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433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders team up to 'Feed The Troops' (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Senior leaders and honorary commanders from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up to spread some cheer by serving holiday-style meals to Airmen at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Dec. 7. The "Feed the Troops" event has been an Alamo Wing tradition for more than 10 years.
"There's a lot going on in the world and it's nice to take a moment just to say than more PR
433rd Operations Group welcomes new commander (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Lt. Col. Jeremy A. Patrick accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Operations Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Bob Hope Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Dec. 7.
Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and presented the 433rd OG guidon to Patrick.
"Everyone told me, more PR
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $109 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Clean Up Legacy Pollution on Federal Lands and Waters (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
The Department of the Interior today announced a $109.6 million investment through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to put people to work plugging, remediating and reclaiming orphaned oil and gas wells in national parks, national forests, national wildlife refuges, and on other public lands and waters. Five federal agencies within the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture will addres more PR
Castle Hills Master Association to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
DALLAS Property management companies Castle Hills Master Association Inc., Bright Realty LLC, Bright Industries LLC, and Bright Executive Services LLC will pay $55,000 and furnish other relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
According to the suit, the companies terminated a pregnant resi more PR
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson Announces Reports and Recommendations Advanced by MRAC in 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release:
The Market Risk Advisory Committee held a public meeting Dec. 10 during which the MRAC adopted three sets of recommendations for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's consideration. The reports and accompanying recommendations, detailed below, address (i) U.S. Treasury markets with a focus on effective risk management practices for the cash-futures basis trade, (ii) moderniza more PR
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson Announces Reports, Recommendations Advanced by Market Risk Advisory Committee in 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
The Market Risk Advisory Committee held a public meeting Dec. 10 during which the MRAC adopted three sets of recommendations for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's consideration. The reports and accompanying recommendations, detailed below, address (i) U.S. Treasury markets with a focus on effective risk management practices for the cash-futures basis trade, (ii) mode more PR
Check the TRICARE Network Provider Directories ahead of 2025 (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
If you're getting care outside of a military hospital or clinic, it's important to understand your civilian provider options. With TRICARE, there are two types of civilian providers: network and non-network. The type of provider you see can determine how much you pay and your process for filing claims.
You should know that TRICARE's new regional cont more PR
Congressman Gonzalez Passes Legislation Honoring Local Fallen Hero, First Lieutenant Andres Zermeno (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass Congressman Vicente Gonzalez's (TX-34) legislation, H.R. 6244, to rename the U.S. Post Office located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard, Brownsville, Texas, in honor of fallen soldier and Brownsville native, First Lieutenant Andres Zermeno.
First Lieutenant Andres Zermeno answered the call to serve in 2008 by commissioning into the United States Army more PR
Crockett Leads Letter Calling For Clemency for Americans Convicted On Federal Crack Cocaine Offenses (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswomen Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and 18 members of the House Democratic Caucus sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden calling for him to use his clemency power to commute those individuals serving longer sentences due to the crack cocaine versus powder cocaine sentencing disparity that was established during the 1980's "War on Dr more PR
DEA's OD Justice Devotes Critical Resources to Fatal Drug Poisoning and Overdose Death Investigations Across the United States (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following news release:
Operation OD Justice is a DEA initiative born out of a critical need to investigate drug poisoning and overdose deaths across the U.S. The initiative, launched in 2021 by DEA's Los Angeles and San Diego Field Divisions, offers training, resources, and poisoning response coordinators to assist State and Local law enforcement as they investigate drug poisonings and overdose d more PR
Durbin Highlights Bitcoin ATM Fraud Against Elderly Americans In Speech On The Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
Durbin announces plans to introduce legislation next Congress that establishes a federal antifraud baseline for Bitcoin ATMs
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today delivered a speech on the Senate floor highlighting how Bitcoin ATMs frequently contribute to financial fraud against elderly Americans. Reporting in the Illinois Times and New York Times outlines egregious examples of criminals cont more PR
EEOC Appoints Maughan as Dallas Regional Attorney (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
DALLAS The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the appointment of Timothy Maughan as regional attorney for the agency's Dallas District Office.
Maughan has fifteen years of litigation experience and over two decades of public law enforcement experience, including time as a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Justice. He has a comprehensive more PR
ERO Chicago removes notorious zeta cartel fugitive sought by Mexican authorities for murder (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
CHICAGO U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Chicago, with assistance from ERO San Diego, Harlingen, Texas, Mexico City, and ERO Removals' International Operations Division, today removed Osiel Cardenas Guillen, 57, a known zeta cartel member, to Mexico, where he is wanted for homicide and illegal possession of a firea more PR
House Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations Leaders Sessions & Mfume Send Bipartisan Letter Requesting GAO to Review Persistent Issues With DOD Vetting System (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce, issued the following news release:
Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) continue their bipartisan oversight of the Department of Defense's personnel vetting practices. The lawmakers remain concerned about delays and issues with the more PR
JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Kendall County leaders to discuss military readiness, conservation (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
Officials from the Hill Country Alliance, along with Kendall County engineers, project managers, and local leaders, met on Dec. 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis to discuss the installation's training mission, current challenges, and mutual concerns regarding military readiness and natural resources conservation.
Michael Waldrop, director of in more PR
Joint Staff addresses drones over New Jersey military installations (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
In recent weeks, a number of drones have been sighted over New Jersey, prompting concern and thousands of telephone calls to report them. Some of those drones have even been sighted over Picatinny Arsenal and Naval Weapons Station Earle, both in New Jersey.
During an on-background telephone call on Dec. 14, officials from the Federal Bureau of Inves more PR
KLTV: U.S. Rep. Moran explains goals of 'Prove It Act' (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Rep. Moran explains goals of 'Prove It Act'
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Original text here: https://moran.house.gov//news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=883 more PR
Mental health in the holiday season (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
"A lovely thing about Christmas is that it's compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together." Garrison Keillor
Keillor's sentiment is shared by many who view the holidays as stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the season.
Focus on physical well-being
According to Tomekia more PR
Mission Monday: Financial operations policy & procedures manager (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
It's Mission Monday! Meet Staff Sgt. Pamela Martinez, financial operations policy and procedures manager in the Financial Management Directorate at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters.
She leads a team that helps active duty Department of the Air Force bases with travel pay-related inquiries including permanent change of st more PR
NAMRU San Antonio recognizes Civilians of the Year (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news:
To ring in the holiday season, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio held an All Hands and Holiday Social at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center on Dec. 13.
Activities included lunch, recognition of December birthdays, presentation of awards for Civilians of the Half Year and Year, awarding of Time-off Awards, Holiday Sweater & Best Desse more PR
NETL-Supported Lower Cost Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Turbine Technology Successfully Demonstrated (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news:
An NETL-supported project, which could offer a path to lower-cost power generation, has successfully demonstrated a supercritical turbine technology in a pilot plant that can produce enough power to supply electricity to approximately 4,000 homes -- the largest scale demonstration of the technology ever accomplished.
The breakthrough was achieved at the Supercriti more PR
Pfluger Bill to Expand Broadband Access Passes U.S. House (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman August Pfluger's legislation, the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation will improve transparency and efficiency in the broadband deployment process, closing the digital divide for rural Americans.
Congressman Pfluger spoke on the House Floor in advance of the vote. Watch or read excerpts of his remarks as prepared below.
"I more PR
Progreso CBP officers arrest Mercedes, TX resident accused of a sex crime involving a minor (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release:
PROGRESO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry encountered a man Friday evening wanted locally on an outstanding felony warrant for indecency with a child, sexual contact (fondling) issued by Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office.
"CBP officers continue to work diligently to screen and identify all travelers entering the United Stat more PR
Protecting Warfighter Readiness 1 Smile at a Time (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
Dentistry isn't the first thing that pops into one's mind when it comes to sailor and submariner readiness. But having to be taken via medevac off a vessel in the far-flung Pacific Ocean because of an abscessed tooth wouldn't be the best way for a sailor to get on their commander's good side.
The Navy's Dental Corps is made up of about 1,300 active-duty and reserve dentists who are experts in 15 specialties. Thei more PR
Rep. Sessions Issues Statement of Support for Our Agricultural Community (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 16, 2024:
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In response to news that the government funding Continuing Resolution expected to reach the House floor this week will not include economic aid to farmers and ranchers, Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) issued the following statement:
Congressman Sessions said, "Farmers and ranchers rely on Congress to provide necessary economic support before the new year. Now, with the end of this Con more PR
Rep. Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to Protect Intersex Children in Foster System (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the Protect Intersex Children Act to prohibit medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children under six years old in the foster care system.
Approximately 1-2% of newborns are born intersex. These children--those born with natural variations in physical sex characteristics--are often subjected to medical interventions to modify more PR
Rep. Sylvia Garcia Leads 24 Colleagues in Bicameral Call for USPS to Protect Safety of Mail-Order Medications From Extreme Temperatures (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) led 24 colleagues in the House and Senate in sending a bicameral letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, United States Postal Service (USPS) leadership, and the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) urging immediate action to address the risks extreme temperatures pose to the efficacy of mail-order medications.
This letter comes after alarming more PR
Reps. Sessions & Mfume Send Bipartisan Letter Requesting GAO to Review Persistent Issues With DOD Vetting System (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce Chairman Pete Sessions (TX-17) and Ranking Member Kweisi Mfume (MD-7) continue their bipartisan oversight of the Department of Defense's personnel vetting practices. The lawmakers remain concerned about delays and issues with the National Background Investigation Service (NBIS) program. In a letter to the U.S. Government and Accountability Office more PR
Secretary Haaland Joins President Biden as He Designates Frances Perkins National Monument (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release:
President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and leaders of the labor and women's rights communities. The new national monument reflects efforts under the President's Executive more PR
Sen. Cornyn Calls for Action on Outbound Investment (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Dec. 16, 2024:
Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the urgent national security threats posed by continuing to turn a blind eye to outbound investment in countries of concern like China and urged his colleagues to take swift action before the end of the year by supporting including his provisions with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in the government funding bill. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are more PR
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces Over $17 Million in Grants to Texas Military Communities (10)
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024:
Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $17 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. The grant funds will be invested in infrastructure projects and other initiatives to support military installations in Texas and protect jobs in militar more PR
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