WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news on April 19, 2024: USDA'S Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is hosting a public meeting to discuss the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Watershed Rehabilitation of Bonds Creek Site 1 Dam in Pennsboro, Ritchie County, West Virginia. Bonds Creek Site 1 is a flood control, recreation, and fish and wildlife dam being considered for rehabili  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 23-161-1-R24) on April 12, 2024, entitled "Impacts Associated with Local Transportation Optimization in Richmond, Virginia." Here are excerpts: * * * Background The Postal Service deployed a major change to operations within the Richmond, VA, area on October 28, 2023, when it implemented its Local Transportation Optimization initiative. The initiative is designed to reduce the overall num  more

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, April 18 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby while en route to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hey. Hey, guys. We sadly don't have a lot of time. So, let me just do this at the top really quickly, and then I'll turn it off -- turn it over. So, we do have some news for you at the top. On Monday, April 22nd, the President will   more