WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care: "Once again, Republicans have rejected   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Government Funding Deadline, Warner & Kaine Blast Republican Failure to Pass a Bill to Keep Government Open & Protect Health Care * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after Republicans blocked passage of a bill to fund the government and protect Virginians' access to health care: "Once again, Republicans have rejected a commo  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Celebrate Alexandria's Arts Community at the First-Ever State of Arts ALX Event The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities - Office of Arts invites residents, artists, arts professionals, and community leaders to the very first State of Arts ALX event on Wednesday, October 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the Boeing Auditorium, Virginia Tech Innovation Campu  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Hauptman On Regulation by Enforcement * ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman issued the following statement about NCUA's No Regulation-by-Enforcement Policy: Today's policy statement fulfills a goal listed back in January upon being designated as Chairman: "Codifying our procedures to protect Ameri  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Turns Down Pay During Shutdown to Support Federal Workers and Contractors * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), who represents over 36,000 federal workers and contractors, announced he will not take pay during the Republican government shutdown. Congressman Subramanyam is championing legislation to halt pay for members of Congress during  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA establishes new subordinate command for weapon systems support * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The Defense Logistics Agency today announced the stand up of a new major subordinate command dedicated to supplying spare and repair parts to the military services. DLA Weapons Support integrates the missions of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into a single unified command responsible  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Evolent Care Partners (ECP), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) highlighting concerns about the proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. As an organization supporting independent primary care physicians, ECP emphasized the need for reforms that would prioritize value-based care over traditional fee-for-service models. In its letter, ECP expressed appreciation for CMS's recogn  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comment on multiple applications for permits that would allow various entities to conduct scientific research and conservation activities with endangered and threatened species. These activities are intended to enhance the propagation or survival of species across multiple states and territories. The FWS has received applications for permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces EPA Partnership with Town of St. Paul * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Town of St. Paul, Virginia, for a community project partnership. The partnership aims to improve connectivity and safety for pedestrians to access outdoor recreation opportunities from downtown, promote ecotourism and continue steering investments in main street revitalizatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces Project Investment for Medical Building in Tazewell * The Innovate Fund, a community development entity, has made an investment to serve the Town of Tazewell, Virginia. The investment supports the construction of an 11,773 square foot Medical Office Building that will deliver primary health care services to the community. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Op-Ed by Rep. James Walkinshaw: Russ Vought's Directive to Fire Federal Workers During a Shutdown is Illegal In an op-ed published by MSNBC on September 30, 2025, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) underscored how Russ Vought's directive to fire federal workers during a shutdown is political intimidation, illegal, and not valid administrative guidance. Read the op-ed   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Witnesses Expose Manipulated Crime Data, Anti-Victim Judges and Harmful Soft-on-Crime Policies in Democrat-Run Cities * WASHINGTON - In response to questioning from Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), witnesses at today's hearing - including the grandmother of a victim of violent crime, a local policeman, federal officers and a state senator - shared their exp  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Introduces Bill to Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, legislation to support federal employees who are experiencing financial hardship during a government shutdown. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their Thrift Savings Pla  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Liberty University Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking to establish a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. In its correspondence, Liberty expressed concerns while recognizing the agency's commendable intention to bolst  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers in Renewing Push to Lower Child Care Costs * The Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide would pay no more than $10 a day for child care and cap child care costs for all families. Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (September 30, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator El  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care System * "At a time when President Trump and Republicans in Congress are gutting the health care safety net, prompting hospital and nursing home closures and layoffs across the country, the health care system cannot withstand yet another blow." Letter Te  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Impending Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement on the impending shutdown of the federal government: "Republicans control both chambers of Congress and the White House. They had every tool at their disposal to avoid a government shutdown. Yet their actions, or lack thereof, these past few week  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA to Remain Open, Credit Union Members' Shares Insured, While Federal Government Closed * ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 1, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration will remain open and individual accounts will remain federally insured during the federal government shutdown. The NCUA is an independent agency of the federal government, and its operating budget comes from fee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Calls Out Vought's Mass Layoff Threats As Illegal Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement condemning OMB Director Russ Vought's escalating threats to carry out mass firings of federal workers in the event of a government shutdown: "Russ Vought is giving away the game.  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on GOP Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after the federal government entered a shutdown: "Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. Congressional Democrats are in Washington ready to negotiate to keep the government open, while protecting the health care of the Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, posted the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Urge USDA to Minimize Disruptions to WIC Services for Pregnant Women and Infants During Government Shutdown * Roughly half a million pregnant women and nearly 40 percent of all infants in the United States rely on WIC. As originally released by the Committee on Education and Workforce, Democrats WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Educ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Bonamici Urge USDA to Minimize Disruptions to WIC Services for Pregnant Women and Infants During Government Shutdown Roughly half a million pregnant women and nearly 40 percent of all infants in the United States rely on WIC. * Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, and Hous  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * September Recap: Chairman Griffith Details Health Sub Priorities in Public Appearances * U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, made several speaking engagements in September to discuss his priorities for the Health Subcommittee. The Healthcare Leadership Council held their September membership meeting on Capitol H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Sequoia Project, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) advocating for enhancements in health data interoperability as outlined in the agency's proposed rule for 2026 payment policies. With over a decade of experience in health information exchange initiatives, the Sequoia Project aims to leverage its expertise to support the goals of nationwide health information exchange, beneficial for public he  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Turning the page: TRADOC inactivation marks new chapter in Army transformation * JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia - The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was officially inactivated during a ceremony at Fort Eustis on Sept. 26. The ceremony marks the beginning of the establishment of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, set to officiall  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- uAvionix Corp., Leesburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the proposed regulations for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). The letter, sent on September 29, addresses key concerns and recommendations aimed at enhancing safety within the National Airspace System (NAS). The company applauded the FAA's efforts in advancing a regulatory framework that integrates op  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Vertical Aviation International (VAI), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing concerns over the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations, referred to as Part 108. VAI, representing over 1,100 businesses and 18,000 professionals in the civil vertical aviation industry, advocates for a regulatory   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Releases Statement on Extreme Washington Republicans' Reckless Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today released the following statement after House Republicans forced the federal government to shut down at midnight. "Virginia is home to tens of thousands of federal workers, contractors, and service members who keep our country running. Tonight,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP), Henrico, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes in the Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS). In its letter, VACP expressed gratitude for the agency's ongoing efforts to address the mental and behavioral health crisis while urging further enhancements to ensure equitable access to critical mental health services through  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule change that would eliminate the "duration of status" (D/S) admission system for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and their dependents. The proposal aims to replace D/S with fixed-term stays on the I-94 record of entry, which the university argues could create significant challenges for both internationa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Releases Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: "This government shutdown is unnecessary and harmful - not just in Washington, but to the pocketbooks of hardworking families. From missed paychecks for federal employees to delays in benefits for our veterans   more