WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has issued a safety advisory to stress the importance of verifying that the "track is clear" before railroad equipment pushes or shoves across highway-rail grade crossings. This advisory specifically targets crossings equipped only with flashing lights or passive warning devices. Recent fatal accidents involving Union Pacific Railroad Co., Omaha, Nebraska, Watco Rail Services, Pittsburg, Kansas, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues Four Additional States and One Locality for Failure to Comply with Federal Elections Laws * Today, the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced it has filed federal lawsuits against four states Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for failure to produce their statewide voter registration lists upon request. This brings the Justice Department's nationwide t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Announces Sixth District Winners of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * Atlanta, GA Today, Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia's Sixth Congressional District. The Congressional App Challenge invites middle and high school students to design and execute original apps, inspiring young students to explore an education and fut more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Winners * GAINESVILLE, GA Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Georgia's Ninth District. This year's competition featured six talented student submissions from across the District, each creating original software applications that reflect creativity, problem-solving, and a com more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. David Scott, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. David Scott and Emanuel Cleaver File Landmark Proposal to Expand African American Participation in Registered Apprenticeships * Read Bill Text WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13 ) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (MO-5), re-introduced the Jobs, On-the-Job 'Earn-While-You-Learn' Training, and Apprenticeships for Young African Americans Act, legislation designed to grow and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Announces $1 Billion in FEMA Funding for Georgia * This funding will repair and restore critical public infrastructure across Georgia WASHINGTON - The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that more than $1 billion in federal funding is now available to communities and healthcare facilities in Georgia. This funding is available as part of FE more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Warnock to Senate GOP After Health Care Vote, "Who Are You Working For?" * Senator Reverend Warnock condemned the Senate GOP for killing legislation to keep health care premiums from doubling for 22 million Americans WATCH: Senator Warnock minutes after GOP kills bipartisan legislation to keep health care premiums from doubling Senator Reverend Warnock : "First, you kick 15 million  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Secures Over $300 Million in Outstanding Helene Payments for Georgia, Vows to Continue Fighting for Funding * Funding comes after pressure from Senator Reverend Warnock and as Georgia localities were readying for lawsuits from contractors seeking payment for work done in the wake of Hurricane Helene In September, Senator Warnock released a report finding the Trump Administration wa more PR