ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * 2025 Drone & AAM Policy Symposium: Michael Robbins Keynote Remarks Keynote remarks delivered by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins at the Drone & AAM Policy Symposium on July 29, 2025: Good morning, everyone. It is great to be with you here at Nationals Park for the 2025 Drone and AAM Policy Symposium. The venue is a little different th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Seeks Identity Management Program Manager - DTS * AAMVA's Identity Management Programs & Services Division is still seeking a Program Manager. The open position supports the work in our Mobile Driver License (mDL) Digital Trust Service (DTS) program. This person will perform all duties associated with the management of th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * AAMVA Visits Iowa DOT * Holly Merz, AAMVA's National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) Junk, Salvage & Insurance (JSI) Senior Program Analyst, spent the day with Traci Sharr, the Motor Vehicle County Liaison on the Vehicle Information Partners Team at the Iowa Department of Transportation. The visit offered Holly   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ad Hoc, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization addressed how Electronic Health Records (EHRs) capable of bulk data transfer could reduce the burden on providers for reporting quality performance data to CMS. Ad Hoc stated that providers currently face a substantial administrative and technology burden that diverts them  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Ad Hoc, McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its Request for Information: Health Technology Ecosystem. The organization suggested steps CMS could take to stimulate developer interest in building digital health products for Medicare beneficiaries and caregivers, primarily by improving the discoverability of Blue Button 2.0. Ad Hoc identified a problem where hospitals and clinics across Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Alexandria, Virginia, issued a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget requesting improvements to the federal regulatory landscape. The organization urges the agency to consider rescinding or modifying several regulations that it claims lack flexibility, impose disproportionate burdens or limit access to practical equipment options. According to the association, a Department of Energy action effectively eli  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Faces Unique Logistics Challenge in Indo-Pacific * The return of large-scale war in Ukraine "has been a wake-up call for the U.S. joint force" that underscores the importance of joint logistics in the Indo-Pacific, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "After two decades of fighting in relatively permissive environments, DoD f  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Society of Clinical Oncology posted the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * ASCO Urges Senate to Prioritize Cancer Research Funding in FY26 Association urges sustained funding for NIH, NCIAssociation urges sustained funding for NIH, NCI * As the Senate Appropriations Committee prepares to mark up the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill, the Association for Clinical Onc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Statement on Advancement of Derek Barrs' Nomination to Lead FMCSA * Jul 30, 2025 Washington --Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded the Senate Commerce Committee for voting in support of Derek Barrs to serve as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. His nomination will now be considered by the full Senate. "Ove  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * AUVSI Commends the Reintroduction of Legislation to Secure U.S. Infrastructure from Adversary LiDAR Threats The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) commends the reintroduction of the Securing Infrastructure from Adversaries Act by Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD). This legislation would prohibit the U.S. Department o  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The OBBB Delivers Tax Relief for West Virginians * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One Big Beautiful Bill prevents what could have been the largest tax increase in history for working- and middle-class Americans. By permanently extending and expanding on the successful Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), passed during President Trump's first term, Senate Republicans are delivering on their pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Need for Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation * To watch Chairman Capito's floor remarks, 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, delivered remarks on Senate Floor outlining the need for comprehensive, bipartis  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Delivers Floor Speech on Need for Bipartisan Permitting Reform Legislation Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered remarks on Senate Floor outlining the need for comprehensive, bipartisan reforms to o  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Stalls With Only Half Of Metro Areas Adding Jobs From June 2024 To June 2025 As Industry Is Stuck In A "Holding Pattern" * Wed, 07/30/2025 - 13:04 Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va. and Las Cruces, N.M. Again Lead in Number and Percentage of Yearly Job Gains, While Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. and Niles, Mich. Ha  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Warner Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Timely Deployment of Federal Funds to Community Lenders * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark R. Warner (D-Virginia), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, today led a bipartisan group of Senators in a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, urging swift action to disburse congre  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * DAF PEO C3BM unveils new strategic framework to counter emerging threats The Department of the Air Force Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management announced new strategic anchors July 30, designed to deliver resilient decision advantage to joint and coalition forces facing evolving challenges. Maj. Gen. Luke Cropsey, C3BM program executive  more

HERNDON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * De Minimis Loophole Closed * Update-Wednesday, July 30th, 2025: On Wednesday, July 30th, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the de minimis exemption, applying tariffs to low-value imports from all trading partners. The measure will be effective on Aug. 29 and apply to all goods that are valued at or under $800 that previously qualified for that tax-fr  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * DoubleTree by Hilton Shares a Sweet Treat for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day: Complimentary Cookies Available Nationwide * Stop by any U.S. DoubleTree Hotel on August 4 for the brand's famous cookie - no reservations required MCLEAN, Va -In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton is once again extending its signature warm welc  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Early Head Start Providers, Parents and Experts Urge Congress to Prioritize Babies' Development During Appropriations ZERO TO THREE and the National Head Start Association convened a Capitol Hill briefing highlighting the comprehensive services provided by Early Head Start * As Congress heads into the budget appropriations process, Early Head Start providers, parent  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Bans Fur From Retail Stores Following PETA Plea * Toronto - After hearing from PETA that animals are electrocuted, suffocated, and even skinned alive in the fur industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts--which runs more than 70 luxury properties worldwide--has banned the sale of fur in Fairmont-managed retail stores. In thanks, PETA has se  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Foxx, Gottheimer Introduce Bill to Hold Higher Education Accountable for BDS Activity Today, Representatives Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the bipartisan Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act, legislation that prohibits colleges and universities from receiving federal student aid if they engage in commercial and academic boycotts dictated by t  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, July 31 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Hosts Renowned Music Literacy Specialist Dr. Carol Krueger Department of Music Welcomes 60 Music Educators from Across the Carolinas and Virginia * BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.--The Gardner-Webb University Department of Music welcomed Dr. Carol Krueger to campus recently. The internationally renowned conductor and music literacy specialist led a three-day workshop for 60 elementary to   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Gig Workers Call on Gov. Evers to Sign Portable Benefits Bill at Capitol Presser * On Tuesday, app-based gig workers and state lawmakers gathered at a Chamber of Progress press conference at the Wisconsin State Capitol in support of bipartisan portable benefits legislation. Governor Tony Evers is currently conside  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MN Town Hall with State Sen. Rasmusson on Starter Home Act, 2025 Legislative Session * # Jul 30, 2025 by AFP FERGUS FALLS, MN - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) hosted state Senator Jordan Rasmusson for a town hall with constituents on Monday night in Fergus Falls to discuss the results of this year's legislative session   more

EARLYVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- Progress Virginia, an advocacy organization that combines online organizing and communications with earned media strategies, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Middle-Income Virginians Face Skyrocketing Insurance Rates as Access to Care Shrinks Richmond, Virginia -- Today, Cardinal News released a sobering look at how the health care landscape is poised to change for middle-income Virginians under the recently passed federal budge  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Informe ignora decadas de consenso cientifico sobre el clima y pone en peligro la salud publica * WASHINGTON, D.C -- El informe del Departamento de Energia de EE. UU. que desafia el consenso cientifico sobre los peligros de las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero danara en ultima instancia a las comunidades, la salud publica y la vida silvestre y la lucha pa  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, July 29 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Introducing DXC Assure Risk Management: AI-Powered Claims Solution for Self-Insured Organizations * DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced DXC Assure Risk Management, a next-generation solution that unites AI and human expertise to help self-insured organizations be  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Justice's Commitment to Tourism Pays Off West Virginia ranked number one for having highest tourism ratio in the country * Today, Senator Jim Justice released a statement highlighting a recent study that recognizes West Virginia as the state with the highest 2024 out of state tourism rate in the country: "While serving as Governor, I made it a priority to show the world our   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan College Transparency Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues in introducing the College Transparency Act (CTA), legislation to ensure students and families have better information as they consider higher education   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of Bipartisan Legislation, Including Bill to Improve Access to Care in Rural Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the committee passage of the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation Kaine introduced to reauthori  more

HERNDON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Latest Tariff Developments * To see a comprehensive list of what tariffs are currently enacted, view our tariff tracker chart, which provides an easy-to-read overview of tariff impacts by country. View the Tariff Tracker Tariff Letters and Deals Below is an update of ongoing deals that have been announced so far. It is important to note that there are more details to co  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 31 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Mars Opens New $240M Nature's Bakery Facility in Salt Lake City * Mars is officially opening its new $240M manufacturing facility for Nature's Bakery in Salt Lake City, Utah. * The new site will create more than 230 new jobs and unlock the ability to produce more than 1 billion bars each year. * In addition to the $6B Mars invested in the U.S. in  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 31 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release: * * * Mesa and Republic Pilots Forge United Path Forward as Companies Plan for Merger ROSEMONT, ILL.--As Mesa Airlines and Republic Airways move forward with their proposed merger, pilot leaders from both carriers are taking proactive steps to ensure a smooth transition that prioritizes unity, transparency, and fairness for all pilots. This week, pilot leaders from the Air Line Pilot  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Moms Supporting Moms: Heather Rae El Moussa Urges Fans to Dump Dairy in New PETA Campaign * Newport Beach, Calif. - HGTV star and mom Heather Rae El Moussa is flipping the script on dairy--with help from her son, Tristan--in a heartwarming new PETA campaign reminding everyone that a mother cow's milk is meant for her calf. In an accompanying video spot, the  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Myth Vs. Reality: Budget Reconciliation * Myth: Budget reconciliation legislation determines federal agency budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Reality: Annual agency budgets are determined by appropriations bills. Budget reconciliation legislation is a way for Congress to change "mandatory" spending laws that do not   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The organization's comments address two recently finalized rules: "Succession Planning" and "Simplification of Share Insurance," both of which are subject to a regulatory review period initiated by the White House. Regarding the "Succession Planning" rule, NASCUS agrees that succession planning is i  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11826) on July 24, 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-Generatio  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 -- The National Grain and Feed Association issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * NGFA testifies before Senate committee on Grain Standards Act, building on House momentum ARLINGTON, Va., July 29, 2025 - The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) today continued its push for timely, bipartisan reauthorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act (USGSA), testifying before the Senate Agriculture Committee on the importance of preserving and modern  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid Being Signed into Law, Elected Leaders and Virginians Call Out Sears for Cheering on Cuts to Healthcare * # Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" VIRGINIA - Today, on the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid being signed into law, elected leaders and Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears' for cheering on Trump's tax bill, sa  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Medicare And Medicaid, Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Repeal Health Care Provisions in Republican 'Big, Ugly Bill' * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, (both D-VA) introduced legislation to repeal the health care p  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Warner and Kaine Introduce Bill to Repeal Health Care Provisions in Republican "Big Ugly Bill" * WASHINGTON - Today, on the 60th anniversary of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, (both D-VA) introduced legislation to repeal the health care prov  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * POOL & HOT TUB ALLIANCE SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN VIRGINIA GRAEME BAKER POOL AND SPA SAFETY REAUTHORIZATION ACT (Alexandria, Va.) -- The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance, the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, announces its support of the bipartisan Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Reauthorization A  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * Region 4 Conference Wraps Up * From July 22-24, 2025, AAMVA hosted the 2025 Region 4 Conference in Anchorage, AK, ending with the swearing in of the new Region 4 Board of Directors and their president, Barry Bratt (CO). There were 347 registered attendees, including 95 jurisdiction members from 19 jurisdictions. Members attende  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * SEI Seeks Papers on Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division invites AI researchers and practitioners to submit contributions to its Engineering Safety-Critical AI Systems symposium. The event, part of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) 2025 Fall   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * Senator Justice, Senator Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Keep Call Centers in America Act Today, Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the Keep Call Centers in America Act: "West Virginians and all Americans deserve good service. When folks pick up the phone and ask for help, they shouldn't have to deal with AI robots or be routed to someone across  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * Shenandoah Branch Office auditors identify over $400,000 in questioned costs The Shenandoah branch Office (SBO) completed a timely and efficient consolidated audit across two fiscal years. Jessica Bala, Branch Manager; Janeen Roberts, Supervisory Auditor; and Paige Dourfler, Auditor; collaborated between the Dulles Branch Office and the Shenandoah Branch Office t  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Statement of Intelligence Vice Chairman Warner on Confirmation of Joe Kent to Lead NCTC * WASHINGTON - Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted 52-44 to confirm Joe Kent to head the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC): "In May, Congress received clear written evidence that Mr. Kent, while serving  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium in New Mexico * ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud to announce the official opening of the 7 th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium, taking place th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * The 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium Now Underway * ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS), in collaboration with the Association for Cannabis Banking (ACB), is proud to announce the official opening of the 7 th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium, taking place thi  more

NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, July 30 -- The Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility Jefferson Lab issued the following news release: * * * Tracking Down Three-Particle Components in the Nucleus * * Three-nucleon interactions help scientists better understand nuclear data and neutron stars NEWPORT NEWS, VA - Though atomic nuclei are often depicted as static clusters of protons and neutrons (nucleons), the particles are actually bustling with movement. Thus, the nucleons carry a range o  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 31 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Hospital #1 Best Hospital in Virginia and Washington, DC for Fifth Year in a Row Fairfax, VA - Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year. Inova Fairfax Hospital also ranked #32 in the nati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Unlock your health: Check your TRICARE information in DEERS today * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it's been a while, it's extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information. DEERS is key to  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care Launches, Expanding Access to On-Demand Care PITTSBURGH -- UPMC, a world-renowned health care provider and insurer, and GoHealth Urgent Care, one of the fastest growing, customer-centric health care companies, announce the unveiling of 81 UPMC-GoHealth Urgent Care locations across Pennsylvania and West Virginia. This new joint venture supports exp  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Kiggans Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Financial Relief to Teachers Who Go Above & Beyond * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-Va.-02) introduced the Teachers Utilizing Tutoring Opportunities for Relief (TUTOR) Act to provide financial relief to teachers who take on the responsibility to tutor their students outside the  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save American Families Money, Cut Paperwork for Delayed Tax Refunds * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Congresswoman Young Kim (R-Calif.-40) introduced a bipartisan bill to resolve a problem in the U.S. tax code that unfairly penalizes American taxpayers waiting on delayed tax refunds. This would save Americans money and time.  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) is set to repatriate three historic baskets to the Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California, acknowledging their profound cultural significance to the tribe. The move, detailed in a public notice is being conducted under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The items are designated as "objects of cultural patrimony," signifying they have an ongoing historical and traditi  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Ask Navy for Answers Regarding Death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, (both D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan asking the U.S. Navy for answers regarding the death of Seaman Angelina P. Resendiz, who was found dead on June 9 in No  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Colleagues Release Joint Statement to Raise Alarm about President Trump's Steep Concessions to Beijing * WASHINGTON - Today, Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-Va.), Ranking Senate Defense Appropriator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senate Appropriations Vice Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Rank  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine Ask Navy for Answers Regarding Death of Seaman Angelina Resendiz * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, (both D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Phelan asking the U.S. Navy for answers regarding the death of Seaman Angelina P. Resendiz, who was found dead on June 9 in Norf  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner Joins Legislative Effort to Publicly Release Epstein Files * WASHINGTON - U.S. Se n. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today joined his colleagues in introducing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation directing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to publicly release all files relating to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. "President Trump promised transparency and accoun  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Call for Large-Scale Expansion of Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and Resumption of Diplomatic Efforts to Secure a Ceasefire and End the War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, (both D-VA) and a group of 37 Senate colleagues expressed unified alarm in a letter to Trump Administration officials about the hu  more