WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Alsobrooks Votes NO on Republicans' Callous Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after more than 24 hours of voting, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted no on Republicans' 'Big, Bad Bill.' Senator Alsobrooks released the following statement: "Republicans have jammed through a cruel and callous bill that will rip health care and food assistance away from millions of Americans. All s  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Annapolis Family Team Returns and Makes Waves at International Submarine Races * BETHESDA, Md. - An Annapolis, Maryland-based family team, Impulse Submarines, made a splash at the 2025 International Submarine Races (ISR 18), held June 23-27 at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's historic David Taylor Model Basin. Competing as the sole independent entry among high school and university teams, th  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Trump Administration Reverse Policy Blocking Federal Workers from Voting Leave * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter, with 39 of her Congressional colleagues, to President Donald Trump condemning his Administration's reported policy change prohibiting federal employees from using paid administrative leave to vote or serve as no  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 2 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA and 30 Military Hospitals and Clinics Worldwide Recognized for Facility Efficiency Initiatives Practice Greenhealth's 2025 Environmental Excellence awards acknowledge healthcare facilities and systems for achievements in environmental efficiency. By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications The Defense Health Agency and 30 military hospitals and clinics were recently recognized by Practic  more

FORT MEADE, Maryland, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Information Systems Agency issued the following news: * * * DISA director urges cyber professionals to embrace warfighting mindset at HammerCon 2025 By Marco A. Villasana Jr., DISA Public Affairs Defense Information Systems Agency Director and Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command Commander Army Lt. Gen. Paul T. Stanton addressed a diverse audience of cyber professionals at HammerCon 2025, emphasizing the critical  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) on June 30, 2025, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: Military Service Academies Overview The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are a major officer commissioning source, along with the Senior Reserve Officer   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on June 30, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names - Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Changes to Names of Navy Ships Statutory Provision 10 U.S.C. Sec.8662(b) states, "The Secretary of the Navy may change the name of any vessel bought for the Navy." Using this authority, the Secretary of the Navy may select a new name for an existing ship that has been purchased   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) on June 30, 2025, by disability policy analyst Scott D. Szymendera. Here are excerpts: * * * Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work situations - such  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On * Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement demanding th  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate App  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along with Governor Wes Moo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along with Gov  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along with Governor   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48587) on June 30, 2025, entitled "U.S. Coal Industry Trends" by energy policy analyst Lexie Ryan. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. coal industry has seen a decline in the amount of coal mined and consumed - although mining efficiency has improved. The industry's U.S. employment has declined 92% over a century. U.S. coal consumption and production peaked in 2007 and 2008, respectivel  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals, Hyattsville PD Arrest Double-Shooting, Robbery Suspect * The U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the Hyattsville Police Department, arrested on Friday a suspect involved in a high-profile double shooting and robbery that injured two people in November 2024.  Devin Demetrius Spivey, 21, was taken into custody at about 6:30 a.m. at a ho  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 2 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * USU Tackles Battlefield Brain Injuries with Future-Focused Solutions Experts at the Uniformed Services University are pioneering technologies and training to ensure service members with traumatic brain injuries can be treated on the future battlefield. By Vivian Mason Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are among the most complex medical challenges faced on the battlefield. At the Uniformed  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Passage of Senate Republicans' "Big, Ugly Betrayal" Against American Families * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on his opposition to the "Big, Ugly Betrayal" tax plan passed by Senate Republicans this morning that gives massive tax cuts to the ultra-rich while slashing health care and vital public services for the American peo  more