WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 1, 2025 NAVY BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $172,286,470 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV). The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $3,838,238,234. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 30   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- A new report in April 2025 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reveals significant disparities in the use of prescription medication for depression among U.S. adults. The data, drawn from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), highlights differences based on sex, race and Hispanic origin, disability status, income, and location. The NCHS Data Brief, "Cha  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA celebrates 100 days with 100 environmental actions Major accomplishments achieved in Mountains and Plains Region DENVER -- Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions Exit EPA's website taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. The recap highlights numerous accomplishments in EPA Re  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General issued the following 13-page report (No. 24-N-0059) on Feb. 21, 2025 entitled "EPA OIG Strategic Plan 2024-2028." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Inspector General I am pleased to present the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General's strategic plan for fiscal years 2024-2028. This document provides a five-year roadmap for fulfilling our statutory duty to conduct independent, objectiv  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 7 Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions in Heartland and Across Nation LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 30, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the Agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the record Phase 1 hazardous materials cleanup after the catastroph  more