WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * AFGE Applauds Introduction of Senate Bill to Restore Union Rights to Federal Employees * Senate introduces bipartisan bill as House nears threshold to compel vote WASHINGTON - The American Federation of Government Employees strongly supports the bipartisan introduction of Senate legislation that would overturn President Trump's March executive order st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MI Blasts Whitmer for Rejecting Zero-Tax Budget as Shutdown Nears * # Sep 17, 2025 by AFP State director: Governor is playing politics with Michigan's future LANSING, MI - As Michigan's September 30 budget deadline approaches, Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) is calling out Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for rejecting a responsible, zero-tax-increase plan a  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Launches 'Buckeye Blueprint Blitz' Tour, Announces First Blitz Event on Cutting Red Tape in Local Government * # Sep 17, 2025 by AFP CINCINNATI, OH - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) is launching its 'Buckeye Blueprint Blitz,' a statewide tour designed to spotlight bold solutions that remove barriers and expand opportunity for all Ohioans. The t  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Applauds Change to MTCR Policy for Unmanned Systems * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the State Department after they modified the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) policy for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), streamlining the export of UAS systems to the world. "This much-needed c  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Alumni to Return to Share Career Insights at Life on Tap * This fall semester, Christendom's Career and Professional Development Office will welcome several successful alumni back to campus to be interviewed for the popular Life on Tap alumni networking series. Life on Tap gives current students the valuable chance to learn more about various professions and opportunities for further advancement after gra  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Streamlines Disposal of Legacy Equipment * The Army has issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy clothing and individual equipment items, according to an Army news release. "This guidance provides clarity and consistency across the Army," said John Cisney, the Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment policy lead in the office of the d  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Ascenda Expands Global Loyalty Content Offering with Addition of Hilton Honors New points transfer connection increases access to Hilton's global portfolio of 24 world-class brands and more for financial institutions *  LONDON - Ascenda, the loyalty company that powers growth for the world's leading brands, today announced a strategic partnership with Hilton, a leading glo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Leads Oversight Hearing of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers * 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 to conduct oversight of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) with Assistant   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 17 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Cirius Therapeutics, Breakthrough T1D and UVA Health Collaborate on Phase 2 Study of MPC Inhibitor CIR-0602K in Type 1 Diabetes * * Breakthrough T1D awarded funding to University of Virginia for placebo-controlled clinical trial in people on automated insulin delivery * Evaluating CIR-0602K to tighten glycemic control, reduce insulin   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Commentary: Resilience is a dynamic tool for sharpening warfighter lethality By Richard Barton While lethality is often connected with firepower and tactical know-how, there is a human component that supports warfighter lethality and readiness: resilience. For service members, resilience is not only about bouncing back; it's about developing mental flexibility, having the ability to regulate emotions,   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Committee Republicans Vote to Put Corporate Interests over Working Families Today, Committee Republicans voted to advance a series of bills that would undermine worker protections in favor of large corporations and put workers at a disadvantage when seeking justice. "The most recent data on inflation, unemployment,  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Dover Marina Hotel & Spa Joins Tapestry Collection by Hilton Following Multi-Million-Pound Transformation Set on Kent's picturesque coastline, the hotel is set to become the perfect location for travellers looking to explore natural landscapes and charming seaside towns *  DOVER, UK - After nearly 200 years as a cherished coastal landmark, the Grade II listed Dover Marina   more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC Launches Global AI Center of Competence to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption * DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the launch of a new AI Center of Competence in Warsaw, Poland, which joins a growing network of DXC AI centers globally.  The center's 500 da  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Fake Moderate Abigail Spanberger DOUBLES DOWN on Protecting Violent Criminal Illegal Aliens It's no wonder Abigail Spanberger's handlers have been hiding her from the press - every time she opens her mouth she tears down her fake moderate charade and exposes herself as the far-left radical Democrat that she is. During an event at the University of Virginia this week, Spanberger once again clearl  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - September 17, 2025 * Third grade students at Spring Hill Elementary School complete worksheets in math class. 262 FCPS Students Achieve Excellence, Named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists Here's something to celebrate -- 262 students from 19 FCPS high schools are among the semifinalists named by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for 2026. This marks a 40% increase  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from Mission Analytics LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business from Falls Church, Virginia, against the Defense Logistics Agency. The protest challenged the DLA's decision to cancel a solicitation for 13 antennas, which had been set aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and re-solicit it as a general small business set-aside. The GAO's dismissal was based on the fact that Missi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has partially dismissed and partially denied a protest from Subsidium Inc., a small business in Manassas, Virginia, over a State Department contract. The protest challenged the establishment of a blanket purchase agreement for human resources and acquisition support with Concordant LLC, a small business from Laramie, Wyoming. Subsidium's protest had two main arguments: first, that the agency failed to provide a timely brief explanatio  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Reproductive epidemiologist elected as multi-year leader in American Society of Reproductive Medicine By August Huynh Reproductive and perinatal epidemiologist Michael Bloom was elected to the Leadership Committee of the Environment and Reproduction Special Interest Group in the American Society of Reproductive Medicine for a five-year term in leadership. He will serve in a di  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $1,079,165 FEMA Grant to Scott County Telephone Cooperative * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $1,079,165 grant to the Scott County Telephone Cooperative. The funding covers the costs incurred from projects that repaired telephone poles and fiber optic cables damaged by Hurricane Helene. U.S. Congressman Morga  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $3.2 Million ARC Grant to Lee County * The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $3,200,000 grant to Lee County. The funding helps a wastewater treatment project that is supported by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will promote economic development in western Lee County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "For years, I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * In Letter to Education Secretary McMahon, Courtney & Adams Blast Changes to Politicize Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness This week, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), a senior member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Ranking Member of the Higher Educat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest from Inkit Inc., a company based in Wilmington, Delaware, regarding a U.S. Army task order for DocuSign software. The U.S. Army awarded the contract to Carahsoft Technology Corporation of Reston, Virginia, through its Computer Hardware Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) program. The Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement mandates the CHESS program as the required source for all commercial IT purch  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Leads Colleagues in Calling for PSA Airlines Contract Agreement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) led his colleagues in sending a letter to PSA Airlines, Inc. urging them to continue contract negotiations and reach a fair agreement with over 1,700 flight attendants. The flight attendants have been bargaining for a new contract with PSA Airlines for over two years. "We   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Eli Lilly's $5 Billion Investment to Build Manufacturing Plant in Goochland County * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement after Eli Lilly announced it will build a $5 billion manufacturing facility in Goochland County: "I'm thrilled Eli Lilly is buil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Paul, Klobuchar, Warner, & Schumer Refile Legislation to Challenge Trump's Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced that their legislation to undo President Donald Trump's International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) ta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Schiff, & Peters Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans and Low-Income Families from Housing Discrimination * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former fair housing attorney, and Adam Schiff (D-CA), alongside U.S. Representative Scott Peters (D-CA-50), introduced the bicameral Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2025 to protect veterans and low-income families from housing dis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Led by Chairman Capito, EPW Republicans Support EPA's Repeal of Clean Power Plan 2.0, Urge Completion of Final Rule * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led all Republican members of the EPW Committee in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin in support  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Amicus Curiae Lecture to focus on the right to vote in America Marshall University's Amicus Curiae Lecture Series on Constitutional Democracy will feature historian and author Richard Bell for a lecture titled "Shall Not Be Denied or Abridged: The Right to Vote in America." His lecture will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Brad D. Smith Foundation Hall. "Richard Bell is a dynamic and hig  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Matthew Sloan Earns Top Title as TMCSuperTech Grand Champion * Sep 16, 2025 FedEx Freight's Kelby Bentley Wins 2nd Place; Hogan Truck Leasing's Carl Diehl Places Third; FedEx Freight Wins Team CompetitionRaleigh, NC -- Matthew Sloan, a technician from Jacksonville, Florida, was crowned TMCSuperTech 2025 Grand Champion here at the American Trucking Associa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing September as African Diaspora Month * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA-02), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL-20), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced H.Res.720 to formally designate September as African Diasp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Leads Virginia Delegation Letter Urging Administrator Zeldin to Maintain EPA's Landmark Pollution Protections * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led 7 Members of the Virginia delegation -- including U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Representatives Bobby Scott (VA-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), Suhas Subra  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military medical leaders strengthen global military health partnerships across Europe * Dr. David Smith, acting director of the Defense Health Agency, recently visited with military hospital and clinic teams in Europe to strengthen collaborations with military medical and host nation partners. Accompanied by key DHA leaders, Smith visited facilities in Germany, Poland, Italy, Spain, and England. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support American Fusion Manufacturing * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Carol Miller (R-WV), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Fusion Advanced Manufacturing Parity Act. This bipartisan legislation would extend the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (45X) to include fusion energy components, allowing the United   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a notice about a petition for modification submitted by Century Mining LLC, Volga, West Virginia. This request relates to a mandatory safety standard at the Longview Mine in Barbour County, West Virginia. The company seeks to modify the existing standard for the installation of electric equipment and conductors. Century Mining seeks to use the battery powered respirable protection unit 3M V  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a notice regarding a petition for modification submitted by Century Mining LLC, Volga, West Virginia. The petition pertains to an alternative method of providing respiratory protection at the company's Longview Mine in Barbour County, West Virginia. The proposed alternative is a battery-powered respirable protection unit to be used in place of the discontinued 3M Airstream helmet. The com  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Releases Q2 2025 State-level Credit Union Data Report * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 17, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration today released the second quarter state-level credit union data report for 2025. Report findings indicate that for federally insured credit unions, assets, and shares and deposits increased at the median over the year ending in the second quar  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * New Targeted Radiation Therapy Shows Near-Complete Response In Rare Sarcoma Patients * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org # New Targeted Radiation Therapy Shows Near-Complete Response in Rare Sarcoma Patients Reston, VA (September 17, 2025)-- A novel targeted radiation approach for a rare form of malignant tumor--  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * OPMED team developing modern solution for snakebite treatment * The Indo-Pacific region is a strategic imperative for the U.S. Department of Defense. Its vast geography covers more than 50% of the Earth's surface, making frontline medical treatment for use in austere environments a top-tier priority for both the DOD and combatant commanders shaping strategies to fight and win future conflicts. A vexi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott Opening Remarks at Markup of Anti-Worker Bills Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 1723, H.R. 2958, H.R. 2869, H.R. 2844, H.R. 3495, and H.R.5169. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "The most recent data on in  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Can't Hide from Her Record of Attacking Reproductive Rights and Backing Trump's Job and Healthcare Cuts * # VIRGINIA - New reporting from Dogwood exposed Winsome Earle-Sears' long record backing Donald Trump's jobs and healthcare cuts, and attacking reproductive rights. Dogwood highlighted the contrast between Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger and Sears on the issues, writing:   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Refuses to Respond to Spanberger's Call to Cancel Her Event with DOGE Architect Who Is Responsible for Firing Thousands of Virginians * # 8 News on Spanberger's call to cancel the event: "We reached out to the Earl Sears campaign, but we have not yet received a response" VIRGINIA - Following Democratic Nominee for Governor Abigail Spanberger's call for Winsome Earle-Sears to cance  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * TMC Announces 12 Scholarship Program Winners * Sep 16, 2025 Scholarship Grants Help Students Train for Technician, Engineering Careers Raleigh, NC --Today, American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council awarded 12 students from across the country scholarships to pursue careers as commercial vehicle technicians or engineers. "Finding   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * UNITAS 2025 Strengthens Southcom Alliances * UNITAS 2025 began with an opening ceremony at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world. This year, UNITAS is featuring approximately 8,000 personnel from 25 allied and partner nations, including multiple ships, submarines and aircraft. Forces will conduct operatio  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Drug Reduces Hot Flashes by 73%, Trial Finds The investigational drug elinzanetant significantly reduces hot flashes and night sweats for post-menopausal women, a large, international clinical trial has found. The OASIS-3 trial enrolled more than 600 postmenopausal women, ages 40 to 65, at 83 sites in North America and Europe. Participants were given either 120 mg of elinzan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * VICTORY: Court Rules Lawsuit to Protect Wilderness Battlefield Can Proceed Litigation to save this precious landscape and hallowed ground, home to some of America's most impactful history, will continue. ORANGE, Va. - This week, the Circuit Court for Orange County, Virginia partially denied a motion to dismiss litigation challenging the the local board of supervisors  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Experts explore the potential of the U.S.-China TikTok deal After years of uncertainty about the fate of the popular social media app TikTok, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a deal reached with Chinese negotiators that could allow TikTok to continue operating in America. President Donald Trump has repeatedly postponed the enforcement of a law requiring TikTok to either part ways with the Chinese c  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine on New Reporting Regarding "Serious Safety Risks" at DCA * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement following new reporting by the Washington Post on the "serious safety risks" present at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on the night of the deadly crash over the Potomac River and the "political and economic   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Paul, Klobuchar & Schumer Refile Legislation to Challenge President Trump's Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), as well as Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), announced that their legislation to undo President Donald Trump's International Economic Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA)   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 18 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following news on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * What to know about the new blood-based test for colorectal cancer Innovative technologies are expanding colorectal cancer screening options, and that's good news for U.S. adults who are looking for choice in their screening methods. According to the Prevent Cancer Foundation's 2025 Early Detection Survey, more than a quarter of survey participants who are either not up to date o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * With Federal Workers Under Attack, Warner & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act - bipartisan legislation to repeal two un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * With Federal Workers Under Attack, Warner, Kaine, & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) today introduced the Protect America's Workforce Act - bipartisan legisl  more