ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IN Launches Digital Ad Campaign Opposing Northwest Allen County Referendum * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Fort Wayne, IN - Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced today the launch of a new digital advertising campaign that will run through Election Day, highlighting the real impact of the Northwest Allen County Schools $12 million operating referendum and u  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OH Testifies in Support of Key Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Fiscal Responsibility and Protect Taxpayers * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) this week submitted testimony before two Ohio House committees in support of legislation advancing long-term fiscal stability and meaningful taxpayer protections. State Direct  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes New Vice President of Finance * Arlington, VA - The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today announced the appointment of David Jenkins as Vice President of Finance. "David Jenkins brings a wealth of experience in nonprofit and corporate finance that will be pivotal to AIA's continued growth," said Eric Fanning, AIA President and CEO. "His app  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation in opposition to a proposed airworthiness directive (AD) affecting certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Regional airplanes. The letter expresses concerns regarding the implication of the directive on existing procedures and the safety of airline operations. The FAA's proposed AD relates to the Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Announces Nuclear Power Initiative * The Army and Department of Energy will work together to develop and install microreactors on Army installations in the United States, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll and Energy Secretary Christopher Wright announced Oct. 14. Dubbed the Janus Program, after the Roman god of transition, the initiative represents a "transition fro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Expands Next-Generation Command and Control Testing * The Army is pushing prototypes of Next-Generation Command and Control, the service's top modernization priority, to the division level, the commander of the 4th Infantry Division said. "If you're not sure if the Army is serious... we'll prototype an entire division," Maj. Gen. Pat Ellis, said. "We're not ju  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Leaders: Installations Must Serve Warfighters Better * The Army knows it must address child care shortages, construct better barracks and improve the quality of food at dining facilities. But it is tackling these issues for reasons its leadership says are more than quality of life measures: these problems must be solved so soldiers can focus on their jobs as war  more

WILMINGTON, Delaware, Oct. 16 -- AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * AstraZeneca opens expanded manufacturing facility in Texas $445 million investment will support global manufacturing of Lokelma * AstraZeneca today announces the unveiling of its newly-expanded, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Coppell, Texas. The expansion project will double the production of Lokelma for the benefit of patients in the United States  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA 2025 Closes With Marshall Medal Presentation * Day Three of AUSA 2025 features forums and panels and the presentation of the Association of the U.S. Army's highest award. On-site registration opens at 8 a.m. In the morning, a panel will focus on the Northern European perspective on transformation, and the Sergeant Major of the Army Professional Development F  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Leads Delegation Demanding Largest Power Grid Operator in the US Take Additional Steps to Lower Energy Costs * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 21 U.S. Representatives representing districts within the PJM Interconnection service territory, the largest power grid operator in the United States, to demand that PJM take key steps to address skyrocketing energy bills for American households. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan, Bicameral Delegation Demands Administration Follow Law On Back Pay For Furloughed Federal Workers * Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05) led their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Bu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Nominations Hearing for Maritime and Commerce Nominees U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to consider the nominations of the Maritime Administration, the Federal Maritime Commission, and the Department of Commerce at 1  more

RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Civil Engineering Salary Growth Outpaces Overall Workforce According to New Report | ASCE * Job satisfaction and entry-level salaries see increases RESTON, Va. -- Civil engineers are in demand and salaries in the profession are rising as professionals take advantage of a job market where their skills are needed, according to the 2025 AS  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Coalition files opening brief challenging FERC's CP2 LNG export facility approval in Louisiana * WASHINGTON - A coalition of local fisherfolk, community members and leaders, and public interest organizations filed their opening brief this week in the U.S. Court of Appeal for the D.C. Circuit challenging FERC's approval of Virginia-based Venture Global's massive Calcasieu Pass 2 (CP2) lique  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * CTA Hosts "Digital Health Startup Day", Announces Strategic Investment In The Future Of Women's Health The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) today is hosting top digital health startups at its Innovation House on Capitol Hill, spotlighting transformative technologies shaping the future of healthcare, alongside the Congressional Digital Health Caucus and the GOP   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Deer Creek Fire Suspect Should Be Charged With Cruelty-to-Animals, PETA Says Today, PETA sent a letter to San Juan County Attorney Mitchell Maughan, asking him to add cruelty-to-animals charges to the reckless burning and other charges that Scott Carrier already faces in connection with the devastating Deer Creek fire, which scorched nearly 18,000 acres of land i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Fake Moderate Abigail Spanberger Sips Champagne and Cashes Out-of-State Checks with Hillary Clinton Abigail Spanberger claims to be some grassroots champion who is only focused on Virginia. But this week, Spanberger was the guest of honor at a swanky fundraiser attended by Bill and Hillary Clinton along with other career D.C. swamp creatures, where she raked in more than $3 million from out-of-st  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Families Hurt, Government Halted -- Democrats Must Answer for This Shutdown * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Arlington, VA - As the federal government shutdown drags on, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is calling out Democrat leadership in Congress for choosing political brinkmanship over responsible governance. Despite a clear path to keep the government open, Democrat leade  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'How drunk do you feel?': Ozempic, Wegovy may help reduce alcohol use A Fralin Biomedical Research Institute study found that after a cocktail, study participants taking medications for diabetes and weight loss saw delayed effects from alcohol. By Leigh Anne Kelley There's mounting evidence that popular drugs prescribed for diabetes management and weight loss --  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * George: Army Must Change to Meet Lethal Challenges * The Army is relentlessly and rapidly transforming to stay ahead of a world that is flooded with cheap drones and lethal technology, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George said at the Association of the U.S. Army's 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C. During a keynote address Oct. 14 at the Dwight  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Heritage in Action: The Coffey Family's Service Spans Four Generations * A deep legacy of service runs through the Coffey family, where dedication to the Air Force mission spans four generations. Maj. Ben "Irish" Coffey, the Chief of Air Staff at the 48th Fighter Wing and F-15E Strike Eagle pilot assigned to RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom, carries t  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Hilton Garden Inn Partners with Celebrity Chef Alex Guarnaschelli to Bring Bold Comfort Flavors to Travelers Hilton Garden Inn today announces a new strategic collaboration with celebrity chef, cookbook author, and television personality Alex Guarnaschelli, bringing a limited-time menu to the brand's Garden Grille & Bar locations across the United States. Collaborating with Guarna  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien in Virginia Who Is Wanted for Murder in Mexico * 70% of ICE arrests have been of criminal illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the US, those who committed crimes in foreign countries are not accounted for in that statistic WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced the arrest of Luis Bautista-Perez, a cri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE conducts visits to employers in Northern Virginia to ensure legal compliance when hiring foreign student workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- ICE's Homeland Security Investigations directorate has recently conducted site visits to investigate fraud by employers in Northern Virginia that hire F-1 foreign students. ICE officials discovered evidence of nonc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP's Emily Greene in The Philadelphia Inquirer: 'Pennsylvanians should support letting Obamacare tax credits expire' * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP HARRISBURG, PA - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) State Director Emily Greene published an op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer titled " Pennsylvanians should support letting Obamacare  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-OH Awards Speaker of the House Matt Huffman with Taxpayer Torch Award * # Oct 15, 2025 by AFP Columbus, OH - Yesterday, Americans for Prosperity--Ohio (AFP-OH) hosted a ceremony to present the Taxpayer Torch Award to Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman. The award stands to recognize members of the Ohio State Legislature who fight for taxpayers, cut burdensome  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump Administration Gutting Special Education Office at Education Department * 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 the Trump Administration decided to lay off most of the staff in the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Special Education an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Murkowski, & Van Hollen Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05) led their colleagues in sending a bipartisan  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Legal Efforts Resume to Recover Imperiled Columbia Basin Salmon * SEATTLE -- Alongside the state of Oregon and conservation, renewable energy and fishing groups, the National Wildlife Federation is returning to court to ensure that endangered Columbia Basin wild salmon and steelhead have the water and other resources they need to survive and eventually recover. T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * M2M Cyclists Exceed Fundraising Goal for Wounded Warriors, Set 2026's Bar Higher * The Memorial to Memorial (M2M) ride continues to pick up speed--both on the road and in its impact. On September 18, 2025, the Air Force Cycling Team once again gathered at the Wright Brothers Memorial in Kitty Hawk, N.C., to begin their four-day, 340-mile journey to the Ai  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall offers Ethical and Civic Thinking microcredential Marshall University is offering an Ethical and Civic Thinking microcredential, designed to help learners strengthen their ability to make ethical decisions and engage responsibly in civic life. The course is part of Marshall's Durable Skills microcredential series and focuses on developing essential competencies in ethical reasoning and  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall receives $341,000 grant for multi-state workforce initiative The Marshall University Research Corporation has been awarded more than $341,000 through the Appalachian Regional Commission's (ARC) Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE) to lead a multi-state project that will help young adults, particularly those aging out of foster care, transition successfully into  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on the Passing of Jim Holland * Richmond, VA - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement about the passing of Dale District Supervisor James M. "Jim" Holland: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Supervisor James M. "Jim" Holland. Chesterfield County and our Commonwealth have lost a passionate advocate and impactful leader. "Jim   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Heroes Share Leadership Lessons * In one of the most anticipated panel discussions at the Association of the U.S. Army's 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition, three Medal of Honor recipients spoke candidly about their actions in combat and what the Army taught them about leadership. Retired Capt. Flo Groberg was first to speak about how he responded to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * MSC Appreciates JTF's Ongoing Commitment to Improving the Military Moving Experience * Oct 15, 2025This afternoon, TRANSCOM released Personal Property Advisory # 26-0007 regarding Interim and Near-Term Reforms to the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3). We appreciate the JTF's ongoing commitment to improving the moving experience for members of our arme  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Neighborgall Construction selected to build Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security Marshall University announced today that Neighborgall Construction Company has been awarded the winning bid for construction of the Marshall University Institute for Cyber Security (ICS), a $45 million facility that will focus on training the next generation of cyber professionals. Construction is set t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Eugene Vindman Fundraises for Pro-Child Murder Jay Jones Virginia Democrat Attorney General candidate Jay Jones was recently exposed for fantasizing about the death of his political opponent's children, but even that's not enough to prevent radical Democrat Eugene Vindman from fundraising for him. REMINDER: Vindman refused to condemn Jones' violent rhetoric and doubled downon his support l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Condemns ICE Detainment of 13-Year-Old Everett Boy, Transfer to Virginia * Congresswoman has been a Consistent Advocate for Immigrant Families Unlawfully Targeted by ICE, Spoken Out Against Criminalization of Children WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley issued the following statement condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) arrest of a 13-year-old boy fro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Launches $5 Million Electoral Program to Mobilize Voters and Protect Reproductive Freedom in 2025 Elections, Including Activations Across Virginia * Reproductive Freedom for All announced the launch of the "Your Vote, Your Freedom" campaign, a $5 million 2025 electoral program to turn out voters, hold anti-abor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: President Trump Secures Peace While Democrats Continue Their Tantrums * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rules Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) to discuss President Trump securing historic peace in the Middle East,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Must Call on All Young Republicans Implicated in Racist Text Scandal to Step Down from Their Positions * # Youngkin Appointee and former Virginia Party officer called on participants to step down, but Sears has been silent VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears must call on participants of a leaked Young Republicans chat that used racist language to step down from their roles joining Virgi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears' "Not Discrimination" Comments Named "Theme" of the Debate * # Lawrence O'Donnell: "so that's not discrimination seemed to be the theme of [Sears'] debate" VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears' comments that opposing gay marriage and firing Virginians for being gay are "not discrimination" were named the "theme" of the debate. WATCH HERE : Transcript: * Lawrence O'Donnell: Early   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Oct. 21, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of Harry Kumar, of New York, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs * Nomination of Joyce Meyer, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs * Nomination of Seval Oz, of California, to be the Ass  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 22, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Mr. Stephen Carmel, of Virginia, to be Administrator of the Maritime Administration * Ms. Laura DiBella, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner * Mr. Robert Harvey, of Florida, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner * Mr. Timothy Petty, of Indiana, to be Assista  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Senior Army Leaders Give Candid Advice to Cadets * The Army Cadet Luncheon, a fixture of the first day of the Association of the U.S. Army's 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition, provides cadets enrolled in both ROTC and Junior ROTC the chance to hear directly from Army general officers. The future officers selected to attend the 2025 luncheon had the rare opportunit  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 15 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Soldier, Industry Feedback Spurs Army Transformation * Whether it's developing Next-Generation Command and Control or the latest drones, the Army must seek soldier feedback and move quickly, two senior Army leaders said. "This is all about the soldier," said Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus. "This is ensuring that our troopers out there in the field have   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 16 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Striped Bass Continue to Struggle in Chesapeake Bay CBF urges ASMFC to take strong action now to rebuild this critical fishery The future of Chesapeake Bay's striped bass population continues to be in peril, as seen by today's results from Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) and Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)'s annual juvenile striped bass survey. Fo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- TheDream.US, a college and career success program for immigrant youth, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * TheDream.US Stands Firmly with UNR and Support for Nevada Dreamers Washington, DC - Recently, the U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to the University of Nevada, Reno, expressing concern over UNR's support for undocumented students. UNR President Brian Sandoval, the former Republican Governor of Nevada, issued a statement in res  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Virginia Democrats Refuse to Condemn Repeated Acts of Political Intimidation Virginia Democrats have continued their shameful pattern of tolerating political violence and acts of blatant intimidation by remaining silent on a rash of vandalism incidents involving Republican candidate yard signs. On October 14 in Sterling, it was reported that several yard signs for Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Real estate students join faculty for seminar in France Blackwood Department of Real Estate students joined Department Head Dustin Read for the first time to assist his annual weeklong seminar for real estate. * Dustin Read, department head of the Blackwood Department of Real Estate, has traveled to Lyon, France for nearly two decades to teach a course on real estate investments to students enrolled in the ESDES  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Strong retention rate highlights fall enrollment census By Jimmy Robertson Virginia Tech continues to experience incremental growth, as the recently completed fall enrollment census revealed an overall student population nearing 40,000 across all university locations. The official enrollment of 38,995 is on target with university goals and is highlighted by strong student retention. The census showed an increas  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw Statement on Federal Court Order Halting Trump Administration's Illegal Firing Scheme Today, Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, released the following statement after a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to immediately halt its illegal firing of federal employees during the ongoing Repu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Colleagues Urge Administration to Follow Law on Back Pay for Furloughed Federal Workers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05) led their colleagues in sending a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB)  more