WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following book review: * * * Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins of American Industry, 1776-1848. By Lindsay Schakenbach Regele. Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019, 167 pp., $62.00 hardcover. * * * In the course of eight informative and entertaining chapters, Lindsay Schakenbach Regele, the author of Manufacturing Advantage: War, the State, and the Origins  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, the House Appropriations Committee released H.R. 10445, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025. The bill is expected to be considered on the House floor this week. Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said, "The American people gave Congress a clear mandate: secure the border, lower costs, and e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Hoy, la presidenta del Subcomite del Hemisferio Occidental, la congresista Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), y el miembro de mayor rango del Subcomite, el congresista Joaquin Castro (D-TX), se unieron a los representantes Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Ami Bera (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Jonathan  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. IF12854) on Dec. 18, 2024, by American national government R. Eric Petersen: * * * Fourth Circuit Holds That Certain Medicaid and State-Funded Health Plans Discriminate by Refusing to Cover Treatments for Gender Dysphoria Several states have considered the extent to which transgender individuals should have access to certain medical treatments to address a discordance between more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior member of the Judiciary Committee and a former member of the Ethics Committee, today welcomed press reports that the Ethics Committee has voted to release its report on its investigation of alleged misconduct by former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz. Congressman Cohen introduced two privileged resolutions seeking public release of the report and preservation of related doc more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the United States Air Force Academy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: How DOT and FAA are working to ensure smooth holiday travel To lessen inland volume and reduce delays during holiday travel, the FAA will use special airspace off the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico that the military releases to the FAA for commercial planes to use. Throughout the year, FAA collaborates with airlines to understand where they will increase operations and identify efficient and safe t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The economy of the Sixth District grew slightly from October through mid-November. Employment was steady, but many firms cited plans to hold employment levels flat or reduce headcount via attrition. Wage growth continued to slow. Input costs and prices remained stable, on net. Workforce contacts described an excess of entry-level talent in rel more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on Dec. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District was stable on balance during the October to mid-November reporting period. Employment levels were largely unchanged, and employee turnover was stable in recent weeks. Wages and prices increased slightly overall. Retail sales and activity in the consumer and business services sectors held steady o more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that a federal jury has found Javier Mares (44, Bradenton) guilty of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and 50 grams or more of actual methamphetamine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and possessing a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. Mares faces minimum of 15 ye more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that four Orlando-area residents have pleaded guilty for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy involving an estimated 89 kilograms of cocaine. Israel Miranda (36, Kissimmee), Abiezer Laboy-Lozada (36, Orlando), Jorge Antonio Gonzalez de la Fuente (31, St. Cloud), and Carlos Antonio Garcia Garcia (35, Kissimm more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: A Romanian man was sentenced today for his role in the NetWalker ransomware attacks to 20 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $21,500,000 and his interests in an Indonesian limited liability company and associated luxury resort property under construction in Bali, Indonesia -- a business venture he financed with proceeds from the attacks. He was also ordered to pay more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued a request for comments in the Federal Register on Dec. 16, 2024, entitled "Endangered Species; Recovery Permit Applications". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have received applications for permits to conduct scientific research to promote conservation or other activities intended to enhance the propagation or survival of endangered species under the Endangere more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: Where did you grow up? I grew up in a small town in Vermont. I spent most of my childhood outside in nature, driving my interest in environmental science. Being from a landlocked state, I was always eager to visit and explore the ocean. This ultimately motivated me to study both marine and environmental sciences in college. Kelsi conducting a creel intercept survey with a shore fisherman in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD The U.S. Navy announced today that it has awarded Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation a $3,459,276,000 contract to conduct the mission-systems integration for the E-130J, which will be the successor to the E-6B Mercury for the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission. Under the contract, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation of Melbourne, Florida, will serve as the prime contractor to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Yesterday, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 115, the Midnight Rules Relief Act, amending the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to allow Congress to repeal several regulations in a single joint resolution. "I've long advocated for Congress to take back its Constitutional authority, and this bill is a step in the right direction," said Rep. Webster. "By addres more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Chairwoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Ranking Member Joaquin Castro (D-TX) joined Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Ami Bera (D-CA), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), Norma Torres (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), and Vicente Gonzal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott released the following statement on his vote to advance the Social Security Fairness Act. Senator Rick Scott said, "I cosponsored and voted today to advance the Social Security Fairness Act because hardworking folks like police, firefighters and teachers who pay into Social Security ought to receive full Social Security benefits in retirement. It is shameful that public sector employ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Roger Marshall to announce the creation of the Congressional Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus. This new caucus will focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care, and addressing the root causes of chronic diseases. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Department of Health & Human Services (HHS more PR

NAPLES, Italy, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: Guided missile destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG 51) held a change of command ceremony at Naval Station Rota, Dec. 19, 2024. Cmdr. Tyrchra Bowman was relieved by Cmdr. Ethan Reber as the commanding officer of USS Arleigh Burke, in a ceremony attended by distinguished visitors, guests, and crew. "My time with Arleigh Burke has been characterized by resilience, tenacity, and warfighting exc more PR