ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 403rd Wing hosts first Battle Forged Run * Published May 13, 2025 * By Airman First Class Shelby Jessee * 403rd Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The 403rd Wing conducted its first Battle Forged Run May 3-4. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 403rd Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 03, 2025. These Ai  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 13, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell - April 2025": * * * Area prices up 0.1 percent over the two months and 1.9 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased 0.1 percent from February to April, the U.S  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 13, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach - April 2025": * * * Area prices increased 0.3 percent over the two months and 2.2 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach increased 0.3 percent from February  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 13, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - April 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.3 percent in April, up 2.0 percent over the last year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter unveils bill to strip Newark ICE rioters from committee assignments WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution to strip New Jersey Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Robert Menendez, and LaMonica McIver of their committee assignments following their illegal raid of an ICE facility in Newark, NJ. "The radical left has lost their minds - they woul  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith Opening Statement: Delivering Historic Tax Relief to Working Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during markup of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. As prepared for delivery. "Today, this Committee will move forward on President Tr  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 13, 2025 NAVY IAP World Services Inc., Cape Canaveral, Florida, is awarded a $58,152,355 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity base operations support contract for services at Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Crete, Greece. Work will be performed at Souda Bay, Greece, and will be completed by June 2034. The maximum dollar value, including the base period and eight option periods, is $5  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), a trade group representing over 1,700 recycled materials companies, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce to reject restrictions on copper exports as part of its ongoing national security investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1964. In a detailed letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, ReMA emphasized that limiting exports of recycled copper would harm the U.S. economy and undermine national security  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 13 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Fleet Readiness Center Southeast establishes new T-45 repair capability In November 2024, Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) stood up repair capability for a T-45 Goshawk service life extension program (SLEP) production line supporting the Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA-273). FRCSE expects the first SLEP wing swap and full aircraft SLEP in Ju  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- The Georgia Department of Community Affairs issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * Georgia adds Albany, Dixie, Danburg, Fayetteville, Thomson, Whitesburg resources to Georgia Register of Historic Places Atlanta, GA - Six new listings were added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places, accentuating the state's extensive variety of historic resources. The listings were approved at the meeting of the Georgia National Register Review Board on May   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise, issued the following news release: * * * National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee Chair Austin Scott Visits NSA Georgia WASHINGTON, D.C.-- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on the National Intelligence Enterprise Chair Austin Scott (GA-08) toured NSA Georgia (NSAG) at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Georgia.   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced the issuance of Letters of Confirmation (LOCs) under the General Authorization for Scientific Research to a wide range of researchers and institutions conducting studies on marine mammals in U.S. coastal and offshore environments. These permits, authorized under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, allow for Level B harassment through non-invasive scientific activiti  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10713) on May 12, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * School choice generally refers to the opportunity for parents to select an elementary or secondary school for their child that differs from the assigned school that the child would otherwise attend based on where the family lives. School choice programs are often divided   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 13, 2025: * * * President Trump Signs Rep. Clyde's Bill to Overturn Burdensome Biden-Era Regulations Into Law WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, President Donald J. Trump signed Congressman Andrew Clyde's (GA-09) Congressional Review Act (CRA) joint resolution of disapproval, H.J.Res. 42, into law. The measure rescinds burdensome Biden-era regulations on household appliances and consumer products. "I'm d  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Recruiters vital to mission success * Published May 13, 2025 * By Liz Easterling DUKE FIELD, Fla. -- In today's operational environment, mission success demands on more than just advanced technology or cutting-edge aircraft. It requires people who are trained and capable of carrying out often very complex tasks. The Air Force Reserve plays a pivotal role in ensuring America's ability t  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Sue Adler, whose leadership at the Historic Savannah Foundation has left a permanent mark on our city's preservation efforts. After 6 years at the helm, we reflect on her unwavering commitment to preserving Savannah's archi  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Collins Leads Letter Calling for the Department of Justice to Establish a Task Force on Staged Accident Fraud Washington, DC - Representative Mike Collins (GA-10) led a letter today to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting the establishment of a specialized task force dedicated to investigating and prosecuting staged accident fraud. "Criminal elements are launching an assault against Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 5, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Bob Wesley was born in Marietta, Georgia, in 1953 to Martha "Pete" Wesley and Frank Wesley. Bob was the middle son among six siblings and was always different and quick-witted. As a child who stood head and shoulders above other kindergartners, he immediately befriended the shortest kid in class. He convinced his   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Presses Trump Administration to End Freeze on Broadband Internet Expansion in Georgia State of Georgia is slated to receive over $1 billion through bipartisan infrastructure law program to expand high-speed internet Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing the Trump Administration to end the freeze on broadband internet expansion in Georgia. This week, Sen. Ossoff urged U.  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Release of Edan Alexander Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "I am deeply moved to see Edan Alexander reunited with his loved ones today after his unimaginable ordeal in Hamas captivity. "Seeing Edan reunite in his parents' arms is a powerful moment, one that reminds us of the need to secure the release of all who remain held hostag  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has issued a notice of intent to reestablish the General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), renewing its charter for a two-year term. Established in 1971 and operating under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the committee plays a central role in guiding the Department's coordination with the poultry industry and state governments on national po  more