WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Leads Letter Demanding the Removal of Judge Who Freed Suspect Prior to Charlotte Light Rail Murder * Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) is leading a letter signed by all 10 of the North Carolina House Republicans demanding the removal of unelected Magistrate Judge Teresa Stokes, who released a repeat offender who went on to brutally murder a Ukrainian woman on the Charlot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) expressing concern over the growing challenges presented by overregulation in federal transportation policy. As DOT prepares its Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030, the foundation urges a pivot away from micromanagement in favor of streamlined procedures that promote efficienc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks surrounding automated vehicles (AVs). It expressed support for the Administration's proposal aimed at advancing surface transportation and outlined key areas where the agency can provide clarity and improve safety standards. In its comments, the CTA's Automated Vehicle Worki  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * DCAA auditors recognized for work on $450,000 case DCAA Operations Investigative Support Division (OIS) auditors recently received praise for their thorough work assisting in the investigation of Mercer (US), LLC, (Mercer). Mercer is a consulting firm that recently agreed to pay over $450,000 to resolve allegations that it overbilled the Defense Health Agency (DH  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following information collection: Title of the Form/Collection: Reporting and Recordkeeping for Digital Certificates The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of the Department sponsoring the collection: DEA Form 251. The applicable component within the Department of Justice is the Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion Control Division. Affected public who wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Senators Release Framework for Market Structure Legislation * WASHINGTON - Today, Democratic senators released a framework for market structure legislation. The group of senators include U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Raphael Warnock (D-GA)  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness issued the following information collection: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection on Independent Review Commission Recommendation Evaluation; OMB Control Number 0704-0644. Needs and Uses: This information collection activity provides a means to garner DoD-wide quantitative and qualitative data in support of the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Finance Democrats Call on Crapo to Hold Hearing on Personal Data Risk, Customer Service Chaos at Social Security * Committee Democrats to Crapo: "We have a responsibility to ensure SSA protects Americans' data and provides quality customer service to the over 72 million Americans who rely on these benefits." Text of the Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Foxx Introduces SOAR Act Improvements Act * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after introducing the SOAR Act Improvements Act, legislation that makes targeted improvements to the only federally funded school choice program in the nation to help children from low-income families in Washington, D.C. succeed. "School choice has the power to  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Delivers Remarks on SWVA Public Safety Communications * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated in a hearing entitled "Public Safety Communications in the United States." Following the hearing, Congressman Griffith issued the following statement: "For many rural communit  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on American Tin Company Investment in Henry County * Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Nathan Trotter, a Pennsylvania-based tin production company, will invest approximately $65 million to build a metal production and processing facility in Henry County. According to a press release, the investment will support an estimated 118 new jobs, build a 115,000 square fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Secretary Chavez-DeRemer highlights successful job training programs on America at Work listening tour in Virginia * NEWPORT NEWS, VA - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer embarked on her America at Work listening tour in Virginia this week, touring a nationally recognized shipbuilding apprenticeship school and visiting local manufacturers. The Secretary highlighted how Pres  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Its Decision to Raise Student Loan Payments for Low-Income Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and 11 of his Democratic colleagues demanded answers from the Trump Administration regarding its decision to deny 460,000 student loan borrowers access to l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Champions Military Family Quality of Life in NDAA Amendments * Washington, D.C. - As the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prepares to come to the House Floor for a vote, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced a series of new amendments she introduced and co-sponsored to improve healthcare and quality of life for military families. "Everywhere I go in Hampton Roads, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Launches 2025 Veteran of the Year Program * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the launch of her 2025 Veteran of the Year Program to honor and recognize veterans residing in Virginia's Fourth Congressional District for their service. "Veterans sacrifice their time, bodies and lives to keep our nation safe. They embody the values we should  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * McKinney Branch Office identifies $74 million in non-compliant costs The McKinney Branch Office team recently completed a $2 billion pricing proposal and identified $74 million in non-compliant costs. During their review, the team identified inconsistencies in the contractor's purchase order history, inflated non-recurring expenses, and excessive material allowan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release: * * * National Air and Space Museum Expands Its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has announced the expansion of its Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. This will be the first major construction and physical change to the center's public areas since its opening in 2003. Additional display space will be added to the nor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The National Automobile Dealers Association, Tysons, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for greater emphasis on motor vehicle affordability and safety in the agency's forthcoming Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030. Representing over 16,000 franchised automobile and truck dealerships nationwide, NADA highlights the pressing need for initiatives that ensure the affordability of new vehicles while simulta  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED Systems team joins military partners to preview Navy's newest expeditionary fast transport * Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office got an up-close preview of the U.S. Navy's latest expeditionary fast transport recently during a tour hosted by the Military Sealift Command at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Virginia, Aug  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Q&A: TRICARE For Life coverage of weight loss medications * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements. Y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on the 2025 Nation's Report Card House Education and Workforce Committee Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the National Center for Education Statistics released the 2025 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results for 8th grade science and  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire Introduces Border Wall Status Act * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), introduced the Border Wall Status Act. This bill directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a publicly accessible webpage on the Department of Homeland Security website individuals can use to view active border wall construction and progress. "President Trump has   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Taxpayers Getting A Tax Cut Is Making News President Trump's working class tax cuts are making news. Media reports - including from local outlets around the country - are showing how the tax cuts deliver for workers, families, small businesses, and farmers in all 50 states, according to a recent study. "Taxpayers in ever  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democratic Leadership Continues Unsustainable Obstruction of Law Enforcement Nominees * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), for the second time in one week, requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by a voice vote after intense bipartisan vetting in Committee. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * The Trump Administration's Shockingly Dishonest, Out-Of-Touch Response To Terrible Jobs Report * Friday morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the August jobs report (https://beyer.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=8633), which found that employment in the United States "has shown little change since April." The U.S. economy has averaged just 27,000 jobs added per month ove  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12981) on Sept. 8, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink: * * * Defense Primer: U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM or STRATCOM) is a Department of Defense (DOD) functional (as opposed to geographic) combatant command (CCMD) responsible for deterring "strategic attack through a safe, secure, effective, and credible, global combat capabili  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vaporizer Devices, Cartridges Used Therewith, and Components Thereof (II) * News Release 25-104 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1460 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vaporizer devices, cartridges used therewith, and components thereof. The produc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Augusta Medical Group Decision to Consolidate Locations in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Augusta Medical Group announced the closure of three practice locations--Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care--in response to Republicans'   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Augusta Medical Group Decision to Consolidate Locations in Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Augusta Medical Group announced the closure of three practice locations--Weyers Cave Urgent Care, Buena Vista Primary Care, and Churchville Primary Care--in response to Republicans' l  more