WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47639) on Aug. 1, 2023, entitled "Presidential Medal of Freedom" by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Presidential Medal of Freedom The Presidential Medal of Freedom is considered the U.S. government's highest civilian honor. Awarded by the President, it is often presented to individuals to recognize a lifetime of significant achievements in the arts, public service,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $236,000 grant to the Connecticut Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities. The funding will support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches. "Wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $272,000 grant to the Maine Department of Environmental Protection to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities. The funding will support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches. "With so   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $275,000 grant to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities. The funding will support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches. S  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $236,000 grant to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities. The funding will support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for be  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $228,000 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health to protect the health of beachgoers. This funding is part of $10.6 million in grants, announced in May, to help coastal and Great Lakes communities. The funding will support water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches. "With so   more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The National Football League issued the following news: By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Though preseason games don't count in the standings, the highlights can still drop jaws and garner attention. Thusly, Houston Texans rookie wide receiver Tank Dell made an eye-popping first impression on Thursday night. Looking to the inside for a Davis Mills pass, Dell spun to the sideline for a throw to this outside shoulder. He got his hands on the ball but couldn't hau  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauds the completion of the New England Submarine Shipbuilding Partnership's pilot Machinist Pipeline Program, which aims to train participants for skilled manufacturing jobs and connects them with local manufacturers seeking to hire additional personnel. Five New Hampshire residents graduated from the program and were offered jobs with Granite S  more