FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT KNOX, Ky. Since childhood Maj. Bryan Suazo, a native of West Richland, wanted to follow his grandfathers' examples of service to the nation. Today he serves as part of the Reserve Personnel Management Directorate's Active Guard Reserve, or AGR, Accessions Team at the U.S. Army Human Resources Command. "Being a Soldier, being AGR, and I get an award every two weeks in the form o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: More than $2.1 billion approved for Florida following 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton The Biden-Harris Administration has maintained unwavering support to Florida after three catastrophic hurricanes, Debby, Helene and Milton, made landfall in a two-month period. In the month since Milton made landfall, a total of $2.1 billion in FEMA assistance has bee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund and 70 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Support for petition to address hidden and unnecessary fees in International Remittance Transactions, Docket No. CFPB-2024-0040-0001 * * * Dear Director Chopra:   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Brightstar Innovations Group LLC. Here are excerpts: * * * Comments on: Department of Homeland Security - HSAR Case 2024-003; RIN 1601-AB15; FAR-2020-0009 Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation: Make Personal Protective Equipment in America Act Restrictions on Foreign Acquisition (HSAR Case 2024-003) Docket Number: Docket No. DHS-2024-0020; Federal Regist  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Pickens County to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. Pickens County Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library 304 Biltmore Road Easley, SC 29640 Open Nov. 8 9, 8 a.m. 7 p.m.Nov. 10, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Nov. 11-16, 8 a.m. 7 p.m.Nov. 17, 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Additional Disaster Recovery  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after Israel's Ambassador to the United States, Michael Herzog, announced he would step down from the position. "Throughout my time in Congress, I have tried to be a good friend and ally to Israel because I believe our fates are intertwined. I make frequent trips to Israel to understand the situation on the ground, their needs, and  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 9 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * $30 million investment will create 36 new jobs * * * Harbor Freight Tools, a leading retailer of tools and equipment, today announced it is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Anderson County. The company's $30 million investment will create 36 new jobs. Founded in 1977, Harbor Freight Tools is a retailer of value-priced, high-quality tools and equipment, i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation, issued the following news release: Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) and Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Chairwoman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) will hold a joint hearing titled "Unidentified Anomalo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Yokota -- DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kathleen Smith as principal at Mendel Elementary School, located at Yokota Air Base, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Ms. Smith brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a distinguished career both in the U.S. Navy and in education. A veteran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from the Beyond Our Shores Foundation, Newport, Rhode Island: * * * As the Director of the Beyond Our Shores Foundation (BOSF), a 501(c)(3) formed to expand the Dolphinfish Research Program (DRP), an international angler-driven scientific capture-mark-recapture program for dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) and wahoo (Acanthoc  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 8 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * $1.1 million investment will create 21 new jobs * * * OhmIQ, Inc. (OhmIQ), a world leader in ohmic conduction technology development and licensing, today announced the expansion of its Charleston County operations. The company's $1.1 million investment will create 21 new jobs. With its patented ohmic heating technology, OhmIQ delivers an innovative and sustainable method for electr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement on President-elect Trump's election and Republicans securing a 53-seat majority in the United States Senate: "President-elect Trump's and Republicans' resounding victories across the country are good news for the American people and our nation's future. I'm thrilled to be a part of a Republican majority in the Senate th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the American Resort Development Association: * * * Before the U.S. ACCESS BOARD Office of General Counsel 1331 F Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20004-1111 COMMENTS of the American Resort Development Association on the Proposed Rule for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Docket Number ATBCB-224-0001-0001 From: Sandra Yartin DePoy Senior Vice President, Global   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Emergency funds come on top of $144 million sent to North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina, to quickly repair and reopen hurricane-damaged infrastructure As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $43.1 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds provided through the "quick release" process for use by the U.S. Forest Service and  more