WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $12 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Communities Impacted by Disasters Funds will support recovery from Lahaina Wildfire, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and other 2023 & 2024 disasters WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in C more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Jan. 4, 2025, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at a medal of honor induction ceremony: * * * Well, good morning. And welcome. It's great to ring in the New Year with all of you in such a meaningful way. Secretary Wormuth, General George: Thanks for your outstanding leadership of the United States Army. You know, I proudly served in the Army for more than half of my life. So your branch of our military holds more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 7, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera * 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.-- Passion and love for technology and networking led U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Renna Brakefield, Headquarters Air Force, Air Force Judge Advocate General's School paralegal instructor, to enlist in 2012 and chose her career in basic training. U.S. Air  more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 7 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on Jan. 6, 2025, by Governor Lisa D. Cook: * * * An Assessment of the Economy and Financial Stability Governor Lisa D. Cook At the Seventh Conference on Law and Macroeconomics, University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor, Michigan * * * Thank you, Dean Logue. It is wonderful to be back in my adopted home state of Michigan and on the University of Michigan's beautiful campus. The fact that you got this Georgia  more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 6, 2025 * 445th Airlift Wing Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Senior Airman Shantel Scott, 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron supply management apprentice, cleans toys during the Rising 6 community service project at the Ronald McDonald House in Dayton Ohio, Dec. 8, 2024. In addition to volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, the Rising 6 also donated toy more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: OMAHA, Neb. - The National Park Service (NPS) is hosting an upcoming public comment period to gather input on the ongoing Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study, intended to evaluate the potential inclusion of the Buckeye Trail in the country's National Trails System. Congress directed the Secretary of the Interior to study the feasibility and suitability of designating t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $250 million to 24 organizations to support digital skills and inclusion projects in communities across the country. These investments will empower individuals and communities across the nation wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Two men from Ohio and Colorado have been arrested for allegedly assaulting law enforcement and other offenses related to their alleged conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their alleged actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential elect more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced the winners of the Intersection Safety Challenge Stage 1B: System Assessment and Virtual Testing at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. The purpose of the Intersection Safety Challenge, a multi-stage prize competition, is to encourage teams of innovators and end-users to develop, prototype and test intersection safety systems  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the introduction of her first bill of the 119th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. Joining Senator Britt in reintroducing this companion bill in the Senate are Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.Dak.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. This legislation was originally more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the introduction of her first bill of the 119 th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. Joining Senator Britt in reintroducing this companion bill in the Senate are Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.Dak.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. This l more PR

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Effective immediately, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has suspended the Trusted Traveler Program to ensure the safety and security of personnel, visitors, and facilities. This decision comes as a precautionary measure following recent events in New Orleans and Las Vegas. Under the updated procedures, all vehicle occupants must present a valid DoD identification (e.g., Common Access more PR