WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: SEATTLE - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.6 billion in new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to upgrade water infrastructure and keep communities safe. Combined with $2.6 billion announced earlier this month, this $6.2 billion in investments for Fiscal Year 2025 will help communities across the country upgrade wat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports, spanning 46 states, Guam, and Palau. Today's announcement is the fourth investment of nearly $1 billion, furthering the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to rebuilding our nation's infrastructure while low  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: "The Biden-Harris Administration continues to advance projects that are modernizing the transportation sector and improving access, efficiency, and safety for all travelers," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. "With this latest round of funding, we're helping states across the country develop the innovative, multimodal solutions that will make travel on   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $970 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to 125 U.S. airports, spanning 46 states, Guam, and Palau. Today's announcement is the fourth investment of nearly $1 billion, furthering the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to rebuilding our nation's infrastructure while lowering costs for families, creating good jobs, and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Agencies seek information on consolidation, anticompetitive conduct, and a wide range of issues impacting the availability and affordability of air travel options Today, the Justice Department's Antitrust Division and the Department of Transportation jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel. The agencies are seeking public information on consolidation, ant  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Agencies Seek Information on Consolidation, Anticompetitive Conduct and a Wide Range of Issues Impacting the Availability and Affordability of Air Travel Options * * * The Justice Department's Antitrust Division and Department of Transportation (DOT) today jointly announced a broad public inquiry into the state of competition in air travel. The agencies are seeking public informati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: RENO, Nev. Acting Deputy Secretary of the Interior Laura Daniel-Davis and Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Dr. Steve Feldgus joined Bureau of Land Management (BLM) leaders in Reno, Nevada today to announce the approval of the Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron mining project, a major step towards the nation's efforts to strengthen domestic critic  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 25 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the Biden-Harris Administration from imposing a far-reaching electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers. In April, the Environmental and Protection Agency (EPA) published a rule imposing stringent tailpipe emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: On October 1, Protected Species Observers working at the Don Young Port of Alaska reported an entangled Cook Inlet beluga whale to NOAA's stranding hotline. The Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network quickly coordinated with agencies and partners in Alaska and across the country to evaluate the beluga and its entanglement. At the same time, agencies, local businesses, organizations, and the com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-300-056) on Sept. 20, 2024, entitled "Fiscal 2024 Statutory Review of Compliance With Legal Guidelines When Issuing Levies." Here are excerpts: * * * HIGHLIGHTS Why TIGTA Did This Audit This audit was initiated because TIGTA is responsible for annually determining whether the IRS complied with the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998 requirement to notify ta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSrep) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following audit report (No. 2024-300-060) on Sept. 20, 2024, entitled "Review of the IRS Independent Office of Appeals Collection Due Process Program." Here are excerpts: * * * HIGHLIGHTS Why TIGTA Did This Audit This audit was initiated because TIGTA is statutorily required to determine whether the IRS complied with select provisions of Internal Revenue Code Sec.Sec. 6320 and 6330 when taxpaye  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness issued the following news: Today, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) is announcing the creation of the National Youth Homelessness Partnership to elevate the voice of youth with lived and learned expertise of homelessness in federal and national efforts to prevent and end homelessness and enhance collaboration toward a shared purpose. The partnership brings together federal agencies, national homelessness org  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * President Biden Touts Historic Support for Indian Country and Transformation of the Nation-to-Nation Relationship with Tribal Nations Tomorrow, at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, President Biden will outline his record of transformative investment in Indian Country and relationships with Tribal Nations, advancing Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, respecting Native cult  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 24, 2024: * * * Vice President Harris Announces Record Lending to Small Businesses in 2024 and New Actions to Cut Red Tape and Expand Contracting Opportunities - SBA backed over 100,000 small business financings this year--the most in over 15 years Today, Vice President Harris announced that the Small Business Administration (SBA) provided a record $56 billion through more than 100,000 small business fin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The White House issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: On Monday, October 21st, President Biden held an East Room ceremony at the White House to present the 2022 and 2023 National Medals of Arts and the 2022 and 2023 National Humanities Medals. The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists, arts patrons, and groups by the United States Government and honors exemplary individuals and organizations that have advanced the arts in America and   more