WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Secretary issued the following news release: * * * Spotlights Biden-Harris Administration's Support for Unions in the South * * * FORT VALLEY, GA - On July 19, 2024, Acting Secretary Su traveled to Fort Valley to commemorate Blue Bird Corp.'s historic first contract with United Steelworkers, or USW, joined by members and leaders from the AFL-CIO in Georgia. The Acting Secretary presided as officials of the bus manufacturing co  more

GLYNCO, Georgia, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following remarks on July 24, 2024, by Matthew S. Axelrod, assistant secretary for export enforcement, at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers graduation: * * * Remarks as Prepared for Delivery Thank you, Director Huffman and Acting Deputy Director Roddini, for inviting me today. I'm deeply honored to be here. First off, congratulations to all of you on your graduation. We are so   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: Lindsay French is a Marine Habitat Resource Specialist based in Charleston, South Carolina. She supports the work of the Office of Habitat Conservation's Restoration Center in the southeastern United States. What is your key responsibility? I am a technical monitor for habitat restoration projects funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act in North and South   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: Four minors, all under the age of 18, were injured at the Heritage Club Pool men's locker room at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, July 22, 2024. One was treated on scene and released. The other three were transported to local hospitals, where one later died. "Our hearts are broken for these individuals and their families. We remain committed to supporting our Airmen and their loved ones as we na  more