WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * A-10 test detachment closes down * DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Ariz. - The 40th Flight Test Squadron's, Detachment 1, held it's inactivation ceremony Dec. 5, 2025. Detachment 1, a 40th Flight Test Squadron geographically separated unit, executed A-10 developmental test operations. The unit was officially inactivated as result of the A-10's ongoing divestment from the U.S. Air Forc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The American Bar Association, Chicago, Illinois, issued its 2025 National Lawyer Population Survey, finding that the number of resident active lawyers in the United States has increased to 1,374,720, up from 1,355,963 in 2024, a 1.38% annual rise and the first significant uptick since 2020. Over the past decade, the active lawyer population has grown by 73,363, or 5.6%, with the survey noting that the labour market successfully absorbed the unusually large 2024 g  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Statement on Passing Annual Defense Authorization Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) released the following statement after voting to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The final vote was 312-112. "I was proud to pass this year's NDAA, a critical bill that sets our defense priorities, supports our warfighters, and invests in the future of American m  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Floor Remarks on Legislation to Secure the Grid and Lower Energy Prices Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered remarks on the House floor regarding H.R. 3628, the State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act, and H.R. 3638, the Ele  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2025: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 4 Nominations, Including NASA Administrator Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved four nominations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Introduces Bill to Improve Small Business Services in Appalachia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) today introduced the bicameral Main Street Lending Improvement Act of 2025, which would require a study on the Small Business Administration's (SBA) loan-making process to collect data on its current operation in Appalachia and ulti  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls On Congress To Pass His Bill Combatting Online Child Sexual Abuse Material * On the Senate floor, Durbin asked for unanimous consent to pass his bipartisan STOP CSAM Act alongside Sen. Hawley, before Sen. Wyden objected WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, asked for unanimous consent (UC) for the Sena  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Introduces Bill to Expand Seniors' Access to Health Savings Accounts * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) re-introduced the Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act, a bill to expand access to health savings accounts (HSAs) and fix a technicality prohibiting individuals who are receiving social security benefits from contributing to their HSA accounts. Congresswomen Stephanie Bice (OK-5) and Ashle  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Votes to Secure America's Defense, Invest in U.S. Military Equipment, & Promote Peace Through Strength * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) released the following statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: "I am proud to support this year's National Defense Authorization Act, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, tra  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Alsobrooks, Rosen Introduce Bill to Break Barriers in STEM and Strengthen America's Future Workforce * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.)introduced the 21st Century STEM for Girls and Underrepresented Minorities Act, designed to close persistent equity gaps in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and ex  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections * Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to congressional races across America. The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary and general congres  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Expand Ranked Choice Voting to all Congressional Elections * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced bicameral legislation to bring ranked choice voting (RCV) to congressional races across America. The Ranked Choice Voting Act would require RCV for all primary  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Brown Leads Bipartisan and Bicameral Bill with Reps. Jacobs, Obernolte, Fallon and Sens. Kim, Husted to Recruit Top AI Talent to Federal Government * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) is a co-lead on bipartisan and bicameral legislation to improve federal agencies' abilities to recruit and retain the AI and technical talent needed to better compete in the AI race. The AI Tale  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu, Sen. Hirono Reintroduce Bill to Reunite and Protect Immigrant Families * Bill would reduce visa backlogs, boost efficiency across the immigration process, and ensure a fairer, more humane process for immigrant families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep Judy Chu (CA-28), Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) reintroduced the Reuniting Families Act of 2025. This legislation would strengthen protections for  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Raises Concerns Regarding Systemic Abuse at American Veterinary Schools, Calls for Information from Institutions * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) raised concerns about allegations of systemic abuse at numerous veterinary schools across the country. In a letter to 36 veterinary medicine schools, Congressman Cleaver called on the institution  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Torres and Rutherford Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Blue Envelope Programs Nationwide * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman John Rutherford (FL-05) introduced the Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act, bipartisan legislation to provide federal funding to support, expand, and create Blue Envelope Programs across the country. Blu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 290, Sub-No. 418X) entitled "Norfolk Southern Railway Co. - Abandonment Exemption - In Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Portage Counties, Ohio": * * * DECISION AND NOTICE OF INTERIM TRAIL USE OR ABANDONMENT Norfolk Southern Railway Company (NSR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments for NSR to abandon an approxi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payments for American Farmers Impacted by Unfair Market Disruptions * President Donald J. Trump alongside U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (AR), Senator Deb Fischer (NE), Senator John Hoeven (ND), Representa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00824-227) on Dec. 2, 2025, entitled "Audit of Funding Fee Refunds for Veterans Using Dual Entitlement on VA Joint Home Loans." Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The VA Home Loan Guaranty program is meant to help veterans finance the purchase of homes with favorable loan terms. To take advantage of this program, a qualified borrower must apply to a lender to receive a VA home l  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer, House Republicans host permitting reform roundtable discussion with key stakeholders * Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) hosted lawmakers and stakeholder groups for a discussion on permitting reform ahead of House action on legislation to cut red tape, lower costs, and speed up permitting for energy and infrastructure projects. Whip Emmer was joined by Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN10979) on Dec. 9, 2025, by Kelsi Bracmort, natural resources and energy policy specialist: * * * Year-Round Sale of E15 E15 - a fuel blend of up to 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline - generally cannot be sold during the summer driving season (June 1-September 15) because it does not meet gasoline Reid vapor pressure (RVP) requirements, which limit fuel volatility under the Clean Air   more