DOT Maritime Administration Issues Notice Entitled 'Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments".
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SUMMARY:
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vess more
DOT Maritime Administration Issues Notice Entitled 'Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: SEAWARD 14 (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: SEAWARD 14 (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments".
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SUMMARY:
The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built ve more
DOT Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration Issues Notice, Issuance of Advisory Bulletin Entitled 'Pipeline Safety: Identification and Evaluation of Potential Hard Spots-In-Line Inspection Tools and Analysis'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a notice and issuance of advisory bulletin in the Federal Register on Nov. 18, 2024, entitled "Pipeline Safety: Identification and Evaluation of Potential Hard Spots-In-Line Inspection Tools and Analysis".
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SUMMARY:
PHMSA is issuing this advisory bulletin to notify pipeline owners and operators of the importance of evaluating their pipeline facili more
Federal Highway Administration Releases Public Communication From Cadmus Group
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Cadmus Group LLC, Arlington, Virginia.
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To: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Department of Transportation (DOT)
From: The Cadmus Group LLC, 800 Glebe Road, Arlington VA
RE: Request for Information, Docket No. FHWA-2024-0028, on Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastr more
FTC Issues Proposed Consent Agreement, Request for Comment Entitled 'Gravy Analytics, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Gravy Analytics, Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment".
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SUMMARY:
The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both th more
NCPC Approves Peace Corps Commemorative Park Final Plans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024:
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Commission approves National Air and Space Museum Construct Integrated Bezos Learning Center preliminary plans
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At its December 5, 2024 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) approved final site development plans for the Peace Corps Commemorative Park. Submitted by the National Park Service, in collaboration with the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundatio more
Rep. Good, Sens. Kaine, Warner Pave the Way for Wintergreen Emergency Road
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Bob Good, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Virginia Congressman Bob Good (VA-05) and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner introduced the Blue Ridge Fire Safety Act of 2024, a bipartisan and bicameral piece of legislation that clarifies that the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the National Park Service (NPS), has the authority to grant a permit for the construction of an emergency access road on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
This is the second bill Re more
Rep. Spanberger Backs Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Robocalls, Protect Virginians From Scams
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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The "DO NOT Call Act" Would Create Stricter Penalties for Companies & Individuals Intentionally Harassing Consumers
According to the FTC, Virginia Ranks Among the Top Five States for Robocall Complaints
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U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger backed bipartisan legislation to crack down on robocalls and robotexts by companies and individuals who engage in the intentional harassment of Ame more
Rep. Spanberger Urges House Leadership to Hold Vote On Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Full Benefits to Combat-Injured Veterans
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024:
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The Bipartisan, Bicameral "Major Richard Star Act" Has 326 Cosponsors -- Third-Most of Any Bill Before the U.S. House
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U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues in urging U.S. House leadership to bring bipartisan, bicameral legislation up for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House to guarantee that Veterans who medically re more
USDA Farm Service Agency: Loans Now Available to Agricultural Producers for Controlled Atmosphere Storage to Extend the Shelf Life of Perishable Commodities
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
RICHMOND, VA, December 6, 2024 - Agricultural producers of perishable commodities including fruits, vegetables and floriculture can now get funding for controlled atmosphere storage through Farm Storage Facility Loans (FSFL) offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA). Controlled atmosphere storage regulates the concentrations of oxygen, carbon dio more
Va. Gov. Youngkin: Cambridge Pavingstones With ArmorTec to Establish Manufacturing Facility in Pittsylvania County
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024:
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Hardscape products manufacturer will invest $47.35 million and create 55 new jobs
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Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Cambridge Pavers, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pavers, slabs, and wall systems, will invest $47.35 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company will construct a 150,000-square-foot faci more
Va. U.S. Attorney: South Hampton Roads Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024:
A Norfolk man was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, from June 2020 to January 2021, Adam Donley Greenberg, aka Adam Brandon, 39, obtained methamphetamine for redistribution from Michael Wade Kozak, 57, who resided in the Atla more
VDOE Receives Final Monitoring Closure Letter From U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024:
The Virginia Department of Education today announced it has received a final monitoring closure letter from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), officially closing out the corrective actions process that began in 2020 with a clear update and positive closure status report.
"Since day one, Governor Youngkin has prioritized the success more
Wasp Amphibious Ready Group-24th Marine Expeditionary Unit - Special Operations Capable Returns Home After a 7-Month Deployment
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news:
The Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (WSP ARG), commanded by Amphibious Squadron (CPR) 4, returned to Hampton Roads, Virginia following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 6.
The WSP ARG flagship, first-in-class amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, while the Har more
Air Force works to keep nuclear triad mission ready during recapitalization
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
The Air Force is working to meet the challenge of maintaining mission readiness for bomber and land-based missile legs of the nation's nuclear triad, while at the same time working to meet the government-mandated recapitalization of both those platforms.
That was one of the central messages Air Force Global Strike Command's most senior leader, Gen. T more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From Whitman-Walker Institute
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication on Nov. 12, 2024, from Whitman-Walker Institute:
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2026; and Basic Health Program
Agency Docket No. CMS-9888-P, RIN 0938 more
EEOC Sues Alto Experience, Inc. for Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
Alto Experience, Inc., a ride hailing company that currently operates in Texas, Florida, and California, and previously operated in the District of Columbia and Virginia, violated federal law when it denied reasonable accommodations and employment to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who applied to work as personal drivers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleged in a more
Griffith Statement on Court Ruling Against TikTok
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied TikTok's petition challenging a Congressional law that bans TikTok unless it's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, divests from TikTok. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"I am glad to see that this law was upheld today as it is integral to protecting the United States of America by preventing certain foreign advers more
Navy to Christen Future Attack Submarine Arkansas
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release:
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Arkansas (SSN 800) will be commissioned on Dec. 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. EST at HII-Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia.
The Honorable Carlos Del Toro, Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the principal address at the commissioning ceremony. Remarks will also be provided by The Honorable Phillip Jones, Mayor of Newport News; Mr. Mark Rayha, President of General Dynamics E more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From California & Nevada Credit Union Leagues
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues:
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To: Ms. Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Re: Comments on NCUA Staff Draft 2025-2026 Budget Justification: NCUA-2024-0135
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Dear Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks:
I am writing on behalf of the California and more
NCUA Releases Public Communication From Ceres
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Ceres, Boston, Massachusetts:
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To: Todd M. Harper, Chairman
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Via regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. NCUA-2024-0135 - Response to NCUA Staff Draft 2025-2026 Budget Justification
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Dear Chair Harper:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit comments on behalf of Ceres an more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024:
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NCUA Releases Credit Union System Performance Data for the Third Quarter of 2024
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According to the latest financial performance data released today by the National Credit Union Administration, total loans outstanding in federally insured credit unions increased $41 billion, or 2.6 percent, over the year ending in the third quarter of 2024, to $1.63 trillion. more
Rep. Houchin Requests GAO Review of Special Education Services
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09), along with Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (NC-05), has formally requested that the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) review special education services for children with disabilities enrolled in private schools to determine possible under-identification. This effort aims to address significant gaps in the identification and provis more
Scott Receives Hill Champion Award for HIV Advocacy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
This week, Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), a member of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus,received the Capitol Hill Champion Award from the National Minority AIDS Council (NMAC) for his advocacy on HIV/AIDS. This award is timely as World AIDS Day is observed on December 1st.
"As the representative of Hampton Roads, one of the selected 22 areas with high prevalence of HIV, protecting the health of my cons more
U.S. Attorney for D.C.: Virginia Man Arrested for Assaulting Law Enforcement and Other Offenses During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release:
A Virginia man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other charges related to his alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.
Charles Orlando more
VUP-19 First Robotics Specialists Discuss Their Contribution to History
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news:
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The first crop of Robotics Warfare Specialists (RW) is contributing to the stand-up of their rating as they support MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft worldwide operations. The Robotics Warfare Specialists rating was created in March 2024.
Chief Robotics Warfare Specialist Ryan Fox, assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida, highli more
Wittman, Graves Urge FAA to Expedite Launch Licensing Reforms to Bolster U.S. Space Leadership
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expedite reforms to its launch and reentry licensing regulations for commercial space companies, known as part 450, and to address delays caused by its lengthy pre-application process. These delays hinder U.S. space capabilities, competitiveness, and strategic standing, especi more
Cassidy, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans' DNA, National Security
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Genomic Data Protection Act to give Americans using at-home DNA tests the choice to delete their genomic data and destroy their biological samples. Approximately 21% of Americans have taken a mail-in a DNA test from a Direct-to-Consumer Genomic Testing Company. The lack of privacy protections opens the door to the potential selling of more
Senator Reverend Warnock Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Secure Governor Kemp's Request for Billions in Federal Disaster Assistance Following Helene
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
Led by Senator Reverend Warnock, members of Georgia's U.S. Congressional delegation are calling on key Congressional leaders to approve billions in federal support to help Georgia families and farmers recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and other storms
Georgia representatives are showcasing bipartisan support for Governor Brian Kemp's request of over $12 billion in federal supplemental dis more
House Passes Spanberger Legislation to Name Fredericksburg Post Office for Civil Rights Activist Gladys P. Todd
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Gladys P. Todd Was A Revered School Teacher, Voting Rights Advocate, & Community Organizer in Fredericksburg
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The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger's bipartisan legislation to rename a Fredericksburg post office after Gladys P. Todd, a prominent leader in the Fredericksburg civil rights movement.
The late Gladys P. Todd was a re more
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Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Accessibility of Federal Information & Data
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12093) on Nov. 25, 2024, by Natalie R. Ortiz, government organization and management analyst:
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The Accessibility of Federal Information and Data: A Brief Overview of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act
Nearly one in four Americans has a disability, according to 2018 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Congress has recognized that in addition to making federal informati more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Current Employment Survey Benchmark Revisions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12827) on Nov. 21, 2024, 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) is scheduled to release annual "benchmark" revisions to official estimates of national-level nonfarm employment from April 2023 through October 2024. BLS announced on August more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Direct Loan Program Student Loans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12828) on Nov. 25, 2024, by social policy specialist Alexandra Hegji.
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Direct Loan Program Student Loans: Loan Types and Limits
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) estimates it will make about $135 billion in new loans through the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program - the primary federal student loan program - to approximately 14 more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Disclosure of International Travel by Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10142) on Nov. 26, 2024, by American national government R. Eric Petersen:
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Disclosure of International Travel by Congress
International travel by Members of Congress and their staffs is an issue of long-standing interest among the public, media outlets, and Members. Questions regarding the purposes, destinations, and costs of international travel by Congress frequently ari more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Future Years Defense Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10831) on Nov. 22, 2024, by Brendan W. McGarry, defense budget specialist Alexandra G. Neenan, defense infrastructure policy analyst.
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Defense Primer: Future Years Defense Program (FYDP)
Background
The Future Years Defense Program (FYDP, commonly pronounced "fye-dip") is a projection of the forces, resources, and programs to support Department of Defen more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on FY2024 Department of Defense Audit Results
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12093) on Nov. 25, 2024, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2024 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Under more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Marine Debris - NOAA's Role
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10967) on Nov. 26, 2024, by natural resources policy specialist Eva Lipiec.
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Marine Debris: NOAA's Role
Researchers have found marine debris, especially plastic items, to have some effects on humans, wildlife, and the environment, but the extent of these impacts is currently unclear. Congress has directed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrati more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Moldova
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10894) on Nov. 26, 2024, by European affairs analyst Sarah E. Garding and Russian and European affairs specialist Cory Welt.
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Moldova: An Overview
Moldova - like neighboring Ukraine - seeks greater integration with the West in the face of Russian interference and territorial occupation. In November 2024, Moldovan President Maia Sandu was reelected on a p more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Pacific Deterrence Initiative
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12303) on Nov. 25, 2024, by Luke A. Nicastro, defense infrastructure policy analyst:
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The Pacific Deterrence Initiative
The Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) is a congressionally established set of defense priorities intended to support U.S. strategic goals in the Indo-Pacific region.
Background and Purpose
PDI originated as part of the U.S. government's effort to count more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on Proposed Changes in Taxation of Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11943) on Nov. 25, 2024, by economic policy senior specialist Jane G. Gravelle.
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GILTI: Proposed Changes in the Taxation of Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income
The treatment of income earned abroad in U.S.-controlled foreign corporations (CFCs) has been extensively debated over the years. In the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97), the tax treatment more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Antipersonnel Landmine Use Policy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11440) on Nov. 26, 2024, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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U.S. Antipersonnel Landmine Use Policy
Current United States Policy on AntiPersonnel Landmines (APLs) On June 21, 2022, National Security Council (NSC) Spokesperson Adrienne Watson announced the United States would "align its policy concerning use" of more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Army's Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12668) on Nov. 26, 2024, by defense policy specialist Daniel M. Gettinger.
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The U.S. Army's Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems
The U.S. Army is acquiring a family of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS) for ground maneuver elements at the battalion level and below to provide real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA) capabilitie more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on Nov. 26, 2024, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; P.L. 96-283) as an interim measure to allow U.S. citizens to proceed with seabed mining activities more
Congressional Research Service Issues Insight White Paper on Immigration Courts - Decline in New Cases at End of FY2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12463) on Nov. 26, 2024, by immigration policy analyst Holly Straut-Eppsteiner.
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Immigration Courts: Decline in New Cases at the End of FY2024
Immigration courts within the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ's) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) adjudicate immigration cases; most commonly, formal removal proceedings under Section 240 of the Imm more
Congressional Research Service Issues Legal Sidebar White Paper on Considerations for a Federal Criminal Prohibition on Hazing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11247) on Nov. 26, 2024, by Legislative Attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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Considerations for a Federal Criminal Prohibition on Hazing
A long-standing governmental interest is keeping students safe. One harm befalling students and raising concerns with some lawmakers is hazing - which generally consists of inflicting pain, discomfort, or ritualized humiliation on a student, or more
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., introduced the "Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act" on Sept. 23, 2024. The text and summary of the bill was released on Nov. 29.
H.R. 9747. A bill making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall more
Rep. Bean Introduces We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Fla., introduced the "We Want Our Healthcare Money Back Act" on Sept. 18, 2024. The text of the bill was released on Nov. 25.
H.R. 9645. A bill to require the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to submit a report on Medicare and Medicaid fraud; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration more
City of Albuquerque Issues Corrective Action Plan for Supportive Housing Coalition
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 28 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on Nov. 27. 2024:
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City safeguards reveal misused funds.
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The City of Albuquerque remains committed to supporting those most in need by providing housing vouchers in partnership with trusted non-profit organizations. The City began a corrective action plan to address issues with a housing voucher provider, the Supportive Housing Coalition of New Mexico (SHCNM), following a misuse of voucher funds. more
Ill. U.S. Attorney: California Man Sentenced to 15 Years and 8 Months in Prison for Defrauding Central Illinois Investors
URBANA, Illinois, Nov. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release:
Brett Michael Bartlett, 37, of Fountain Valley, California, was sentenced on November 25, 2024, to 188 months in prison for wire fraud, mail fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. Bartlett was also ordered to serve a three-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment and to pay $22,502,092.66 in restitution to his victims.
During his previou more
Md. U.S. Attorney: New York Business Owner Convicted of Illegal Transport and Sale of Unregistered Pesticides
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release:
A New York business owner has been found guilty of recklessly transporting a dangerous probable carcinogen without proper documentation and knowingly selling an unregistered pesticide in Maryland.
The conviction was announced by U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland Erek L. Barron and Special Agent in Charge Allison Landsman, of the U.S. Environmental Protection more
As Holiday Packages Hit the Mail, Sen. Markey, Massachusetts Delegation Members Urge Postmaster General, Inspector General to Address Delivery Delays, Lost Mail, Closed Post Offices in Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Letter to the Postmaster General (PDF) | Letter to USPS Inspector General (PDF)
Boston (November 27, 2024) Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led members of the Massachusetts delegation, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Richard Neal (MA-01), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Katherine Clark (MA-05), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Ayanna Pre more
Congressional Research Service Issues In Focus White Paper on FY2024 Department of Defense Audit Results
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12093) on Nov. 25, 2024, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2024 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Under more
DOD IG Issues Memorandum on Quality Control Review of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP FY 2023 Single Audit of Massachusetts Institute of Technology
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following memorandum on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Quality Control Review of the PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP FY 2023 Single Audit of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology."
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
DIRECTOR, U.S. ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
DIRECTOR, NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
COMMANDER, AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
SUBJECT: Evaluation of the Nation more
DOD IG Issues Project Announcement on Evaluation of Department Actions To Address Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Military Installations in U.S. & Its Territories
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following report (No. DODIG-2025-042) on Nov. 20, 2024, entitled "Evaluation of Department Actions To Address Unmanned Aircraft Systems at Military Installations in the U.S. and its Territories."
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR ACQUISITION AND SUSTAINMENT
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY
UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR RESEARC more
DOD IG Issues Project Announcement on Evaluation of National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations Administrative Investigations of Reported Sexual Assaults
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Defense Inspector General issued the following project announcement on Nov. 19, 2024, entitled "Evaluation of the National Guard Bureau Office of Complex Investigations Administrative Investigations of Reported Sexual Assaults."
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MEMORANDUM FOR CHIEF, NATIONAL GUARD BUREAU
DIRECTOR, U.S. ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
DIRECTOR, NAVAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
COMMANDER, AIR FORCE OFFICE OF SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS
SUBJECT: Evalua more
DOD IG: Improvements Needed in DOD's Planning For, Use of Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements SSAE 18 - DODIG-2025-044
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024:
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Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG) released the "Management Advisory: Improvements Needed in DoD's Planning for and Use of SSAE 18 Engagements." This management advisory informs DoD leadership of the deficiency the DoD OIG found related to the DoD's plan for and use of more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From VA Assistant Secretary for Information & Technology DelBene
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Kurt DelBene, assistant secretary for information and technology and chief information officer of the Veterans Affairs Department, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data From Evolving Threats":
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Good morning, Chairman Rosendale, Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee. Thank you more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From VA Information Security Audits Director Bowman
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization released the following testimony by Michael Bowman, director of information security audits at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "VA Cybersecurity: Protecting Veteran Data From Evolving Threats":
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Chairman Rosendale, Ranking Member Cherfilus-McCormick, and members of the Subcommittee, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) app more
House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee Issues Testimony From Wounded Warrior Project VP Ramos
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Jose Ramos, vice president of government and community relations at Wounded Warrior Project, from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "Life After Limb Loss: Examining VA Amputee Prosthetics Care":
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Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and Members of the Subcommittee - thank you for inviting the Wounded Warrior Project to share its perspective on the issues that post-9/1 more
Interior IG: 'Independent Auditors' Reports on Tribal, Other Trust Funds & Individual Indian Monies Trust Funds Financial Statements for FY 2024 & 2023'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2024-FIN-022) on Nov. 11, 2024, entitled "Independent Auditors' Reports on the Tribal and Other Trust Funds and Individual Indian Monies Trust Funds Financial Statements for Fiscal 2024 and 2023."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Jerry Gidner, Director, Bureau of Trust Funds Administration
From: Nicki Miller, Acting Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, and Evaluations
Subject more
Interior IG: 'Semiannual Report to Congress for Period Ending Sept. 30, 2024'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following semiannual report to Congress for the period ending Sept. 30, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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Message From the Inspector General
This reporting period marks five years since I became the Inspector General of DOI. During that time, we have issued 261 audit, inspection, and evaluation reports that made 1,374 recommendations and identified $78.5 million in questioned costs. Our investigations have resulted in $161.8 milli more
Interior IG: 'Wildlife & Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to State of Arkansas by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 2024-CGD-015) on Nov. 7, 2024, entitled "Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awarded to the State of Arkansas by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service."
Here are excerpts:
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Memorandum
To: Martha Williams, Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
From: Colleen Kotzmoyer, Director, Contract and Grant Audit Division
Subject: Final Audit Report - Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Grants Awar more
Justice IG Audit: 'Drug Enforcement Administration's Use of Polygraphs in Pre-Employment & Foreign Vetting Processes'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-114) on Sept. 26, 2024, entitled "Drug Enforcement Administration's Use of Polygraphs in the Pre-employment and Foreign Vetting Processes."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objectives
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) use of polygraph examinations. Our objectives were to assess the DEA's more
Justice IG Audit: 'Federal Bureau of Prisons' Management of National Gang Unit'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-115) on Sept. 30, 2024, entitled "Federal Bureau of Prisons' Management of the National Gang Unit."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Objective
The objective of this audit was to assess the Federal Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) management of the National Gang Unit (NGU) and its process for identifying, designating, and tracking incarcerated gang members.
Results in Brief
In January 2021, the more
Justice IG Audit: 'Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by Arizona Department of Public Safety to Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-002) on October 24, 2024, entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Funds Subawarded by the Arizona Department of Public Safety to the Jewish Family and Children's Services of Southern Arizona Inc. Tucson, Arizona."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Background
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) provided funds to the Arizona Dep more
Justice IG Audit: 'U.S. Marshals Service's Special Deputation Authority'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-116) on Oct. 1, 2024, entitled "U.S. Marshals Service's Special Deputation Authority."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective
The objective of this audit was to assess whether the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) established adequate policies, procedures, and controls to manage special deputations. Our scope covered fiscal years 2020 through 2023.
Audit Results
The USMS exercises the a more
Justice IG Audit: Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to Wyoming Office of Attorney General, Cheyenne, Wyoming'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-006) on Nov. 26, 2024, entitled "Office of Justice Programs Victim Assistance Grants Awarded to the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General, Cheyenne, Wyoming."
Here are excerpts:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective
The objective of the audit was to evaluate how the Wyoming Office of the Attorney General's Division of Victim Services (Wyoming DVS) designed and implemented its crime victim assistance more
Justice IG Audit: U.S. Marshals Service's Home Intrusion Detection System Program
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 24-099) on Sept. 24, 2024, entitled "U.S. Marshals Service's Home Intrusion Detection System Program."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Objective
Our audit objective was to assess the United States Marshals Service's (USMS) programs and practices concerning the protection of federal judges at their places of residence, with a focus on the Home Intrusion Detection System (HIDS) program. Our more
Justice IG: 'Notification of Concerns Identified in DEA's Transportation Interdiction Activities'
WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Inspector General issued the following management advisory memorandum (No. 25-005) on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Notification of Concerns Identified in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Transportation Interdiction Activities:"
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To: Lisa Monaco, Deputy Attorney General
Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration
From: Michael E. Horowitz, Inspector General
Subject: Notification of Concerns Identified in th more
Pa. U.S. Attorney: Delaware County Man Pleads Guilty to Migrant Smuggling Conspiracy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024:
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Defendant and Others Illegally Smuggled and Induced Non-U.S. Citizens Into the United States for Private Financial Gain
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United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Cesar David Martinez-Gonzalez, 39, of Chester, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Court Judge Gerald more
PSC Development Conference to Highlight Key Insights on International Development, Aid, and Accountability
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 27 -- The Professional Services Council issued the following news release on Nov. 26, 2024:
The 12th Annual Development Conference, presented by the Professional Services Council (PSC), will be held at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, VA (in addition to being live-streamed) on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.
Why Attend?
This half-day event will explore international capacity building, shared government and development company objectives, and the critical role o more
UW's Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host Business Protection Webinar Dec. 3
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 27 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:
Small-business owners can learn how to better protect their businesses Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Heather McCormick, Dean Manes and Jodi Crawford will lead a Wyoming APEX Accelerator webinar titled "Protect Your Small Business: SBA's Office of Inspector General" from 11 a.m.-noon. To register, go here. Registration is free.
Wyoming APEX Accelerator, part of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Netw more
Fla. U.S. Attorney: Fort Lauderdale Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Defraud Medicare in the Provision of COVID-19 Test Kits
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Nov. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Kevin Karl Wills, Jr. (48, Ft. Lauderdale) today pleaded guilty to conspiring to receive kickbacks in return for the referral of Medicare beneficiaries for the provision of COVID-19 tests and to purchase and sell Medicare beneficiary identification numbers. He faces a maximum penalty of 5 more
Human Rights Watch Issues Report Entitled "Unchecked Injustice - Kenya's Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests"
NEW YORK, Nov. 26 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following report on Nov. 25, 2024, entitled "Unchecked Injustice - Kenya's Suppression of the 2023 Anti-Government Protests".
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Here is a summary:
On March 30, 2023, Joyce Kemunto, a 39-year-old resident of Kibera in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, was at home with her children, including her 4-month-old baby, when police chased protesters in her neighborhood as authorities clamped down on anti-government protests across the country. Little did more
Ohio U.S. Attorney: Former Cleveland City Council Member Charged With Bribery and Fraud
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Nov. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio issued the following news release:
Basheer Jones, 40, of Cleveland, Ohio, has been charged in a two-count information with conspiring to commit wire fraud and honest services fraud for using his role as a public official for personal financial gain by seeking to defraud multiple community stakeholders out of more than $200,000. He previously served as an elected Cleveland city council member representi more
Sen. Ernst Joins Rep. Bean in Creating Bicameral DOGE Caucus
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
On Tuesday, November 19, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) and U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) launched the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus to reduce waste, fraud and abuse. On Friday, November 22, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) launched the DOGE Caucus in the Senate.
Upon the Senate introduction, Congressman Bean said, "Our national debt has surpassed a s more
W.Va. U.S. Attorney: Upshur County Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain Unemployment and COVID-19 Benefits
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Nov. 25, 2024:
Christopher Grant, 41, of Buckhannon, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation, including four months on home detention, and ordered to pay $35,168 in restitution for conspiracy to steal public money, property or records. Grant admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $14,336 in unemployment benefits, inclu more
White House Announces 29 Bills Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The White House issued the following news release:
On Monday, November 25, 2024, the President signed into law:
H.R. 599, which designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3500 West 6th Street, Suite 103 in Los Angeles, California, as the Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office;
Thank you to Representative Gomez and the entire California delegation for their leadership.
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H.R. 807, the "Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act," which requires the Secr more
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Releases Public Communication From University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System CEO Bulgarella
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from Dawn Bulgarella, CEO of the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System:
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To: Ms. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1808-IFC
P.O. Box 8013
Baltimore, MD 21244-8013
RE: Medicare Program; Changes more
DOD IG: Audit of Actions to Increase Diversity in DOD Funded Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Education Programs - Report No. DODIG 2025 043
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General issued the following news release:
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The objective of this audit was to determine whether the DoD Components implemented actions designed to increase the diversity of the postsecondary, DoD funded science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education programs and the DoD's applicant pool for STEM positions and whether the DoD tracked and measured the performance of these actions.
In July 202 more
Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Signs $800 Million Memoranda of Understanding with Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis Governments to Support Strategic Investments
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release:
Bridgetown, Barbados Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chair Reta Jo Lewis today signed two significant memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with the governments of Barbados and Saint Kitts and Nevis, securing a total of up to $800 million in potential financing to support financing in cybersecurity, renewable energy, and critical areas for th more
Pfluger Requests FTC Inspector General Investigate Scott Sheffield Leak to DOJ
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined by Congressmen Morgan Griffith (VA-09) and Jeff Duncan (SC-03) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Inspector General Andrew Katsaros requesting the OIG investigate who at the FTC leaked to the press a potential criminal referral of Pioneer Natural Resources Chairman Scott Sheffield to the U.S. Department of Justice.
In the letter the lawmakers write more
Journalism Tipoffs from TNS
CMU President Focused on Strategic Priorities in First Report to Trustees
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Dec. 7 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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Board of Trustees re-elect Chair Regis for 2025
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In its final meeting of 2024, Central Michigan University's Board of Trustees heard from CMU's president and received updates on academic and student support initiatives. The Board also re-elected its Chair for another year.
Trustee Isaiah Oliver began the formal session Thursday with a remembrance of James Span, Jr., who served as executive more
Dirks, Van Essen & April: Carpenter Media Group Acquires M. Roberts Media
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 7 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release:
Longview, Texas - December 6, 2024 - Carpenter Media Group has acquired M. Roberts Media, a cornerstone of the Texas media landscape since 1942. M. Roberts Media is the parent company of seven award-winning newspapers and a variety of magazines and publications that serve Victoria and East Texas.
The Texas-based titles include the Victoria Advocate, Longview News-Journa more
Financial Times Appoints Brooke Masters as US Managing Editor
LONDON, England, Dec. 7 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release:
The Financial Times has appointed Brooke Masters as US managing editor, based in New York, effective March 2025. She succeeds Peter Spiegel, who has been named global affairs editor.
Masters will lead the FT's news operations and story development in the US, and take responsibility for all five bureaus in the region, deploying newsroom resources to help drive expansion of the publisher's more
National Union of Journalists: Launch of SCOOP to Help Freelance Journalists
LONDON, England, Dec. 7 -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news:
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New 'one-stop shop' set up to pay creators for secondary use of their work online
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NUJ president Natasha Hirst was one of the speakers at the launch of SCOOP, which aims to create a mechanism for freelance journalists and photojournalists so they get paid for the online secondary use of their work.
It is a new 'one-stop shop' joint venture between the non-profit licensing organisations represe more
Texas U.S. Attorney Simonton Statement on Methamphetamine Sentencing
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following statement on Dec. 6, 2024, by U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton:
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United States Attorney Leigha Simonton today released the following statement in response to The Dallas Morning News' December 2024 methamphetamine series:
Federal judges, prosecutors, and agents work each day to do justice, which includes protecting our North Texas communities from defendants who seek to spread met more
Universities of Wisconsin Focused on Building for the Future - Day 1 News Summary
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024:
The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Thursday with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to date.
UWs President Jay Rothman reminded Regents of the four guiding strategic objectives under the plan adopted by the Board in December 2022:
* Enhance the student experience and social mobility
* Foster civic engagement and more
Annenberg Public Policy Center: Suicide Rate Is Low During the Holidays, But the Holiday-Suicide Myth Persists
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release:
As in most years that we've followed news reporting about the myth that suicides peak during the end-of-year holidays, an analysis of the past year showed again that more newspaper accounts supported the false idea that the suicide rate increases during the holiday season than debunked it.
Over the past 25 years that we have been studying this phenomenon, in just over a third (n more
AHCJ Awards 2025 International Health Study Fellowships
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news:
By Andrea Warner
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded the 2025 International Health Study Fellowships to four talented journalists to investigate comparative health care approaches in Europe and the U.S. These projects highlight the lessons that can shape U.S. health policy.
The program, supported by The Commonwealth Fund, is designed for mid-career journalists and is more
AHCJ Awards 2025 U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowships
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news:
By Andrea Waner
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded the 2025 U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowships to five journalists who will pursue yearlong reporting projects examining health care systems and health equity in the U.S.
The program, supported by The Commonwealth Fund, is in its 15th year, and is designed to provide support and education for journalists working more
Financial Times Wins Two Prestigious Awards in Film
LONDON, England, Dec. 5 -- Financial Times, a daily newspaper, issued the following corporate news release:
The Financial Times has won a Rose d'Or award for its Democracy 2024 short film series and an Association for International Broadcasting award for its film on how Biden's Inflation Reduction Act changed the world.
Democracy 2024, a series starring Margaret Atwood, Aditi Mittal, Elif Shafak and Lola Shoneyin, was the winner in the Multiplatform Series category at the prestigious Rose d'O more
More Than News: Media freedom for democracy and security focus of Ministerial Council side-event
VIENNA, Austria, Dec. 5 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe issued the following news release:
A high-level side event held on 5 December on the margins of the 31st OSCE Ministerial Council in Malta focused on the vital role of free and independent media in fostering democracy and security in the OSCE region.
The event explored the challenges of the digital age, including the influence of big tech companies, the proliferation of disinformation, and the impact of artific more
National Press Club Statement On Verdict In Case of Journalist Dong Yuyu
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 [Category: Media] -- The National Press Club issued the following news release:
Nov. 30 Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins 117th President of the National Press Club on news of the verdict in the national security trial of journalist and Nieman fellow Dong Yuyu.
"Our hearts go out to the family of Dong Yuyu, a journalist who received an outrageous verdict in his national security case from Beijing's No. 2 Intermediate People's Court. According to court he was found more
