WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: This year, U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo honored 15 Idahoans with the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans. Since the award's creation 22 years ago, over 400 Spirit of Freedom Awards have been bestowed. "It is an honor to recognize this year's Spi  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: Michael T. Hauser's story is one of dedication, leadership, and a deep sense of service to both his country and his community. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, to his current role as an Army Reserve Ambassador, Hauser's career spans over four decades of extraordinary commitment to the U.S. Army, his family, and a broad range of philanthropic and civic organizations. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the ho  more

SPOKANE, Washington, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington issued the following news release: Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that in the last several months, the office she leads prosecuted several significant cases that protected patients, consumers, and the community from health care fraud. "Safe and affordable health care is critical for a thriving community. Healthcare is a multi-billi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia has taken significant steps toward recovery following the April 11-12, 2024, severe storms, floods and landslides. More than 160 days after the May 24, 2024, presidential disaster declaration, the response to help West Virginia's disaster survivors has been marked with dedication and effort. To date, survivors have received more  more