ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and personal appearance standards while adding visuals for greater cl  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Our Shoreline Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Digital Coast Act, to help coastal communities better prepare for storms, cope with varying water levels, and plan for future development. The bill reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atm  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACS-59) on July 9, 2025, entitled "Field of Bachelor's Degree in the U.S. - 2022:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * FIELD OF DEGREE BY STATE This section of the report uses a collapsed version of the field of degree classification with five categories: science and engineering; science- and engineering-related fields; business; education; and arts, humanities, and other degrees to explore rates and earn  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Committee Leaders Lofgren and Stevens Demand Answers from GSA on HUD Takeover of NSF Headquarters Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) and Research and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Haley Stevens (MI-11) sent a letter to Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian of the General Services Administration (  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Leads 16 Congressional Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding Answers from Navy Secretary Concerning Tragic Death of Valley Native, Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he led a letter to the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, concerning the tragic and disturbing death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz. More  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * Delivering excellence in every audit: Carolina Branch Office spotlight At DCAA, excellence is a core value reflected in every audit. Every DCAA auditor is well versed in the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). In addition to full familiarity with DFARS and FAR, auditors ensure they're comfo  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Enforcement Bureau issued the following order (File No.: EB-IHD-21-00032892): * * * In the Matter of TEGNA Inc., parent of King Broadcasting Company Licensee of Station KREM, Spokane, Washington CD Acct. No.: 202532080007 FRN: 0001582782 Facility ID No.: 34868 By the Acting Chief, Enforcement Bureau: 1. The Enforcement Bureau (Bureau) of the Federal Communications Commission (Commission) has entered into a Consent Decree to re  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $33,915 DOT Grant to Cumberlands Airport Commission * The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded the Cumberlands Airport Commission, based in Wise County, Virginia, a $33,915 grant. The funding supports a tree removal project that helps bring the airport into conformity with current standards. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Visits Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands * U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, Virginia. The visit featured a roundtable discussion on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff. "Clinch Valley Medical Center is an important   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Visits Connect Health + Wellness in Martinsville * U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited Connect Health + Wellness in Martinsville, Virginia. The visit featured discussions focused on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff. "The Martinsville-Henry County area is served by   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Visits LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg * U.S. Representative Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, visited LewisGale Hospital Montgomery in Blacksburg, Virginia. The visit featured a roundtable discussion on rural health care issues with hospital leadership and staff. "As the new chairman of the Health Subcomm  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith, Harshbarger Visit Lee County Community Hospital * Following their respective appointments as Chair and Vice Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, U.S. Representative and Health Subcommittee Chairman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and U.S. Representative and Health Subcommittee Vice Chair Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) made their first joint public action  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Announces Staff Additions, Trump Admin Appointments * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) announced 6 additions to his staff in Tennessee and Washington, D.C. Hagerty's team continues to be fully operational and serving the great state of Tennessee. Brian McCormack will soon assume the role of Chief of Staff. McCormack is currently serving as the Chief of Staff f  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's New Taxes on Americans to Protest Anti-Corruption Efforts in Brazil * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, released the following statement after President Donald Trump pledged a 50 percent tariff on goods from Brazil in response to steps the country is taking to hold its fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Virginia fell behind North Carolina, Texas, and Florida in the CNBC's Top States for Business report for 2025: "Virginia's slip in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by Preside  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Leads Resolution to Secure F-35C Basing at NAS Oceana * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced a resolution urging the U.S. Navy to recognize Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana--the East Coast Master Jet Base--as a vital part of its Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) force, and to station F-35C squadrons there as part of the Navy's modernization plan. As the Navy retires legac  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11826) on July 9, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress Introduction The Navy has been procuring Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998. The Navy's envisaged successor to the Virginia-class design is the Next-Generation  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 11 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Issues Notice of Voluntary EGRPRA Review * ALEXANDRIA, VA (July 10, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today announced the next step in its plans to voluntarily review agency regulations to identify rules that are outdated, unnecessary, and unduly burdensome to federally insured credit unions. This effort aligns with the federal government's commitment   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * THE ONE MILLION MILESTONE: Vindman's Office Returns $1 Million in Backlogged Dollars to Constituents Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today announced that his office has now returned more than $1 million in federal casework funds to residents of Virginia's Seventh District, solving over 820 cases. Casework dollars are secured and returned by fighting for fair treatment for th  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for Final Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill to Advance the America First Agenda U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act advances President Trump's America First agenda, prevents the largest tax hike in American history, provides for American energy dominance, secures our   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2026 U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for H.R. 3944, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R. 3944 provides Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations for military construction, the Veterans Affairs Administration, and related agencies that honor ou  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Introduces Bill to Install Inspector General in the Executive Office of the President * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03), alongside U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT.-03) and Eugene Vindman (VA.-07), introduced the Bringing Executive Accountability, Clarity, and Oversight Now (BEACON) Act, legislation (link   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 15 committee hearings on July 9, 2025: * * * TYPE 1 DIABETES Committee on Appropriations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope, after receiving testimony from Griffin P. Rodgers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; Ruby Whitmore, Old Town, M  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Delivers Remarks Following Unanimous Senate Passage of Lulu's Law * 'Lulu's story is not only incredible, but has given us an opportunity to ensure that it doesn't happen to anyone ever again' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today spoke on the Senate floor to celebrate Senate passage of Lulu's Law, a bipartisan piece of legislation named after shark atta  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The United Mine Workers of America, Triangle, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requesting a 60-day extension for the comment period concerning the proposed rule on Approved Conveyor Belts in Underground Mines. This rule was initially published in the Federal Register on July 1, 2025, along with 17 other regulations. In their correspondence, UMWA emphasized the importance of providing adequate time for thor  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 11 -- The Virginia Department of Forestry issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * VIRGINIA IS FOR DISCOUNT LOVERS: THROWING SHADE VA PUTS MORE THAN 14,000 TREES AND SHRUBS IN THE GROUND Throwing Shade VA will return next spring * CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Nearly 8,000 native trees and shrubs went into the ground across Virginia this spring, from the Cumberland Mountains to the Eastern Shore. Approximately 3,000 customers took advantage of the Vi  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Reapproval of VA Medical Facility Leases, Including for New Outpatient Clinic in Hampton Roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works voted to approve updated authorizations for 18 Veterans Affairs (VA) major medical facility leases, includi  more