WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: ARMY Global Ordnance,* Sarasota, Florida (W52P1J-21-D-0001); High Noon Unlimited Inc.,* Holiday, Florida (W52P1J-21-D-0002); and Paramount Enterprises International Inc.,* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (W52P1J-21-D-0003), will compete for each order of the $189,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract for procurement of Trinitrotoluene. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work locations and fundi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Board issued the following news on July 22, 2024: * * * National Science Board releases new policy brief * * * It is time for new approaches that embrace a dramatically changed science and technology landscape to secure U.S. leadership and deliver the benefits of scientific and technological progress to all Americans. That's according to a new policy brief the National Science Board released today (https://www.nsf.gov/nsb/publicat  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Funded by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces 25 selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, July 22, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Scott Martin (R-13), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and State Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chairman of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, applauded a $50 million annual recurring investment in the state's Clean Streams Fund included in the 2024-25 state budget. The landmark Fund addresses agricultural conservation, nutrient management, clean wa  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) workforce successfully completed an extended docking selected restricted availability (EDSRA) of USS Minnesota (SSN 783) July 3 delivering the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine back to the fleet. "The project team excelled at engaging the correct personnel to resolve issues and collaboratively work with pertinent players to accomplis  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: In response to a previously announced medical issue, the Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Richard Best, the Director of the Division of Examinations, will take leave from the agency to focus on his health. Keith E. Cassidy, the Division's Deputy Director, will serve as its interim Acting Director. "I wish Rich well as he takes time to focus on his health," sa  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Andre Malik Edmond, 23, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was sentenced today to 130 months in prison for participating in a massive fentanyl trafficking conspiracy that shipped hundreds of thousands of fake oxycodone pills from Southern California to destinations throughout the United States, including the District. Edmond, aka "Draco," was one of 24 co-defendants arrested over the c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 23 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following statement on July 22, 2024: * * * The Virginia House Democratic Caucus issues the following statement enthusiastically endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States: "Following the announcement from President Biden that he would not accept the nomination from the Democratic Party this year, we were proud to see him put all of his confidence in Vice President Harris to be his successor.  more