ANDERSEN AFB, Guam, July 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * AFIT's Civil Engineer School Provides Support to INDOPACOM Theaters By Jaclyn Knapp, AFIT The Air Force Institute of Technology's Civil Engineer School recently visited Andersen Air Force Base on the island of Guam to teach an on-site offering of WENG 400, Life-Cycle Cost Estimating. WENG 400 is a mathematically intensive course that requires students to demonstrate accurate es  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The American Train Dispatchers Association, Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation, urging the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to reject a waiver petition filed by Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). The request seeks relief from safety regulations pertaining to U.S.-based dispatching of rail operations. In the letter, ATDA President L. Ed Dowell emphasized the importance of maintaining strict safety protocols.   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown Blasts Trump Assault on USDA Programs Supporting Socially Disadvantaged Farmers * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Agriculture releases the following statement in response to the Trump Administration ending the "socially disadvantaged" designation for USDA grants and programs: "Trump's resegregation agenda has arrived at USDA  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Secures DOL Grant to Grow Registered Apprenticeships in Ohio * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) announced a State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula Round 3 (SAFE3) grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services to expand the number of registered apprenticeships in Central Ohio. "Now that the reconciliation bill has become law  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Solvita, Kettering, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the draft guidance titled "Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of Transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) by Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-Based Products." The organization emphasizes its commitment to patient safety and quality tissue transplantation, while raising concerns about the implementation challenges posed by the propose  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * EACH provides medical skills training for Air Force Reservists * * Published July 9, 2025 * By Gino Mattorano * Evans Army Community Hospital FORT CARSON, Colorado -- Airmen from the 910th Medical Squadron from Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, visited Evans Army Community Hospital June 16-27 to brush up on critical medical skills. The 18 Air Force Reservists received training   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Hartford Bakery, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Hazelnuts in "Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style 1/2 Loaf" * Summary Company Announcement Date: July 10, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Bakery Product/Mix Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnuts Company Name: Hartford Bakery, Inc. Brand Na  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Applauds $650,000 in Research Awards to University of Toledo, Stresses Importance of Federal Funding * Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) announced two major research awards totaling $650,000 for the University of Toledo from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These investments are a testament to Northwest Ohio's scientific leadership and a clear reminder of the critical  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Leads 100+ Members of Congress to Fight Federal Cuts to Government Watchdog * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) sent a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole addressing major proposed cuts to the U.S. Government Accountability office. Congressman Landsman led a letter - signed by 103 House Democrats - to Spe  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on Ayman Soliman * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after local chaplain and Southwestern Ohio resident, Ayman Soliman, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement: Ayman Soliman was granted asylum in the United States and has spent years serving children and their families as the only Muslim chaplain at one   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Moreno Joins Senate Whip Team Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joined the Senate GOP whip team under Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) leadership. "Senator Barrasso is a consistent, conservative leader driving our conference as we work to deliver on President Trump's agenda of economic growth, closing the border, and putting American workers first," said Moreno. "I'm thrilled to jo  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Moreno to Fed Chair Powell: Resign or Be Fired Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) demanded the resignation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in a new letter, after weeks of questioning Powell on his refusal to lower interest rates. "Your choice not to lower interest rates despite the Trump Administration's economic progress is costing our country $400 billion per year," Mor  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 11 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * Finding for Recovery of $1,585.65 Issued Against Former Vinton Township Fiscal Officer Over Late Payment Penalties COLUMBUS -- A finding for recovery of $1,585.65 was issued Thursday against the former fiscal officer for Vinton Township in Vinton County over interest and penalties from late payments. The finding against Cyril S. Vierstra, who legally changed his name to "Cy" in  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 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sheehan Brothers Vending Issues a Voluntary Recall Due to an Undeclared Sesame Allergen * Summary Company Announcement Date: July 08, 2025 FDA Publish Date: July 10, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared sesame Company Name: Sheehan Brothers Vending Brand Name: Sheehan Brothers Vending Product Descr  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins' National Security Action Plan * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) -- Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins' announcement of the National Farm Security Action Plan, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA's Plan to Protect National Securit  more