NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Dec. 19, 2024, by Antitrust Division Policy Director David Lawrence at the New York State Bar Association William Howard Taft Lecture: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Before I begin, a necessary disclaimer. The remarks I express today are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Antitrust Division or the Justice Department. Thank you again to the organizers for the invitation to speak on a subject th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado State University and Colorado-based Pioneer Energy Inc. receive funding for six methane monitoring and reduction projects Funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is part of $850 Million distributed nationwide Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed $850 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Methane Emissions Reduction Program to fund p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: Today, House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) delivered the following remarks during floor consideration of H.R. 10515, the American Relief Act, 2025, highlighting the need to keep the government open and provide much-needed disaster relief to the American people. Watch Chairman Cole's remarks here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyWWumtnUvo).  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) released the below statement following his support of H.R. 10515, the American Relief Act, 2025. Chairman Cole said, "The contrast between Republican and Democrat leadership could not be greater tonight. Just now they voted to shut down the government and deny Americans - who desperately need help - critical recovery resources. I stood wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following commentary to the National Review on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * As Congress confronts another funding deadline and shifts its focus to government reform, the outlook for our fiscal trajectory remains at a crossroads. Central to this challenge is America's escalating debt crisis, driven by an often-overlooked issue: unsustainable mandatory spending. In a new Wall Street Journal opin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-746) on the NASA Streamlining Partnerships for Research and Education for Engineering and Science Act (H.R. 7687), xxx. The report was advanced by Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, on Nov. 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7687 supports interagency collaboration between NASA and other federal agencies. This bill amends title 51, United States Code, to authorize the tran more ST

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, Dec. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky issued the following news release: A Louisville man was sentenced yesterday to a total of 27 years in federal prison for numerous felony offenses, including conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute controlled substances, possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime and escape. U.S. Attorney more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 20 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Attorney General Gentner Drummond made the following statement today after the execution of Kevin Underwood, who was convicted and sentenced to death for brutally attacking and murdering 10-year-old Jamie Rose Bolin in 2006. "Justice for Jamie finally was served this morning with the execution of the depraved murderer who took her away from her family and loved more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced his appointment of Jennifer Pointer Austin as District Attorney for District 21, encompassing Cleveland, Garvin, and McClain Counties. "Jennifer's career exemplifies dedication, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to justice," said Governor Stitt. "Her decades of experience prosecuting the most challenging cases, combined with her leadership and service more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: Ralph's Packing Company, a Perkins, Okla. establishment, is recalling approximately 3,132 pounds of ready-to-eat pork and beef bologna products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The product may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the produ more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 20 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: This is your reminder that changes are coming to TRICARE's regional contracts in 2025. These changes will affect you if you live in the U.S. TriWest Healthcare Alliance will replace the current West Region contractor, Health Net Federal Services, LLC, in 2025. While there will still be two TRICARE regions, six states currently in the East Region (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) will m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following commentary to the Wall Street Journal on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Cole's (OK-04) opinion piece, in which he emphasizes that charting a responsible path forward and securing our future prosperity requires addressing the primary driver of U.S. spending, was published in the Wall Street Journal. In the piece, he calls on lawmakers, reform leaders, and - most importantly - the nation to collaborate on solutio more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4550) on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of AAR CORP., Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and hereby  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4549) on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of DAVIDSON & COMPANY LLP, EREZ BAHAR, CA, CPA, and GRANT BLOCK, CA, CPA. Respondents. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4551) on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of DEEPAK SHARMA, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and her more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 20 -- Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2024: Mayor Monroe Nichols and multiple community partners announced the launch of the Tulsa Community-Based Violence Intervention Initiative (TCVI) to help address root causes of violence and improve safety in Tulsa's neighborhoods. The initiative is funded by a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice and will be driven by the strong community partnerships that exist in Tulsa. Key compon more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. The U.S. Army Reserve's 63rd Readiness Division (RD), headquartered in Mountain View, CA, has established an enduring cultural resources program that is making impressive strides thanks to a foundation built on a decade's worth of hard work. To foster tribal relationships, the 63rd RD's Cultural Resources Program is opening lines of communication through the re more PR