WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chair of SFRC, Jim Risch (R-ID), Ranking Member of SFRC, Chris Coons (D-DE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following joint statement after speaking with the popularly-elected Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili, a leading critic of the government led more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Amendment of Class E Airspace; Lady Lake, FL". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: This action amends Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Lady Lake Hospital, Lady Lake, FL. This action increases the existing radius to accommodate a new instrument approach procedure for UF Health The Villages Hospit more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Amendment of Class E Airspace; Ahoskie, NC". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: This action proposes to amend Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Ahoskie, NC, by adding airspace for ECU Health Roanoke Chowan Heliport, Ahoskie, NC. This action also proposes to amend the airport i more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, entitled "Coastwise Endorsement Eligibility Determination for a Foreign-Built Vessel: LEVERAGE (Motor); Invitation for Public Comments". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Secretary of Transportation, as represented by the Maritime Administration (MARAD), is authorized to issue coastwise endorsement eligibility determinations for foreign-built vess more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval; North Carolina; Second Period Regional Haze Plan". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving in part and disapproving in part a regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division o more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed consent agreement and request for comment in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Mobilewalla Inc.; Analysis of Proposed Consent Order To Aid Public Comment". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The consent agreement in this matter settles alleged violations of Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices. The attached Analysis of Proposed Consent Order to Aid Public Comment describes both the all more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Certain Pre-Stretched Synthetic Braiding Hair and Packaging Therefor; Notice of a Commission Determination Not To Review Initial Determination Granting Complainant's Motion To Amend the Complaint and Notice of Investigation". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has determined not to review an initia more ST

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Over 80 reservists from the 445th Airlift Wing, to include 445th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 445th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 445th Operations Support Squadron, 445th Maintenance Group, 445th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 445th Maintenance Squadron, 87th Aerial Port Squadron and the 89th Airlift Squadron, provided suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 27, 2024, from the City of Peachtree Corners, Georgia: * * * To: The Honorable Sophie Shulman Acting Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 * * * As the largest city in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and a regional techno more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the state of Georgia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 24 to Oct. 30, 2024. The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased from 75% to 100% for debris removal and emer more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement: * * * "Once again, this administration shows us where their priorities lie--and it's not with the American people. "In his last days in office, the president rushes to send a blank $1 billion check to Africa meanwhile families in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia are left struggling from two hurricanes with a measly $750 and a pat on the back. "Disgusting." * * * Original text here: https:/ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Lucy McBath (GA-07), Austin Scott (GA-08), Mike Collins (GA-10), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Rick Allen (GA-12), David S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff is working to protect Georgians from discriminatory threats. Today, Sen. Ossoff is launching an inquiry with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) pushing them to fully investigate racist, threatening text messages targeting Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ Georgians. According to FOX5 AtlantaThis is an external link, some messages suggested Black reci more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Led by Senator Reverend Warnock, members of Georgia's U.S. Congressional delegation are calling on key Congressional leaders to approve billions in federal support to help Georgia families and farmers recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene and other storms Georgia representatives are showcasing bipartisan support for Governor Brian Kemp's request of over $12 billion in federal supplemental dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Companion legislation passed the House of Representatives last night Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are introducing legislation to rename the Plains, Georgia, Post Office in honor of former President Jimmy Carter and the late First Lady Rosalynn Carter. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock introduced legislation to honor the Carters by renaming the Post Office located at 119 Main Street in Plains,  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 6 -- Air University issued the following news: By Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --- Honoring with dignity every fallen comrade who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, the 42nd Force Support Squadron honor guard is the living representation of Air Force core values and that Airman's Creed line of "Never leave an Airman behind." Maxwell-Gunter honor guard provides military funeral honors for fallen  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: A Norfolk man was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, from June 2020 to January 2021, Adam Donley Greenberg, aka Adam Brandon, 39, obtained methamphetamine for redistribution from Michael Wade Kozak, 57, who resided in the Atla more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing to press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to resolve mail delays impacting Georgia families and businesses. Today, in a U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing, Sen. Ossoff pressed USPS Postmaster General Louis DeJoy under oath for specific answers and solutions to the continued delays Georgia families and businesses face getting mail and packages more PR