RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Troubling, Disturbing and Potentially Devastating:" Sears Praises Trump Tax Bill That Will Devastate Virginia Hospitals * # Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association: "We see this [bill] as troubling, disturbing and potentially devastating" VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears praises Trump tax bill saying it " does so many g  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'A black hole walks into a bar ...' UVA astronomers take science to the people By Matt Kelly The banner over the bar stated "Science Is Real," and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. "Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville," which has brought the wonders of the universe to non-academic settings for the past seven years, recently staged its bimonthly public outreach at the Fi  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * ACR Urges HHS to Promote Annual Lung Cancer Screenings ACR(R) formally urged Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to initiate a national public health awareness campaign promoting annual lung cancer screening for individuals at high risk of developing the disease. In a recent comment letter, the College presented updat  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Launches Bold, Multi-Year Initiative to Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary by Reaffirming Our Founding Principles * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA-- This week - in advance of America's 250 th anniversary and on the anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to the moon -Americans for Prosperity will be launching a new campaign celebrating the historic achievem  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Welcomes VP Vance for 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Event * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP WEST PITTSTON, PA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to the Keystone State ahead of his remarks in West Pittston celebrating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. AFP-PA State Director Emily Greene gave the following statement: "O  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Carolina Statement on Beshear, Khanna Travel to State * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP COLUMBIA, SC -- Two more likely candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 will travel to the Palmetto State this week, bringing along their liberal policies and political pipedreams. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and California Representative Ro Khanna will e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * America's Public Television Stations Warn That Side Deal For Tribal Stations Will Not Protect Their Local Service * WASHINGTON - July 16, 2025 - Kate Riley, President and CEO of America's Public Television Stations, made the following statement on the side deal for Tribal public media stations as part of the Rescissions Act of 2025: "America's Public Television St  more

RESTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * FDA Approves Alternative Standard Breast Density Reporting The FDA approved an ACR(R) request June 23, for an Alternative Standard (#26) that will allow the interpreting physician to provide an overall assessment of breast density with singular phrasing in reports of unilateral mammograms, effective immediately. The agency will provide more information in the future. "We   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Virginia Endorses Del. Ian Lovejoy for Re-Election * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP MANASSAS, VA - Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its endorsement of Delegate Ian Lovejoy (HD-22) for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. A strong fiscal conservative and principled first-term legislator, Delegate Lovejoy has worked  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity-Virginia Endorses Richmond-Area Champions for Economic Freedom * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its endorsement of three Richmond-area delegates, David Owen (HD-57), Mark Earley Jr. (HD-73), and Carrie Coyner (HD-75), for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. These le  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA's Inaugural LANDEURO Begins Today * The Association of the U.S. Army's inaugural LANDEURO Symposium begins this morning with keynote speeches and panels from U.S. Army Europe and Africa and partner nation leaders. A premier international symposium and exhibition dedicated to land forces in Europe, LANDEURO takes place July 16-17 in Wiesbaden, Germany, home of   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release: * * * AUVSI Announced as a Blue UAS Recognized Assessor as DIU Adopts Green UAS Certification Pathway Recent federal actions including Executive Order 14307, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance," and the Secretary of Defense's July 10 memorandum on streamlining drone procurement, have made clear the national priority to accelerate the deployment of secure uncrewed sys  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * A Candid Talk with Dr. Stephen Ferrara at Naval Hospital Bremerton By Douglas Stutz, NMRTC Bremerton There's one primary difference between a Defense Health Agency military treatment facility such as Naval Hospital Bremerton and any civilian equivalent in healthcare delivery. "We go to war," said Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, to a packed auditorium. Dr.  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Highlights Surface Transportation Priorities from Stakeholder Experiences Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill with stakeholders'  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill * To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorizati  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Outlines Principles for Crafting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led a hearing on constructing the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill with stakeh  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Griffith Holds Legislative Hearing to Consider Public Health, Rural Health Care Bills * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, held a legislative hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals to Maintain and Improve the Public Health Workforce, Rural Health, and Over-the-Counter Medicines." Some of the proposals   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Appointed to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) was appointed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to the bipartisan Congressional-Executive Commission on China for the 119th Congress. In this new role, Congressman Subramanyam will continue to advocate for human rights internationally.   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Secures Nearly $17 Million in Funding for Critical Projects in Virginia in Government Funding Legislation Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) announced that he has secured $16,793,968 in funding for 15 projects across Virginia's 10th Congressional District in House spending bills. Working with localities, nonprofits, and other community pa  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Signed Into Law in One Big Beautiful Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements on their provision to consider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Crying Lambs Beaten on the Face With Metal Rod at Western Heritage Meat Company; PETA Seeks Criminal Probe * Sheridan, Wyo. - A just-released U.S. Department of Agriculture report reveals that an individual at the Western Heritage Meat Company slaughterhouse near Sheridan beat up to 10 lambs with a metal rod, prompting PETA to send a letter this morning to Sh  more

DANVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: * * * Danville Community College Nurse Aide Program Receives Continued Approval from Virginia Board of Nursing Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce the continued approval of its Nurse Aide Education Program by the Virginia Board of Nursing following a successful biennial survey visit conducted in May 2025. The program was found to be in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, reinfo  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Delivering for Hampton Roads: Rep. Kiggans Secures Major Wins for Servicemembers and Military Families in FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that the House Armed Services Committee completed its mark-up of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last night, which includes several key provisions she championed to support servicemembers, moderniz  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- emotion3D, a part of DXC Technology, issued the following news release: * * * emotion3D and DXC Collaborate to Redefine In-Cabin Safety and User Experience with Cutting-Edge Analysis Software * ASHBURN, Va., July 15, 2025 - emotion3D, an innovative provider of advanced in-cabin analysis software, and DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, announced their collaboration to revolutionize in-cabin car user experience.   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Engineering a future together: Virginia Tech's Capstone partnership with NSWC Dahlgren Division * DAHLGREN, Va. - The Virginia Tech Interdisciplinary Capstone (IDC) program is redefining how engineering students transition from theory to practice. Unlike traditional department-specific capstone courses, IDC integrates students from diverse disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical and comp  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 17 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO Named NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Strengthening Support for Community Resilience * ENSCO, Inc. has been named a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), further advancing the company's commitment to safe  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has issued a notice entitled "Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in Virginia." This notice serves as a correction to a previous announcement concerning the Powhite Parkway Project in western Chesterfield County. The core purpose of this notice is to rectify the comment deadline for the ongoing Environmental Impact Statement for the Powhite Parkway Project. The project involves pr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * FIRST LOOK AT 2026 DRAFT MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE DEMONSTRATES POSITIVE STEPS FORWARD FOR VIRTUAL CARE, SAYS ATA ACTION PFS Includes Updates to Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), new RPM/RTM Billing Codes, Digital Therapeutics Reimbursement for ADHD and More * WASHINGTON, DC, JULY 16, 2025 - ATA Action, the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicin  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * From the Grill to the Hill: Congressional Veggie Dog Lunch Brings Chris P. Carrot to Capitol Celebration * Washington - To celebrate "National Hot Dog Day" (July 16), animal defenders led by PETA's mascot Chris P. Carrot will head to the Hill to dish up an a- peeling lunchtime treat: hundreds of free vegan hot dogs--made with Beyond sausages and all the trimm  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason faculty member helps NASA astrobiology task force shape future goals By Laura Powers George Mason University researcher Anamaria Berea was selected to serve on NASA's Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (DARES) Task Force 1. This group of experts was charged with shaping the future of NASA's astrobiology research over the following decade. As one of only 13 scient  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason University advances global health dialogue in Albania At the sun-drenched heart of Tirana this summer, in the historic halls of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, a powerful gathering of minds unfolded -- the third International Conference on Public Health and Environment, co-sponsored by George Mason University's College of Public Health, the Academy of Sciences o  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Attends WH Ceremony, HALT Fentanyl Act Signed into Law * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) attended a White House bill signing ceremony for S. 331, the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act today. The bill is the companion bill to Rep. Griffith's and Rep. Latta's HALT Fentanyl bill, H.R. 27, which passed the House earlier this year. The HALT Fentanyl Act now becomes t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Hodges: Trust Essential to Effective Leadership * As a young lieutenant on his first training assignment in Germany, retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges didn't yet know the names of his NCOs, but what they taught him about the importance of trust carried him through his career. During an evaluation at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, he said, he became a casualty, and his so  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * House & Senate Education Leaders Statement on Trump Admin Illegally Moving Department of Education Programs to DOL as Part of Its Efforts to Dismantle the Department Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce; Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03), House Appropr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-Kansas Tele-Town Hall with Rep. Mann on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * # Jul 16, 2025 by AFP TOPEKA, KS - Last week, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) hosted Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) for a tele-town hall event with constituents to answer questions on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and discuss its impact on hardworking Kansans and the fut  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * In Virginia governor's race, Democratic candidate Spanberger leads GOP's Earle-Sears, 49% to 37% Commonwealth Poll also finds Youngkin's approval at 49%, Trump's at 40% - and most voters disapproving of the president. By L. Douglas Wilder and Robyn McDougle Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University released findings   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Infinite Legacy Inc., a non-profit organ procurement organization serving nearly 10 million people in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) expressing strong opposition to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) OPO Final Rule. This rule, which revises outcome measure requirements for organ procurement organizations, may pose serious risks to the nation's organ donation and tra  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Intelsat Accelerates Africa's STEM Future Through Space-Based Education Twelve Schools Selected for the 2025 Intelsat - MaxIQ Space STEM Program * MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal and Nige  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Scott and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representative Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) in introducing the Child Care  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Leave Calves Wit Their Mothers! PETA Takes On Philly's Cheesesteak Eateries with Vegan Appeal * Philadelphia - "Cheesesteaks Tear Families Apart." That's the new can't-miss message from PETA that just went up near SQ Phillips Steaks--and a slew of other meat-centric restaurants serving the artery-clogging sandwich--urging Philly diners to show cows and their   more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Demands Answers from DHS Secretary Noem on ICE Raids at Chesterfield County Courthouse * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Todd Lyons to express alarm over reports (link is external) about the presence of ICE agents at   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Introduces Resolution on Extreme Weather's Threat to Children's Health and Well-Being * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 32 of her colleagues to introduce a resolution calling on Congress to acknowledge and address the threat extreme weather poses to children's health and well-being. H.Res. 585 urges Congress to develop solutions that account   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Yvonne Johnson, president of National Parent Teacher Association, along with Executive Director Howie Berman, issued a joint statement from Alexandria, Virginia, on July 15, 2025, expressing deep concern regarding the Supreme Court's ruling permitting mass layoffs in the U.S. Department of Education. Johnson asserted that these staff cuts are a severe threat to public school students and families, particularly impacting programs like Title I funding, Individuals with Dis  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * National Right to Life Commends Fourth Circuit Ruling Upholding West Virginia Law Protecting Unborn Babies from the Abortion Pill The National Right to Life Committee commends Tuesday's ruling by a three-judge appeals panel that the FDA's approval of mifepristone does not preempt West Virginia's ban on mifepristone, the abortion pill. The U.S. Court of Appeals for  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * NEMA Expands Make It American(TM) Certification to High- and Medium-Voltage Distribution Equipment Certification Program Strengthens Domestic Supply Chains for Critical Equipment Including Switchgear and Transformers * ARLINGTON, Va. -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has expanded its Make It American(TM) certification program t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * NMVTIS Law Enforcement Subcommittee and NMVTIS State Program Subcommittee Hold Meetings * On July 8, 2025, the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Law Enforcement Subcommittee --comprised of technical advisors and representatives from 8 AAMVA member jurisdictions--convened to discuss ongoing initiatives and  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Nonresidential Construction Materials and Services Costs Accelerate Again in June as Industry Awaits Impact of Announced Tariff Increases * Wed, 07/16/2025 - 07:41 Steel and Concrete Prices Remain Elevated While Most Other Materials Stay Flat; AGC Warns That Tariff Pressures Could Reignite Cost Volatility, Undermine Benefits of New Tax and Regulatory E  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: NATO Baltic Defense, Offense Can Deter Russia * To deter Russia from seizing terrain in the Baltic, NATO needs to lean into its existing capabilities, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "In every war it has initiated since 1939, Russia has attempted to exploit strategic surprise to rapidly defeat its opponents before they  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner Garen Marshall Recognized in Lawdragon's 2025 "Next Generation" Guide McGuireWoods partner Garen Marshall has been selected for inclusion in "The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation," which honors emerging leaders shaping the future of the legal profession. Selections were based on nominations, independent research and peer recommendations. Based in Charlotte and New York, Marshal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Partner Jacquelyn Stone Among Lawdragon's 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers for 2025 Lawdragon named McGuireWoods Richmond partner Jacquelyn Stone to its list of 100 Leading Immigration Lawyers. Honorees included in the guide assist businesses trying to hire essential talent and individuals navigating challenges involving visas. With more than three decades of experience, Stone -- a Harvard Law Sc  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Unleashes D.C. Ad Blitz Seeking the Closure of All Monkey Laboratories * Washington - Nearly two dozen Washington bus shelters have been plastered today with startling PETA ads calling for the shutdown of all monkey laboratories, including the seven federally funded National Primate Research Centers (NPRCs). The ads show Milo, a monkey held at the Oreg  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * New Prevention Science microcredential launches through Marshall Skills Exchange The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery is proud to introduce its new Prevention Science microcredential, available through the Marshall Skills Exchange. This innovative course, created by the Center's expert team, enables participants to integrate and apply key behavioral health theories within a  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney Votes to Advance Bipartisan Annual Defense Authorization Bill Out of House Armed Services Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, voted to advance the bipartisan FY26 National Defense Authorization Act out of the House Armed Services Committee (55-2). After a chaotic 2026 defense b  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Courtney's Bipartisan Amendment to Authorize Funding for Two Virginia-Class Submarines Is Adopted in the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act, the committee unanimously adopted the Courtney amendment, which he offered as Ranking Member of the Seapower and Projectio  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Rep. McGuire Votes for Committee Passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), voted for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House Committee on Armed Services. This NDAA enhances peace through strength, reforms defense acquisition, improves servicemembers' quality of life, expedites  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New Report Supports States' Development of Advanced Nuclear Strategic Frameworks * On June 30, 2025, the National Association of State Energy Officials, in partnership with the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, released a new report, Developing State Advanced Nuclear Energy Strategic Frameworks: Guida  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Intelligence Committee Passes Intelligence Authorization Act * July 15, 2025 CONTACT: Caroline Tabler (Cotton) 202 224-2353 Patrick McCann (Cotton) 202 224-2353 Rachel Cohen (Warner) 202 228-6884 Washington, D.C. - Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the f  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Intelligence Committee Passes Intelligence Authorization Act * WASHINGTON - Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK), and Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statements after the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (IAA) today on a bipartisan 15-2 vo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Speed, Interoperability Crucial to Land Forces in Europe * In an increasingly challenging security environment, land forces remain a critical part of the U.S. military's ability to deter and fight, if needed, the top Army leader in Europe said. "If you look at everything that is happening throughout the world, the land domain is not becoming less important. Rather,  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the agency not to rescind critical regulations that protect wetlands and floodplains. In a detailed analysis, TNC emphasizes that the existing guidelines, specifically 10 CFR part 1022, are vital for safeguarding these crucial ecosystems from degradation due to development activities. TNC highlights the importance of the regulations in consid  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Total $52.3B in the First Half of 2025 Passenger Trips Increased Despite Slight Dip in Total Sales * ARLINGTON, Va. - July 16, 2025 - Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced that U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $52.3 billion from January through June 2025 -- a 1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Total passenger trips inc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Ukrainian Forces Adapt, Deliver Results Under Fire * Big changes have taken place in Ukraine since the Russian invasion more than three years ago, and senior Ukrainian government officials said there is "no doubt" Russia will be defeated. Speaking to attendees at the inaugural LANDEURO Symposium hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army in Wiesbaden, Germany, Mykh  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Unicaja Partners with DXC to Drive AI-Powered Transformation of Banking Operations * ASHBURN, Va., July 15, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider today announced a 10-year agreement with Unicaja, one of Spain's leading banks, to transform and modernize its banking operations. Central to this initiative is DXC  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor to Slam Republican Defunding of Faith-Based Organizations * BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), spoke on the Senate floor slamming President Trump and congressional Republicans' rescissions package, which includes massive cuts to funding   more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Republican Rescissions Bill Cutting National Security Funding and Making Americans Less Safe * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed the Republican rescissions package that cancels $8.3 billion in federal funding previously appropriated by a bipartisan majority in Congress for national secu  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Slam Republican Rescissions Bill Cutting National Security Funding and Making Americans less Safe * WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, slammed the Republican rescissions package that cancels $8.3 billion in federal funding previously appropriated by a bipartisan majority in Congress for national security pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection - Division of Mining and Reclamation (WVDEP-DMR), Charleston, West Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) expressing support for the agency's proposed rule regarding the Ten-Day Notice and corrective action processes for state regulatory program issues. The letter addresses the notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Regi  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Supports Legislation That Strengthens National Defense and Supports Virginia Shipbuilding * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) and chairman of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee, voted in favor of the committee's advancement of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026   more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Community Remembers Dr. Bert Popson, Long-time Physics Professor * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The West Virginia Wesleyan College community is mourning the sudden loss of Dr. George Albert "Bert" Popson Jr., Department of Physics and Engineering chair and long-time professor for nearly 36 years. Popson passed away July 14, 2025. Popson, originally from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, earned  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Bennet, Beyer Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Overhaul Unemployment Insurance * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., Senator Michael F. Bennet, D-Colo., and U.S. Representative Don Beyer, D-Va., today reintroduced legislation to update and expand unemployment insurance so the program better meets the needs of the modern workforce and is ready to respond should the economy go  more