ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Applauds the U.S. Senate for First Step Towards Protecting Prosperity # Feb 21, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- Today, AFP applauded the U.S. Senate for advancing a budget resolution that will help unlock key portions of President Trump's agenda. Passage of this budget resolution is a welcome step toward reconciliation legislation, the first step in the process towar  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 22 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * ALPA Releases Further Details on Endeavor Air Flight 4819 McLean, Va.-- As the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA) continues to work with the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) regarding the investigation into Endeavor Air Flight 4819, the following details regarding the flight crew's training and experience are   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 22 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on Feb. 21, 2025: * * * Aviation Leaders Call on Canada's Transport Ministers to Strengthen, Not Weaken, Safety Protections Ottawa, Ont.-- Today, as Canada's Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Transport gather for their annual meeting to discuss our nation's most pressing transportation challenges, Canada's air traffic controllers and airline pilots are calling on the Mi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 22 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Feb. 21, 2025: * * * Big Win: SEC Drops Lawsuit Against Coinbase Crypto Needs Clear Rules, Not the Wild West The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is dropping its lawsuit against Coinbase, The New York Times reported today. The SEC had sued Coinbase in 2023, accusing digital currencies of being unregistered securities, a similarity  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Applauds EPA Administrator Zeldin's Approval of West Virginia's Class VI Well Authority WASHINGTON - Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President Heather Reams today applauded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Ad  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Reveals Potential Key to Reversing Hair Loss A surprising discovery from the School of Medicine is transforming our understanding of hair growth and could set the stage for new approaches to cure hair loss. Researchers led by UVA's Lu Q. Le, MD, PhD, have discovered that a previously under-appreciated stem cell population in the upper and middle sections of the hair follicle  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Genomics Sequencing Center offers personalized research resources Taking a trip to Steger Hall is saving Virginia Tech researchers time, money, and risk.  "The Genomics Sequencing Center specializes in customizing DNA- and RNA-related projects to meet the needs of investigators," said Megan Naff, the lab's manager. "Researchers should view us as a resource for training their students, for asking questions, or ge  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Jane Robertson Evia receives a national teaching award for her First-Year Experiences course Jane Robertson Evia of the Department of Statistics received a national award in February for her work with first-year students and her focus on their well-being. "What really stands out is Robertson Evia's ability to merge teaching a STEM class and a holistic approach to her students," said Kendria Mason, coordinator fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Feb. 21 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Search committee for senior vice president for advancement announced Virginia Tech has formed the search committee tasked with recruiting the next senior vice president for advancement. Reporting to the president, the senior vice president for advancement works closely with university leadership to promote institutional priorities, enhance philanthropic engagement, and deepen relationships with a diverse set of   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Senate approves budget resolution with cuts to key federal programs WASHINGTON -- Early this morning, the U.S. Senate approved a budget resolution with cuts to key federal programs, including public lands protections, clean energy investments, and protecting vulnerable communities from extreme weather. These cuts will impact Southern public lands   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 21 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * SMA Weimer Speaks at AUSA Coffee Series Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer will speak March 6 as part of the Association of the U.S. Army's Coffee Series. The event will take place at AUSA headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The event opens at 6:30 a.m. with registration, coffee and networking. The program is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m. For more information  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Feb. 22 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following news on Feb. 21, 2025: * * * Vermont Jumps on Regressive Delivery Tax Bandwagon 30cents tax poses environmental and economic consequences Today, Vermont lawmakers proposed adding a 30cents tax to most online orders, including groceries, takeout meals, and household necessities. The proposed delivery tax is regressive, meaning its impact would fal  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Feb. 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Partners with West Virginia Behavioral Healthcare Providers Association to Offer State's First Certificate in Addiction Counseling BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - klion Counseling (CAC) program. This initiative, housed within WVWC's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program, will provide essential training for professionals addressing substance use disorders in West   more