JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announces 2025 Air Force Art and Photo contest winners * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Services Center has announced the standout entries in the first combined Department of the Air Force Art and Photo Contest, which featured a "Winter Wonderland" theme and drew submissions from arou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing any proposals to lower energy conservation standards for consumer furnace fans. AHRI, representing over 330 manufacturers in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) industry, stated that such a move would violate existing regulations and create burdens for manufacturers.  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) largely supporting proposed changes to the agency's regulatory process. The association, which represents over 28,000 member firms in the construction industry, stated that it welcomes the imposition of procedural safeguards for high-impact rules. AGC stated that it offers its comments to highlight the role associat more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Celebrating Habitat Month * July is Habitat Month at NOAA Fisheries! All month long, we'll be sharing how we protect and restore habitat to sustain our nation's fisheries, recover endangered species, and support coastal communities. NOAA conserves habitats like wetlands, rivers, and coral reefs to support fisheries--but habitat isn't valuable just for the home it provides for fish an more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * From Pacific to Atlantic: Life-Saving Kidney Transplant Gives Military Spouse a Second Chance at Life By Khinna Kaminske Tripler Army Medical Center -- A U.S. Marine Corps spouse is thriving today because of a life-saving 2024 kidney transplant and collaboration between Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and Tripler Army Medical Center. The seamless coordination between the two military treatment more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $419,080 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech for Cancer Treatment Research * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $419,080 grant. This funding supports cancer research into treatments for osteosarcoma. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Secures Nearly $80 Million for New VA Clinic in Hampton Roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced that the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has officially authorized $79.7 million for the construction of a new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Hampton Roads. The project represents a major federal investment that will expand access to healthcare, cou more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Visits Chesterfield County Courthouse Amid Concerns Over ICE Activity, Highlights New Bill to Prevent Wrongful Detention of Citizens and Legal Residents * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) visited the Chesterfield County Courthouse and met with local officials, attorneys and advocates to discuss their observations and concerns over increased Immigrat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Providers to Highlight Threat to Seniors from Medicaid Cuts in Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' * WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), will hold a press conference with nursing home leaders and providers from across the country to raise the al more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Mental Health America (MHA), Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasizing the unique challenges and opportunities for improving behavioral health through increased investment in technology. The organization highlighted its extensive experience in leveraging technology for mental health screenings and support, serving over 31 million individuals since 2014. MHA stated that while technological adva more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Technology and Planning/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. NACDS advocated for the meaningful inclusion of pharmacies in the nation's healthcare data infrastructure to achieve a more connected, equitable, and patient-centered health techn more ST

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * RYAN, WITTMAN DELIVER KEY DEFENSE MODERNIZATION CAUCUS WINS IN NDAA TO BOLSTER DEFENSE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM * Ryan, Wittman Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in NDAA to Bolster Defense Innovation Ecosystem WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R-VA), founding co-chairs of the House Defense Modernization Caucus (link is external), announced sever more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * (Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreement with the Virgini more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces $60.9 Million in Disaster Assistance for Farmers in Virginia * (Washington, D.C., July 28, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced additional U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers in the Commonwealth of Virginia recover from Hurricane Helene. Secretary Rollins signed a block grant agreem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Top Senate Democrats Sound Alarm on Administration's Decision to Resume AI Chip Sales to China * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcom more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, July 29 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Fleet Forces Command Conducts Reception Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration Mobilization Exercise Rear Adm. Kenneth Blackmon, Vice Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC), and Rear Adm. Kimberly Walz, Reserve Director, Maritime Operations, USFFC, led the USFFC Reception Staging, Onward Movement, and Integration (RSOI) mobilization exercise, July 25-27. This exercise demons more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut. Download Previous JOINT BASE PEARL more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Leads Virginia Delegation in Effort to Restore Frozen Funding to Educational Programs across Virginia and the United States * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) led his Virginia delegation colleagues -- U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-Va.-03), Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10) and U.S. Senators Mark Warner  more PR