WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Cantwell, Van Hollen and National Leaders in Science, Education, Industry Condemn Devastating Impacts of Trump's Proposed 55% Cuts to NSF Trump's plan would use investments intended for basic scientific research, education and building a pipeline of future innovators to pay for tax cuts for the wealthiest more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Rolls Out Aggressive Strategy to Enhance and Accelerate Medicare Advantage Audits Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a significant expansion of its auditing efforts for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Beginning immediately, CMS will audit all eligible MA contracts for each payment year in all ne more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey Honors the Legacy of Congressman Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-MD) today issued the following statement in remembrance of his esteemed colleague, Congressman Gerry Connolly, who passed away on May 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 21, 2025 ARMY Palantir USG Inc., Palo Alto, California, was awarded a $795,000,000 modification (P00005) to contract W911QX-24-D-0012 for Maven Smart System software licenses. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 28, 2029. Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity. (Awarded May more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * DHS Makes $360 Million Available to Communities to Increase Number of Trained Firefighters and Keep Communities Safe Additional $36 Million to be Made Available for Research to Improve Firefighter Health and Safety WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of President Trump, states and localities will be empowered to manage disasters and emergencies. These fire more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Criswell Chevrolet for Refusing to Accommodate Disabled Veteran Federal Agency Says Car Dealership Denied Employee Service Dog for His PTSD BALTIMORE - Criswell Chevrolet, Inc., one of Maryland's largest independent car dealership groups, violated federal law by refusing to allow a parts department worker to have a service dog at work as a reasonable accommodation for his pos more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Demands Answers on Military Book Bans From Secretary Hegseth WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the representative of the U.S. Naval Academy in the House of Representatives, led 8 colleagues in writing to Secretary Hegseth seeking answers into Mr. Timothy Dill's May 9, 2025 memorandum on Reviewing the Department's M more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced that the application for a new major license for the Reusens Hydroelectric Project is ready for environmental analysis, inviting public comments and recommendations. The project, operated by Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC (Reusens Hydro), is located on the James River in Bedford and Amherst Counties, Virginia. Eagle Creek Reusens Hydro, LLC, headquartered in Bethesda, MD, filed the application in February 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Following Trump Admin.'s Acceptance of $400 Million Qatari Plane, Ranking Member Raskin Expands Probe Into Reports of a Months-long Shakedown Campaign Ambassador Witkoff and Secretary Hegseth Reportedly Helped Trump Coerce Qatari Royals into "Gifting" Him the Ultra-Luxury "Flying Palace" Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the passing of U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (VA-11): "A principled institutionalist, fierce advocate for Virginians, and my dear friend from across the Potomac, Rep. Gerry Connolly was taken from us far too early. I am praying for his fa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Acceptance of a Luxury Jet from Qatar WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after reports (link is external) that the Trump Administration has formally accepted a Boeing 747 airliner from the government of Qatar: "It's a sad day in America when, reportedly at the President's request, a small but ve more PR

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news: * * * Joint Base Andrews announces 2025 Air Show Joint Base Andrews will host its highly anticipated air show on Sept.13-14, featuring military and civilian aerial demonstrations, static displays and family-friendly exhibits. This year's event celebrates the evolution of airpower and highlights current U.S. military aviation capabilities to inspire the next generation of serv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats: Trump is Criminalizing Congressional Oversight as the Administration Tramples Constitutional Rights and Freedoms Democrats Counter Republicans Efforts to Stifle Lawful Oversight of Trump's Chaotic Immigration Enforcement Following the Political Targeting of a Democratic Member of Congress Washington, D.C. (May 21, 2025)--Re more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, May 22 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Maryland Momentum Fund Invests in Omega 3 Nutrition to Fuel Nationwide Growth The health food company is seeking to expand its national network of customers, serving some of the nation's largest school districts. Baltimore, Md. (May 21, 2025) - Omega 3 Nutrition, Inc., a Rockville-based health food company, announced today the close of an oversubscribed Series Seed round, l more PR

LANHAM, Maryland, May 22 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Governor Moore Announces $37.7 Million in Funding to Support Economic Growth Through State Revitalization Programs ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced $37.7 million for the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's six State Revitalization Programs. These programs offer funding for projects that advance community revi more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 22 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on May 21, 2025: * * * Board of Public Works Approves $4.7 Million for Construction of Park Facilities in Baltimore, Prince George's, and Other Counties Funding approved for DNR's Program Open Space -Local projects The Board of Public Works today approved more than $4.7 million in grants to local governments from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to construct park facilities in Ba more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, May 21 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * New unmanned test system accelerates UAS development at NAWCAD The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is boosting its testing capabilities with a new UAS experimentation system showcased recently at a training event at Naval Air Station Patuxent River's Webster Outlying Field. Designed to accelerate unmanned aviation development, the Tethered Unmanned Aerial Vehic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Amendment Targets Medicaid Work Requirements (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Johnny Olszewski this morning introduced an amendment to the Republican budget reconciliation bill that would guarantee jobs are available to satisfy proposed work requirements for the Medicaid program. The misguided and unnecessary work requirements are part of Republicans' plans to cut $300 billion in Medica more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement on Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly (Washington, DC) -- Congressman Johnny Olszewski today issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia, who served as the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague and friend, Congressman Gerry Connolly. My thoughts and prayers are with  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, issued the following remarks on May 20, 2025, at an oversight hearing on the Securities and Exchange Commission: * * * Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and welcome Mr. Atkins - Commissioner Atkins - to the hearing. And thank you very much for taking the time to stop by my office. Subsequent to our conversation, I talked to Gary Gensler, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Hoyer Opening Remarks at FSGG Hearing on the Federal Communications Commission WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks at the FSGG hearing on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:Click  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin to Stand Up for Working Families During House Republicans' Clandestine, 1:00 AM Hearing on their Tax Bill Scheme The GOP's late-night committee hearing will include steep Medicaid cuts, largest cut to food assistance in American history WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) will testify during House Republicans' late-night "Under the Cover of Darkness" tax heist hearing, fighting more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Dave McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the Bipartisan Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, which would support small- and middle-market businesses by making it easier for business develo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Senators Dave McCormick and Angela Alsobrooks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Capital for Small Businesses Washington, D.C., May 20, 2025 - Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) today introduced the Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, which would support small- and middle-market businesses by making it easier for business dev more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Join Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Deliver Combat-Injured Veterans Full Military Benefits Major Richard Star Act would provide combat-injured veterans with full earned disability compensation and retirement pay WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks (Both D-Md.) joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senate Veterans' more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 13-page audit report (No. 062325) on April 17, 2025 entitled "Contract with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for Analysis of the Social Security Administration's Disability Process." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: April 17, 2025 Refer to: 062325 To: Leland Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Aud more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 17-page audit report (No. 072305) on March 17, 2025 entitled "Manager-to-Manager Application for Critical Case Processing." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: March 17, 2025 Refer to: 072305 To: Leland Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Manager-to-Manager Application for Critical Case Processing The more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 6-page audit report (No. 062410) on March 6, 2025 entitled "Match of Idaho Death Information Against Social Security Administration Records." Here is the memorandum: * * * Date: March 6, 2025 Refer To: 062410 To: Leland C. Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Match of Idaho Death Information Against Social Secu more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 173-page audit report (No. 002505) on March 3, 2025 entitled "Office of the Inspector General Audit Recommendations that Had Not Been Implemented as of January 29, 2025." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: March 3, 2025 Refer to: 002505 To: Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Office of the Inspecto more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 28-page audit report (No. 042304) on March 17, 2025 entitled "Rejection of State Death Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: March 17, 2025 Refer to: 042304 To: Leland Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Rejection of State Death Reports The attached final report presents the results of the Off more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 2-page audit report (No. 772503) on May 14, 2025 entitled "Single Audit of the State of California for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: May 14, 2025 Refer To: 772503 To: Jeffrey Buckner, Deputy Commissioner for the Office of External Affairs From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Single Audit more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 7-page audit report (No. 772501) on March 7, 2025 entitled "Single Audit of the State of Mississippi for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: March 7, 2025 Refer To: 772501 To: Jeffrey Buckner, Acting Deputy Commissioner, Office of External Affairs From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject:Single Aud more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 3-page audit report (No. 772502) on May 1, 2025 entitled "Single Audit of the State of New Hampshire for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: May 1, 2025 Refer To: 772502 To: Jeffrey Buckner, Acting Deputy Commissioner for the Office of External Affairs From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: Sing more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 24-page audit report (No. 022324) on April 23, 2025 entitled "The Social Security Administration's Administration of the Next Generation Telephony Project Contract." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: April 23, 2025 Refer to: 022324 To: Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: The Social Security Admini more PR

WOODLAWN, Maryland, May 21 (TNSrep) -- The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General issued a 23-page audit report (No. 012305) on March 7, 2025 entitled "The Social Security Administration's International Workloads in Processing Center 8." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM Date: March 7, 2025 Refer to: 012305 To: Leland Dudek, Acting Commissioner From: Michelle L. Anderson, Assistant Inspector General for Audit Subject: The Social Security Administration's Inte more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 21 -- The Maryland Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Statement: Governor Moore signs groundbreaking "pro-consumer" changes to utility regulation Annapolis, MD --Governor Moore signed bipartisan legislation to reform utility regulation in the state, protecting consumers from wasteful utility spending, including methane gas pipeline spending that has caused gas bills to skyrocket in recent years without demonstrably  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Warner, Colleagues in Legislative Push to Combat DOGE's Unsafe Retention of Personal Information Today, U.S. Senator Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and a group of colleagues in introducing the Defending Our Government's Electronic data: Bolstering Responsible Oversight & Safegua more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Announce Over $190 Million for Maryland Projects in Army Corps Work Plan Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks, a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee (both D-Md.) along with Governor Wes Moore and Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld announced the inclusion of $194,208, more PR