ABERDEEN, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Army Cadet Command issued the following news: By Rachel Ponder Soldiers and civilians from Aberdeen Proving Ground discussed career opportunities with students in the Advancement Via Individual Determination program during a guest speaker event Jan. 16, 2025. The AVID program is an elective course emphasizing college and career preparation. Students in grades nine through 12 learn study skills, note-taking strategies, and critical thinking during class. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) approved a Bank Merger Act (BMA) application submitted by WesBanco Bank, Inc., Wheeling, West Virginia, to acquire and merge with Premier Bank, Youngstown, Ohio. The resulting bank will operate in West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, and will operate under the name, WesBanco Bank, Inc. When reviewing applic more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission has provisionally accepted a $12.25 million civil penalty settlement with Fitbit, LLC, resolving allegations that the company failed to immediately report a defect in its Ionic smartwatches. The defect, related to battery overheating, posed a significant burn hazard to consumers, with reports dating back to 2018. Despite receiving numerous consumer complaints, including incidents of second- and third-degree burns, Fitbit did more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: By Mark Schauer As U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) tests military equipment for the Army of 2030, its leadership has embarked on an ambitious program to prepare for the future mission. Army senior leaders have deemed multidomain operations (MDO) as the force's new operational concept. The strategy concerns defending against near-peer adversaries able to oppose American forces more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following testimony by Federal City Council President Tom Davis from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "The Stay-at-Home Federal Workforce: Another Biden-Harris Legacy": * * * Chairman Comer and Members of the Committee, I appreciate the opportunity to testify today. I am Tom Davis, President of the Federal City Council, a civic organization established in 1954 dedicated to the improvement of our nation's c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: A federal jury convicted a Maryland man yesterday for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, money laundering, filing false tax returns and identity theft. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, James Wilson, of Owings Mills, conspired with others to defraud insurance companies by obtaining over 30 life insurance policies for applicants by mispresenting their health,  more PR

FORT MEADE, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, the National Security Agency (NSA) announced that Ms. Sheila Thomas has been selected to serve as NSA's next Executive Director and second-highest senior civilian leader. Ms. Thomas brings extensive experience from a variety of positions across NSA and the Department of Defense. Most recently, she served as NSA's director of Engagement & Policy, wher more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) was voted Ranking Member of the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee for the 119th Congress. She will also sit on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee. "Just days into Donald Trump's second term, we're already seeing a wave of Executive Orders that have devastating consequences for Arizonans and communit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement on voting for S. 5: "I have heard from an overwhelming number of Marylanders in the 6th District concerned about our current, overburdened immigration system and our communities' safety. S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, is not perfect-and in ways overarching-but I remain committed to working with my colleagues to clarify the ill more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Union leaders and elected officials who represent tens of thousands of federal workers in Maryland are reviewing what they say are potentially harmful impacts of President Donald Trump's moves to implement a hiring freeze, end work-from-home policies and, eventually, remove thousands of workers from the federal payroll. The immediate results of the new president's executive orders -- which could p more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. It was also announced that Elfreth will serve on the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. "The Natural Resources Committee plays a critical role in preserving our nation's land, water, and air, and I am honored to be named V more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) co-sponsored her first three pieces of legislation as a Member of Congress, all of which are bipartisan. The three bills are the TRUST in Congress Act, the Saving the Civil Service Act, and the Brave Act. "In the Maryland State Senate, I worked tirelessly to pass 91 bills into law--all of which had bipartisan support. Today, I am proud to announc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Morrison is the first and only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress * * * Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) delivered remarks at the U.S. Capitol recognizing what would have been the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Representative Morrison marked the anniversary by calling out the nation's maternal health care crisis and committing to always fight for the right to health care. "Vo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Congressman Johnny Olszewski today announced his appointments to multiple subcommittees on the House Foreign Affairs and Small Business Committees for the 119th Congress: * Small Business: Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development * Small Business: Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains * Foreign Affairs: Africa Subcommittee * Fore more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement commemorating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: "Today, we honor the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose dream of a more just and equitable nation continues to inspire us all. Dr. King's legacy is a call to action -- to challenge injustice wherever it exists, to seek unity over division, and to ensure every voice is heard an more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Congressman Johnny Olszewski is among nine new members of the Congressions Dads Caucus - a bicameral group united in the fight for family-friendly policies - his office announced today. The caucus is chaired by Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and now includes 45 members, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries -- and eight other new members in addition to Congressman Olszewski. "My more PR