WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the National Association of Flight Instructors, Portage, Michigan: * * * The National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft FAA Order 8100.15, docket number FAA-2024-0491. NAFI's comments and questions center on the proposed Airman Certification Organization Designation Autho  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you ready for the TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, "Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes," on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live. This online event will help you prepare for the TRICARE Open Season and the new TRICARE contracts.  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, "Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes," on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2-3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live. This online event will help you prepare for TRICARE Open Season and the new TRICARE contracts. Open season applies to you if you're eligible f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release: The Indian Health Service is announcing the allocation of $12.3 million to 17 tribal and urban Indian organizations across 11 states as part of the Ending the HIV/HCV/Syphilis Epidemics in Indian Country (ETHIC) initiative. This funding will support efforts over a five-year period to directly address the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human immunodeficiency v  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Nicole Collins, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Lea T. Kirkwood assumed leadership of the Program Executive Office for the Electronic Systems Directorate during a ceremony here Oct. 24. Kirkwood will lead 1,800 Airmen, government civilians, and support contractor personnel in the acquisition and execution of a $11.3 billion portfolio of Acquis  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Senator James Lankford (R-OK) joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting information concerning the recent arrest of two Afghan nationals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who were allegedly plotting an Election Day terro  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Two fugitives from the law on Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Most Wanted List are now in custody. The arrest of Jennifer Gayle Price came about thanks to a tipster, while agents with the Attorney General's Office successfully tracked down Melvin Joe Stevenson to a location in Texas. Drummond praised the work of his agents and partner law enforcement agencies t  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: With a presidential election less than a week away, Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to allow Virginia to remove non-citizens from its voter roll. In an amicus brief filed yesterday, Drummond and a coalition of 25 other states argue that a preliminary injunction halting the state of Virginia from removing self-identified non-citizen  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced today that Timothy Tardibono will serve as the executive director of the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs. "Tim is one of Oklahoma's leading experts on criminal justice, family, and public service, and I'm grateful for his willingness to serve our state," said Governor Stitt. "I'm confident Tim will lead with integrity and a servant's heart, and I know  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued the following news release: Oklahoma Human Services is close to identifying new managers for the Robert M. Greer Center (Greer) in Enid and the Laura Dester Children's Center (Dester) in Tulsa. Liberty of Oklahoma Corporation (Liberty) will end its services in the coming months at the facilities. Both Oklahoma Human Services and Liberty are committed to a seamless transition with no interruption of services or   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 29 -- The Oklahoma Department of Corrections issued the following news: The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is pleased to announce a newly updated mission statement: "To build a stronger Oklahoma by transforming lives in a safe, rehabilitative, and compassionate environment." Developed with input from ODOC staff across all levels, this update reflects a shift toward greater emphasis on rehabilitation and transformation while maintaining ODOC's steadfast commitme  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan to help prevent elder fraud in Rhode Island. In the letter, Congressman Amo highlights that Rhode Island is one of ten states to see the largest increase in elder fraud between 2022 and 2023. The letter asks for assistance in addressing the increasing prevalence of fraud and scams in Rhode Island  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall M.D., a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and his colleagues in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting information concerning the recent arrest of two Afghan nationals in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, who were allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack, on be  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Michele Bratcher Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women's Health Care": * * * Committee Chairman Wyden, Committee Ranking Member Crapo, and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing on "Chaos a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Heather G. Hacker, a partner at Hacker Stephens LLP, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women's Health Care": * * * Chairman Wyden, Ranking Member Crapo, and Members of the Committee, Thank you for the opportunity to present testimony on this topic based on my expertise as an attorney and practicing litigator. There is a lot of misinformation and confusion su  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Heather G. Hacker, a partner at Hacker Stephens LLP, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women's Health Care": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Missouri Mo. Ann. Stat. Sec. 188.017: 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, no abortion shall be performed or induced upon a woman, except in cases of medical emergency. Any person who know  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth released the following testimony by Joe Bishop-Henchman, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Providing Small Business Relief from Remote Sales Tax Collection": * * * Senator Hassan, Senator Grassley, and members of the Subcommittee, My name is Joe Bishop-Henchman, and I am Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayer  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth released the following testimony by Diane L. Yetter, president and founder of the Sales Tax Institute, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Providing Small Business Relief from Remote Sales Tax Collection": * * * Thank you, Chair Hassan, Senator Grassley, and Senator Wyden for the opportunity to join you today. I am Diane Yetter, the president and founder of The Sales Tax Institute and Yette  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2024: * * * On the one-year anniversary of being unanimously elected by his Republican colleagues as Speaker of the House, conservatives are rallying behind Speaker Johnson. Here's what they are saying: "Speaker Johnson stands ready to work with President Donald Trump to secure the border, tear up the administrative state, lower taxes, cut spending, and protect traditional Amer  more