WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release: * * * Ceremonial Swearing-in Remarks of John A. Squires * Remarks by John A. Squires Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Monday, September 22, 2025, 10 a.m. ET USPTO Headquarters, Alexandria, Virginia Good morning everyone, It is a true honor to stand before you today as the incomin  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Subramanyam Leads Bipartisan Effort to Secure Justice for Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse * Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase access to justice for survivors of child sexual abuse, assault, and trafficking. The Statutes of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Reform Act would   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * DIMPLES Unlocks New Levels of Success in Influence Maximization * The idea that a small number of select individuals can have a disproportionately large influence on a social network is known as "influence maximization." From viral marketing to tracking contagious viruses, or anything else that can spread through a network, influence maximization has a wide variety   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Conviction of Ryan Routh * A Florida jury has convicted Ryan Routh for his role in attempting to assassinate President Donald J. Trump in 2024. In response to this news, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "After already surviving an attempted assassination, President Trump's life was once again in danger on a Florida golf course. I   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Lodges Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Charged in the Strangulation of Infant with a Cord in Northern Virginia, Baby is in Critical Condition The Biden administration marked this heinous criminal as non-enforcement priority *  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for a criminal illegal al  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Students with Disabilities and Ensure Continued Special Education Programs in Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Protecting Students with Disabilities Act to ensure that special education programs within the U.S. Department of Educat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans, Ross Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Shortage of Clinical Lab Professionals * Washington, D.C. -- Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Medical Laboratory Personnel Shortage Relief Act of 2025, legislation designed to address the nationwide shortage of clinical laboratory professionals. The bill would expand eligibility for the National Health Servic  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Learn how TRICARE can help you manage chronic health conditions * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Living with a chronic health condition can feel hard. But you don't have to do it alone. TRICARE offers programs and coverage to help you live better with chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, and depression. "Managing a chronic conditio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on U.S. Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia's Resignation * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after Erik Siebert, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, resigned amidst pressure from the Trump Administration: "Federal prosecutors play a critical role ensuring the rule of law by enforcin  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 22 (TNSxrep) -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Patients rank DHN Central clinics 'best of the best' * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Patients have ranked 18 Defense Health Network Central clinics, providers and support staff as the "best of the best" in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report. "Through quarterly 'Best of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Holding Government Funding Hostage with $1.5 Trillion New Spending Demand * WASHINGTON -- House Republicans acted responsibly last week to keep the government open with the clean short-term continuing resolution. Senate Democrats, who used to warn that shutdowns would hurt seniors, veterans, and working families, are now threatening to force one unless Congress repeals the Workin  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Virginia Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- July 2025 * Virginia had 220,000 job openings in July 2025, compared to 217,000 openings in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the job openings rate in Virginia was 4.9 perce  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Two Grants to Combat Substance Use Disorder in Southwest Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced almost $600,000 in funding to address substance use disorder in Southwest Virginia by expanding recovery resources and promoting workforce entry. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s Inv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Two Grants to Combat Substance Use Disorder in Southwest Virginia * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced almost $600,000 in funding to address substance use disorder in Southwest Virginia by expanding recovery resources and promoting workforce entry. The funding was awarded by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s Investment  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Politically Motivated Pushing Out of Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's forcing out of Erik Siebert, interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, because Siebert was unwilling to bring   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Refusal to Meet with Democrats on Government Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after President Donald Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leadership on government funding: "President Trump instructed Republicans to craft a budget bill without dealing with Democrats. Now  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Statement on Trump's Refusal to Meet with Democrats on Government Funding * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after President Donald Trump canceled a meeting with Democratic leadership on government funding: "President Trump instructed Republicans to craft a budget bill without dealing with Democrats. Now he's c  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 22 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Weighing in on childhood obesity awareness month * A child's astonished look gave added weight to a vexing issue openly addressed at Naval Hospital Bremerton, September 18, 2025. As a mother brought her young daughter to Naval Hospital Bremerton's Pediatric Clinic for an appointment, they happened upon Health Promotion's Health Fair focus on National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Part of the  more