WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at FD summit Air Education and Training Command officials brought together experts and leaders to discuss the future of training and development within the Air Force during the command's annual Force Development Summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 25, with a keen focus on building a more ready and lethal force. Hosted on-site for local attendee  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Dr. Oz's Confirmation, Senators Urge Crackdown on Private Medicare Insurers that Scam Patients, Price Gouge Taxpayers Senators call for ending contracts, limiting enrollment for Medicare Advantage insurers that defraud seniors and taxpayers "The most effective step the Administration can take in cutting waste, fraud, and abuse in federal health care programs is by reining in the   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Areas in Texas Subject: APHIS Expands Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Areas in Texas To: State, Territory, and Tribal Agricultural Regulatory Officials On February 26, 2025, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis and Veasey Introduce Legislation to Identify and Address Kids' Vision Impairments Washington, DC: Earlier today, Congressional Vision Caucus Co-Chairs, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), reintroduced the Bipartisan Early Detection of Vision Impairments for Children (EDVI) Act. The EDVI Act will establish grants for states and communities to improve child  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up in 38 metro areas, down in 1 area, over the year ended January 2025 From January 2024 to January 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1 area, and was essentially unchanged in 348 areas. The largest over-the-year percentage gains in employment occurred in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts (6.1 p  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Carey, Doggett, Miller, Ryan Introduce Bill to Support Treatment-in-Place Measures WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas-35), and Carol Miller (R-W.Va.-01), and Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.-18), all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, led the reintroduction of their bipartisan Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies (CARE) Act. The b  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 1, 2025 AIR FORCE Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $12,213,406,028 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the operation of Lincoln Laboratory Federally Funded Research and Development Center. This contract provides for research, development, and rapid prototyping of advanced technology to meet Department of Defense and na  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Texan Tilman Fertitta at Ambassador to Italy and San Marino Nomination Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced Texan and U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino nominee Tilman Fertitta at his nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Excerpts from his remarks are below, and video can be found here. "I've had the pleasure of knowing Til  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Repeal Tax on Certain Firearm Purchases Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 April 1, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today reintroduced the Repealing Illegal Freedom and Liberty Excises (RIFLE) Act, legislation that would remove a burdensome tax imposed on firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act. Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces New Hires, Staff Changes Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced new hires and staff changes in his Washington, D.C., and Idaho Falls offices. David Pace joined Crapo's Idaho Falls office as Press Secretary. David was a reporter with East Idaho News and has previously worked at the Standard Journal and Post Register. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Reser  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 2 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on April 1, 2025: * * * Florida's 1.74T Economy Has the 2nd Fastest Growth Rate in the U.S.; Florida Sees Largest Housing Market Supply in Years Part one of a two-part April series of research Florida By The Numbers is now available. Florida Chamber Foundation Vice President of Research, Dr. Keith Richard, takes us on a journey through some of the recently released Florida 2030 Blueprint metrics impactin  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Former Military Contractor Pleads Guilty for Deleting Text Messages in Antitrust Division Investigation Today, a Federal Judge accepted a guilty plea to destruction of records in a federal investigation from a former employee of a contractor that provided operation and maintenance services to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for U.S. military installations in South Korea. According  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Congratulates Brenham As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Brenham on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Visit Brenham's c  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham, Blumenthal Lead 50 Senators In Introducing Hard-Hitting Russia Sanctions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) led 50 U.S. Senators - evenly divided by party affiliation - to introduce primary and secondary sanctions against Russia and actors supporting Russia's aggression in Ukraine. These sanctions would be impo  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Task Force Examines Newly Declassified JFK Files, Vows More Transparency for the American People WASHINGTON--Today, the Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, chaired by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), held a hearing on the JFK files. At the hearing, members underscored the significance  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Hegseth orders civilian workforce realignment in DOD, reopens DRP WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum yesterday directing the realignment of the Defense Department's civilian workforce.  The memo, "Initiating the Workforce Acceleration and Recapitalization Initiative," -- which is addressed to senior Pentagon lea  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * House Committee on Small Business Holds Hearing to Examine the Impact of Burdensome Regulations on Main Street America WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairman Roger Williams (R-TX) led a full House Committee on Small Business hearing titled "The Golden Age: Unleashing Main Street Through Deregulation." Chairman Williams issued the following  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daily Caller Highlights Grassley's Oversight of Wasteful DEI Spending at DOJ EXCLUSIVE: GOP Sens Seek Answers For Taxpayers Who Picked Up Tab For Biden's DEI Initiatives Adam Pack March 31, 2025 Senate Judiciary Republicans are seeking accountability for taxpayers who footed the bill for the Department of Justice's (DOJ's) diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives under for  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * INITIAL VICTORY, BUT THE FIGHT CONTINUES: FOLLOWING PRESSURE BY CONGRESSMAN RYAN, SENATOR SCHUMER, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, MAJORITY OF CRITICAL HOUSING FUNDING CUT BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION HAS BEEN RESTORED Initial Victory, But The Fight Continues: Following Pressure by Congressman Ryan, Senator Schumer, and Local Partners, Majority of Critical Housing Funding Cut by Trump Administration Has Been RESTORED   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Joint Field Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis from March 6-7 to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center. The exercise focused on emergency medical response in   more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy backs Grassley bill to curb judicial overreach WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and colleagues in introducing the Judicial Relief Clarification Act, a bill that would address judicial overreach by prohibiting federal courts from granting relief to anyone except the parties before them. "Some cour  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * LAMAT 2025 health fair provides medical awareness to St. Vincent residents KINGSTOWN, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - U.S. Air Force medical professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and the 349th Medical Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, California, partnered with the Ministry of Heal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * LAMAT 25 brings essential dental care, training to Union Island, St. Vincent UNION ISLAND, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines - Dental professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and the 349th Medical Squadron from Travis Air Force Base, California, partnered with Air Forces Southern to s  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $114,600 in grants to two Travis County utilities for water conservation projects West Travis County Public Utility Agency, Senna Hills Municipal Utility District adding technology to boost water conservation efforts TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - The Lower Colorado River Authority is awarding $114,609 in grants to enable two water utilities to upgrade their technology   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Leaders of the House, Senate VA Committee & VA Appropriations Request Cost Estimate for VA Electronic Health Record WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - led a bipartisan, bicameral group of leaders from the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations Committees in requesting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) submit an u  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Leaders of the House, Senate VA Committee & VA Appropriations Request Cost Estimate for VA Electronic Health Record WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - led a bipartisan, bicameral group of leaders from the Senate and House Veterans' Affairs and Appropriations Committees in requesting the Dep  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * The mission-critical role of occupational and physical therapy at the Medical Education and Training Campus As faculty and subject matter experts assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, occupational therapy and physical therapy officers play a crucial role in preparing military healthcare paraprofessionals to support service mem  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service has announced a new round of nominations for properties to be listed in the National Register of Historic Places, spanning 16 states across the country. These nominations, submitted before March 22, 2025, highlight historic buildings, districts, and sites that reflect the architectural, cultural, and historical heritage of the United States. Among the nominated sites are historic districts in Connecticut and Massachusetts, religious landma  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSFR) -- The No Man's Land Historical Society, located in Goodwell, Oklahoma, has announced its intention to transfer or reinter the remains of three Native American individuals, along with seven associated funerary objects, under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The proposed transfer follows a notice of inventory completion published in the Federal Register on January 16, 2025. These remains and objects, which were recovered from vario  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSFR) -- The No Man's Land Historical Society in Goodwell, Oklahoma, has announced its intention to transfer or reinter the remains of two Native American individuals under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The planned transfer follows a notice of inventory completion published in the Federal Register on January 17, 2025. These remains, originally recovered from separate sites in Texas County, Oklahoma, have no identified associated fune  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Urge Attorney General Bondi to Reverse Course on Unjustified Firings of Immigration Judges The unjustified firings come as immigration courts are already under immense pressure to adjudicate roughly 3.6 million backlogged cases, with further strains expected with Trump's mass deportation agenda WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Pallone: What We Pallone: What We Should Be Doing is Holding a Hearing on the Trump Administration's Massive Restructuring of HHS and Illegal LayoffsShould Be Doing is Holding a Hearing on the Trump Administration's Massive Restructuring of HHS and Illegal Layoffs Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pal  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Dangerous Judicial Power Grab Washington, D.C. (April 1, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificia  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, proudly I stand here today proudly to say: And still I rise. And still I rise, a proud, liberated Democrat, unbought, unbossed, and still unafraid. And still I rise, Mr. Speaker, not only as a proud, liberated Democrat, but also, Mr. Speaker, censured, not silenced, censured but not silenced. I still carry my cane, which has been   more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 26, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I recognize that most Americans are not economists, trade experts, or well versed in the intricacies of tax policy. If you will, I want to take this opportunity to sort of "Schoolhouse Rock" tariffs. Let's talk about what they are, how they work, and how they impact Americans and their families. Tariffs are taxes on imported   more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lauren Boebert Introduces Resolution Condemning Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Tesla and Elon Musk Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) introduced a House Resolution condemning the wave of domestic terrorism attacks targeting Tesla cars and dealerships. Since President Donald Trump tasked Elon Musk to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Reps. Troy E. Nehls and Chrissy Houlahan Reintroduce the Trucker Bathroom Access Act WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06)reintroduced the Trucker Bathroom Access Act. This bipartisan bill would ensure truckers have access to bathroom facilities while they are on the road delivering or picking up cargo across the United  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * SAAPM raises public awareness about sexual assault, violence April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, and is aimed at raising public awareness about sexual assault and educating communities about preventing sexual violence. SAAPM plays a role in military readiness by fostering a culture of res  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief in Support of Overturning Obama-Era DHS Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights, filed an amicus brief in the case Save Jobs USA v. Department of Homeland Security. Sen. Cruz filed the amicus brief in support of a Peti  more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Promote On-Site Energy Generation WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act. By promoting on-site energy generation, the bill decentralizes electricity sources and strengthens grid resiliency during periods of high demand or extreme weather. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, "I am committed  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Judiciary Committee Chairman Grassley in Introducing Legislation to Stop Abuses of Federal Injunctions Against President Trump Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and 20 of their Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Judicial Relief Clarification Act of 2025 (JRCA). This legislat  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Steube Reintroduces Iranian Terror Prevention Act to Designate IRGC-Linked Militias as Foreign Terrorist Organizations WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced the Iranian Terror Prevention Act, legislation that requires the Secretary of State to designate and codify 29 Iranian-backed militias and terror groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FT  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Tailoring Generative AI: NIPRGPT Experiment and the Need for Role-Specific Training and Resources By Dan Hawkins How the Air Force is driving adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) through tailored, role-based training to empower Airmen and Guardians to work more efficiently and effectively was presented to attendees during the Air Education and Training Command  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces EPIC City May Not Begin Construction Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) found that the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and affiliated entities have not obtained the required authorizations or permits needed for construction and development of the proposed project. TCEQ sent a letter to EPIC and affiliated entities   more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 1 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Proclaims April 2025 As Sexual Assault Awareness Month Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation recognizing April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in Texas. This month is a time for Texans to come together to raise awareness around the issue of sexual assault and to recognize the courage of survivors across Texas and throughout the nation. "Every person   more

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Farmers Impacted by Feral Swine Feral swine cause estimated $50 million in damages to Alabama every year WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and a bipartisan group of colleagues in reintroducing the Feral Swine Eradication Act, which would extend and make permanent a pilot program to safeguard public  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 960 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Fourth week in March as part of Operation Take Back America Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration,  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, John Cornyn Introduce Bill to Eradicate Feral Swine Plaguing our Farms WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and several of their Senate colleagues introduced the Feral Swine Eradication Act, which would extend and make permanent a pilot program to safeguard public health, agriculture, and local ecosystems against the threat of feral s  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Warren, Waters, and Congressional Democrats Question Treasury Secretary on CTA Enforcement, Warn Bad Actors Will Exploit Financial System Washington, DC - Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Representative Maxine Waters (  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on April 1, 2025, the nominations of 18 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Marc Andersen, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Army. * Gregory Autry, of Florida, to be Chief Financial Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. * Donald Bergin III, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Congressional and Legislative Affairs). * Marc Berkowitz, of Virginia, to b  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * WTAS: Whip Emmer Announces Stakeholder Support for CRA to Safeguard Overdraft Services for Americans WASHINGTON - Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced key stakeholder support for S.J. Res. 18, which nullifies a Biden administration rule that would have burdened banks and credit unions, led to fewer options for American consumers, and taken away critical f  more