WASHINGTON, June 11 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release: * * * Amata Honors 250 Years of the U.S. Army * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata is honoring the U.S. Army's historic 250th birthday, which marks the founding of the U.S. Army on June 14, 1775.Army Captain Peter Tali Coleman In the nation's capital, the historic occasion is set to be marked with a major celebration, beginning with a wreath laying at Arlington Nati  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. DEA1146) entitled "Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of 3-Methoxyphencyclidine (1-[1-(3-methoxyphenyl)cyclohexyl]piperidine) in Schedule I." The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes classifying 3-methoxyphencyclidine, a hallucinogenic substance, as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. This action aligns with the Un  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has issued a proposed rule (Docket No. DEA-1484) entitled "Schedules of Controlled Substances: Placement of Three Specific Fentanyl-Related Substances in Schedule I." The Drug Enforcement Administration proposes to permanently place three fentanyl-related substances--para-bromofentanyl, para-fluoroacetyl fentanyl, and para-methyl acetyl fentanyl--in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. This act  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 12 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHN Central MTFs lead the charge in patient safety, quality care By Elaine Sanchez, Defense Health Network Central Four Defense Health Network Central military medical treatment facilities achieved flawless results - "no findings" - during their recent Joint Commission surveys, underscoring the Military Health System's unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DOD launches child care expansion initiative, provides more options to military families * WASHINGTON - Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options. While the department runs the largest employer-sponsored ch  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by By Quanic Fullard, Jason Kosakow and Laura Dawson Ullrich: * * * Student Parents: Power of Wraparound Supports Wraparound Services at Community Colleges Many community college students juggle work and family responsibilities alongside their academic pursuits. Wraparound services -- such as transportation assistance, child care, mental health counseling and housing -- help stu  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Former CIA Analyst Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison for Unlawfully Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information * A former CIA analyst was sentenced today to 37 months in prison for unlawfully retaining and transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information to people who were not entitled to receive it, information which was publicly posted on social media platforms in October 2024  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Greets Ninth District Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition, Artwork Unveiled in U.S. Capitol * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) welcomed Kasey Walden of Bristol's Virginia High School to Washington, D.C., today. As the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition from Virginia's Ninth Congressional District, Kasey's artwork George Washington, Virginian is now official  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on EPA Proposed Rollbacks of Power Plant Rules * Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced proposed repeals of "greenhouse gas" emissions standards for the power sector under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act and amendments to the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxic Standards. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee Chair and U.S. C  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Pentagon Review of AUKUS * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after it was reported that the Department of Defense has launched a review of the Australia-U.K.-U.S. (AUKUS) submarine deal: "The Australia-U.K.-U.S. agr  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Opening Statement at SAC-D Hearing on FY 26 Budget Request for the Department of Defense * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, convened today's hearing "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the Department of Defense". Prepared text of his opening statem  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Leads Senate Colleagues in Forcing Vote to Block Trump's Corrupt Middle East Arms Deals * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, alongside U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), on Wednesday will f  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 12 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news: * * * NGA West Spring 2025 Construction Update This spring, the new National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency facility under construction in north St. Louis is getting its finishing touches, including wall finishes, room signage, furniture installation, IT installation, landscaping and more, in anticipation of its opening this winter. During this final stretch of the six-year construction   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Applications and Amendments To Facility Operating and Combined Licenses Involving No Significant Hazards Considerations." The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has released its notice as mandated by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended. This document addresses proposed amendments to facility operating licenses and combined licenses across various nuclear power plants in the U.S. The notice specifies t  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Courtney: Abandoning AUKUS would cause Lasting Harm * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney AO (CT-02) - Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, the Co-Chair of the Friends of Australia Caucus, and Congress' leading AUKUS supporter - issued the following statement after reports (link is external) that the Pentagon is reviewing the future of AUKUS. "  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Joins Colleagues to Call for Audits to Improve DCA Airspace Safety * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation - joined Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Ran  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Senator Collins Presses Secretary of Defense on Inadequate Shipbuilding Budget Request, PNSY Hiring Delays Washington, D.C. - At a hearing to review the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 budget request for the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary of Defense Pete He  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Delivers Opening Remarks at SASC Navy Posture Hearing * BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO OF KAINE'S EXCHANGE IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), delivered opening remarks at the SASC hearing on U.S. Navy posture. During his remarks, he discussed his concerns about President Trump and Secretary Hegseth  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine: New Report Shows Over 302,000 Virginians Will Lose Health Insurance Under GOP Tax Plan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report found that an estimated 302,608 Virginians would lose their health insurance under President Trump and Republicans' tax plan: "This new  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Congratulates Virginia's First District Winner of 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Award * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) congratulated Tess Vithoulkas, from Richmond, Virginia, who received the Congressional Gold Medal Award. The Congressional Gold Medal Award honors students who dedicate over two years to meeting the requirements set by Congress in 1979 when it es  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said today t  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said tod  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bonamici, Salinas, Dexter, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Repeal Gun Industry's Legal Liability Shield * Legislation would give victims of gun violence legal avenues to hold manufacturers accountable for negligence in court Washington D.C.-- U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici, Andrea Salinas and Maxine Dexter, said today they  more