FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait The 398th Finance Support Center cased its colors in a ceremony in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, signaling the completion of their theater financial operations mission, Oct. 12. The 398th FISC served as the principal adviser to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command on all aspects of financial management capabilities and operations. Their missio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Appalachian Regional Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Five new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE awards, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will bolster workforce development and capacity across eight states. * * * Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $14.5 million to five collaborative, multi-state projects that will drive large-scale economic transformation. Funded through ARC's Appalachian   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after the Israeli Defense Forces confirmed that U.S.-Israeli citizen Omer Neutra was killed by Hamas terrorists during the October 7, 2023 attacks. His body remains in Gaza. Senator Budd said: "We are deeply saddened by the confirmation of Omer Neutra's death. Since October 7th, we have gotten to know Omer's parents and are devastated for them. We are p  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Raleigh, N.C. Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) announced Kenna Zhang, a junior at Cary Academy, as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's 2nd Congressional District. Kenna created the app AIPowered-Hope, which stood out among a record number of submissions in this year's competition, showcasing the incredible talent and creativity of students across Wake County  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, in introducing a resolution to designate December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day "Continued investment in nuclear energy innovation works for not only the betterment of the American people, but all humanity," said Crapo. "Thank you to the scientists, engineers and   more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: Collaboration between Idaho National Laboratory and universities are more than practical arrangements; they're the backbone of innovation. As Alexander Graham Bell wisely observed, "Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds." These partnerships blend diverse perspectives to address global challenges like energy, climate change and h  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait The 606th Quartermaster Petroleum Liaison Detachment, Sub Area Petroleum Office transferred authority to the 690th Quartermaster Petroleum Liaison Detachment, SAPO in a relief in place transfer of authority ceremony, Oct. 13. The 606th SAPO, from Riverside, California, played a vital role in managing fuel operations across the U.S. Central Command area of respo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) called on the Biden-Harris administration's Department of Education to withdraw its proposed rule to "cancel" borrowers' student loans based on "hardships." In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Foxx outlines the illegality of this latest debt transfer sche  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement regarding the Biden-Harris administration's proposed changes to Section 14(c) programs, which protect employment opportunities for workers with disabilities: "This is misguided and irresponsible. We have plenty of ev  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, chaired by Rep. Aaron Bean (R-FL), will hold a hearing titled "Back to Basics: America's Founding, Civics, and Self-Government in K-12 Curricula." "School districts across the country have lost the plot  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) today asked the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General to conduct an investigation of incidents in which Federal Emergency Managemen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement in recognition of the two-year anniversary of the Moore County grid attack: "Two years ago, our community suffered a reprehensible attack, leaving 45,000 of Moore County residents without power for days. An attack like this could have devastated our community, and we didn't go without our struggles, but I am so proud of the stren  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 4 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Building on a legacy of support for North Carolina's community colleges, the North Carolina Community College System and the John M. Belk Endowment (JMBE) are proud to announce an additional $1.2 million in funding, bringing JMBE's total commitment this year to $3.2 million. This partnership establishes a Disaster Relief and Strategic Investments Fund to strengthen communities and support stude  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding judicial nominees: "Just before Thanksgiving, the Senate reached a deal on judicial nominees. "Republicans would forego our available procedural roadblocks on the remaining nominations to district courts--which have the votes to be confirmed--and in exchange the De  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: The Environmental Management Commission (EMC) is accepting public comments on proposed standards for three per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in groundwater between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31. The EMC and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will hold two additional hearings in December to receive public comment. These proposed standards complement the federal drink  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 4 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: The North Carolina Division of State Historic Sites has been awarded $114,500 to acquire five acres of land adjacent to the Fort Dobbs State Historic Site. This funding, provided by the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, will support the site's continued preservation and enhance its ability to offer an authentic representation of frontier life during the years 1  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the following news release: Harold Vernard Greene, Jr., age 45, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for drug trafficking with three children in a vehicle. This conviction marks Greene's third federal conviction in the Eastern District of North Carolina. "Greene is a frequent-flyer federal felon with direct ties to Mexico based drug traffickers," said U.S. Attorney Michael F. Eas  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * * More than 99 Million Ballots Processed During 2024 General Election * On Average, Ballots Were Delivered from Voters to Election Officials Within One Day * * * Today, the United States Postal Service released its 2024 Post-Election Analysis Report, outlining the agency's steps to process more than 99.22 million ballots in the 2024 general election. The full report can be read he  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Advance, N.C. Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) presented service medals to the families of two deceased North Carolina veterans whose families live in Kernersville and Graham. Senator Budd said in a statement: "The men and women of our Armed Forces are the best of America and served with valor and distinction. It was my honor to help their families receive the overdue recognition that they deserve for thei  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Reverend Warnock has led several efforts to provide resources and funding in the weeks since Helene's destruction In recent remarks from the Senate floor, Senator Reverend Warnock called on his colleagues to immediately approve these additional federal investments for disaster assistance to get working families the support they need to continue recovering from Hurricane Helene Senator Reverend  more