TULSA, Oklahoma, Jan. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke on the Tulsa race massacre report: * * * As Prepared for Delivery It is an honor to be with you all here today in Greenwood. This community has been strong and resilient despite the lingering effects of a civil rights crime that stands out in its magnitude, barbarity and ruthless brutality. As you know, on May 31, 1921, a group of white Tulsans, far too organize more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Jan. 10, 2025, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Littoral Combat Ships (LCSs) A total of 35 littoral combat ships (LCSs) were procured through FY2019./63 All 35 have been named. LCSs were at first named for U.S. mid-tier cities, small towns, and other U.S. communities./64 The naming rule was later adjusted to regionally importan more PR

OKINAWA, Japan, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Department of Defense Education Activity - Pacific Region Director for Student Excellence Ms. Lois Rapp is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Maricela Guffey as the Pacific Region World Language Instructional System Specialist for grades 6-12. Ms. Maricela Guffey began serving as an educator in 2007 in Arizona, before joining DoDEA in 2015 as a World Language Educator in Yok more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, Jan. 13, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2,400,000 for 24 small businesses to develop technologies to address public health and environmental challenges. These companies are using innovative approaches that include treating PFAS in biosolids, reducing the amount of greenhouse gas emissions from building materials, and developing chemical alternatives that are safer for our en more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * PAGE Technologies, Inc. to develop sensors for real-time measurement of water quality * * * DENVER - Today, the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Boulder, Colo.-based PAGE Technologies, Inc. is among 24 small businesses receiving a total of $2.4 million in EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program funding to develop technologies to address public more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has announced the availability of draft amendments to habitat conservation plans (HCPs) for the lesser prairie-chicken in Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. These amendments, submitted by LPC Conservation LLC, propose adjustments to incidental take permits and conservation plans to align with updates to the species' estimated occupied range (EOR) made in 2022. The revisions aim to expand HCP boundaries and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2025: Today, President Biden announced 336 teachers and mentors from around the nation as recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) and the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). These awards honor the vital role that America's teachers and mentors play in sha more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news n Jan. 13, 2025: Governor Kevin Stitt issued Executive Order 2025-02, establishing the Secure Oklahoma NOW (Not on Our Watch) Initiative, a proactive effort to enhance Oklahoma's preparedness against terrorist threats and acts of targeted violence. The order charges the Department of Public Safety, in consultation with the newly established NOW Advisory Council, with publishing industry-standard security more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 13, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Jordan Sillence * 71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. \-- According to the Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds. For people like 1st Lt. Michael Ober, that is of personal interest. Ober, an airfield operations flight operations officer assigned to the 71st Operations Su more PR