WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 29, 2025 AIR FORCE L3Harris Technology Inc., Chantilly, Virginia, has been awarded an $89,996,615 cost-plus-fixed fee, cost delivery order for Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis System (ATLAS) with a base plus two option periods. This delivery order provides for developing, integrating and delivering mission thread software within ATLAS to meet ATLAS initial operational capability an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Recognizes Maine Wastewater Treatment Entities for Excellence BOSTON (Jan. 30, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded 2024 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to one Maine wastewater facility and one individual to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. For the past 40 years, the EPA Regional Wastewater Awards P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed surrender of the Lower Mousam Hydroelectric Project license in York County, Maine. Kennebunk Light and Power District has applied to relinquish its license, citing the availability of more cost-effective electricity sources. The proposed decommissioning plan involves removing generation and electrical equipment, disconnecting generators  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 criminals convicted of violently assaulting police officers WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a new resolution condemning the pardons of individuals who were found guil  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect AM Radio in New Vehicles WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act that would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH TO CHAIR SENATE TRANSPORTATION, HUD APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE Hyde-Smith Also Lands Military Construction-VA Spot, Will Serve on Six Subcommittees of Importance to Mississippi WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) was officially named as the new chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In Intelligence Hearing, King Raises Questions About Director of National Intelligence Nominee's Judgement WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In an open cabinet confirmation hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) considering the nomination of former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard for Director of National Intelligence, U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) questioned the candidate's decision-making i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * In Lewiston, Golden lauds school districts' efforts to integrate locally produced foods into school lunch offerings WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) met at Edward Little High School yesterday with staff from the Lewiston, Auburn and Lisbon school districts, as well as nonprofits Full Plates Full Potential and Maine Equal Justice, to discuss the districts' effort to integrate more locally   more

WESTBOROUGH, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The New England First Amendment Coalition issued the following news release: * * * NEFAC, Rhode Island Partners Again Offer Guidance as State Prepares Launch of Online Court Records System The New England First Amendment Coalition and several Rhode Island open government advocates -- collectively known as Access/RI -- are again offering their guidance before the roll-out of a new online court records system. The state judiciary plans to make court recor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Applauds Signing of Laken Riley Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins applauded the signing of the Laken Riley Act into law. Senator Collins joined 52 of her Senate colleagues as cosponsors of this bipartisan legislation, which passed the House of Representatives and the Senate by votes of 263-156 and 64-35, respectively. The bill will require U.S. Immigration and Custom  more