BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: The CHAMP WHEC Program and Army Heat Center collaborate to prevent heat-related injuries in service members through research, data analysis, education, and safety practices, significantly reducing exertional heat stroke cases at Fort Moore and enhancing readiness across the military. Soldiers loaded with gear trek miles under the intense sun at Fort Moore, Georgia, where the Army's Infantry and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48209) on Oct. 4, 2024, entitled "A Binding Debt Limit - Background and Possible Consequences:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Potential Economic and Financial Effects A binding debt limit would not only hinder federal finances and operations, but could also trigger severe economic and financial consequences. A 1979 GAO report noted that a federal default caused by a binding debt limit co  more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency issued the following news: By Lex Barlowe, DISA J-6 Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Enterprise Directorate In a digital landscape where adversaries constantly evolve, the Defense Information Systems Agency J-6 Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Enterprise Directorate isn't just defending boundaries -- it's reshaping them. At the recent DISA J-6 Cyber Awaren  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-588) on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received Verizon Maryland LLC (Verizon), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) met a new milestone with the induction of its first Navy CMV-22B Osprey for maintenance Aug. 21. With receipt of this aircraft, the depot now services all three variants of the V-22 platform, which also include the Marine Corps MV-22B and the Air Force CV-22. The CMV-22B is the newest member of the Osprey fa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Transaction Threatens to Negatively Affect Care for Vulnerable Patients and Harm Home Health and Hospice Nurses Critical to Providing that Care * * * The Justice Department, together with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today to block UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth)'s proposed $3.3 billion acquisi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Athena Services International LLC, Athena Joint Venture Services LLC, and Owner Agree to Pay Over $1.6M to Resolve Related Allegations * * * Herndon, Virginia-based contractor Paragon Systems Inc. (Paragon) has agreed to pay to the United States $52 million to settle allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing purported small businesses that it controlled to frau  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 13 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires * * * UPDATE: The statewide burning ban implemented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Nov. 1, remains in effect. While most of the state experienced varying amounts of rain earlier this week, fuel and drought conditions continue to be well above normal seasonal highs. These cond  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today joined Wells Fargo Chief Executive Officer Charlie Scharf to visit two transformative community development projects in Baltimore. The projects reflect the Moore-Miller Administration's commitment to making Maryland more affordable by revitalizing neighborhoods, expanding affordable housing, and eliminating poverty through partnerships between the public, priv  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release: Herndon, Virginia-based contractor Paragon Systems Inc. (Paragon) has agreed to pay to the United States $52 million to settle allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing purported small businesses that it controlled to fraudulently obtain small business set-aside contracts. The settlement further resolves allegations that Paragon violated th  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: In a ceremony held at the Pentagon, six Program Executive Office, Air, Anti-Submarine Warfare, and Special Mission Programs (PEO(A)) were recognized by the annual Department of the Navy Acquisition Excellence Awards committee. The newly named Sean J. Stackley Acquisition Excellence Awards recognizes teams and individuals across the Department of the Navy (DON) for quality work and servic  more