WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48406) on Feb. 6, 2025, entitled "Connecting Veterans and Veterans Organizations to Federal Transportation Assistance" by senior research librarians Tamar B. Breslauer and Michele L. Malloy: * * * SUMMARY Many veterans have transportation needs that affect their daily lives. Specifically, veterans often require access to medical facilities for their own care and may not have access to transport  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2025, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-run progra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Blasts USAID for Obstructing Investigations WASHINGTON - After the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) repeatedly stonewalled her investigations, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) blasted the rogue agency's history of obstruction and waste. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Ernst detailed how USAID had misled, lied, and deceived Americans by blocking her extensive efforts to get answer  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Feb. 4, 2025, from the National Agricultural Aviation Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Room W12-140, West Building Ground Floor Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Comments on the Petition for Exemption for Houff Corporation Docket Number: FAA-2023-0699 *  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 31, 2024, from the Texas Department of Transportation: * * * To: The Honorable Veronica Vanterpool Acting Administrator Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: Docket Number FTA-2024-0018 * * * Dear Administrator Vanterpool: The Texas Department of Transportati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Heritage lays foundation for Air Force BMT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force basic military training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force. The lesson establishes historical context for new trainees, fostering the spirit and mindset that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Heritage lays foundation for Air Force BMT JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force basic military training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force. The lesson establishes historical context for new trainees, fostering the spirit and mindset that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following statement: Opening remarks,as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing entitled, "Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems": I regret to be opening my first hearing as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation in the wake of two tragic aviation accidents that claimed 74 souls last week here in our nation's capital and in Philadelphia. This past week has been devastating for the aviatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Young reintroduce legislation to strengthen critical minerals supply chains WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) reintroduced the Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce in (STRATEGIC) Minerals Act to strengthen America's supply chain o  more