ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Applauds House Appropriations Action on Commerce-Justice-Science Bill * Arlington, Va - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the House Appropriations Committee for advancing the fiscal year 2026 Commerce-Justice-Science (CJS) Appropriations bill, which provides funding for NASA, NOAA, and other key federal sc  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Army Medic earns top honors in Expert Field Medical Badge competition * Earning the Expert Field Medical Badge is the utmost challenge to the professional competence and physical endurance of the soldier medic, according to the Army Medical Center of Excellence. Of the 107 candidates who attempted the grueling week-long test at Fort Carson Aug. 11-15, 2025, only 18 earned the coveted badge. Staff S  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds Bill to Curtail Lawsuit Abuse Targeting Truckers * Sep 12, 2025 The FAIR Trucking Act would create a level playing field for litigation involving interstate trucking Washington --Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for the Forum Accountability and Integrity in Roadway (FAIR) Trucking Act that was introduced by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Shares Invitation to Constituent Services Event Providing Financial Guidance for Former and Current Federal Workers * Congressman Don Beyer, who represents a Northern Virginia district with one of the highest concentrations of federal employees in the country, today shared an invitation to a constituent services event to be held on Saturday, September 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Kelly Introduce Legislation toFacilitate Peer-To-Peer Mental Health Support * Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA) today announced the introduction of the Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support Act to help facilitate effective student-led mental health crisis response. "Too many young Americans are struggling with their mental health and suffer in silence. We can do more in Congress to s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Congresswoman Jen Kiggans Introduces Legislation to Grant Federal Recognition to the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) proudly introduced the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe of Southampton County, Virginia, Federal Recognition Act. This legislation marks an important step in honoring the Tribe's centuries-long history and ensuring access to the f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Jen Kiggans Campaigning With House Republican Conference Chair on Her Big, Ugly Bill * Augusta Health announced just days ago they are closing three health care clinics in Virginia directly because of Kiggan's vote In response to Congresswoman Jen Kiggans campaigning with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain in Virginia to tout her Big, Ugly Bil  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * From Classroom to Community: How Three FCPS Students Saved a Dad's Life Thanks to CPR Lesson * Three eighth graders from Longfellow Middle School saved the life of one of their fathers after learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the classroom. Davin Lee, Raphael Loosen, and Avi Yoshimizu saved Davin's father's life using CPR they learned in school. In March, the boys -- Davin Lee,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * His tiny invention could put a wrap on one of surgery's painstaking challenges In developing Nerve Tape, VCU Health surgeon-researcher Jonathan Isaacs created a simple, suture-free solution for repairing severed nerves. * What do fishing hooks, jewelry and scotch tape have in common? They all played a part in the development of Nerve Tape, a tiny biologic wrap that could revol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Capito, Warnock Reintroduce Legislation to Prevent Maternal Deaths, Improve Health Services and Outcomes for Mothers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) recently reintroduced the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would continue federal support for states t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * In Special Election After Special Election, Democrats Are Winning - BIG * Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw's resounding win this week - overperforming the 2024 margin by more than 15 points in Northern Virginia - shows Americans are fed up with the GOP's disastrous agenda and are electing Democrats to set things right. Since January 2025, data compiled by The Downballot shows   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Young Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Formally End Iraq Wars * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives' overwhelming passage of legislation they have championed for years to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. The legislation was included in the House'  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Republicans' Procedural Move to Hide Unqualified Nominees from the American People * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding Senate Republicans' move to destroy decades of precedent by breaking the Senate's long-standing rules to rush presidential nominees through the Senate without debate or individual votes: "Senate Rep  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 13 (TNSrep) -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * Latest Report from The Vision Council Shows Rising Awareness of Smart Eyewear in Recent Years Today, The Vision Council announced the release of Focused inSights 2025: Smart Eyewear (https://thevisioncouncil.org/product/focused-insights-2025-smart-eyewear-report), a comprehensive report highlighting consumer awareness, attitudes, and purchasing considerations in the rapidly evolving smart ey  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms Supports Emergency Preparedness and Suicide Awareness Event * TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms joined base and community partners on Sept. 10 to support the Emergency Preparedness and Suicide Awareness Event held in the Marine Corps Exchange parking lot at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. The event brought together a wide array of r  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11826) on Sept. 12, 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-Generat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * New Dem Chair Schneider Welcomes Rep. James Walkinshaw as 116th New Dem Member At 116 Members, New Dems remain the largest ideological caucus in the House of Representatives * Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) officially announced the admission of Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to the Coalition. With the addition of Rep. Walkinshaw, New Dems now stand  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Norfolk CBP officers extinguish counterfeit restaurant kitchen equipment destined to Chicago * NORFOLK, Virginia - One of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's trade enforcement priorities is to ensure that all imports are lawful and safe for consumers. It is a significant responsibility. CBP exercised that responsibility recently when officers seized about $  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NY Starbucks Barista Asks Federal Labor Board to Restore Employees' Right to Vote Out SBWU Union Officials * SBWU union bosses prevented worker-requested union removal vote by filing unverified charges, never demonstrated link to worker effort Niskayuna, NY (September 12, 2025) - Starbucks barista Nadia Kuban is asking the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency issued the following news: * * * OCFO hosts Appropriations Law Training at Quantico The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) hosted its first Appropriations Law Training Seminar at the Russell-Knox Building, Aug. 4-7, 2025. This four-day, instructor-led event marked a significant milestone in advancing financial   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Radford University adds online MBA in innovation With its deep ties to Virginia's growing innovation economy, Radford University is expanding access to cutting-edge business education with a new online Master of Business Administration (MBA) concentration in Innovation. With support from Risepoint, classes will start in Spring 2026 and will equip professionals with the skills to drive strategic transfor  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cline Named Republican Conferee for FY26 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Bills * Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was appointed as a Republican conferee for the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Military Construction-Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch appropriations bills. In this role, Rep. Cline will join 18 of his colleagues in negotiatin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Walkinshaw Introduces First Bill to Rein in Presidential Overreach on Federal Organization Legislation Would Stop Future DOGE Efforts and Reassert Congress's Role in Government Operations * Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) today introduced his first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act, a measure that would preven  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Social work project sees an 'invisible population': Homeless, unaccompanied youth VCU professor Alex Wagaman is leading a study rooted in Virginia but with multistate breadth. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work Leveraging a national grant, longtime connections in Virginia and research collaborators from five states, Virginia Commonwealth University associate professor of social work A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU students help collect sweatshirts and more for local families The recent donation drive connects the classroom to the community, College of Humanities and Sciences organizer says. By Sian Wilkerson With the new school year less than a month old, Virginia Commonwealth University students are already making their mark off campus as well as on. Through the College of Humanities and Sciences, t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Flying high: Student balances medical school and trapeze career When Tucker Smith took a leave of absence from the VCU School of Medicine to perform with Cirque du Soleil, he found lessons in teamwork and resilience that he believes will make him a better physician. By Grace McOmber, School of Medicine Tucker Smith knows a thing or two about taking leaps of faith -- literally. Since taking a l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Virginia Delegation Democrats in Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman yesterday (D-Va.-07) joined U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-Va.-03), Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-Va.-11) in releasing the followi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Virginia Democrat Staffers, Activists Disgustingly Celebrate Murder of Charlie Kirk Following the horrific tragedy of Charlie Kirk's assassination this week, many Virginia Democrats did the right thing by condemning this senseless act of violence and offering prayers for his family. However, some Virginia Democrat operatives and staffers chose to shamefully mock and even celebrate what happened.   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Bryan Hsu awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Bryan Hsu, assistant professor of biological sciences in the College of Science, has been awarded the Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Blackwood Junior Faculty Fellowship was established in the College of Science with a generous donation from Mary Nolen Blackwood '73 and Willis P. Blackwood '72. Their go  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New center to shape the future of advanced manufacturing Virginia Tech Made, led by Christopher Williams, will drive innovation, connect industry partners, and prepare a next-generation workforce. By Melody Warnick For years, Virginia Tech has forged its place as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing research. With the launch of Virginia Tech Made: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the university welds it  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina DiMarino honored with fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Christina DiMarino, associate professor of electrical engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and faculty member in the Center for Power Electronics Systems, has been awarded the Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellowship by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Dushan Boroyevich Ph.D. '86 Junior Faculty Fellows  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Guoliang 'Greg' Liu awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Guoliang "Greg" Liu, professor of chemistry in the College of Science, has been honored with appointment as the Leo and Melva Harris Faculty Fellow by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The L.C. Hassinger Senior Faculty Fellowship in Nanoscience was established to support outstanding scholarship in the field of nanoscience. The donor, Wil  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jeffrey S. Walling awarded faculty fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman Jeffrey S. Walling, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech, has been appointed the Boebel Engineering Faculty Fellow in Electrical and Computer Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Boebel Engineering Fellowship in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Co  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Chengdu's Infinite Luck Recognized as Michelin-Selected Restaurant in the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Chengdu * Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts celebrates another culinary honor CHENGDU, China - Waldorf Astoria Chengdu is delighted to announce that its signature dining destination, Infinite Luck Chinese Restaurant, has been recognized as Michelin-Selected restaura  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique Celebrates its Recent Opening * PUNTA CACIQUE, Costa Rica - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) welcomed government officials and project partners to Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique to celebrate the beginning of a new chapter in elegant, sustainable hospitality in the Guanacaste region. Set atop the dramatic cliffs of Punta Cacique with sweep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw, Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, & Subramanyam Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10)  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Refund Small Businesses for Trump Tariffs * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and nine of his Senate colleagues introduced the Small Business RELIEF Act, legislation to exempt small businesses from global baseline and reciprocal tariffs and to provide refunds to the small businesses that were forced to pay them. On August 29, 2025, th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Save Social Security from President Trump's Harmful Actions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) and 27 of their Democratic colleagues introduced the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act, l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Save Social Security from President Trump's Harmful Actions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) and 27 of their Democratic colleagues introduced the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act, legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) released the fo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) released   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) releas  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) released the following statement  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, Subramanyam & Walkinshaw Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence * Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) released the following statement:   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 11 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Will San Francisco Be Next City to Ban Vile Glue Traps? Commission of Animal Control Votes 'Yes' * San Francisco, CA - This evening, the San Francisco Commission of Animal Control and Welfare voted unanimously to pass a recommendation calling for a citywide ban on the sale and use of glue traps--trays coated with a sticky adhesive that ensnare small animals,  more