WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living issued the following news release: ACL is pleased to announce four new cooperative agreements for ACL's 2023 grant initiative in support of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (the Strategy). The project period for these new grants is September 30, 2023-September 29, 2027. The collective award amount is over $3.6 million. Funds for this initiative are drawn from Titl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living issued the following news release: ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing several 2023 Field-Initiated Projects (FIP) Program grantees and four 2023 Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Program grantees. FIP Program Grants The planned project period for these grants is September 1, 2023-August 30, 202  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Alexandra Kuehner, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's T-7 Red Hawk Division The Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from the Boeing Co. Sept. 14. The five Engineering, Manufacturing and Development aircraft will quickly begin testing and join the two contractor-owned production representative jets that have completed over 500 flights testing performance and flying qualities. Additio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: To: State, Territory, and Tribal Agricultural Regulatory Officials On September 6, 2023, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) established an Oriental fruit fly (Bactrocera dorsalis or OFF) quarantine in Brentwood, Contra Costa County, California. This action is in response to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news: WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $72 million for three sets of projects that will innovate manufacturing processes for wind and water technologies and accelerate the equitable and sustainable deployment of offshore and land-based wind energy. This funding includes $27 million from the Biparti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Political-Military Affairs issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 21, 2023: * * * U.S. Security Cooperation with Ukraine The United States, our allies, and our partners worldwide are united in support of Ukraine in response to Russia's premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine. We have not forgotten Russia's earlier aggression in eastern Ukraine and occupation following its unlawful seizure of Crim  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation announces the selection of five recipients to implement $34.3 million in salmon habitat improvement projects within the Central Valley Project. These awards represent the second year of the Central Valley Habitat and Facilities Improvement Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcement. The original announcement was released in 2021 for total a  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following transcript on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * Today, Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the United Nations Climate Ambition Summit hosted by the UN Secretary-General, highlighting California's climate action on the world stage and calling out the oil industry for their continued lies. * * * Below is a transcript of Governor Newsom's full remarks: Thank you, Secretary-General. Thank you all for the privilege of this opportunity.   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following executive order entitled "Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Property Insurance Market": As climate change continues threatening our communities with more extreme wildfires, floods and droughts, state insurance markets throughout the country have faced significant disruption. Governor Gavin Newsom is urging Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to take action to stabilize and improve Califor  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced California is launching a new pledge for governments around the world to commit to cutting global methane emissions, one of the worst climate pollutants. The pledge is aimed at subnational governments - like California - and builds on the Global Methane Hub's Global Methane Pledge that focuses on countries. Seven jurisdictions from across the globe h  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California, Phillip A. Talbert, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: A federal grand jury returned an eight-count indictment today against Kamaal Yusuf, 22, of West Sacramento, charging him with conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl, distribution of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 400 grams of fentanyl, being a felon in possession of   more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 22 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on Sept. 21, 2023: City Councilor Klarissa Pena has sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom encouraging his support and signature on AB 436. AB 436 proposes removing the authorization for a local government in California to adopt rules and regulations on cruising. Councilor Pena has partnered with the lowrider community on efforts related to cruising and car culture in Albuquerque and has worked wit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: When a natural catastrophe strikes, how effectively are communities able to marshal access to resources and services? Across the nation, 19 teams of civic leaders and university scholars are working together to improve community effectiveness in responding to these challenges, supported by $19 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Department of Homeland Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: Name of Product: Novaform ComfortGrande 14-inch and Novaform DreamAway 8-inch Mattresses Hazard: The mattresses could have been exposed to water during the manufacturing process allowing mold to develop and posing a health risk to individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold. Remedy: Refund Replace Recall Date: September 21, 2023 Units: About 48,000 Consume  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: Name of Product: HONEY JOY Infant Swings Hazard: The swing violates the Safe Sleep for Babies Act because the product was marketed for infant sleep and has an incline angle greater than 10 degrees. Infant fatalities have occurred in inclined sleepers, after the infants rolled from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained, or under other circumstances. The swing also violates the Safe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: Name of Product: 11-Speed Bonded Hollowtech II Road Cranksets Hazard: The recalled bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard to consumers. Remedy: Inspect Replace Recall Date: September 21, 2023 Units: About 680,000 (In addition, 80,000 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Shimano toll-free at 844-776-0315 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at ht  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 22 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today further strengthened its safety enforcement capabilities by authorizing its staff to issue citations to electric utilities for non-compliance with the CPUC's Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) guidelines (https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/consumer-support/psps/evolution-of-psps-guidelines). This authorization expands  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Matthew M. Graves, issued the following statement on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves released the following statement on the package of bills and initiatives--known as the "Secure DC Plan"--proposed by D.C. Councilmember Brooke Pinto. The plan includes the Addressing Crime through Targeted Interventions and Violence Enforcement (ACTIVE) Amendment Act of 2023. "I am glad Councilmember Pinto introduced  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration awarded approximately $12.7 million in grants to 100 non-profit organizations across the nation to support education and training to help workers and employers recognize serious workplace hazards, employ injury prevention and understand workers' rights and employer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Secretary issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $1.5 million in grants to support efforts by five community organizations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment against underserved and marginalized women workers. Administered by the department's Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration, the Fostering Access, Rights and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript of a news briefing on Sept. 20, 2023, by Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks and Deputy Under Secretary for Research and Engineering David A. Honey on Don't Ask, Don't Tell and Innovation Hubs: * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE KATHLEEN HICKS: Well, good morning, everyone. I have two different announcements to make today. First, today is the 12th anniversary of the repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, a historic da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced the award today of $238 million in "Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act" funding for the establishment of eight Microelectronics Commons (Commons) regional innovation hubs. This is the largest award to date under President Biden's CHIPS and Science Act. "The Microelectronics Commons is focused on bridging and a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: By C. Todd Lopez, DOD News Under the CHIPS and Science Act, the Defense Department today announced the award of nearly $240 million dollars to eight regional "innovation hubs" around the United States which will be a part of the Microelectronics Commons, and which will benefit both the department and the United States by spurring development of a domestic microelectronics manufacturing industry. "The Microelect  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Today, The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced the winners of the 2023 Road Safety Student Art Contest. The annual event helps highlight the need for all roadway users to focus on safety. "The colorful vision and imagination we saw in this year's art pieces were remarkable," said FMC  more

OAKLAND, California, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has delivered preliminary flood maps for unincorporated Lake County and Hidden Valley Lake. The maps identify revised flood hazards along Kelsey, Cole, Coyote, Gallagher, and Putah creeks. The new maps will help building officials, contractors and homeowners make effective mitigation decisions, thereby c  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, a federal district bank, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced it has doubled its commitment for its groundbreaking and successful Empowering Black Homeownership matching grant program, making an additional $2 million available to help expand the capacity of HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (HCAs) to serve more aspiring and   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 21, 2023, by Samuel Levine, director of Bureau of Consumer Protection, at the Consumer Data Industry Association Law and Industry conference: * * * Thank you for inviting me to speak today and for your warm welcome./1 As all of you know, CDIA's work overlaps greatly with that of the FTC. On issues ranging from credit reporting to tenant screening to identity theft, we welcome the opportunity to hear from  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * GSA is responsible for constructing and maintaining land ports of entry (LPOEs) along the nation's borders in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Customs and Border Protection and other federal agencies. This is the first in a quarterly series of updates on LPOE modernization projects. * * * In a place that gets more than 300 days of sunshine a year, adding solar pa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: SAN DIEGO - A Pasadena man was sentenced on Sept. 20 to nine years in prison for sex trafficking a 14-year old girl in the fall of 2020. Special agents with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force investigated the case. "HSI is committed to aggressively investigating the heinous criminals that knowingly and willi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B317848) on Sept. 21, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Eight ELAINE C. ESTRADA, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, Defendant and Respondent. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. Mitchell L. Beckloff, Judge. Affirmed. Elaine C. Estrada, in pro. per., for Plaintiff a  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. C097529) on Sept. 21, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Third Appellate District PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, Petitioner, v. THE SUPERIOR COURT OF SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Respondent; SOUTH SAN JOAQUIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT, Real Party in Interest. ORIGINAL PROCEEDING in mandate. Petition granted. Robert T. Waters, Judge. Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, George M. So  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B316372) on Sept. 21, 2023: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division Two PIEDMONT CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. RAYMOND MCELFISH, Defendant and Respondent. ORDER MODIFYING OPINION NO CHANGE IN THE JUDGMENT THE COURT: It is ordered that the opinion filed herein on August 24, 2023, be modified as follows: 1. On p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The U.S. Marshals Service arrested 4,455 violent fugitives during the latest phase of its high-impact fugitive apprehension initiative, dubbed Operation North Star III (ONS III). ONS III targeted violent offenders in 20 cities and resulted in the clearance of 2,818 violent warrants, to include homicide, forcible sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and firearms violations. During this 3-month enfor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Gregory Stynowick, M.D. and his pain management practice, Pain Management Medical Center LLC, of Florissant, Missouri, and Chad Shelton, M.D., Michael Boedefeld, M.D., and their pain management practice, Pro Pain LLC, of St. Louis, have agreed to pay a total of $653,796 to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they received illegal kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute in return for refer  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Sept. 21, 2023: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 16, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 201,000, a decrease of 20,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 220,000 to 221,000. The 4-week moving average was 217,000, a decrease  more

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: The High Performance Computing for Energy Innovation program will be hosting a special in-person workshop to discuss further deployment of high performance computing (HPC) to advance manufacturing on Oct. 18-19 at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's (LLNL) University of California Livermore Collaboration Center (UCLCC) The workshop will explore futur  more

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists have found that bacteria can help algae make carbon-neutral biofuels or draw down additional carbon from the atmosphere if the conditions are just right. The team used LLNL's nanoSIMS to understand and quantify the role of the algal microbiome in processing algal carbon (C) and nitrogen (N)  more

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: In the quest to understand how nuclear debris forms, a team of scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has developed an approach to studying the oxidation mechanism of gas phase uranium in extreme environments. In research recently published in Scientific Reports, the team outlined their work, which combined experimental data   more

LIVERMORE, California, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Engineers and chemists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Meta have developed a new kind of 3D-printed material capable of replicating characteristics of biological tissue, an advancement that could impact the future of "augmented humanity." In a paper recently published in the journal Matter, LLNL and Meta researchers describe   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC), a division of the Governor's office, has secured funding to create the North Carolina Climate Action Corps as part of the Climate Action Corps National Expansion Pilot through the California Volunteers. The Governor's Climate Action Corps will support 25 Climat  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James led two multistate coalitions in submitting comments to support the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed revisions to strengthen the Merger Guidelines, which are the standards that DOJ and FTC use when determining whether corporate mergers and acquisitions violate antitrust laws. In their comments, both coalitions   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the state is moving forward with its Clean Heat for All Challenge (#CleanHeat4All or #CH4A), a partnership between the New York Power Authority (NYPA), New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to develop a new electrification product that can better serve the heating   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * First-of-its-kind study points to uric acid as a promising treatment for further investigation. * * * Researchers have identified uric acid as a potential therapy to enhance recovery from acute ischemic stroke using a new method for conducting preclinical animal research. In the study, researchers from the National Institu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56738) involving A3GEO Inc., Berkeley, California: * * * Rep Org: California Radiation Control Prgm Licensee: A3GEO Inc. Region: 4 City: Berkeley State: CA License #: 7895-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Robert Greger HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity Notification Date: 09/13/2023 Notification Time: 17:02 [ET] Event Date: 09/12/2023 Event Time: 14:45 [PDT] Last Update Date: 09/13/2  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56738) involving A3GEO Inc., Berkeley, California: * * * Rep Org: California Radiation Control Prgm Licensee: A3GEO Inc. Region: 4 City: Berkeley State: CA License #: 7895-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Robert Greger HQ OPS Officer: Thomas Herrity Notification Date: 09/13/2023 Notification Time: 17:02 [ET] Event Date: 09/12/2023 Event Time: 14:45 [PDT] Last Update Date: 09/13/2  more

RICHLAND, Washington, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * DOE-funded program brings cloud, memory innovations together to accelerate technology transfer * * * Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is collaborating with leading technology companies Microsoft Corp. and Micron Technology to make computational chemistry--a challenging subject but one with far-reaching significance for our lives--broad  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Ultra-low radiation cables reduce background noise for neutrino and dark matter detectors * * * Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment. That is the challenge facing research teams searching for evidence of extremely rare events that could help understand the orig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: Understanding the complexities of plasma to advance the development of fusion - a clean and abundant energy source - has been a focus of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) for more than 70 years. Now, the Lab is applying its expertise in low-temperature plasmas to advance low-carbon-emission technologies for a sustainable   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom wrapped up their trip to New York for Climate Week yesterday, capping four days of showcasing California's ambitious climate action on the world stage. * * * Holding Big Oil Accountable Governor Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Friday that California is suing Big Oil for more than 50 years of de  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The end of the last ice age also marked the end for more than three dozen genera of large mammals in North America, from mammoths and mastodons to bison and saber-toothed cats. Details of the precise timing and circumstances, however, have remained murky ever since. A team of scientists that included Texas A&M University archaeologist Michael Waters recently focused on the well-known Rancho La B  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 22 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Governor Kristi Noem's "Freedom Works Here" nationwide workforce recruitment campaign is creating a lasting impact. The city of Mitchell is embracing the values of the campaign by offering folks $1,000 to help with relocating to the community. Geri Beck, the head of the Mitchell Area Development Corporation, highlighted this effort at the groundbreaking of a new soybean proce  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 33) entitled "Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, California": * * * Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon an approximately 0.54-mile portion of the Crestmore Industrial Lead in Crestmore, Cal., bet  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 22 (TNSres) -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on Sept. 21, 2023: Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced today that an innovative fraud recovery initiative netted a total of $42 million in stolen funds from 26 financial institutions. The announcement marks the end of Ferguson's first phase to retrieve money from banks and other financial institutions where scammers still had remaining funds. While multiple states suff  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The White House issued the following news release: The President's Commission on White House Fellows is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2023-2024 class of White House Fellows. Founded in 1964, the White House Fellows program offers exceptional young leaders first-hand experience working at the highest levels of the Federal government. Fellows spend a year working with senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries, and other top-ranking Administration officials  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 20, 2023: * * * U.S. Action on Global Development In 2015, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a roadmap for improving lives and wellbeing of people around the world. At their core, the SDGs seek to expand economic opportunity, advance social justice, care for our planet, promote good governance, and ensure no one is left behind. This week, the United States and leaders c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news call on Sept. 21, 2023, by Vice President Kamala Harris on an announcement to ease the burden of medical debt on American family budgets: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. And good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us to address a subject that is critical to millions of Americans, and that's the issue of the tremendous burden of medical debt. And I will tell you, I've traveled the country and met wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following news release: With less than two weeks before the end of the fiscal year, extreme House Republicans are playing partisan games with peoples' lives and marching our country toward a government shutdown that would have damaging impacts all across the country. Instead of working in a bipartisan manner to keep the government open and address emergency needs for the American people, House Republicans introduced a continuing resol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The White House issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's historic climate agenda, yesterday the Administration launched the American Climate Corps, a workforce training and service initiative that will ensure more young people have access to the skills-based training necessary for good-paying careers in the clean energy and climate resilience economy. The American Climate Corps will mobilize a new, diverse generation of more than 2  more