WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: The U.S. Census Bureau has appointed five new members to its Census Scientific Advisory Committee (CSAC). The committee provides advice and recommendations on the design and implementation of Census Bureau programs and surveys. The new CSAC members are: Kristine J. Ajrouch, research professor, Research Center for Group Dynamics at the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan. Sara Curran, professor  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity was down a bit on balance in this reporting period, driven in part by unusual weather patterns that delayed seasonal goods purchases. Prices increased at a slight pace. Employment held steady despite a slowdown in hiring demand, and wage increases were modest. Consumers held back on restaurant spending, leading to softer sales  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) voted in favor of S.4638 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA FY25), which passed the Senate by a bipartisan vote of 85-14. This year's NDAA authorizes $923.3 billion for national defense, with $878.4 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD) and $33.4 billion for national security programs within the Department of Energy (DOE). Significantly, it   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire issued the following news release: A Methuen, Massachusetts man was sentenced to federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces. Leuris Xavier Guerrero Valdez, 30, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Chief Judge Landya McCafferty to 72 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release for distribution of methamphetamine. "M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: New NBRC Bill Increases Funding & Expands Program That Has Delivered Millions For Econ Dev & Infrastructure Across Upstate NY To Bolster Healthcare And Childcare Access, Invest In Workforce, New Businesses And More; Also Makes Wyoming And Schoharie County Eligible For Inclusion Legislation Ensures NBRC Will Be Reauthorized For The Next 5 Years So North Country & Upstate NY Ca  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: **Senate-passed NDAA includes the largest pay raise for enlisted service members in decades, as well as landmark Shaheen amendments to eliminate contraception co-pays for women in the military, support New Hampshire's workforce and defense industrial base and reauthorize the Women, Peace and Security Act** Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SA  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced she will be Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in the 119th Congress: "I am honored by and appreciative of the opportunity to serve as Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in the upcoming 119th Congress. America's global leadership is at a critical juncture as we look at the challenges before us, includ  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statements after the Senate passed by a vote of 97-1 the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024, biennial legislation that authorizes water infrastructure projects across the country. The bill recently passed the House of Representatives and is now headed to the President's desk. "Protecting and enhancing New Hampsh  more