NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 6 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Vanessa Roberts Avery, issued the following news release: An investigation into the attempted smuggling of a dual-use export-controlled item to Russia in violation of United States export laws and regulations has resulted in the forfeiture of approximately $826,000. U.S. Attorney Vanessa Roberts Avery; Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen of the Justice Department's National Security Division; Andrew A  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on April 5, 2023: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $73,587,000 to Connecticut to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation's water infrastructure. "Every community d  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news brief: * * * Bridgeport, Connecticut facility maintains safety distinction since 2005 * * * Participant: Wheelabrator Bridgeport Bridgeport, Connecticut Description: Wheelabrator employs about 70 workers at the Bridgeport site. The site is a waste-to-energy facility generating electricity for the New England power grid. Duration: OSHA first recognized the Wheelabrato  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 4, 2023: * * * Made possible by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, new funding is part of $6.5 Billion nationwide to help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to New Hampshire to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Rev  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 4, 2023: * * * Made possible by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, new funding is part of $6.5 Billion nationwide to help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Rhode Island to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 6 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 4, 2023: * * * Made possible by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, new funding is part of $6.5 Billion nationwide to help ensure communities have access to clean and safe drinking water * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $62,283,000 to Vermont to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 6 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Governor Wes Moore announced the historic nomination of Brigadier General Janeen L. Birckhead as Maryland's next Adjutant General. If confirmed by the Senate, Brig. Gen. Birckhead would become the only Black woman leading a state military in our nation. "I am proud to nominate Brigadier General Janeen Birckhead to serve as Maryland's next Adjutant General. With her extensive knowledge and leadership   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 6 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: At this morning's New England Council's "Breakfast with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu" event, Sununu said, "So I'm not saying I'm not running again, but, you know. I've got to get a real job. It is not a career, right?" Although Sununu believes being governor isn't a real job, he certainly believes he should be paid more for it. He went ahead and gave himself a hefty raise of over $20,000  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 4, 2023: Today the New Hampshire delegation welcomed $62,283,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). "Modern water infrastructure is essential to support healthy, strong, and economically vibrant communities," said Congressman Chris Pappas. "I helped secure this cri  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 6 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news on April 5, 2023: Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) visited Randolph to celebrate the $524,000 in federal funding she secured for Turner Free Library to support a mobile library and STEM programming. Rep. Pressley held a roundtable discussion and press conference on how the project will serve elementary and middle school students across Randolph Public Schools who lack regular access to school  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 6 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on April 5, 2023: Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Health Subcommittee, announced $2,769,246 in federal funding for the Lowell Community Health Center's coordinated care and services to eligible Afghan Survivors Impacted by Combat located in their Metta Health Center. "Lowell Community Health Center is a bedrock in our community, and I'm  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maryland School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Vaccine Technology Developed for COVID-19 Could Help Conquer Flu, Malaria and HIV * * * After helping to develop and test new mRNA technologies for COVID-19 vaccines, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers and scientists are turning their attention to utilizing this innovative technology to ward off other infectious diseases like malaria and influenza  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, April 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of the Witwatersrand issued the following news: * * * Does immunising a woman during pregnancy protect her unborn baby against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the months after it is born? * * * This is what the MATISSE study conducted in 18 countries including South Africa aimed to find out. The Maternal Immunization Study for Safety and Efficacy (MATISSE) phase 3 trial evaluated the efficacy and safety of maternal RSVpreF   more

PERTH, Australia, April 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Western Australia issued the following news: A world-first study has found a new vaccine against potentially deadly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is safe and effective for use in pregnant women, to help protect their babies. The phase-3 clinical trial in 18 countries, including Australia, found the Pfizer RSVpreF vaccine helped protect newborns from lower respiratory tract infections caused by RSV - one of the leading causes of hospi  more