WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Adams Bill Addresses Financial Hurdles for New Farmers and Ranchers * Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), alongside Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), introduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help address financial challenges for new farmers and ranchers, especially as farm input costs continue to rise and  more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve's 7th MSC hosts "Resiliency Summit" in Germany * Sembach, Germany - The U.S. Army Reserve's 7th Mission Support Command hosted a three-day resiliency summit Sept. 10-12 at Sembach Kaserne. The event, held with the 21st Theater Sustainment Command and the 86th Airlift Wing, brought together Soldiers, civilians and members of the Kaiserslautern military community for training more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Bioventus LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing concerns related to the proposed rule for the 2026 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) payment systems. The letter, sent on September 12, outlines the company's position on two key issues affecting their products and healthcare providers. Biov more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Applauds Release of $64+ Million in Public Assistance Grants for Helene Recovery * After Budd pressure, funding approved for WNC clean-up and recovery will significantly reduce backlog Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that th more PR

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * Buxton FUDS Phase II Interim Response Action Contract Awarded The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District awarded a contract Sept. 11, 2025, for phase II of the Interim Response Action at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) property located within the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, in Dare County North Carolina. As part of the 2025 p more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Announces Over $2.5 Million in FEMA Funding for Lake Lure Flowering Bridge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) announced that the Town of Lake Lure will receive $2,565,168.30 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to replace the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, which was destroyed during Hurricane Helene in 2024. "The Flo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Gov. Stein's Request for Federal Support for Hurricane Helene Recovery * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Gov. Stein's request to Congress for more Hurricane Helene recovery funding for Western North Carolina and a quicker release of already-approved funds: "Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Announces Additional $64.2 Million to Support Helene Recovery in North Carolina in Addition to the $3 Billion Funded Since President Trump Took Office * Secretary Noem is delivering on President Trump's promise to come to the aid of North Carolina WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem announced an additional $64.2 million for North Caro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee Presses Oshkosh Defense for Answers on USPS Electric Vehicle Contract Delays * Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) sent a letter to Angela Ambrose, Vice President of Corporate Government Operations at Oshkosh Defense, demanding updates on the severe production delays affecting the contracted United States Postal Service (USPS) vehicle fleet, specifically the Next Gen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Strickland Gives New Farmers, Ranchers Early Financing Opportunities * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Senator Peter Welch (D-VT), and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act. The bill will help new farmers and ranchers address early financial challenges. "New farmers starting their bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * WEDNESDAY: EPA to join state and local officials in marking the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene in and around Lake Lure, North Carolina * LAKE LURE, North Carolina (September 15, 2025) - On September 17, 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Administrator Kevin McOmber will join state and local officials at Old Fort, Lake Lure Dam, Morse Park, Lake Lure Beach and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Strickland, Adams Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Make it Easier for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers to Start and Maintain Farming Operations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Alma Adams (D-NC-12) in reintroducing more PR