WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation will ask the Office of Management and Budget to review an information collection by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics entitled "Annual Tank Car Survey." The notice was issued by Cha-Chi Fan, Director, Office of Data Development and Standards. COMMENT DEADLINE: March 28, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: This notice announces the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) intention to request that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration and Department of Education have issued a rule, published in the Federal Register on Feb. 23, 2024, entitled "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Effectiveness in Serving Employers Performance Indicator." The rule was issued by Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Education Secretary Miguel A. Cardona. * * * SUMMARY: The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) establishes six primary ind  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Agriculture Committee issued the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack at a hearing on Feb. 14, 2024, entitled "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony From The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture": * * * Thank you, Chair Thompson, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee for the opportunity to come before you today to provide an update on the state of rural America, and the work the U.S. Depa  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 28 -- Brown University issued the following news: As the country faces intense political divisions and grapples with local, national and international challenges -- from the failure of the Washington Bridge that has snarled traffic in Providence and beyond since December, to immense international crises like conflict in the Middle East -- U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo emphasized the importance of citizen engagement and considering the lives that are affected by public policy  more

TALLINN, Estonia, Feb. 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Estonia issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2024: Russia is a dangerous place for Russians and foreigners alike, U.S. Ambassador to Estonia George P Kent said during an interview with "Valisilm". The diplomat said he is confident the U.S. support package for Ukraine will be passed, and discussed U.S.-Estonia relations, Donald Trump, and NATO. Ambassador, how would you describe the Western allies' activities considering that it's two ye  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's appointment of Tom Perriello of Virginia as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. Warner and Kaine have consistently pressed the Administration to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to coordinate and lead diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the horrific violence and facilitate the delivery of humanitar  more

LIBERTY CORNER, New Jersey, March 1 -- The U.S. Golf Association issued the following news release on Feb. 29, 2024: The USGA announced today that it has received a donation of memorabilia related to Dr. Charlie Sifford, a pioneer of the game who was the first Black player to compete on the PGA Tour and the first Black member inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. As part of the USGA's commitment to preserve and celebrate this critical part of golf history, Dr. Sifford's artifacts will be o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's appointment of Tom Perriello of Virginia as U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan. Warner and Kaine have consistently pressed the Administration to appoint a Special Envoy for Sudan to coordinate and lead diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the horrific violence and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Typically during the month of February, Americans take time to celebrate Black history and resilience while uplifting the voices of activists and grassroots movements working tirelessly to advance racial justice -- but not Donald Trump. Instead, Trump used Black History Month to further perpetuate stereotypes in an effort to woo Black voters. Suffice it to say, Black voters weren't buying it. What They  more