RESTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * ACR Leaders Discuss AI with HHS; POTUS AI Plan Released ACR(R) leadership met with Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, HHS Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP), and HHS Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT staff July 22, to discuss radiology's efforts to advance safe, effective and clinically useful AI. College efforts include the ACR Data Science Institute's(R)  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * ACR Supports New Bill to Penalize Insurers for Delayed Payments The American College of Radiology(R) (ACR(R)), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly support H.R.4710 / S. 2420, the No Surprises Enforcement Act, introduced yesterday that will fine health insurance companies that fail to pay physicians wit more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Welcomes Senate Appropriations Committee Vote to Progress Transportation Funding Bill * Arlington, Va - Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing legislation that will allocate funding to the FAA, DOT, among other key agencies. "On-time, bipartisan appropriations are es more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force stands up A6 for warfighter communications, cyber systems * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force has created a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems. This structure is designed to address operational communications and cyber needs effectively throughout the force. The cre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), McLean, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation strongly opposing a petition filed by the Regional Airline Association (RAA). The petition seeks a two-year exemption from certain regulations regarding the installation and operation of Installed Physical Secondary Barriers (IPSB) on commercial aircraft. ALPA, representing over 79,000 airline pilots, urges immediate denial more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Medical Cannabis Associated With Reduced Healthcare Utilization in Chronic Pain Patients * Miami, FL: The sustained use of state-authorized medical cannabis products is associated with improved quality of life and reduced healthcare utilization among chronic pain patients, according to data published in the journal Pharmacy. A team of more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 24 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * As Virginia Hospitals Face Billions in Losses, Youngkin Dismisses Warnings from His Own Administration * # A report from VPM reveals that Governor Glenn Youngkin is once again downplaying serious warnings about the financial fallout from proposed Medicaid cuts -- even when the alarm is coming from within his own administration. This time, he's rejecting projections from Virginia's Departme more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * ASCE Receives 2025 Power of Associations Gold Award for 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastructure | ASCE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has been recognized as a Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful launch of the 2025 Report Card more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Introduce Bill to End Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Today, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, Representative Pete Sessions (R-TX-17), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), andSenator Steve Daines (R-MT) intr more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * Boeing Corporate Audit Directorate reduces audit hours Teamwork, excellence, accountability, mutual respect, integrity and trust; at DCAA, these aren't just values on a wall. They're the foundation of how we work together. The audit team at the Boeing Corporate Audit Directorate (CAD), put these values into practice and delivered impressive results to the audit's  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito, Warnock Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Child Care Workforce, Increase Access to Early Head Start Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) last week introduced the bipartisan Head Start Education and Development Workforce Advancement and Yield (HEADWAY) Act. The legislation would address early child care more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill is a Family Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One Big Beautfil Bill, which was signed into law on July 4th, makes historic investments in the American family, expands access to childcare, and reaffirms Republicans' commitment to protecting life at every age. "The One Big Beautiful Bill is a family bill through and through. By expanding the child tax cre more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Secure Software by Design 2025 Event Announces Keynote Speakers The SEI this week announced the keynote speakers for Secure Software by Design 2025. The two-day, on-site event will take place August 19 and 20 at the Cooperative Plaza Conference Center in Arlington, Virginia. Presented in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University's CyLab Security and Privacy In more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 25 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Carol Miller and Riley Moore Flee D.C. to Avoid Vote on Releasing the Epstein Files CHARLESTON, WV - In response to House Republicans fleeing the Capitol and beginning the August recess early to avoid the release of the Epstein files, West Virginia Democratic Party Chair Mike Pushkin said, "Rather than grow a backbone and stand up for what's right, Republicans are fleeing the Capi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW T&I Subcommittee Hearing on Surface Transportation Improvements * To watch Chairman Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Chairman Capito Participates in EPW T&I Subcommittee Hearing on Surface Transportation Improvements Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, participated in an EPW Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee hearing on p more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Changes to Energy Incentives and U.S. DOE Loan Programs Resulting from the Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * NASEO released a memo to inform State Energy Offices and Affiliate Partners about the changes to federal energy tax incentives and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan programs enacted into law with the passage of th more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 25 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Chesapeake Bay Partnership Set to Meet Oyster Restoration Goals in Maryland and Virginia The Chesapeake Bay Program today announced the expected completion of one of the Bay's most successful recovery efforts to date: fully restoring oyster habitat in 10 tributaries in Maryland and Virginia by 2025. This announcement comes as partners prepare to plant the final few acres of oyster reef in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Benjamin Cline, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Cline Introduces Bipartisan Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act * Washington, D.C. - With the national debt topping $36 trillion and interest payments now exceeding spending on Medicare and national defense, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has introduced the Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act with Reps. Jared Golden (ME-02), Jack Bergman (MI-01) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03). This bipartisan more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Committee Republicans Vote for Bills that Harm Workers and Undermine Protections for College Athletes Today, Committee Republicans voted to advance four bills that would undermine worker protections, make child labor violations easier, and ban college athletes from receiving their fair share of the wealth they create. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional AI Caucus Democrats' Statement on President Trump's AI Action Plan and AI Executive Orders * Congressional Artificial Intelligence (AI) Caucus Chair Don Beyer (D-VA), Vice Chair Doris Matsui (D-CA), and Democratic Members of the Caucus Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), Hank Johnson (D-GA), Sarah McBride (D-DE), Jim McGovern (D-MA), and Rob Menendez (D-NJ) today issue more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Suhas Subramanyam Announces Milestone in $1 Million Returned to Taxpayers Through Casework, Over 1,200 Cases Closed, and 35,359 Constituent Responses Delivered * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) announced a new constituent casework milestone in his service to the people of Virginia's 10th Congressional District. Since taking office, Congressman Subra more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 24 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - July 24, 2025 * A Tech Adventure camper blows a bubble as part of an activity related to the camp's Let's Get Messy theme. Support Your Child's Success by Checking SIS ParentVUE Parents and caregivers can view important information in SIS ParentVUE such as student attendance, grades, progress reports, and assessment scores. Watch this video (link is external) if you would li more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 25 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason PhD champions coral reef conservation through research and mentorship By Laura Powers As a doctoral student at George Mason University, Jordan Sims has spent the past several years immersed, literally and figuratively, in the underwater ecosystems of Honduras, where her research is helping solve real-world challenges in coral reef conservation. As a marine microbial ecologist, Sims s more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 25 (TNSjou) -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Culture influences men's experiences with IPV By Taylor Thomas Historically stereotypical ideas of intimate partner violence (IPV) have overlooked or minimized the experiences of male victims. Simultaneously, perspectives of men's experiences with IPV are influenced by country-specific cultural contexts. A novel study by Denise Hines, professor in the Department of Soc more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Hamsters Drowned, Baked Alive, Maimed at Local Breeding Operation; PETA Seeks Criminal Probe * Bakersfield, Calif. - A damning, just-released federal report reveals that numerous hamsters suffered agonizing deaths while others were confined in filthy and severely crowded enclosures at a Bakersfield-area breeding facility operated by Pet Brokers, Inc. In respo more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Hearing on Landmark Bill to Ban Baby Monkey Abduction; PETA Leads Rallying Cry * Boston - On Tuesday, Massachusetts lawmakers will hold a hearing on a groundbreaking new bill that would ban animal experimenters from tearing infant monkeys away from their distraught mothers during their first year of life. The bill (H.1948/S.1167) was introduced by Senator J more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Daniel Basalli Urges Americans to Take One Small Step on Ruthless * # Jul 24, 2025 by AFP ICYMI: AFP's Daniel Basalli Joins Ruthless to Urge Americans to Take One Small Step ARLINGTON, VA- On today's episode of Ruthless, Daniel Basalli, Americans for Prosperity's Vice President of Public Affairs, delivered a powerful message: it's time for Americans to tak more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * In latest Commonwealth Poll, Virginians are split on state direction but cite concern over cost of living, potential Medicaid cuts and Trump orders The Wilder School's new survey also reveals partisan divides on DEI, immigration and federal workforce cuts. By L. Douglas Wilder and Robyn McDougle Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Exempt Small Businesses from Trump Tariffs on Canada * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and five of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act, legislation that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from President Donald  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Vindman & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restore Illegally Withheld Support for Students with Disabilities in Spotsylvania County * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, (D-VA) and U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), alongside Senate and House colleagues, introduced the bicameral Charting My Path to Fut more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Legal Aid Justice Center (LAJC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), expressing serious concerns regarding the agency's proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter comes in response to the System of Records Notice published by USDA on June 23, 2025. LAJC, a legal services provider committed to aiding impoverished Virginians, argues that the new database could jeopar more ST

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Maine Lobster Festival Sued by PETA for Steaming Lobsters Alive * Rockland, Maine - Today, PETA filed a lawsuit against the Maine Lobster Festival and the City of Rockland in Knox County Superior Court over the city-endorsed event's egregiously cruel method of steaming thousands of lobsters alive in what PETA contends is a violation of Maine law prohibiting t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Trump Administration Investigations into George Mason University * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice and Department of Education launched investigations (link is external) into George Mason University for allegations of racial discrimination and antisemitism: "Less than a m more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 25 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Millions of Potential Stories By Staff Sgt. Noah Coger, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Each and every individual that decides to join the United States Armed Forces has a definitive and different reason for choosing to serve their country. The first steps of that service, inevitably, is basic training. Every day, thousands of recruits go through basic training in various locations, dependent on th more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Announces Six Month Extension to PFAS Reporting Deadline * The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has announced a six-month extension to its PFAS reporting deadline. Originally set for January 1, 2026, the new reporting deadline is now July 1, 2026. This announcement is a result of the advocacy efforts of the RV Industry Association,  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Members of Congress Release a Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Plan to Relocate USDA Agencies * Washington D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced (link is external) a reorganization of the department that would shut down several facilities in the National Capital Region and relocate thousands of employees across the country. Representati more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25 -- The American Staffing Association issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * National Staffing Employee Week to Take Place Sept. 8-15 Annual Event Celebrates 11 Million Temporary and Contract Workers Nationwide * Alexandria, VA, July 23, 2025--Temporary and contract employees are set to be celebrated by staffing and recruiting firms across the country during the American Staffing Association's National Staffing Employee Week, held Sept. 8-15 t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the proposed rulemaking on railroad grade crossings. NTTC expresses support for the initiative aimed at enhancing safety and minimizing the risk of accidents at grade crossings, reflecting the organization's commitment to operational safety within the tank truck industry. NTTC, a nonprofit trade associatio more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) indicating strong support for proposed amendments aimed at eliminating obsolete references to "water carriers" from existing federal regulations. The NTTC sees this initiative as an opportunity to streamline regulations and reduce unnecessary administrative burdens while maintaining safety and compliance with statuto more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing support for proposed regulatory changes related to rear impact protection guards. The comments were made in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning parts and accessories necessary for safe operation and related certification and labeling requirements. As a nonprofit trade associatio more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its concerns about the exemption application related to hours of service for the National Propane Gas Association. With over 500 member companies representing the North American tank truck industry, NTTC has highlighted significant challenges in both workforce shortages and regulatory compliance in its res more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing its support for proposed changes to regulations regarding retroreflective sheeting on semitrailers and trailers. The proposed changes aim to update outdated regulations that impose unnecessary administrative burdens without compromising safety. NTTC, a nonprofit trade association representing over 500 com more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC), Arlington, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) addressing the proposed changes to regulations regarding spare fuses for commercial vehicles. This initiative aims to clarify regulations to improve safety and compliance in the industry. As a nonprofit nonpartisan trade association, NTTC represents over 500 companies within the North American tank truck industry, focu more ST

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release: * * * NCPA Announces Finalists for 2025 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition * ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 24, 2025) - The National Community Pharmacists Association and the NCPA Foundation are pleased to announce that teams of pharmacy students from the University of South Carolina, the University of Texas at Austin, more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 24 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Board Briefed on Artificial Intelligence, Post Exam Survey Results, and the Central Liquidity Fund * Board Action Bulletin ALEXANDRIA, Va. (July 24, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration Board held its fourth open meeting of 2025 and received briefings on artificial intelligence, the Office of the Ombudsman's post exam survey results, and the NCUA's Central Liq more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The National Apartment Association issued the following news release: * * * NMHC and NAA Statement on the Introduction of the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act ARLINGTON, Va. | July 24, 2025 - The National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) and the National Apartment Association (NAA) are pleased to see the introduction of the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act, legislation that will bring attention to barriers on housing  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release: * * * NVCA Statement on AI Action Plan WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the release of the Trump Administration's AI Action Plan: "Venture capital is fueling the AI revolution, backing the startups driving breakthroughs across critical sectors like national security, healthcare,  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Paper: Army Must Incorporate Past Innovation Lessons * The Army should incorporate innovation lessons learned throughout its history to prepare for the future fight, according to a new paper published by the Association of the U.S. Army. "When at war, the U.S. Army has generally been adept at innovating new technologies, organizations and techniques. But in peaceti more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement re: Bond Revoked for Chimp Crazy's Tonia Haddix * St. Louis - Bond has just been revoked for Chimp Crazy villain Tonia Haddix after authorities discovered a chimpanzee in her basement in Sunrise Beach, Missouri. The chimpanzee, who has been safely confiscated, was found in the same cramped cell in which Haddix had previously confined a chimpanz more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photo Op at Jen's 7th Ave. Cafe: 'Hell on Wheels' Truck Comes with Dying Pigs' Cries * Prescott, Ariz. - To combat such meat industry images as dancing pigs and chickens wearing aprons as they gaily make their way to the dinner plate, PETA plans to "educate to liberate" diners on their way into Jen's 7th Ave. Cafe and other Prescott eateries that serve pork o more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH Named RAN Advocate of the Year The American College of Radiology Association(R) (ACRA(R)) named Priscilla J. Slanetz, MD, MPH, FACR, FSBI, FAAWR, FAUR, the Radiology Advocacy Network (RAN) Advocate of the Year during ACR 2025. Dr. Slanetz is a breast radiologist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and Professor of Radiology at Boston University Cho more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on DOJ and ED Investigations into George Mason University Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division andEducation Department's Office for Civil Rights opened investigatio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott's Opening Statement on Committee Republicans' Proposals to Undermine American Workers Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 1319, H.R. 1320, H.R. 4366, H.R. 4312, more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * Recent VCU grad Emma Cummings is bonding, and banding, with the birds In Yellowstone this season, the National Park Service staffer is powered by a lifelong interest in nature and avian ecology lessons from the Rice Rivers Center. By Joan Tupponce As birds prepare to fill the air with their daily chorus at dawn, Emma Cummings is out with them. "Being able to work with birds is  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a hearing to consider five measures aimed at energy independence, border security and infrastructure streamlining: * * * ood 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 five separate measures: H.J. Res. 104, H.J. Res. 105, H.J more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Safe Leave available to federal employees * FORT LEE, Virginia - Federal employees have various leave options available for seeking safety and recovering from specific forms of abuse and harassment. The Office of Personnel Management released updated guidance in January 2025 for agency-specific policies addressing domestic violence, dating violence, sexua more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * School of Social Work adds mental health offerings The undergraduate minor and graduate certificate launch this fall to address growing demand. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Social Work is expanding its mental health offerings - including a new undergraduate minor and a graduate certificate - to propel students and professionals as demand for services grows. "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 14 committee hearings on July 23, 2025: * * * NOMINATION Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nomination of Richard Fordyce, of Missouri, to be Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation, after the nominee, who was introduced by Representative Sam Graves, testified and answered questions in his own behalf. * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Banking, Housing, more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on July 31, 2025, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Witnesses * Bryan Switzer, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Asia, Textiles, Investment, Services, and Intellectual Property), with the rank of Ambassador, vice Sarah Bianchi. * Gustav Chiarello, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Sex Differences Affect Efficacy of Opioid Overdose Treatment * Media Contact: Rebecca Maxey (703) 652-6772 rmaxey@snmmi.org Reston, VA ( July 24, 2025 )-- Naloxone (also known as Narcan, the commonly used drug to treat narcotic overdoses) has greater binding to opioid receptors in women's brains than in men's brains, according to new resea more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Smart Surfaces Coalition Launches Tools to Inform Resilient Infrastructure Policies and Investments * The Smart Surfaces Coalition released an updated suite of web-based tools to support strategic adoption of Smart Surfaces, a term that encompasses a set of resilient infrastructure technologies that cost-effectively mitigate urban he more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, July 25 -- Spire Global Inc., a provider of space-based data, analytics and services, issued the following news release: * * * Spire Launches New Space-Based Radio Frequency Intelligence Capabilities for Defense and Security Spire strengthens its Space Reconnaissance portfolio with new data products that deliver enhanced situational awareness and sovereign-ready solutions. * VIENNA, Va., July 24, 2025 -- Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) ("Spire" or "the Company"), a global  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association issued the following statement on July 24, 2025: * * * STATEMENT: NEMA Commends Prioritization of Grid Expansion, Modernization in White House AI Action Plan NEMA President and CEO Debra Phillips issued the following statement today in response to the Trump administration's release of a comprehensive strategy to ensure the U.S. achieves AI supremacy through American energy dominance, support for next-generation  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, July 25 -- The American College of Radiology issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * States Still in Session Debate Healthcare Bills ACR continues to monitor radiology-specific legislation. With some states still in session, active awareness at the chapter level remains critical. Scope of Practice Illinois Senate Bill (SB) 271 is awaiting action in the Senate. If enacted, this bill would allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice independently after co more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * USDA Reorganization Threatens Continuity of Conservation Programs for Farmers, Ranchers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' decision to rapidly reorganize the U.S. Department of Agriculture and associated agencies will result in a concerning loss of expertise and capacity to administer voluntary conservation programs, contribute to conserv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Utah Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office has endorsed a proposal by the U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement to rescind a 2024 rule that altered the use of ten-day notices under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act according to a public comment letter submitted by the state. The letter, joined by Indiana, West Virginia and other states, argues that the 2024 rule disrupted the balance between federal and stat more ST

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 25 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Medical Centers Earn National Awards for Quality Heart, Stroke Care All four of UVA Health's medical centers have been honored nationally by the American Heart Association for providing high-quality care based on the AHA's evidence-based standards. "Serving patients across Virginia and beyond, the teams at our medical centers are dedicated to providing excellent care for pa more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA researchers find weight-loss drugs don't substantially improve fitness By Mike Mather New and popular weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy can help patients shed a lot of pounds, but they do little to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, which is a major predictor of mortality, according to UVA Health researchers. In other words, patients who respond to the weight-loss  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Leadership Well Represented at 2025 AOA House of Delegates Annual Business Meeting By Danielle Voumard The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) was well-represented at the 2025 American Osteopathic Association (AOA) House of Delegates meeting, held last week in Chicago. The annual event is one of the most significant gatherings in the osteopathic medical profe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Condemns Trump Administration's Political Attacks on George Mason University President In the wake of the University of Virginia president's resignation following unwarranted pressure from the Trump Administration, Vindman continues to speak out against new efforts to undermine higher education in Virginia -- this time targeting Dr. Gregory Washington, President of George Mason University  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Kaine Help Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Restore Federal Program to Help Students with Disabilities Succeed in Adulthood Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.), alongside House and Senate colleagues, have introduced the bicameral Charting My Path to Future Success Act, legislation to restore the abruptly discontinued federal program designed to help more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech updates undergraduate admissions process Virginia Tech is updating its undergraduate admissions deadlines and its prospective student review process for the application cycle that opens Aug. 1. The changes include shifting the university's early admissions application deadline from Nov. 15 to Nov. 1 and integrating a new approach to evaluating applicant essays that pairs human reviewers with an arti more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * AI expert helps startup improve health care delivery Hoda Eldardiry's research team is using artificial intelligence to prevent medical errors and enable personalized, data-driven patient care. By Tonia Moxley Hoda Eldardiry, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, and her research team are working with health care startup LiteraSeed Inc. to save lives with technology that bridges communicati more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * FAQs: Updates to 2025-26 undergraduate admissions process Virginia Tech is updating both its undergraduate admissions deadlines and how student application essays are reviewed. The early admissions application deadline is shifting from Nov. 15 to Nov. 1. The regular admissions decision deadline of Jan. 15 remains the same. Additionally, a new essay review process will use a combination of human reviewers and an ar more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * From good clinicians to great teachers: Emergency veterinary educators discover the science behind effective teaching By Andrew Mann Veterinarians spend years learning to be excellent clinicians, passing on knowledge through "on-the-job training." But when it comes time to teaching others, they're often on their own. "We're never taught how to teach," said Alicia Long, a large animal criticalist at the Universi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Two faculty members named Google Research Scholars By Barbara L. Micale Huaicheng Li and Chris Thomas, assistant professors in the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science, have been named Google Research Scholars, a highly competitive international honor that supports early career professors conducting world-class research. Thomas is also core faculty at the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence and  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 24 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * University recognizes 35 years of ADA The Americans with Disabilities Act provides protection from discrimination for individuals with disabilities, extending civil rights protection to employment, transportation, public accommodations and more. By Lauren Budhu Imagine riding a bus or train and being forced to abandon the chair needed for transportation. Or if you wanted to have lunch with your family at a loca more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 25 -- The Vision Council issued the following news release: * * * The Vision Council Announces Updated Data Communication Standard for the Optical Industry The Vision Council, the leading voice for the optical industry, is pleased to announce the completion and approval of Version 3.14 of the Data Communication Standard. Developed by the Data Communications Standard Committee, this updated standard reflects the optical industry's ongoing commitment to innovation an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Congressional Reapproval of VA Medical Facility Leases * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs voted to approve updated authorizations for 18 Veterans Affairs (VA) major medical facility leases - the final congressional committee needed to greenlight the leases, incl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Congressional Reapproval of VA Medical Facility Leases, Including Proposed Outpatient Clinic in Hampton Roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs voted to approve updated authorizations for 18 Veterans Affairs (VA) major medical facility leases - the final more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, 28 Senators Call on Administration to Conduct Independent, U.S.-Led Investigation into Death of American Citizen in West Bank * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and 27 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Attorney General Pam Bondi calling on the Administration to conduct an independent  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Thune Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Seniors' Options for Care * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) today reintroduced the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act, bipartisan legislation that would ensure seniors can continue to access important clinical services from their pharmacist. The bill would allow Medicare to reimburse for c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on July 24, 2025: * * * WATCH: DGA Chair Laura Kelly on MSNBC Talks How to Win 2025 Governor's Races and Republican's Deeply Unpopular Health Care Cuts Last night, DGA Chair and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly went on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki to underscore how Republican's deeply unpopular cuts to Medicaid and SNAP will be a major liability for GOP candidates in New Jersey and Virginia this fall: "We more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Women In Motion Advocates for Infrastructure, IC Protections on Capitol Hill * Jul 24, 2025Washington -- This week, 22 women trucking leaders from 15 states met with over three dozen congressional offices on Capitol Hill for the American Trucking Associations' second annual Women In Motion (WIM) Call on Washington. During this year's Call on Washington, WIM more PR