DURHAM, North Carolina, July 16 -- The American Society of Echocardiography issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * ASE ImageGuideEcho Kicks Off a New Frontier: Image + Data Integration Pilot ASE's ImageGuideEcho (IGE) is launching a strategic pilot project to integrate de-identified echocardiographic images with existing structured report data. This integrated approach will serve as a national model for data-driven cardiovascular ultrasound research and care delivery. The p  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to Control Their Digital Assets and Secure Individual Financial Freedom * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) was joined by Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) in reintroducing the Keep Your Coins Act to ensure that the federal government cannot infringe upon an individual's right to control their digital assets. "Self-custody is a found  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 16 -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on July 14, 2025: * * * Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump Administration to Dismantle Department of Education Moments ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing the Trump administration to move forward with sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education. In response, Mitria Spotser, vice president of the Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), made the following statement  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 16 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Duke Energy announces dividend payments to shareholders * CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $1.065 per share, an increase of $0.02. This dividend is payable on Sept. 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Aug. 15, 2025. The company also declared a quarterly cash dividend on its Series A pr  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Excellence under pressure: Sgt. 1st Class David D. Farr named ARCG's NCO of the Year * FORT KNOX, Ky. - In a force defined by discipline and dedication, one Soldier stood out among the ranks. Sgt. 1st Class David D. Farr, a career counselor with the Army Reserve Careers Group (ARCG), earned the title of Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year, an achievement that highlights not just pers  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Family ties: Siblings strengthen readiness, relationships during African Lion 2025 * DODJI, Senegal - For many service members, participating in an international military exercise can feel like joining a larger, multinational family. For U.S. Army Maj. Carolyn Vandeventer and her younger brother, U.S. Army Master Sgt. Stuart Vandevick, that sentiment is literal. The siblings were both de  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 16 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release: * * * National Democrats Call Out NC Democratic Party Over Antisemitism A blockbuster rebuke of the North Carolina Democratic Party's constituency of antisemitism came from Democratic Majority for Israel on Monday. DMFI is a powerhouse Washington, D.C. Democratic Party-aligned organization. A media release from the group's President and CEO, Brian Romick is a devastating, blockbuster re  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * NC Democratic Delegation: Senate Rescissions Bill Will Harm Emergency Disaster Response * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Deobrah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME), and Senate Ap  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Press Release: Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With Congressman Rouzer's support, H.R. 4275, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 was passed by the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R. 4275 authorizes funding for the Coast Guard to safeguard our nation's territorial waters and maritime borders, stop the flow of il  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Putting people first: Chef Robert Irvine visits Fort Belvoir to champion warfighter wellness * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - On Thursday, July 10, celebrity Chef Robert Irvine, founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation and longtime advocate for military health and wellness, visited Fort Belvoir to engage directly with Service members on issues of nutrition, fitness, and quality of life. His visit be  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Donald G. Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the voices of our local farmers. During a tour of Brown Family Farms and Produce, we met with fourthgeneration farmer Patrick Brown, former United States Representative Eva Clayton, a group of local farmers, agricultural l  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on June 25, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, there is a lot of noise coming from the other side claiming that House Republicans are cutting Medicaid with our commonsense work requirements. Let me be clear: That is just not true. You can't cut something from someone who was never or is no  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Richard Hudson Celebrates a step towards a stronger and more competitive United States Wireless Network * WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), who serves as the Chairman of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, celebrated the passing of the bipartisan Open RAN Outreach Act (link is external) in the House of Re  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today with grave concerns about Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate FEMA. In September 2024, western North Carolina was ravaged by Hurricane Helene, the most devastating storm in our State's history. We lost over 100 lives, and countless  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSrpt) -- PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Report: Americans are throwing out more disposable vapes than ever as manufacturers increase devices' wastefulness Effective state policies can curb a waste stream growing by 35 million units annually * PHILADELPHIA - As bans on certain disposable vape products take effect in North Carolina and the United Kingdom this summer, PennPIRG Education  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Defense Bill Includes Dozens of Budd-Led Provisions to Boost America's Military Readiness & End Affirmative Action at Service Academies * Washington, D.C. --Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), recently voted to advance the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to the Senate floor after securing numerous provisions to im  more

BOULDER, Colorado, July 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus issued the following news: * * * Why flood prediction in the US falls short and how researchers are working to fix it By Yvaine Ye Dangerous floods struck communities across the United States this July. Heavy rains in New York region killed at least two people after swamping roads and rails this week. In New Mexico, a flash flood hit a mountain town, killing three people. Torrential rain from a tropical storm destroyed  more