LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 9 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Hilgers and a coalition of 15 state attorneys general led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a lawsuit in federal court to stop the Biden-Harris administration from extending Obamacare to illegal aliens. The final plan, set to take effect November 1, would make more than 200,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, including 2,420 from Nebraska,   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 9 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is leading a 15-state coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the Supreme Court of the United States in support of intervenor states that seek to prevent the Biden-Harris administration from weaponizing sue-and-settle tactics to avoid accountability for the border crisis. The Biden-Harris administration appear to have abandoned its defense of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Tax Court issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: Chief Judge Kathleen Kerrigan announced today that Kashi Way and Adam B. Landy were sworn in as Judges of the United States Tax Court. Kashi Way Judge Way previously served for 19 years as staff on the Joint Committee on Taxation of the United States Congress in the roles of Legislative Counsel from 2005 to 2015 and Senior Legislative Counsel from 2015 to 2024. From 2001 to 2005, Judge Way was an Assoc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on Aug. 8, 2024, by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti: Arlington, Va. Below is a transcript of the remarks as delivered: Thank you so much, and Phyllis, thank you very much for your kind words. I never could have imagined that we actually grew up in the same place. It is really an honor to be here. Thank you so much for the invitation. Secretary Dalton, thank you so much for your story, your leadership, for everythi  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today additional resources and flexibilities available in response to Hurricane Debby, now Tropical Storm Debby, in the states of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. CMS is working closely with these states to ensure those affected by this natural disaster have access to the c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: As Tropical Storm Debby continues its path northeast, FEMA advises residents in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to stay informed and take necessary precautions to ensure their safety as heavy rainfall, strong winds and potential flooding are expected in the coming days. For those living further north, the time to prepare is now. FEMA is working clos  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: PHOENIX Acting Deputy Secretary Laura Daniel-Davis today announced the distribution of $325 million from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Stateside Assistance Program to all 50 states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia the largest annual distribution from the program since 1979. Investments from the LWCF are helping support the Biden-Harris administration's America the Beautiful   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $456,934.78 in Battlefield Restoration Grants through the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP). The two grant recipients will help enhance the restoration of Civil War battlefields in North Carolina and South Carolina, with each applying the funds to analyze, stabilize, and restore key features of the landsca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a proclamation allowing national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks to close offices in areas of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. affected by Hurricane Debby. In issuing the proclamation, the OCC expects  more

SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Aug. 9 -- Shaw Air Force Base issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Kelsey Owen, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Shaw Air Force Base, July 30-31, to gain a deeper understanding of the 20th Fighter Wing's mission and combat operations, as well as those of tenant units co-located on the base. During the two-day visit, Kendall attended mission briefs from various units, met with civic leaders from the local community   more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Aug. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site issued the following news release: A successful collaboration between Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), the managing and operating contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS), and the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is advancing progress toward processing non-aluminum spent nuclear fuel (NASNF) as part of the Accelerated Basin De-inventory (ABD) mission. Spent nuclear fuel stored in the site's  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Aug. 8, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, along with a coalition of 14 other state attorneys general led by Kansas, filed a lawsuit in federal court to halt the Biden administration's plan of extending ACA benefits to illegal immigrants. The final rule, scheduled to go into effect on November 1, would grant taxpayer-subsidized health plans to over 200,000 illegal im  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: `The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is proud to announce the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this transformative program. This year, 110 outstanding students from 77 HBCUs across the nation have been selected for their exceptional academic achievements,  more