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*Florida Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Monday May 26, 2025 ( 8 items )  

AFGSC unveils first tri-bomber/fighter formation
BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, May 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * AFGSC unveils first tri-bomber/fighter formation * Published May 24, 2025 * Air Force Global Strike Command Public Affairs MIAMI BEACH, Fl -- Today, Air Force Global Strike Command unveiled the first-ever demonstration tri-bomber/fighter formation during the Hyundai Air and Sea Show over Miami Beach, Florida. Named "The Freedom Flyover", the formation featured a B-2 Spirit,   more

Air Force Reserve Showcases Airpower at Miami Beach Air and Sea Show
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve Showcases Airpower at Miami Beach Air and Sea Show * Published May 25, 2025 * By Master Sgt. Nicole King * Air Force Reserve Command MIAMI BEACH, Fl. --Over Memorial Day weekend, the Air Force Reserve showcased its capabilities and versatility at the annual air and sea show in Miami Beach, Florida. Four Air Force Reserve units, six Air Force Reserve platforms and multiple A  more

EPA Finds No Significant Environmental Concerns With Space Exploration Technologies' Falcon 9 Expansion
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed its review of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Draft Environmental Assessment for Space Exploration Technologies Corporation's (SpaceX) proposed expansion of Falcon 9 operations at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Brevard County, Florida. The EPA concluded that the plans, which include increasing annual launches and constructing a new landing zone, do not raise significant environmental concerns.   more

Jayapal Introduces Resolution Supporting May as Sex Ed for All Month
WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Resolution Supporting May as Sex Ed for All Month WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) led lawmakers today in introducing a measure that would designate May as Sex Ed for All Month. The Resolution calls for bolstering an effective initiative that provides young people with comprehensive, accurate, and inclusive sexual health information, as well as access to sexua  more

NOAA Researchers to Accelerate Hurricane Forecast Improvements
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * NOAA researchers to accelerate Hurricane forecast improvements NOAA researchers have a full array of research planned for the 2025 hurricane season, all designed to improve the accuracy of hurricane forecasts that protect lives, minimize damage and strengthen the U.S. economy. NOAA's flagship hurricane forecast model, the Hurricane Analysis and Forecast System (HAFS), has b  more

Overview of Public & Private School Choice Options Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10713) on May 23, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Overview of Public and Private School Choice Options 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 w  more

Rep. Soto: Honoring Cardiologist Cen for Her Contributions to Central Florida During Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Dr. Puxiao Cen is a board-certified cardiologist whose distinguished career in medicine and public service reflects a lifelong dedication to the health, dignity, and enrichment of her community. Born in Guangzhou, China, and immigrating to the United States in 1992, Dr. Cen completed her internal medicine residenc  more

Transportation Security - Background & Issues for 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48543) on May 23, 2025, entitled "Transportation Security - Background and Issues for the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * The Use of Terrorist Watch Lists in the Aviation Domain Airlines had been responsible for checking passenger names against terrorist watch lists maintained by the government before the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-  more