WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Jan. 10, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Ships Named Several Years Before They Were Procured In recent years, the Navy on a few occasions has announced names for ships years before those ships were procured. Although announcing a name for a ship years before it is procured is not prohibited, doing so could deprive a futu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Jan. 13, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has completed a required comprehensive site cleanup review, known as a "five-year review", for the Saco Tannery Superfund site in Maine. As required by law, EPA conducts reviews at Superfund sites after cleanup remedies have been implemented every five years. This comprehensive review of previous work helps ensure that EPA continues to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Angus King is cosponsoring legislation to help Maine people avoid a dramatic spike in their health care costs. The Health Care Affordability Act would permanently extend the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) -- tax subsidies that increase the amount of financial assistance available to people buying their own health insurance, which will expire at the end of this year. The enhanced PTCs hav  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) applauds President Biden on signing into law the Native American Child Protection Act and Jenna Quin's Law, two historic pieces of legislation that will help protect children in New Mexico and across the nation.  The Native American Child Protection Act, introduced by Senators Lujan and Susan Collins (R-Maine), reauthorizes and reforms three critical programs to ensu  more

PORTLAND, Maine, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Meghan Martell stole $20,806 by falsely claiming to own a beauty salon * * * A Kennebunk woman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland today to wire fraud. According to court records, in April 2021, Meghan Martell, 33, submitted an application to a California lender for a loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Martell falsely sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Today, President Biden announced 336 teachers and mentors from around the nation as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These awards honor the vital role that America's teachers and mentors play in sha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Secretary Del Toro detailed the announcement Jan. 13 during video remarks directed to the Department of Navy's (DoN) submarine community. "Today's submarine force is the most capable force in the world and in the history of U.S. Navy," said Secretary Del Toro. "It is my honor and privilege to announce the names of the future submarines which will protect us from deep below the ocean's waves." Secretary Del Toro previous  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA scientists use many technologies to collect and analyze the data needed to manage our ocean resources and habitats. These technologies help us explore remote ocean areas, study endangered species, and ensure we have the information needed to make informed decisions about management and conservation. This allows us to better manage fisheries and support our coastal communities. Join us fo  more

MAYPORT, Florida, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: Unmanned Patrol Squadron (VUP) 19 the "Big Red" welcomed its new commanding officer during a time-honored change of command ceremony aboard Naval Station (NS) Mayport, Jan. 10. Capt. Ronald Rumfelt Jr., originally from Los Angeles, Calif., assumed command in January 2024, leading 540 active-duty and Reserve Sailors across three detachments to operate the MQ-4C Triton. He was succeeded by Cmdr. Da  more