ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Podcast Highlights Army Storytellers, Spouses * Leadership lessons, Army marriages and the secrets to connecting with fellow soldiers are all featured in July as part of the Association of the U.S. Army's "Army Matters" podcast. First up is a podcast featuring retired Lt. Col. Joe Byerly, founder of "From the Green Notebook." For decades, soldiers have used t  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Justice Applaud Appointment of Matt Harvey and Moore Capito as U.S. Attorneys for West Virginia by President Trump * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) released a statement following President Donald Trump's nomination of Moore Capito as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia and Matt Harvey as U.S. Attorn  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 3 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Eftsure Now a Nacha Preferred Partner * RESTON, Virginia, July 2, 2025 - Nacha announced that Eftsure, a leader in fraud prevention and payments protection, has joined its growing list of Nacha Preferred Partners. Eftsure is a Preferred Partner for Account Validation, Fraud Monitoring, and Risk and Fraud Prevention. Eftsure is a payments fraud prevention platform designed to prot  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 3 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO Awarded $84 Million U.S. Air Force Contract for Modeling, Software, and Engineering Support * Vienna, VA - July 2, 2025 - ENSCO, Inc. has been awarded an $84.2 million ceiling, firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract by  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * FDA Grants Supplemental Indication Approvals to Three Amyloid PET Imaging Agents, Expanding the Role of Nuclear Medicine in Neurology SNMMI commends the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for recognizing the critical role of nuclear medicine in Alzheimer's and dementia imaging and therapy. On June 23, 2025, the FDA approved an expanded indication  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 1, 2025, at a hearing on the Senate amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1): * * * As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider a single measure, the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1,   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 3 -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded $1.85 billion contract modification for long lead time material and preliminary construction for submarine production * GROTON, Conn. -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it was awarded a $1.85 billion contract modification to a prev  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $76,950 DOT Grant to Tazewell County Airport Authority * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Tazewell County Airport Authority, based in Richlands, Virginia, a $76,950 grant. The funding supports a tree removal project that helps bring the airport into conformity with current standards. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton and M&L Group Announce First Waldorf Astoria Hotel in The Nordics * Waldorf Astoria set to make its entrance into Finland this year following signing of Waldorf Astoria Helsinki HELSINKI, Finland - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced today the signing of a management agreement with M&L Group for The Hotel Maria in Helsinki, which will be re-branded as Waldorf Astoria Hel  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, July 3 (TNSjou) -- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Research Campus issued the following news: * * * New computational model could help shed light on how we see * To build a simplified model of the primary visual cortex, Janelia researchers first recorded neural activity in more than 29,000 neurons in the primary visual cortex of a mouse as it viewed up to 65,000 images of natural textures, like leaves and rocks.This video shows the presented natural images at t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE Applauds Senate's Advancement of the Trump Tax Cuts Immediately following the Senate's passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to lock in and expand the pro-growth provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Daniel Garza, President of The LIBRE Initiative issued the following statement in support of this effort: "We commend the Senate for passing H.R. 1 to make the Trump tax cuts permanent--meas  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Mingus: Future Fight Includes Tanks, Robust Air Defense * As the Army transforms for the future fight, its air defense formations are being reintroduced, and as critical capabilities of combined arms maneuver, tanks "are going to be around for a little while," Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus said. In remarks July 2 during a Strategic Landpower Dialogue ev  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Salutes Governor Pritzker, Illinois Lawmakers for Latest PBM Reform Legislation, HB 1697 * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is celebrating a decisive victory for Illinois patients, pharmacies, and communities as Governor J.B. Pritzker signs House Bill 1697, the Prescription Drug Affordability Act, into law. This landmark legisla  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 3 -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: * * * Nacha Supports Executive Order to Eliminate Federal Check Payments, Citing Cost Savings and Fraud Reduction * RESTON, Virginia, July 2, 2025-Nacha submitted formal comments in support of Executive Order 14247, "Modernizing Payments To and From America's Bank Account," applauding the Treasury Department's efforts to eliminate paper checks for federal disbursements and collections.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * NARFE Relieved H.R. 1 Approved by Senate Contains No Federal Benefits Cuts * In response to the Senate approving H.R. 1, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," after removing all federal workforce provisions NARFE opposed in the final version of the bill, NARFE National President William "Bill" Shackelford issued the following   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Concludes Successful Trade Mission with Moroccan Delegation in California * The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture concluded an inbound trade mission with a high-level Moroccan agricultural delegation June 22-28. The visit further strengthened bilateral agricultural cooperation and deepene  more

VIENNA, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News Media Publishers Urge Court to Reject Cohere's Motion to Dismiss in Their Suit Against AI Content Theft * Arlington, VA - Earlier today, a collection of news and magazine publishers suing AI company Cohere for copyright and trademark infringement filed a brief opposing the company's motion to dismiss parts of the case. Danielle Coffey, President and CEO of the News/Media Alli  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, July 3 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news: * * * NGA announces new Luno A and Luno B delivery order awards The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency today announced the latest delivery order awards for its Luno A and Luno B contracts, as part of NGA's focus on unlocking the capacity and innovation of the commercial geospatial industry. The selected vendors are: * Luno A: - BlackSky Geospatial Solutions, Inc. was awarded the Fa  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Outside of GOP Ticket Event, Billboard Truck Highlights Republican Chaos and Infighting * # The Hill : Virginia Democrats troll Youngkin, Republicans ahead of rally VIRGINIA - Yesterday, as Winsome Earle-Sears campaigned with the entire statewide GOP ticket in Vienna, a mobile billboard truck highlighting the chaos and infighting within the Virginia GOP was seen circling the event and dri  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 [Category: Business] -- The Retail Industry Leaders Association issued the following news release: * * * Retailers Applaud Senate for Doubling Down on Tax Policy * The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) issued the following statement after Senate passage of reconciliation legislation: "The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) fueled investment in innovation and job creation. The Senate made a crucial step toward extending the proven economic policy by maintaini  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 2 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * The ATA Moving & Storage Conference Joins Wreaths Across America's Truckloads of Remembrance * The American Trucking Associations' Moving & Storage Conference (ATA-MSC), the leading national organization representing household good moving companies and industry suppliers, is proud to announce its participation in the nationwide Truckloads of Remembrance in pa  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 3 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on July 2, 2025: * * * Time For One Big Beautiful Bill Act's $4.4 Trillion Boost After Weak Jobs Data Fairfax, Va. -- Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement in response to ADP jobs data showing 33,000 jobs were lost in June to urge the House to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "In June, the U.S. economy lost 33,000 jobs based on prel  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Auxiliary Awards $40,000 in Scholarships The UVA Health Auxiliary awarded $40,000 in scholarships to 14 high school and college student volunteers pursuing careers in healthcare. The awards were presented during a ceremony held on June 24, at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center, recognizing the recipients for their academic achievement, volunteer service, and commitment   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 3 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Increasing Access to Geriatrics Care To help the growing number of older adults access the specialized care they need, UVA Health plans to open an expanded geriatrics clinic in Albemarle County in December. The expanded clinic will be just off U.S. 29 at 2325 Seminole Lane, Suite 300, in northern Albemarle County with free, convenient parking in front of the building. Until   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 30, 2025: * * * Alexis Washington is sporting experience from the TV studio Framed by summer internships, the broadcast journalism student will help VCU Athletics in the fall. By Haley Tenore For Alexis Washington, the spirit of competition - and the pressure of deadlines - are shaping a college experience that brings together her passions. At Virginia Commonwealth University, the rising senior  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Set to Bring World-Class Culinary Legacy and Expertise to Bali * Waldorf Astoria Bali extends the brand's resort footprint and renowned culinary collaborations in Asia Pacific BALI, Indonesia - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today reaffirmed its commitment to expanding its luxury resort portfolio globally with the announcement of Waldorf Astoria Bali, following recent la  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 1 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Sets the Stage for Unforgettable Luxury in Bali * Slated to open in 2027, Waldorf Astoria Bali will bring timeless elegance and culinary excellence to the idyllic shorelines of Sawangan in the exclusive Nusa Dua enclave BALI, Indonesia - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Waldorf Astoria Bali with Indonesian property developer PT Balibuana Perk  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on FBI Headquarters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement: "Moving the FBI from the Hoover building to the Reagan Building isn't a plan, it's a punt. For years, Democratic and Republican administrations alike have agreed on the need for a secure,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * What to wear at VCU? Depends on what you're studying Two VCUarts students who styled looks representing wide-ranging academic majors share insights from the process - and some fashion advice, too. By Elinor Frisa Nathalie Santis and Helena Dauverd took on an unexpected extracurricular project this past academic year: The VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications social media team asked the two   more