WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: On Christmas Day every year, many Americans relax and enjoy time with their families. For many of our troops, though, it can be a day of sacrifice and hardship. Over the history of the U.S., several big military actions have taken place on Dec. 25. Here are four noteworthy ones. 1776: Washington's Famous Crossing of the Delaware The winter of 1776 didn't start as a good one for Gen. George Washington's Conti more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Benton Institute for Broadband and Society and Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Broadband Networks Initiative issued a 50-page report in June 2024 entitled "Neighborly Networks: Vermont's Approach to Community Broadband." The report was written by Ry Marcattilo and Revati Prasad. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION ... 5 VERMONT'S BROADBAND STORY ... 7 Table 1: Broadband Availability by Maximum Speed Tier in Vermont, 2019 ... 7 Map 1: Maximum Internet Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from the Community Development Bankers Association: * * * To: Mr. Andrew Schlack Program Manager for the Capital Magnet Fund Community Development Financial Institutions Fund United States Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: Capital Magnet Fund, Federal Register Vol. 89, No. 185, Tuesday, September 24 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from Grow South Dakota, Sisseton: * * * To: Andrew Schlack, Program Manager Capital Magnet Fund, CDFI Fund 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 cmf@cdfi.treas.gov RE: Public Comments RE: Capital Magnet Fund (CMF) Program Application - Paperwork Reduction Act, CDFI2024-0003 * * * Dear Program Manager Schlack, Thank you for the opp more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from IFF, Chicago, Illinois. * * * To: Andrew Schlack Program Manager, Capital Magnet Fund Community Development Financial Institutions Fund U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 RE: Capital Magnet Fund Application Request for Public Comment - 2024-21809 * * * Dear Mr. Schlack: Thank you for the op more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from Travois Inc., Kansas City, Missouri: * * * To: Capital Magnet Fund CDFI Fund 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20220 Re: CDFI Fund Seeks Public Comment on Capital Magnet Fund Application * * * To Whom It May Concern: Please accept the following comments on behalf of Travois, Inc. in response to the request for comments for the Cap more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OGC-2024-0490 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Notice of "Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit" in Center for Biological Div more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 22, 2024, from the California Board of Environmental Safety: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Docket identification number EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0376 * * * Dear Administrator Regan, On behalf of the California Board of Environmental Safety, I write in full support of th more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Clean Air Task Force, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Sharyn Lie Director, Climate Change Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20004 Re: Request for Information on the Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporti more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from Earthjustice: * * * Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0015 To: Mr. Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator (1101A) 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 Regan.Michael@epa.gov Re: Response to National Lime Association's Petition for Reconsideration of EPA's Final Rule, National Emission Standa more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Inc., Ramsey, New Jersey: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0350 * * * Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Konica Minolta is the provider of Quantitative Optical Gas Imaging (QOGI) cameras. Our QOGI cameras were tested  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 18, 2024, from the North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Admin1strator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code# 1101A 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision - Case Number 0097 Chlorothalonil (Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0840) * * * Dear Ad more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 25, 2024, from the Northwest Horticultural Council: * * * To: Jan Matuszko Director, Environmental Fate and Effects Division Office of Pesticide Programs Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Benzovindiflupyr: Draft Biological Evaluation with Effects Determinations and Jeopardy/Adverse Modification Predictions for Fed more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Our Nation's Energy Future Coalition Inc.: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Air and Radiation Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Docket I more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Project Canary PBC, Denver, Colorado. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Use of Advanced Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program; EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-03 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Qube Technologies Inc., Calgary, Canada. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Vasco Roma Environmental Protection Agency Office of Atmospheric Protection, Climate Change Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Dear Mr. Roma and Team, Qube Technologies ("Qube") appreciates the opportunity to provide this response to EPA's "Use of Advanced  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other aspects of the nation's water resources infrastructure. The measure approved today is the House A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Truck and Bus Tires From Thailand". Here are excerpts: * * * Determination On the basis of the record[1] developed in the subject investigation, the United States International Trade Commission ("Commission") determines, pursuant to the Tariff Act of 1930 ("the Act"), that an industry in the United States is materially injured by reason of imports of truck and bu more ST

PORTLAND, Maine, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: A North Berwick man was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Portland for filing fraudulent applications for loans from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). U.S. District Judge Nancy Torresen sentenced Frederick Avery, 50, to five months in prison followed by five years of supervised release including five months of home detention. He was also ordered more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry is leading a coalition of Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of rules that would require internet, cable, voice, and broadcast satellite providers to take some of the pain out of routine customer service calls and allow for better consumer choices. The Office of Attorney General more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Results will help to shape the Commonwealth's upcoming 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) - findings include strong public support for accessible, equitable, and modernized recreation opportunities. A draft of the 2025-2029 SCORP will be open for public comment from February 3 to March 3, 2 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Ugift makes it easy for family and friends to contribute to PA 529 accounts * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging families to give the gift of education this holiday season with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program. Family and friends can help save for a child's future education with PA 529's Ugift feature. "Saving for the education of a child in your life is more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Settlement Will Result in Annual Reductions of Over 8,350 Tons of Pollution * * * Today, the Justice Department, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced a proposed settlement with PennEnergy Resources LLC (PennEnergy) resolving alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvani more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * As NTSB Investigation Draws to a Close, PUC Keeps Victims and their Families in Mind, While Conducting a Detailed Examination of the Incident Cause and Recommendations to Reduce Future Risks * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today underscored the core mission of pipeline safety investigations on both the state and federal levels: to id more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation is vital to New Jersey's 1st Congressional District, which has faced damage from flooding, destructive storms, and tornadoes in recent years. "By investing in storm and wastewater management and flood mitigation infrastructure, we can better protect our cities, tow more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, during a House Oversight Committee hearing, Congresswoman Summer Lee questioned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about alarming complaints from Postal Service employees and constituents regarding deteriorating working conditions, delayed mail deliveries, and a lack of accountability within the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Lee emphasized the vital role USPS plays in connecting communit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) celebrated several key victories for Southwestern Pennsylvania as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 today. Roughly every two years, Congress reauthorizes WRDA, vital legislation for managing and conserving our nation's water resources, addressing flood risks, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water infrastructure improvements. Rep. L more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Defender Association of Philadelphia: * * * To: Commissioner Martin O'Malley Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235-6401 * The Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary U.S. Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Re: Request for Information: Use and Conservation of Social Se more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services: * * * To: Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs Regulations and Reports Clearance Staff Social Security Administration 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21235-6401 RFI Docket No. SSA-2024-0038 Request for Information: Use and Conservation of Social Security Benefits and Supplemental Security I more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after the bipartisan House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released their final report: "The House assigned the bipartisan Task Force with three goals: understand what went wrong on that tragic day that killed an American patriot and almost cost President Trump his life, ensure accountability, and pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from Crowell Moring LLP on behalf of the City Bar Justice Center: * * * To: Luvenia Potts, Regulation Development Coordinator, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of General Counsel Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20420 RE: RIN 2900-AS17; VA Docket No. VA-2024-22606; Comment to Proposed Rule on Legal Assistanc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) sent a letter to Dr. Mehmet Oz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), raising stark concerns about his advocacy to eliminate Traditional Medicare and his deep financial ties to the private health in more PR