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*Georgia Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for 2025-07-16 ( 18 items )  
Behind the scenes: CARCAH's role in Hurricane Hunter operations (10)
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Behind the scenes: CARCAH's role in Hurricane Hunter operations * * Published July 14, 2025 * By Jessica L. Kendziorek * 403rd Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- While WC-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron fly directly into the eye of tropical storms, a critical piece of the storm missions unfold behind the scenes far from the storm inside  more PR

Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell -- June 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell -- June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell increased 0.6 percent from April to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted the energy index advanced 4. more PR

Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- June 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach -- June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach increased 0.5 percent from April to June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted the index fo more PR

Consumer Price Index, South Region -- June 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- June 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.3 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.2 percent over the month. The index for energy increased 1.4 p more PR

Delta Air Lines Agrees to Pay $8.1M to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Related to Payroll Support Program (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Delta Air Lines Agrees to Pay $8.1M to Settle Alleged False Claims Act Violations Related to Payroll Support Program * Delta Air Lines Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has agreed to pay $8,100,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by awarding compensation to certain corporate officers and employees that exceeded the compensation limits Delta agreed to as part of i more PR

FERC: Chairman Christie's Letter Re - Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions June 30, 2025, Through July 11, 2025 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on (July 15, 2025): * * * Mr. Scott Kupor, Director, Office of Personnel Management, 1900 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions June 30, 2025, through July 11, 2025 Dear Director Kupor: The Office of Personnel Management sent a continuing request to the employees of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( more PR

Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger on MLB's Return of the All-Star Game to Atlanta: "Straight Shootin' Brought the Game Back - and That's the Real Win Here" (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following statement on July 15, 2025: * * * Secretary Raffensperger on MLB's Return of the All-Star Game to Atlanta: "Straight Shootin' Brought the Game Back - and That's the Real Win Here" Atlanta - Major League Baseball's decision to return the All-Star Game to Atlanta is the final vindication for Raffensperger led legislation SB202, highlighting the best of Georgia - including commonsense election laws that work for Geo more PR

Joint Carriers Petition Surface Transportation Board on Annual Revenue Adequacy Determinations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Union Pacific Railroad Co., Omaha, Nebraska, Norfolk Southern Railway Co., Atlanta, Georgia, and the U.S. rail operating affiliates of Canadian National Railway Co., Quebec, Canada, collectively known as Joint Carriers, filed a joint petition with the Surface Transportation Board to modify the Board's procedures for determining whether each Class I rail carrier is earning adequate revenues. This petition, along with another proceeding exploring the Board's methodol more PR

Justice Department Highlights DEA Drug Seizures for First Half of 2025, Successful Operations Over the Last Several Weeks (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Highlights DEA Drug Seizures for First Half of 2025, Successful Operations Over the Last Several Weeks * WASHINGTON -- Today, Attorney General Pamela Bondi highlighted the great work of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to get illegal drugs off our streets and protect innocent Americans from addiction, overdose, and drug-related crime and violence. Since January 20, 2025, more PR

McBath Joins Colleagues, 100+ Advocacy Groups to Launch Community Safety Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Joins Colleagues, 100+ Advocacy Groups to Launch Community Safety Agenda * Washington, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and a coalition of over 100 civil rights, public health, racial justice, housing, violence prevention, and econo more PR

Norfolk Southern Petitions Federal Railroad Administration for Extension of Injuries, Occupational Illnesses Electronic Reporting (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- Norfolk Southern Corp., Atlanta, Georgia, has petitioned the U.S. Federal Railroad Administration for an extension of relief from regulations related to injury and illness reporting and recordkeeping. This petition seeks to continue an established practice that modifies how the company shares crucial safety information. The core of the request from Norfolk Southern is to continue posting its monthly listing of all injuries and occupational illnesses electronically more PR

Patients For Patient Safety US Urges HHS to Prioritize Patient Safety in Regulatory Reforms (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US), Smyrna, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), advocating for a robust commitment to patient safety amidst calls for regulatory reform. The organization, which comprises a national network of patients, families, healthcare providers, and stakeholders, emphasizes the need to reduce unnecessary burdens on a healthcare system at risk of compromising patient well-being. more ST

Rep. Magaziner: Trump Administration Needs to Honor Its Word on Food Aid (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor remarks on June 26, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the 25th time to demand that the Trump administration restore funding for lifesaving food aid for malnourished children. This is Plumpy'Nut. It is a fortified peanut paste that has saved millions of lives by getting safe nutriti more PR

Rep. Mullin Proposes Bill to Help Evaluate Safety of Autonomous Vehicles (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mullin Proposes Bill to Help Evaluate Safety of Autonomous Vehicles * Washington, D.C. - In response to federal regulators weakening oversight as more driverless cars hit the roads, Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) introduced a bill to require more robust safety data from autonomous vehicle (AV) manufacturers. AVs are already operating in numerous states including California, Arizona, Florida, Ge more PR

Rep. Nikema Williams Speaks on the House Floor in Honor of Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his Passing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nikema Williams Speaks on the House Floor in Honor of Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his Passing * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined her Congressional Black Caucus colleagues in honoring Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his passing with remarks on the House floor: Remarks as prepared: "Do not get lost in a sea of despair. B more PR

Rep. Wilson: Republic of Georgia Opposition Jailed (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on June 25, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, the corrupt Georgian Dream party continues to wrongfully arrest opposition leaders of the Republic of Georgia. As the Georgian Dream schemes a one-party state, gives the Chinese Communist Party their Black Sea port, and blocks America from trade,  more PR

Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Deliver Upgrades for Johns Creek's Bridges and Sidewalks (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Deliver Upgrades for Johns Creek's Bridges and Sidewalks * In January, Sen. Ossoff urged the Trump Administration to support Johns Creek's infrastructure project Johns Creek, Ga. -- U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff today announced Federal resources to upgrade bridges and sidewalks in Johns Creek. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock are delivering a $12.8 m more PR

Warnock Demands Answers on Trump Admin Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports (10)
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Demands Answers on Trump Admin Re-Adding Medical Debt onto Credit Reports * Senator Reverend Warnock leads the Democratic caucus in demanding the Trump administration explain its rollback of the medical debt rule finalized in January 2025 In the final days of the Biden Administration, Senator Warnock successfully pressed the CFPB to ban credit lenders from including medical bills in  more PR