WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. P30-11) in August 2025 by Sam A. Shirazi, Daniel Braithwaite and Sara B. Robinson entitled "Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates: 2022." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report presents 2022 statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau's Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) program in December 2023./1 Each year, the SAIPE program provides timely and reliable estimates of income  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant returns home after seizing 3,100 pounds in drugs during multi-mission patrol in the Caribbean Sea, Windward Passage * CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant (WMEC 617) returned home to Cape Canaveral, Aug. 19, following a 59-day patrol in the Caribbean Sea and Windward Passage. During the patrol, Vigilant's crew interdicte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $611,861 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Mosquito Research * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $611,861 research grant. The funding supports research into Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that can transmit yellow fever disease or Zika virus. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following sta  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Identifying warning signs of suicide on social media * Your social media feed is likely full of a variety of posts. It may include funny memes, entertainment and news stories, and pictures and updates from friends and family. With so much to scroll through, it can be difficult to spot a concerning post made by a fellow warrior, friend, or family member when they may be thinking about suicide. Learn ho  more

FORT LEE, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * Inaugural forum promotes reimbursable program awareness The Defense Contract Management Agency's Foreign Military Sales and Department of Defense Reimbursable Program Management Division, or FBR, held its first Security Cooperation Informational Forum here July 24. Susan Allen, FBR's director, led the event, creating a milestone in the division's ongoing efforts to increase awareness and cr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration is considering an application from Dekra Certification Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for the continuation of its status as a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL). This designation permits Dekra to perform independent safety testing and certify products used in workplaces. Dekra submitted its request for a five-year renewal after its recognition began in 2020. The current addresses of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers: Rep. Kiggans' New Bill Protects Swimmers on the Eastern Shore and Beyond * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) introduced the Safe Beaches, Safe Swimmers Act. This legislation ensures that our federal beaches are fully staffed with lifeguards throughout the summer to keep swimmers safe! Rep. Kiggans said, "I have a district that lives on the beach an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions * ARLINGTON, Virginia -Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply from Sept. 3 to Oct. 10. This transfer option is part of the Space Force Personnel Management Act,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11350) on Aug. 25, 2025, by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * Supreme Court to Examine Liability of Internet Service Providers for Their Users' Copyright Infringement The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear arguments in Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment during its October 2025 term. Cox v. Sony is a high-stakes copyright dispute brought by r  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * The therapeutic touch: When missile repair became Briones' therapy * Anthony Briones remembers the T-shirt. A coworker at the Ready Missile Test Facility wore it years ago. On the shirt, an ordnance tech sprints with the caption, "If you see me running, follow me." Dark humor masks deadly reality. Ordnance technicians get no second chances. In 35 years, Briones has never had t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Intervenes and Sues ProMedica Health System, Inc. and Its Affiliates for Providing Grossly Substandard Nursing Home Services * The United States has intervened and filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania under the False Claims Act (FCA) against ProMedica Health System, Inc. (ProMedica) and various affiliated entities including HCR ManorCar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Pressley's Remarks Following Closed-Door Meeting with Survivors of Epstein's Abuse * Pressley Continues to Call for Release of Full Epstein Files, Public Congressional Hearing to Center Survivors, Shed Light on their Stories Video (YouTube) WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), a member of the House Oversight Committee, held a media availability with Ranking Member R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The Women Lawyers on Guard Action Network, Arlington, Virginia, has expressed firm opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that seeks to eliminate abortion health care and counseling for veterans and their families. In a public comment letter submitted to the agency, representatives of WLGAN emphasized that the proposed changes would severely undermine the healthcare rights of millions of veterans, particularly women and marginalized commun  more