FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Nearly 1,000 New Teachers Celebrate a Great Beginning * The hallways of Hayfield Secondary School buzzed with energy last Wednesday as nearly 1,000 new FCPS teachers attended the 31st annual Great Beginnings Summer Institute (GBSI). What began in 1995 as a small gathering of 50 participants and two coaches has grown into a vibrant, high-energy welcome for educators from every walk of life -- th more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'What's Wrong With You?' New PETA Campaign Calls Out Coney Island's Meat-Eating 'Animal Lovers' * New York - Do you love your dog, but still eat meaty hot dogs? That's the contradiction PETA is pointing out to "animal lovers" on Coney Island in a sky-high message outside Nathan's Famous. The campaign aims to point out the hypocrisy between loving one animal a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Abigail Spanberger Calls Immigration Enforcement A "Distraction" Abigail Spanberger has made it clear: she wants to work against the Trump administration when it comes to enforcing America's immigration laws. In a shocking statement, Spanberger called Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Virginia a "distraction of resources" -- even as violent gangs like MS-13 e more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Advocacy Q and A: Reaching Out to My Lawmakers * Q: How can I reach out to my lawmakers to advocate for federal retirees and employees? A: To reach out to your lawmakers and advocate on behalf of federal retirees and employees, you can use a targeted campaign that NARFE has created under our Legislative Action Center. T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-VA Endorses Delegates Tony Wilt, Amanda Batten, and Kim Taylor for Re-Election * # Aug 12, 2025 by AFP RICHMOND, VA - Americans for Prosperity-Virginia (AFP-VA) today announced its endorsement of Delegates Tony Wilt (HD-34), Amanda Batten (HD-71), and Kim Taylor (HD-82) for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates. Each of these leaders has worked alongsid more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- AIHA, Falls Church, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency providing feedback on the agency's draft risk evaluations for the chemicals DBP and DEHP. The letter offered suggestions on how the agency could improve its methods for estimating dermal exposure, defining exposure groups and developing occupational exposure values. AIHA addressed the agency's use of a flux-based approach for estimating dermal exposure. The organiza more ST

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Amy Briggs Prepares to Go Back to School (Again) at Spring Hill * For the 34th time, Principal Amy Briggs is looking forward to the first day of school at Spring Hill Elementary School. Although this year her mom may not have taken her shopping for special school supplies like she did when Amy started attending the school as a kindergartener, Amy says she still feels "genuine excitement of sta more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Animal Allies to Demo High-Tech E-Carriage During Vote on Horse Working Conditions * Savannah, Ga. - Ahead of Thursday's vote on changes to regulations surrounding Savannah's horse-drawn carriage industry, a herd of PETA supporters and Ban Horse Carriages Savannah members will gather at Johnson Square to encourage support for proposed legislation to ban horse more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Applauds EPA's Fix to Diesel Exhaust Fluid Guidance * Aug 12, 2025 Washington -- Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed support for new Diesel Exhaust Fluid guidance issued by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin that would avert sudden speed and power losses for trucks and other diesel equipment without degrading e more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Graphic Novel Highlights WWII Hero * Retired Col. Van Barfoot, a former enlisted soldier who earned the Medal of Honor and a Silver Star for his actions in Italy during World War II, is the focus of the latest graphic novel in the Association of the U.S. Army's series on recipients of the nation's highest award for valor. Medal of Honor: Van T. Barfoot recount more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Building a Brighter Future: Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members * PLANO, Texas (Aug. 12, 2025) - Toyota is taking bold steps to support working parents as the company adds four, all-new childcare centers across its manufacturing footprint. New centers will serve parents at Toyota North Carolina, Toyota Mississippi, Toyota Alabama and Toyota West Virgin more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Cats' Brains and Alzheimer's Disease: PETA Statement on New Study * Norfolk, Va. - Please see the following statement from PETA director of Science Advancement and Outreach and neuroscientist Dr. Emily Trunnell regarding a new study involving the brains of deceased companion cats who exhibited signs of feline dementia while alive: Using cats--or any animals more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Central Virginia Health Services Inc. (CVHS), New Canton, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing grave concerns over the agency's reinterpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The organization, which represents 20 community health center sites across Virginia, argues that the new definition could severely u more ST

BELLEVUE, Washington, Aug. 13 -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA: VIRGINIA MURDER REMINDS US THAT SELF-DEFENSE IS SACROSANCT BELLEVUE, WA - The horrible slaying of Virginia resident Holly Hatcher, 62--mother of rising country star Spencer Hatcher--and the subsequent fatal shooting of the suspect by her husband, Michael, is a reminder that good people everywhere should never be deprived of their right of self-defense, t more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Community members celebrate new Sentara hospital in North Carolina * Lindsay Stevenson, M.D., obstetrician/gynecologist at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, was walking through the grocery store when a woman approached him. "She showed me a picture and said, 'You delivered me and my husband, and you just delivered our daughter,'" said Dr. Stevenson, who smiled as he recalled the moment more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * David Van Dingenen and his experience with the Executive Leadership Development Program The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a unique leadership development opportunity hosted by the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The 10-month program involves direct contact and involvement with senior leaders, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Digital tools give Military Health System medics real-world skills before the battle Tools such as AI and digital simulation support how the military trains its medical workforce, allowing adequate repetition of each task until it feels natural. By Robert Hammer, OASD for Health Affairs/Military Health System Artificial intelligence and digital simulation tools are transforming how the military trains  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: * * * DPAA and South Korea's MAKRI Forge Stronger Partnership in Recovering Missing Korean War Heroes * WASHINGTON - The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency and the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense Agency for KIA Recovery and Identification, MAKRI, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 6, solidifying their commitment to recover more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Unveils 2025 Men's Collegiate Soccer Schedule Featuring More Than 1,110 Matches * * ESPN+ will stream 1,090 \+ men's soccer games from more than 17 conferences, including 16 conference championship matches ESPN will present more than 1,110 men's college soccer matches across ESPNU, ACC Network, ESPN+ and the ESPN App during the 2025 season. Coverage begins Thur more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Fasten Your Tastebuds: PETA's Vegan Cheese Tour Takes Off From Denver * Denver - To prove that vegan cheese soars above the competition, a group of PETA supporters dressed as airline pilots will hand out thousands of delicious dairy-free cheese snacks in the Mile High City on Thursday. The animal allies' week-long layover in Colorado--which will kick off outs more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 25-31) in August 2025 entitled "Five Decades of Decline: U.S. Construction Sector Productivity." Here are excerpts: * * * Historically, the U.S. economy has displayed robust, positive productivity growth. According to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, labor productivity (that is, real output per worker) has more than tripled over the period 1948-2023. Moreover, this  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following economic brief (No. 25-30) in August 2025 entitled "Forecasting U.S. Productivity". Here are excerpts: * * * Trend aggregate labor productivity growth is estimated to be 2.5 percent at the beginning of the sample. This estimate then gradually declines to around 1.4 percent in 2021. Since our sample ends in 2021, we begin forecasting the trend growth rate of labor productivity after that point an more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * From Westfield Grad to FCPS Insider: My Summer Internship Experience * The following was written by Teresa Seraphin, a third year student majoring in journalism at the George Washington University. Teresa is a graduate of Westfield High School, who interned with Fairfax County Public Schools this summer in the Office of Human Resources. The Gatehouse Administration Center was a building I did  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Grassroots Advocacy Month 2025: Let's Go, Legislative Action Center! * After an impactful first week of making our presence known online and recruiting our networks to our cause, the second week is focused on the Legislative Action Center (LAC)! If you aren't familiar with NARFE's LAC, you can view all of our active campa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces HHS Grants to Virginia Tech for Research * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, multiple grants for research. The awards include: * $395,248 for research of the causes of cancer and ways to prevent cancer related to episodic future thinking and smoking. * $452,769 for allergy, immunology and tran more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University Launches $2 Million Workforce Development Enterprise Returning to Its Roots, Reimagining the Future of Work, Powering Virginia's Economic Growth * Hampton, VA (August 12, 2025)- With the nation's unemployment rate at 4.2 percent and employers facing a critical shortage of skilled workers, Hampton University has launched a bold new initiative to close the gap: the Workforce Development Ente more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * How a death in the family may affect your TRICARE coverage * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7. When a family member passes away, it can feel overwh more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Lufthansa Technicians at Rafael Hernandez International Airport Secure Vote to Remove IAM Union * Majority of technicians signed petition demanding union ouster vote; IAM officials used allegations against employer in unsuccessful attempt to block vote Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (August 12, 2025) - Eric Matos, an airplane technician at Lufthansa Technik's  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Capito, Hickenlooper Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost AI Standards, Create Guidelines * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) recently reintroduced their bipartisan Validation and Evaluation for Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (VET AI) Act. The bill directs the National Institute of Standards and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on President Trump Placing D.C. Police Department Under Federal Control and Deploying National Guard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after President Trump signed executive orders to place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) under federal control and allow the deployment of the D.C. National Guard: "If President Trum more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS Successfully Completes First Open-Water Demonstration of its Counter-UAS Maritime Mission Equipment Package for Small Uncrewed Surface Vessels ARLINGTON, Va.- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that is has successfully completed its first se more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Launches Sports Industry Team Litigation, Transactional Lawyers Bring Decades of Experience Representing Sports Industry Businesses, Investors, Athletes, and Universities * McGuireWoods recently launched a Sports Industry Team, leveraging the firm's experience in precedent-setting litigation and groundbreaking transactions that have helped shape the modern sports landscape. The mu more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * Michael G Stabin, PhD, CHP, 1957-2025 * # Michael G. Stabin, PhD, CHP, 1957-2025 Michael G. (Mike) Stabin, PhD, CHP, born on August 29, 1957, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, passed away on June 11, 2025. A certified medical physicist and president of the Radiation Dose Assessment Resource (RADAR), Mike was a pioneer in the field of radiopharmaceutical  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Delegation Statement On Trump's Police Actions In The District Of Columbia * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jennifer McClellan (VA-4), Don Beyer (VA-8), Steny Hoyer (MD-5), Jamie Raskin (MD-8), Glenn Ivey (MD-4), Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10), Sarah Elfreth (MD-3), Eugene Vindman (VA-7), and April McClain Delaney (MD-6) today issued the following statement on Pres more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * New York Invests $7 Million to Advance Integration of Electric Vehicles with the Grid * On July 8, 2025, Governor Hochul announced $3 million in awards from the Vehicle Grid Integration Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Vehicle Grid Integration Program funds scalable  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Claims "Rainy Day" Reserve Can Cover Medicaid Cuts, Only There's Not Enough Money and Lawmakers Oppose the Plan * # Cardinal News : Virginia could see a $29 billion decrease in federal Medicaid [...] Republican candidate for governor, has suggested tapping into the state's $4.7 billion "rainy day fund" to cover the cost. VIRGINIA - New reporting from Cardinal News details how  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * OPM Issues Guidance on Schedule G * Recently, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued new Guidance on Executive Order Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service. Schedule G is a new hiring authority in the excepted service for political appointees whose roles are of a policy-making or policy-advocating character. more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement: Central Park Conservancy Advocates for Ryder's Law * New York - Below, please find a statement from PETA Director Ashley Byrne in response to the Central Park Conservancy's announcement that they are calling for a ban on horse-drawn carriages and support Ryder's Law: "The Central Park Conservancy's call for the passage of Ryder's Law is now  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photos: Marvel Superheroes Spring Into Action in Albany After 14 Dogs Left to Die in Hot RV * Albany, N.Y. - They play superheroes on the big and small screens, and now, Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Krysten Ritter are acting as real-life superheroes to dogs as they star in a PSA blitz popping up above gas pumps across Albany, warning drivers never to leave a more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Photos: Marvel Superheroes Spring Into Action in Hopkinsville After Dog Left to Die in Hot Car * Hopkinsville, Ky. - They play superheroes on the big and small screens, and now, Marvel stars Danai Gurira and Krysten Ritter are acting as real-life superheroes to dogs as they star in a PETA PSA blitz popping up above gas pumps across Hopkinsville, warning drive more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scott, Workforce Community Defend Importance of Job Corps on Virginia's Local Economy Yesterday, Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, delivered the following remarks at a workforce community forum on the impact of the Trump Administration's decision more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Launches Retail Security Advisory Board, Invites SIA Members to Participate * SIA's new expert-led group will provide recommendations and best practices regarding retail security, foster industry collaboration, offer thought leadership and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. - The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the c more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Senator Blake Doriot Receives RV Industry Association National Legislative Award * During the National Conference of State Legislatures' annual Legislative Summit last week in Boston, the RV Industry Association Government Affairs team presented the annual National Legislative Award to Indiana State Senator Blake Doriot (R-IN) for his tireless support and advocacy of the RV i more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Thomas, Nature-Loving Explorer, Honored as 2025 Jr. Ranger Champion * Following weeks of outdoor adventures and nationwide demonstrations of community spirit, the 2025 Jr. Ranger Competition has named its champion, Thomas. Along with his $20,000 prize, Thomas will appear in an upcoming issue of Ranger Rick Jr., the beloved children's magazine published by the Nat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard awards $32 million contract for runway reconstruction at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina * NORFOLK, Va. - The U.S. Coast Guard's Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways Kilo and Golf at Base more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Alert Public of Scam Spoofing Official Phones * Alexandria, VA - The U.S. Marshals Service for the Eastern District of Virginia is alerting the public again of a phone scam where con artists are spoofing the district office's real phone numbers to trick people into sending money. The tactic is known as neighbor spoofing, where scammers use technology to modify what  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Fraudsters and Cheats Accountable, Root Out Pandemic Waste, Fraud, and Abuse * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) introduced the Accountability Doesn't Expire Act, bipartisan legislation to extend the authority of the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee (PRAC) through Fiscal Year 2030. The legislation ensures that both  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Virginia FOIA Advisory Chair, Del. Marcus Simon Calls on Sears to Release Documents Relating to Potential Failure to Disclose Private Plane Use * # Richmond Times-Dispatch : "Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears' office and campaign can't say whether she took a free flight in 2023 from a donor whose business was regulated by the state" VIRGINIA - Today, Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory  more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Wind tunnel research gathers speed with NATO partnership A team of Virginia Tech engineers is part of an international task force aiming to close the gap between computational fluid dynamics and real-world behavior. By Jama Green For aerospace and naval engineers developing the next generation of civilian and military vehicles, physical experiments and computational fluid dynamics (CDF) simulations are both ess more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Announce Over $8 Million to Lower Energy Costs for Virginian Households * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $8,235,920 in federal funding to reduce energy costs for Virginian households and expand access to reliable, affordable energy across the Commonwealth. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this funding is alloca more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of 3 Funding Bills * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of legislation to fund a number of major priorities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Especially after Congress failed to pass a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Three Funding Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded Senate passage of legislation to fund a number of major priorities, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Fiscal Year 2026. "Especially after Congress failed more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Weekly "5 Things" E-mails No Longer Required * Last week, the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Scott Kupor announced that the "5 Things" weekly emails previously required from federal workers would not be enforced moving forward. Director Kupor noted that agency managers will be responsible for trackin more PR