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*Virginia Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Friday May 30, 2025 ( 22 items )  

Ameris Bank Distributes $250,000 Grant to Invest Atlanta to Support Heirs' Property Work
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Ameris Bank Distributes $250,000 Grant to Invest Atlanta to Support Heirs' Property Work Grant made available by Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta ATLANTA (May 29, 2025) - Invest Atlanta will receive a $250,000 grant that has been approved for distribution by Ameris Bank, a member of Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) to  more

At the Heart of Atlantic Fleet Training: TSVRON 4
NORFOLK, Virginia, May 30 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * At the Heart of Atlantic Fleet Training: TSVRON 4 When you combine mission focus, teamwork, technical expertise, and creativity, the results are remarkable if not predictable. Training Support Vessel Squadron (TSVRON) 4 is no exception. The 70-person team comprised of four training support vessels operating under the umbrella of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 4 is one of the most visible and i  more

Beyer Statement On U.S. Court of International Trade Ruling Striking Down Key Trump Tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Statement On U.S. Court of International Trade Ruling Striking Down Key Trump Tariffs Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who serves on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade and chairs the New Democrat Coalition's Trade Task Force, issued the following statement on a ruling by the U.S. Court of International Trade vacating and permanently enjoining Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs on nea  more

Contracts for May 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 29, 2025 NAVY Deloitte & Touche LLP, Arlington, Virginia, is being awarded an $81,055,361 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (N00189-25-D-0010) in support of Naval Information Forces to provide Navy enterprise management and technical support services. The contract will include a five-year ordering period with an additional six-month ordering period pursuant to Federal Acqui  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond: Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, May 6-7, 2025
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following news release on May 29, 2025: * * * Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, May 6-7, 2025 The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting that was held on May 6-7, 2025. The minutes for each regularly scheduled meeting of the Committee are generally published three weeks after the day of the policy decision. The descriptions of economic and financia  more

FERC Seeks Input on Virginia Hydroelectric Project
WASHINGTON, May 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has announced that an application for the Scott's Mill Hydroelectric Project, filed by Scott's Mill Hydro LLC, is now ready for environmental analysis. This project, seeking an original major license, is located on the James River in the City of Lynchburg and Bedford and Amherst Counties, Virginia. The application, submitted on March 21, 2022, details a project that includes an existing masonry dam, a 305-acre impoundment,   more

FHLBank Atlanta and Synovus Bank Award $500,000 Grant to Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Inc.
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Atlanta and Synovus Bank award $500,000 grant to Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Inc. ATLANTA (May 29, 2025) - Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) and Synovus Bank are delivering a $500,000 grant to Georgia Heirs Property Law Center Inc. The grant will be used to prevent and resolve heirs' property issues that arise  more

ICYMI: Breitbart: Stefanik Urges Review of 'Bias' at Truman Foundation, Rescission of Pro-Hamas Student's Scholarship
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Breitbart: Stefanik Urges Review of 'Bias' at Truman Foundation, Rescission of Pro-Hamas Student's Scholarship SARATOGA, N.Y., - In case you missed it, Breitbart published the following article today. Breitbart: Stefanik Urges Review of 'Bias' at Truman Foundation, Rescission of Pro-Hamas Student's Scholarship By Olivia Rondeau ' House Republican Leadership Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY)   more

Isabelle's Kitchen Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Deli Salads Containing Fresh Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Isabelle's Kitchen Inc. Recalls Refrigerated Deli Salads Containing Fresh Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 28, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 29, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Isabelle's Kitchen,   more

Justice Department Seeks Comments on Leased/Charter/Contract Personnel Expedited Clearance Request
WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its U.S. Marshals Service, will be submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. This request, titled "Leased/Charter/Contract Personnel Expedited Clearance Request," appeared in the Federal Register on May 28, 2025. It is designed to acquire and utilize contract flight personnel, such as pilots, cabin crew, and mechanics, for leased or chartered aircraft neede  more

Justice Department Seeks Comments on Sequestered Juror Information Form
WASHINGTON, May 30 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice, through its U.S. Marshals Service, will be submitting an information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review and approval. This request, titled "Sequestered Juror Information Form," appeared in the Federal Register on May 28, 2025. This form is essential for assisting Marshals Service personnel in the planning and response to potential security needs of the court and jurors during legal proceedings, pa  more

Kaine Urges DOD to Protect Civilians During Military Operations
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Urges DOD to Protect Civilians During Military Operations WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined 13 of his colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging him to preserve the Civilian Protection Center of Excellence at the Department of Defense (DOD) to minimize civilian deaths during combat. According to a Washington Post report, the Civilian Pro  more

NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman's Prepared Remarks for the May 2025 Open Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 30 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on May 29, 2025, by Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman: * * * NCUA Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman's Prepared Remarks for the May 2025 Open Meeting of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission As Prepared for Delivery on May 29, 2025 I'd like to start off by thanking our colleagues at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the members of the Financial Literacy and Education Commission for today's im  more

NMRTC Fort Belvoir Launches Its First Ever Field Training Exercise to Boost Combat Medical Readiness
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, May 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * NMRTC Fort Belvoir Launches Its First Ever Field Training Exercise to Boost Combat Medical Readiness By Capt. Tracey Giles, Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, Fort Belvoir In a significant step to enhance operational readiness, Naval Medical Readiness Training Command (NMRTC) Fort Belvoir recently conducted its inaugural Field Training Exercise (FTX), projecting a critical focus on combat casual  more

Ranking Member Raskin Demands White House Disclose Trump's Crypto Dinner Guest List
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands White House Disclose Trump's Crypto Dinner Guest List Washington, D.C. (May 29, 2025)--Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding he release the guest list of invitees to his gala dinner honoring top buyers of the $TRUMP memecoin who purchase  more

Stefanik Calls for Review of Truman Foundation to Address Political Imbalance in Scholarship Selections & Rescind 2025 Pro-Hamas Scholarship Recipient
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Calls for Review of Truman Foundation to Address Political Imbalance in Scholarship Selections & Rescind 2025 Pro-Hamas Scholarship Recipient SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released a letter to the Board of Trustees of the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation urging immediate action to address troubling patterns of political imbalance in th  more

U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government An IT specialist employed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) was arrested today for attempting to transmit national defense information to an officer or agent of a foreign government. Nathan Vilas Laatsch, 28, of Alexandria, Virginia, was arrested today in northern Virginia, and will make   more

Warner & Kaine Blast Trump Administration's Call for Agencies to Max Out Pay for Political Appointees Amid Firings of Civil Servants
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Blast Trump Administration's Call for Agencies to Max Out Pay for Political Appointees Amid Firings of Civil Servants WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined six of their colleagues in sending a letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) criticizing its recent memo encouraging agencies to ignore the recommendations of agency human re  more

Warner & Kaine Condemn GOP Tax Plan for Driving Up Costs for American Families
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Condemn GOP Tax Plan for Driving Up Costs for American Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Just a week after Moody's downgraded the U.S. credit rating due to mounting government debt, pushing up mortgage interest rates, Republicans in the House moved forward with their plan to provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans that would add an additional $3.8 trillion to the deficit, accordi  more

Warner, Kaine, and Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Firings of Constituent Services Liaisons
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, and Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Firings of Constituent Services Liaisons WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined 14 of their Senate colleagues in pressing the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for answers regarding the firing of its constituent services liaisons--civil servants who work with congressional offices to assist constitue  more

Watson Coleman, Tlaib, Takano Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Discrimination in Car Insurance Rates Against Working Class Americans
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Watson Coleman, Tlaib, Takano Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Discrimination in Car Insurance Rates Against Working Class Americans May 29, 2025 Today, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Mark Takano (CA-39) reintroduced a bill to ensure insurance companies use only driving-related factors in determining car insurance rates and eligibility. The Pr  more

WRAIR-AFRIMS Protects Force Health at No Sick Soljia 2025
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 30 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * WRAIR-AFRIMS protects force health at No Sick Soljia 2025 By Zeke Gonzalez, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - Armed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences conducted disease surveillance in support of exercise No Sick Soljia from 28 March to 14 April in Wewak, Papua New Guinea. No Sick Soljia is an annual exercise conducted by the Papua New Guinea  more