WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command issued the following news: By Ann Zaniewski, Tank-automotive and Armaments Command Public Affairs DETROIT ARSENAL, Mich. - It was a busy year for the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command, which launched new initiatives, hosted workforce development events, celebrated awards and even debuted a podcast while continuing to support Soldier readiness around the world. Here's a look back at some of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, voted to pass the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA). Senator Budd secured a provision that prohibits the Air Force from divesting F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base through 2027. The Air Force planned to divest 26 Strike Eagl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Lumbee Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to grant the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina long-overdue federal benefits that every other federally recognized tribe receives. Senator Budd said: "I am pleased that the House has taken an important step to address decades of unfair treatment from the fede more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Hickory, NC In partnership with the state and local government, FEMA will close the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Caldwell County for the holidays at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20. The Center will reopen Jan. 2 at 8 a.m. Center Location: Caldwell County Health and Human Services Building (3rd floor) 2345 Morganton Blvd. SW Lenoir, NC 28645 It is not necessary  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "America's High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling." The hearing will examine the growth in sports betting since the Supreme Court's ruling in Murphy v. NCAA struck more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned NCAA President, Charlie Baker, in the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled "America's High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling." The hearing examined the growth in sports betting since the Supreme Court's ruling in Murphy v. NCAA struck down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Federal Plan Requirements for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units That Commenced Construction On or Before June 4, 2010 and Have Not Been Modified or Reconstructed Since August 7, 2013". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: This action finalizes the Federal plan for existing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units (CISWI). more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the Standards of Performance for new, modified, and reconstructed stationary combustion turbines and stationary gas turbines based on a review of more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has been named Ranking Member for the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee for the 119th Congress. The ENR Committee plays a critical role in setting national energy policies and managing our nation's public lands within the U.S. Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service. The Committee also oversees the U.S. Department of Energy and has juri more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar was joined by Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair Debbie Dingell and Co-Chairs Maxwell Frost, Lori Trahan and Lauren Underwood to talk about Donald Trump backtracking on his campaign promise to lower costs and House Democrats plan to tackle the affordability crisis. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: It's clear that the American people want more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) celebrated House passage of three bills to help children and students: S. 3448, the Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023; S. 1147, the Jenna Quinn Law; and S. 5355, the National Advisory Council on Indian Education (NACIE) Improvement Act. S. 3448, the Nev more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), on the House Floor, criticized the Biden-Harris Education Department for spending $1 billion in taxpayer money on so-called "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives. Chairwoman Foxx's Remarks: "A new report from Parents Defending Education (PDE) revealed that t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) released the following statements regarding the inclusion of the bipartisan A Stronger Workforce for America Act within the House's continuing resolution: "Meeting the demands of the 21st century economy requires a targ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Patrick T. McHenry, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry (NC-10), and the incoming Chairman and current Committee Vice Chair, French Hill (AR-02), sent letters to the outgoing Biden Administration's agencies and regulators under the Committee's jurisdiction. After the American people delivered Republican control of the House, Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: This week, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6394(link is external), the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act. Introduced by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), the bill authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to create a time capsule and have it buried on the west lawn of the Capitol, to remain sealed until July 4, 2276, the nation's 500th Anniversary.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed 11 House Committee on Natural Resources bills with significant bipartisan support. The bills honor American history, support farmers, enhance outdoor recreational opportunities and more. House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statemen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined "Mornings with Maria" on FOX Business to discuss the Democrat wish list Continuing Resolution (CR) and his meeting with RFK Jr., President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Senator Tuberville also discussed the need for transparency from the Biden administration about recent drone sightings. Excerpts from Senator  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1101, the Lumbee Fairness Act, legislation introduced by Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07). The bill, which passed by a vote of 311 to 96, gives the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina full federal recognition and associated federal protections. "The Lumbee people are an integral part of our Southeastern North Carolina community. They are our ne more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: * * * Grants were awarded from state's Rural Infrastructure Authority to local communities seeking support for workforce development projects. * * * As part of the North Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA)'s approval of $1.85 million in grant funding to support job growth and infrastructure development projects in rural areas across the state, the North Carolina Community College  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * MetOx International will invest $193.7 million * * * Governor Roy Cooper announced today that MetOx International Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of high-temperature superconducting wire, will build a major production facility in Chatham County, creating 333 jobs. The company will invest $193.7 million in North Carolina. "Many cutting-edge technologies power the c more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Governor Roy Cooper announced SBA Home, a furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production facility in the Town of Mocksville. "SBA Home has made a great decision to enter the U.S. market in Davie County," said Governor Cooper. "With m more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Website Links to 1,100+ Community Resources as Part of Governor Cooper's Plan to Close the Digital Divide * * * Governor Roy Cooper announced the launch of the state's Tech Resource Finder, a new website that provides more than 1,100 resources that help North Carolinians use the internet, find public computers and Wi-Fi and access technical support and digital skil more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * NC ABLE announces partnership with Krispy Kreme in its first official corporate benefit offering as legislation introduced by former U.S. Sen. Richard Burr reaches important milestone on Dec. 19. * * * In honor of the 10th anniversary of the ABLE Act, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, announces a partnership between NC ABLE and the iconic North Carolina sweet-treat brand, Krisp more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell Hails Helen Little's Efforts at Check Presentation * * * "We weren't meant to take an easy life. We are supposed to serve our fellow man," said self-described farm girl turned data processor Helen Little of Clayton, a nonagenarian who has worked unceasingly to improve the lives of less-fortunate people in earthquake-prone, strife-tor more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced a $4 million investment to expand and professionalize family peer support services statewide. This initiative is designed to improve outcomes for children and families by ensuring that families navigating complex systems have access to support and guidance from someone who tru more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Governor Cooper delivers farewell address in Nash County as his second term as North Carolina's 75th governor comes to a close * * * Governor Roy Cooper delivered his farewell address and celebrated the progress made building a North Carolina where people are better educated, healthier and have more money in their pockets to live lives of purpose and abundance. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Congressional Problem Solvers Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, legislation that will make it easier for rural veterans to get transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. VA's Highly Rural Transportation Grant (HRTG) Program currently provides free transportation to health care facilities for ve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The White House and the on Tuesday co-hosted a roundtable on addressing chronic absenteeism in schools. During this roundtable, White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden, and Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten led a discussion with education leaders as well as researchers, philanthropic, private sector and non-profit leaders to discuss actions they are taking to support states, districts,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), a member of the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, issued the following statement after the release of the Task Force's report on guiding principles, forward-looking recommendations, and policy proposals to ensure America continues to lead the world in responsible AI innovation. "This report is a critical first ste more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, which would help rural veterans get transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare facilities. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), alongside Reps. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) and Gabe Vasquez (N more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23), Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced new legislation, the HIRE CREDIT Act, aimed at easing the difficulties faced by victims of federally-designated disasters who have lost their homes and jobs as a result of the disaster. Specifically, the bill would create a new designated category of a disad more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, released a first-of-its kind public dataset and accompanying staff report that expose the scale of the climate change-driven crisis in homeowners' insurance. With this release, the Committee makes publicly available--for the first time--an accounting of insurance non-renewals more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 42-year-old resident of San Benito has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Salvador Cortez-Nava aka Chava pleaded guilty Aug. 24, 2023. U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera has now ordered Cortez-Nava to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Lumbee Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to grant the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina long-overdue federal benefits that every other federally recognized tribe receives. "I am dedicated to ensuring that Congress fulfills its six-decade-old promise to grant full federal recognition to the Lumbee peopl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: On Thursday, Dec. 19, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will host the "Creating Pathways for Multilingualism for All" convening. At the event, the Office of English Language Acquisition will release four Dual Language Immersion Playbooks and a call to action to governors across the nation. This convening will showcase high-quality dual language immersion programs in California, New York, Texas, U more PR