WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Lake Moovalya elevation to drop in January for maintenance activities Boulder City, Nev. -- The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that the water level at Lake Moovalya will be one-foot lower for approximately two weeks beginning Jan. 9, 2026. The temporary elevation change, requested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will facilitate annual maintenance  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

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 11 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * New statewide recycling plan paves the way for free recycling access The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has approved the state's new Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, marking a major step toward free, convenient recycling for every Colorado household. The program shifts the cost of recycling from residents  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Bill to Restore Funding for Rural Idaho Counties to Become Law * Washington, D.C. U.S. Senator for Idaho Mike Crapo celebrated passage of his legislation, S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) Reauthorization Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which will restore funding to rural counties that steward tracts of untaxed federal lands, now heads to the President's desk for signature  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Push for Emergency Funding for Wildfire Recovery on New Mexico Public Lands * Heinrich and Lujan's push comes amid the Trump Administration's failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention to keep New Mexico communities safe WASHINGTON - Amid the Trump Administration's failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention including sl  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. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Votes for National Defense Authorization Act with Pay Raise for our Troops * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted to in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The National Defense Authorization Act focuses on reforming our nation's broken acquisition system, revitalize the defense industrial base, and help build the most c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse's Legislation to Reauthorize Secure Rural Schools Program Heads to President's Desk * Washington, D.C. Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse, who represents Colorado's Western Slope, applauded the final passage of his legislative proposal to reauthorize the bipartisan Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program, an initiative that provides vital funds to rural and mountain communities that are home t  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. 10 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Castor, Bacon, Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat HPV-Associated Cancers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (D-FL), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) reintroduced the bipartisan Promoting Resources to Expand Vaccination, Education and New Treatments for HPV Cancers Act ("PREVENT HPV Cancers Act") to prevent cancer and save lives by raising awareness abou  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admission  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins and King Announce Maine Nominees to the United States Military Service Academies * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today announced their nominees to the United States Military Academies. To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, applicants must be nominated by an authorized nominating source, which includes Members of Congress. Admissio  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Liberal States Blocking Historic Tax Cuts for Hardworking Americans and Workers U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent issued the following statement today regarding the ongoing refusal by several Democrat-led states to conform to key provisions of the July 4th bill that President Trump signed into law to deliver historic tax relief for American families and workers: Presid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Houston, Texas, issued a white paper analyzing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies for plastics packaging across U.S. states, EU directives, Canada, and the UK, identifying fragmented frameworks, ambiguous producer definitions, infrastructure deficits, and data transparency issues as major barriers to circular economy goals. The white paper--based on comparative policy review and stakeholder interviews--highlights seven U.S. states (  more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * USSPACECOM Strengthens NATO Ties Through Senior Enlisted Space Education * In a continued effort to strengthen relationships with NATO Allies and partners, a U.S. Space Command expert recently traveled to Estonia to educate senior enlisted leaders on the importance of space power.  U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Kavanaugh, representing USSPACECOM, briefed the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Course (CSEL)   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