WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Chairwoman Foxx Opening Remarks on H. Con. Res. 14 and Two CRAs As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon. The Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution as well as two Congressi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Pass the Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act to Protect Taxpayer Dollars WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 825, the Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act. This bill strengthens the integrity of the Small Business Administration (SBA) by prohibiting individuals convicted of financial  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a new computer matching program in partnership with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This initiative aims to verify the eligibility of applicants and subscribers for the Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) by confirming their enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). By leveraging the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Commits $60 Million for Homeownership Grants Funding to help borrowers with downpayments, closing costs, and home repairs ATLANTA, February 24, 2025 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today that it is making $60 million in grant funding available through two enhanced progr more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCE team saves millions for Marine... A small team of skilled technicians working at the Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) detachment at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, is making a big difference for the Marine Corps in terms of cost savings and flight line readiness. FRCE's Beyond Capable Maintenance Interdiction (BCMI) team at Beaufort provides dedicated se more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 25 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Introducing the New Chief Advancement Officer for NC Community Colleges, D'Andre Esposito Raleigh, N.C. - The North Carolina Community Colleges Foundation (Foundation) is pleased to announce D'Andre S. Esposito as the new Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) for North Carolina Community Colleges. This is a new, full-time position at the Foundation. The CAO is charged with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Kevin J. McOmber appointed to lead EPA's Southeast Region ATLANTA (February 24, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump has appointed Kevin J. McOmber, P.E., to serve as regional administrator for the EPA's Southeast Region (Region 4). McOmber will lead the implementation of President Trump's environmental agend more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Leader of the H-2 Drug Cartel Extradited from Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking, Firearms and Money Laundering Charges in Brooklyn Federal Court Jesus Ricardo Patron Sanchez, aka "H-3," Allegedly Led Ruthless Transnational Criminal Organization Responsible for Distributing Thousands of Kilograms of Narcotics and Multiple Murders Jesus Ricardo Patron  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources approves permit for Vanceboro Quarry After receiving feedback at a public hearing and during the comment period, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources has approved the renewal of the permit regulating wastewater discharge from Martin Marietta Materials Inc.'s Vanceboro Quarry. The di more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Larsen, Wilson and Vice Ranking Member Scholten Send Letter to US Army Corps of Engineers After Trump Administration Undercuts Clean Water Act Washington, D.C.--Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources a more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Feb. 26-27; Coastal Resources Advisory Council to meet Feb. 26 The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Feb. 26 and 27 at the DoubleTree New Bern Riverfront, 100 Middle Street, New Bern. The public may attend the CRC meeting in-person or watch online. The regular business meeting of the CRC wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hudson, Sen. Tillis Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Plasma-Based Medicines WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America (PLASMA) Act (link is external). This legislation would implement phased-in rebates for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins More Than 100 House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Elon Musk's Email to Federal Employees Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and more than 100 House Democrats in sending a letter to the heads of the 24 CFO Act federal agencies, demanding they immediately clarify to th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sens. Moran, Fischer, Boozman, Budd Introduce Legislation to Improve Community Care Scheduling for Veterans WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs - and Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced legislation that would permanently authorize and expand the E more PR