related Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12935) on March 6, 2025.
The white paper is written by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter and financial economics analysts Karl E. Schneider and Paul Tierno:
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CFPB Finalizes Rule to Supervise Large, Nonbank Digital Wallet and Payment App Providers and Related Legislation
On December 10, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a final rule brin more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Expanded Section 232 Tariffs on Steel & Aluminum
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12519) on March 6, 2025, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura and senior research librarian Keigh E. Hammond.
Here are excerpts:
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Expanded Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862, as amended) authorizes the President to impose trade restrictions - such as a tariff or quota - if the S more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on U.S.-South Africa Relations - Tensions Rise
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12520) on March 6, 2025, by African affairs specialist Nicolas Cook:
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U.S.-South Africa Relations: Tensions Rise
On February 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14204, which stated that the South African government "has taken aggressive positions towards the United States and its allies" and "egregious actions" on land reform and racial relations. The more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Enforcement of Court Orders Against Executive Branch
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11271) on March 6, 2025, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Enforcement of Court Orders Against the Executive Branch
Weeks into the second Trump Administration, a number of executive branch policies have been challenged in court, and several federal district courts have enjoined enforcement of some of the challenged policies. As one example, on January 31, 2025 more
Congressional Research Service: 'Congressional Commissions - Overview & Considerations for Congress' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40076) on March 6, 2025, entitled "Congressional Commissions: Overview and Considerations for Congress" by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
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SUMMARY
Congressional commissions are formal groups established to provide independent advice, recommend changes in public policy, study or investigate a particular pro more
Congressional Research Service: 'Congressional Commissions - Overview & Considerations for Congress' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40076) on March 6, 2025, entitled "Congressional Commissions - Overview and Considerations for Congress:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Selected Considerations for Congress
Statutes establishing congressional commissions generally specify the scope of a commission's mission, its structure, and its rules of procedure. Legislators can tailor the composition, organization, and working arra more
Congressional Research Service: 'Reconciliation Process - Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48444) on March 6, 2025, entitled "The Reconciliation Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by Tori Gorman, Congress and legislative process analyst.
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SUMMARY
When Congress adopts a budget resolution, it establishes budgetary goals for the years covered in the resolution. In some cases, it is necessary to change existing revenue, direct spending, or debt-limit laws to a more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Animal Disease Management & Prevention
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12934) on Feb. 28, 2025, by agricultural policy analyst Lia Biondo.
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Farm Bill Primer: Animal Disease Management and Prevention
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that animal agriculture is expected to account for $272 billion of production by U.S. farms and ranches in 2024, 53% of the total value of U.S. agricultural products. Congress more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army Security Force Assistance Brigades
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10675) on March 4, 2025, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert:
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Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs)
What Is Security Force Assistance (SFA)?
Security Force Assistance (SFA) is defined as "unified action to generate, employ, and sustain local, host-nation, or regional security forces in support of a legitimate authority." By definition "security more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on China-Philippines Tensions in South China Sea
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12550) on March 4, 2025.
The white paper is written by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos and Asian affairs specialists Caitlin Campbell and Ben Dolven.
Here are excerpts:
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China-Philippines Tensions in the South China Sea
Overview
In 2023 and 2024, the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) increased pressure on the Philippines to abandon one of its nine outpost more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Firearms & Ammunition Excise Tax
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12173) on March 5, 2025, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
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Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax (FAET)
The federal government first imposed excise taxes on firearms and ammunition over 100 years ago. Today, Section 4181 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an excise tax at 10% of the manufacturer's price for pistols and revolvers and more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Geography, Strategy & U.S. Force Design
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10485) on March 4, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke:
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Defense Primer: Geography, Strategy and U.S. Force Design
World Geography and U.S. Strategy
World geography is an influence on U.S. strategy, which in turn helps shape the design of U.S. military forces. Most of the world's people, resources, and economic activity are located not in the Western Hemisph more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11917) on March 4, 2025, by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) Program
Administered by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), the HIDTA program provides assistance to law enforcement agencies - at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels - that are operating in regions of the United St more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Naval Forces
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10486) on March 4, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke:
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Defense Primer: Naval Forces
"Naval Forces" Refers to Both the Navy and Marine Corps
Although the term naval forces is often used to refer specifically to Navy forces, it more properly refers to both Navy and Marine Corps forces, because both the Navy and Marine Corps are naval services. For further dis more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Overdraft - Payment Service or Small-Dollar Credit?
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11460) on March 4, 2025, by financial economics specialists Andrew P. Scott and Karl E. Schneider.
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Overdraft: Payment Service or Small-Dollar Credit?
Funding Gaps in Consumer Finances
One of the earliest documented cases of bank overdraft dates back to 1728, when a Royal Bank of Scotland customer requested a cash credit to allow him to withdraw more mo more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Debt Limit Policy Questions - What Are Extraordinary Measures?
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10837) on March 5, 2025, by acting section research manager Grant A. Driessen.
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Debt Limit Policy Questions: What Are Extraordinary Measures?
Following a suspension period established by the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (P.L. 118-5), the statutory debt limit was reinstated on January 2, 2025, at $36.1 trillion, the precise level of federal debt subje more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on U.S. Circuit Court Vacancies at Beginning of New Presidencies
WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12518) on March 5, 2025, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion.
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U.S. Circuit Court Vacancies at the Beginning of New Presidencies: Historical Overview and Analysis
This Insight provides a historical overview and analysis of U.S. circuit court vacancies that existed at the beginning of each new presidency since 1993. This period inclu more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on "Sanctuary" Jurisdictions - Policy Overview
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10222) on March 4, 2025.
The white paper is written by legislative attorney Alejandra Aramayo and immigration policy specialists Abigail F. Kolker and William A. Kandel:
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"Sanctuary" Jurisdictions: Policy Overview
Some state and local jurisdictions have adopted policies that limit their cooperation with federal agencies charged with immigration enforcement. These "sanctuar more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Army's M-10 Booker System
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10222) on March 4, 2025, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Fieckert.
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The Army's M-10 Booker (Formerly Known as Mobile Protected Firepower [MPF]) System
What Is the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) System?
The Army's MPF system is intended to address an operational shortfall in infantry units:
'Currently the Army's Infantry Brigade Combat Tea more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on NIH Indirect Costs Policy for Research Grants
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IF10613) on March 3, 2025, by Liana W. Rosen, international sanctions and financial crimes specialist.
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NIH Indirect Costs Policy for Research Grants: Recent Developments
On February 7, 2025, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), published supplemental policy guidance that instituted a 15% i more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Selected Issues in Tax Reform - Itemized Deductions
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12517) on March 4, 2025, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
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Selected Issues in Tax Reform: Itemized Deductions
P.L. 115-97, commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), modified the treatment of various itemized deductions through the end of 2025. This Insight provides information on itemized deductions specifically and tax deductions m more
Congressional Research Service: 'Sequestration as a Budget Enforcement Process - Frequently Asked Questions'
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42972) on March 4, 2025, entitled "Sequestration as a Budget Enforcement Process: Frequently Asked Questions" by Megan S. Lynch, Congress and legislative process specialist:
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What Is a Sequester? ... 1
What Is the Purpose of a Sequester? ... 1
What Current Budget Requirements Are Enforced by Sequestration? ... 1
When Will a Sequester Occur? ... 2
How Is a Sequester Admini more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Cote D'Ivoire
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12479) on Feb. 25, 2025, by foreign affairs analyst Kosi Ogbuli.
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Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire, the world's top cocoa producer, has a rapidly growing economy and has been a rising U.S. security partner in the region. Of the $161 million in U.S. bilateral assistance allocated in FY2023, more than 90% went to health initiatives. In 2022, the Biden Administr more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Foreign Terrorist Organization List
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10613) on Feb. 25, 2025, by Liana W. Rosen, international sanctions and financial crimes specialist.
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The Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) List
Congress has shown recurring interest in the administration of the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs)--one of several terrorism-related lists that the U.S. government maintains more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on India's Domestic Political Setting
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10298) on Feb. 26, 2025, by South Asian affairs specialist K. Alan Kronstadt.
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India's Domestic Political Setting
Overview
India, the world's most populous country, is, according to its Constitution, a "sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic" where the bulk of executive power rests with the prime minister and his/her Council of Ministers. Th more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on International Discussions Concerning Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11294) on Feb. 25, 2025, by Kelley M. Sayler, advanced technology and global security analyst.
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International Discussions Concerning Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
Lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS), or weapons designed to independently select and engage targets without the need for manual human control, could enable military operations in communi more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Medicaid's Institution for Mental Diseases Exclusion
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10222) on Feb. 25, 2025, by health care financing analyst Varun Saraswathula.
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Medicaid's Institution for Mental Diseases (IMD) Exclusion
Medicaid is a joint federal-state program that finances the delivery of primary and acute medical services, as well as long-term services and supports, for a diverse low-income population, including children, pregnant more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Supplemental Security Income
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10482) on Feb. 26, 2025, by social policy analyst Emma K. Tatem and income security analyst William R. Morton.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Overview
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to older adults and individuals with qualifying disabilities who have income and resources (i.e. more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Termination by DOT of New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12929) on Feb. 26, 2025, by transportation policy analyst Ali E. Lohman and legislative attorney Alexander H. Pepper:
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Termination by the U.S. Department of Transportation of New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program
Congress has prohibited tolling of federal-aid highways and passed a series of exceptions to the prohibition. One such exception is the Value more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-China Trade Relations
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) on Feb. 25, 2025, by Karen M. Sutter, Asian trade and finance specialist.
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U.S.-China Trade Relations
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the second-largest global economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a key export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture, semic more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S.-Taiwan Trade & Economic Relations
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10256) on Feb. 25, 2025, by Karen M. Sutter, Asian trade and finance specialist.
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U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Economic Relations
Taiwan is a top U.S. trade partner and a key link in global technology and manufacturing supply chains. Taiwan's economy is highly dependent on global trade; exports account for about 70% of its gross domestic product (GDP). Taiwan's more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on DOD Acquisition Policy
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12397) on Feb. 25, 2025, by defense infrastructure policy analyst Alexandra G. Neenan.
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FY2025 NDAA: Department of Defense Acquisition Policy
The Defense Acquisition System (DAS) develops and maintains the process through which the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) develops and buys goods and services from contractors. The process is based on statute and r more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Executive Actions & Federal Contracting With Small Disadvantaged Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12514) on Feb. 26, 2025, by R. Corinne Blackford, small business and economic development policy analyst.
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Executive Actions and Federal Contracting with Small Disadvantaged Businesses
Contracting Goal Origins
Since 1988, the federal government has maintained minimum annual goals for contracting with "small disadvantaged businesses" (SDBs). At that time, more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Trump Administration Deactivates National Law Enforcement Accountability Database
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12515) on Feb. 26, 2025, by crime policy analyst Nathan James:
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Trump Administration Deactivates the National Law Enforcement Accountability Database
The National Law Enforcement Accountability Database (NLEAD) was a centralized repository of official records documenting instances of misconduct related to federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) that was operated by the Depar more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Letters of Marque and Reprisal, Part 1 - Introduction & Historical Context
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11272) on Feb. 26, 2025, by attorney-adviser Steve P. Mulligan:
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Letters of Marque and Reprisal (Part 1): Introduction and Historical Context
Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution authorizes Congress to "grant letters of Marque and Reprisal[,]" which are instruments that permit private citizens to seize enemy vessels and their cargos and crew. This Sideb more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Letters of Marque and Reprisal, Part 2 - Drafting History & U.S. Practice
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11273) on Feb. 26, 2025, by attorney-adviser Steve P. Mulligan:
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Letters of Marque and Reprisal (Part 2): Drafting History and U.S. Practice
Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 of the Constitution authorizes Congress to "grant letters of Marque and Reprisal[,]" which are instruments that permit private citizens to seize enemy vessels and their cargos and crew. This Legal more
Congressional Research Service: 'Agriculture & Related Agencies - FY2025 Appropriations'
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48431) on Feb. 25, 2025, entitled "Agriculture and Related Agencies: FY2025 Appropriations" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke.
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SUMMARY
The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (Agriculture appropriations) funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), except for the U.S. Forest Service, as we more
Congressional Research Service: 'Impoundment Control Act of 1974 - Background & Congressional Consideration of Rescissions'
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48432) on Feb. 25, 2025, entitled "The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 - Background and Congressional Consideration of Rescissions" by James V. Saturno, Congress and legislative process specialist:
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SUMMARY
Under the U.S. Constitution, Congress exercises the "power of the purse." This power is expressed through the application of several provisions, particularly Article I, Section 9, clau more
Congressional Research Service: 'Interior, Environment & Related Agencies - Overview of FY2025 Appropriations'
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48441) on Feb. 26, 2025, entitled "Interior, Environment and Related Agencies: Overview of FY2025 Appropriations" by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent.
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SUMMARY
The Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill - often called the Interior bill - contains funding for about three dozen agencies and entities. They include most of th more
Congressional Research Service: 'Mojahedin-e-Khalq or People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran'
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48433) on Feb. 25, 2025, entitled "The Mojahedin-e-Khalq or People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas:
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SUMMARY
The Mojahedin-e-Khalq or MEK (also known as the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran, or PMOI) is an exiled Iranian opposition group. This report provides background on the group, including its origins, its 1997 designation b more
Congressional Research Service: 'State Criminal Alien Assistance Program - Data Brief'
WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48441) on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "State Criminal Alien Assistance Program: Data Brief" by immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker.
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The State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) is a payment program that reimburses states and localities for correctional officers' salary and training costs incurred for incarcerating "undocumented criminal aliens." States and more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Bureau of Land Management - FY2025 Appropriations
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12749) on Feb. 26, 2025, by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent.
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Bureau of Land Management: FY2025 Appropriations
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the Department of the Interior (DOI), manages 245 million acres of federal land, nearly all in the West. Under its multiple-use mission, BLM manages lands for diverse purposes, inc more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Current Employment Survey Benchmark Revisions
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12827) on Feb. 26, 2025, by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker.
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Current Employment Survey Benchmark Revisions
On February 7, 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released annual "benchmark" revisions to official estimates of national-level nonfarm employment from April 2023 through October 2024. These revisions downwardly adjusted nat more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Distribution of Retirement Account Balances
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12928) on Feb. 26, 2025, by income security analyst Elizabeth A. Myers.
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Distribution of Retirement Account Balances: Analysis of the 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances
Introduction
Households rely on a variety of income sources in retirement, such as payments from Social Security and defined benefit (DB) pensions, assets in defined contribution (DC) pla more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Personal Saving
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10963) on Feb. 27, 2025, by macroeconomic policy analyst Lida R. Weinstock.
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Introduction to U.S. Economy: Personal Saving
Personal saving, which includes the saving of households but not of businesses or government, can have a significant impact at both the individual and economy-wide levels in the long and short terms. The personal saving rate was disr more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Selected Issues in Tax Reform - Dynamic Scoring
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12930) on Feb. 27, 2025, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle:
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Selected Issues in Tax Reform: Dynamic Scoring
Dynamic scoring includes, in projections of revenue effects, indirect changes in tax collections due to the overall growth effects on the economy. If the economy becomes larger due to the tax cut, tax revenues are larger because of the larger base, more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle
WASHINGTON, March 2 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on Feb. 27, 2025, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1), with a reported range of 1,725 miles, consists of a ground-launched missile e more
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Department of Labor Announces Senior Trump Administration Appointees
WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Department of Labor announces senior Trump Administration appointees
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today announced senior political appointees who will help Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer execute President Donald Trump's mission of putting American workers and retirees first.
Bureau of International Labor Affairs
John Clark will serve as policy advisor to the Bureau of more
FT Strategies Launches New Data and Insights Practice
LONDON, England, March 14 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release:
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FT Strategies launches new Data and Insights Practice
FT Strategies, the Financial Times' specialist media consultancy, has launched a new Data and Insights Practice.
The new offering will build on FT Strategies' longstanding consulting services in data, insights and research, and follows recent investments to expand its capabilities in data science, data analytics, AI and rese more
Hampton University Expands Board of Trustees With Four Visionary Leaders in Media, Finance, Tech & Law
HAMPTON, Virginia, March 14 -- Hampton University issued the following news:
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Hampton University Expands Board of Trustees with Four Visionary Leaders in Media, Finance, Tech & Law
Powerhouse Appointees to Drive Innovation and Strengthen Hampton's 10-Year Strategic Plan
Hampton, Va. (March 13, 2025) - Hampton University is ushering in a bold new era of leadership with the appointment of four distinguished executives to its Board of Trustees:
* Pleasant Brodnax III '83- Accomplished more
Monmouth University: Prof. Vujnovic Co-Authors Monograph on AI in Education
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, March 14 -- Monmouth University issued the following news:
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Prof. Vujnovic Co-Authors Monograph on AI in Education
Marina Vujnovic, Ph.D., APR, professor in the Department of Communication, recently co-authored "Exploring Artificial Intelligence Implications for Journalism and Mass Communication Education" (Peter Lang, 2025). The monograph equips educators with strategies to navigate AI's growing role in journalism and mass communication, offering practical more
Statehouse Reporting Network, Led by Missouri School of Journalism, Launches With $250,000+ Grant From Arnold Ventures
COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 14 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Statehouse Reporting Network, led by Missouri School of Journalism, launches with $250,000+ grant from Arnold Ventures
COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 10, 2025) -- The Missouri School of Journalism is leading an effort with newsrooms at colleges and universities all over the country to create more informed, collaborative coverage of state governments.
Launched with the help of a gr more
Va. Education Dept.: Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 14 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on March 13, 2025:
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Roanoke County Teacher Named 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year
Richmond, Va. - Matthew Neale, an English and journalism teacher at Roanoke County Public Schools' Hidden Valley High School, has been named the 2026 Virginia Regional Teacher of the Year for Region 6 by the Virginia Department of Education. Neale has been a teacher and a mentor for 20 years.
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Don't Forget the Information War
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Political] -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following news:
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Don't Forget the Information War
French President Emmanuel Macron described Russia's comprehensive approach to the Ukraine invasion, from cooperation with North Korea and Iran, to conducting cyber-attacks and electoral interference in his address to the nation on March 5.
"Russia is trying to manipulate our opinions with lies spread on social networks. And deep down, it is more
Exploring the M.A. Arts & Culture Program: Reflections From Professors and a Graduate
NEW YORK, March 13 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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Exploring the M.A. Arts & Culture Program: Reflections from Professors and a Graduate
Professors Hajdu, Solomon and alumna Prax Bhatt '22 provide in-depth M.A. Arts & Culture insights.
Professor Hajdu, who is a great fit for the M.A. Arts & Culture program?
The M.A. program is designed for journalists who were like I was when I was about 25. I was working in journalism; I thought I was sm more
Independent Women Features Revamps "Champion Women" Series to Celebrate Women's History Month
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release:
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Independent Women Features Revamps "Champion Women" Series to Celebrate Women's History Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Independent Women Features (IW Features), the grassroots storytelling and original journalism arm of Independent Women, is announcing the relaunch of its popular "Champion Women" series in honor of Women's History Month. The monthly series will continue more
Marshall University's Dr. Rob Quicke Receives Prestigious 2025 BEA Textbook Award
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 13 -- Marshall University issued the following news release:
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Marshall University's Dr. Rob Quicke receives prestigious 2025 BEA Textbook Award
Dr. Rob Quicke, professor and director of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism & Mass Communications at Marshall University, has been honored with the 2025 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Textbook Award for his debut textbook, "Finding Your Voice in Radio, Audio, and Podcast Production." The award recognize more
OSU's Slaughter returning to Hearst National Writing Championships
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 13 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news:
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OSU's Slaughter returning to Hearst National Writing Championships
Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu
Oklahoma State University senior Ashton Slaughter has earned a spot in the 65th annual Hearst National Writing Championships, which will be held on June 6 in San Francisco.
This will be Slaughter's second year in a row attending th more
Puerto Rico Needs and Should Have Full and Equitable Access to All Federal Economic and Health Security Programs
WASHINGTON, March 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities posted the following research:
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Puerto Rico Needs and Should Have Full and Equitable Access to All Federal Economic and Health Security Programs
Members of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee, thank you for today's opportunity to testify on Puerto Rico's inequitable access to some of the most important economic and health security programs in the United States. My name is Javier Balmaceda. I am a Seni more
Reps. Cleaver, Aderholt Introduce Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to Help Local News Overcome Persistent Issues with USPS
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Cleaver, Aderholt Introduce Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to Help Local News Overcome Persistent Issues with USPS
(Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL) re-introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Deliver for Democracy Act, a bill that would incentivize reliable services from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and limit exc more
Sherrill Leads NJ Democratic House Delegation in Standing up for Local Journalism and Workers
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Sherrill Leads NJ Democratic House Delegation in Standing up for Local Journalism and Workers
WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) led the entire Democratic New Jersey House delegation in demanding that Gannett - the owner of several local New Jersey newspapers and publications - bargain in good faith with their employees and reach a contract agreement as quickly as possible t more
Welch and Rounds Lead the Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to Help Local News Overcome Persistent Issues with USPS
WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch and Rounds Lead the Bipartisan Deliver for Democracy Act to Help Local News Overcome Persistent Issues with USPS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) this week led Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) in reintroducing the more
