WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: DEC. 5, 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census 119th Congressional District Summary File. The file updates tables previously released as part of the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File to reflect the 119th congressional districts and 2024 state legislative districts in effect for the November 2024 elections. The file incorporates congressional district boundary changes repor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: For a fourth year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $20 million being awarded to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 15 states. This funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers across the country, delivering on President Biden's vision to rebuild our nation's infrastruct  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Today, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced additional funding through President Joseph R. Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for a program making communities more resilient to flooding. FEMA is making available an additional $200 million in funding through Flood Mitigation Assistance's FY 2024 Swift Current opportunity for states recently affected by  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: For a fourth year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $20 million being awarded to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 15 states. This funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers across the country, delivering on President Biden's vision to rebuild our nation's infrastructure through his Investing in America agenda. T  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. This prestigious award recognizes law enforcement officers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to strengthening trust, promoting community engagement, and enhancing public safety. "All 21 of today's awardees have demonstrated wh  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson filed a brief today in the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, along with eight other states, urging the Court to end decades of federal agencies ignoring federal law by passing binding rules and regulations without public input or comment. In 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), through its "emergency powers," s  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, on a resolution designating December 2, 2024, as World Nuclear Energy Day. The resolution celebrates the peaceful development of nuclear energy technology and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a r  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Thom Tillis joined Fox News' Your World with Neil Cavuto where he discussed the urgent need for Congress to provide federal assistance to North Carolinians affected by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Watch the full clip HERE. Senator Tillis on the Urgent Need for Federal Disaster Assistance: "I believe that we need that disaster supplemental at about $100 billion there's nearly an  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO), in coordination with the military services and U.S. Coast Guard, has authorized 20 additional installations to begin ordering Global Household Goods (GHC) shipments. Two of the installations began in mid-November with the additional 18 beginning in December. N  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- UNICEF issued a 92-page report in June 2024 entitled "Child Food Poverty - Nutrition Deprivation In Early Childhood." Here are excerpts: * * * CONTENTS Foreword ... vii Executive summary ... 1 1 | Our research: Understanding child food poverty ... 8 What is child food poverty? ... 10 Child food poverty carries a huge human cost ... 11 Multiple facets of child food poverty ... 12 What does the report aim to contribute? ... 13 2 | Our findings: The crisis of severe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Dec. 5, 2024 Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments and practice implementation for Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), and  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) recognized Hoosier students who participated in the fall session of his internship program in D.C. and Indianapolis. The students assisted with daily activities and special projects related to legislation, communications, and constituent services. Caroline Prentice, a recent graduate from Martinsville who attended the University of South Carolina, interned in Indianapolis. The D.C.  more