WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11247) on Nov. 26, 2024, by Legislative Attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * Considerations for a Federal Criminal Prohibition on Hazing A long-standing governmental interest is keeping students safe. One harm befalling students and raising concerns with some lawmakers is hazing - which generally consists of inflicting pain, discomfort, or ritualized humiliation on a student, or  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Defense Logistics Agency Army liaison officers are working with Army Sustainment University to help educate future logistics leaders on how to conduct business with the agency more effectively. DLA and ASU have launched a pilot program targeting sustainment officers in the Logistics Captains Career Course and Warrant Officer Advanced Course to increase awareness of DLA's capabilities, pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 21, 2024, from Enbridge, Houston, Texas: * * * To: Mr. Greg Ochs Director, Central Region Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration 901 Locust St, Suite 462 Kansas City, MO 64106 RE: Docket No. PHMSA-2022-0167 East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC Composite Pipe - Virginia Special Permit 2024 Annual Report  more ST

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: NAVAL BASE GUAM The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, Nov. 26, as part of the U.S. Navy's strategic laydown plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Minnesota arrives as the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam. "The entire crew is thrilled to b more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Maj. Gen. Keith C. Phillips, director for Operations, Defense Intelligence Agency, to senior defense official and defense attache, U.S. Defense Attache Office, Ukraine. Brig. Gen. Marne L. Sutten, special assistant to the deputy chief of staff, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6, U.S. Army, to director of Network Command, Control, C more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $902,931 to the Lee County School District. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Head Start projects support early childhood development services to meet the educational and social needs of local communities. "This HHS grant for $902,931 will help Lee County Public Schools provide Head Start services  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Army veteran amputee Matthew Brown from a Nov. 20, 2024, hearing entitled "Life After Limb Loss: Examining VA Amputee Prosthetics Care": * * * Thank you Chairman Miller Meeks and Ranking Member Brownley for inviting me to testify on my prolonged and frustrating experience with VA Prosthetics Services and specifically the Fayetteville, North Carolina VA Medical Center. I am a U.S. Army  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Encourages Florida Policyholders to Take Advantage of Extended Grace Period to Renew The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), administered by FEMA, has paid policyholders over $1.4 billion for flood losses stemming from Hurricane Helene recovery, with over 56,000 policyholders having filed claims following the storm's landfall. FEMA estimates Hurricane more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the ceasefire deal that was reached between Israel and Hezbollah to stop the fighting in Lebanon: "I'm relieved that intense diplomatic engagement from the Biden Administration has finally led to a temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Kathy Manning, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Greensboro, NC Today, Congresswoman Kathy Manning (NC-06) announced the class of 2029 military service academy nominations from North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District. To attend a military service academy, a student must earn the nomination from their congressional representative and be selected for appointment by the military academy. The nominated students from the class of 2029 were chosen more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's commitment to providing the fleet with critical warfighting capabilities was on display Nov. 22 as it welcomed Dennis Boyer, a member of the Senior Executive Service and deputy commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC), for a full day of tours and discussions. "Division Newport consistently delivers new technologies and capabilities within  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Representative Greg Stanton is backing the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act, legislation to stop the President of the United States from imposing import tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without Congressional approval. The move comes after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada. After Trump's announcement, Stanton said, "I've led tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement: "This agreement to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, which has killed thousands of people, is a welcome development for the region and should increase pressure on Hamas to reach a cease-fire agreement to end the fighting and destruction in the Gaza Strip, which has already clai more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in sending a letter to Senate leadership urging both chambers of Congress to bring a robust supplemental appropriations bill to the floor during the first week of December to provide relief to those impacted by Hurricanes Helen and Milton. "As Se more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27 -- The White House issued the following commentary on Nov. 26, 2024: * * * President Biden's Investing in America Agenda's Growing Durability and Popularity By Natalie Quillian, White House Deputy Chief of Staff When President Biden and Vice President Harris came into office, America was in the midst of a deadly pandemic and our economy was reeling. Since then, President Biden and Vice President Harris have overseen one of the most successful administrations in history an more PR