ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: The Alexandria Police Department continues its investigation into the attempted abduction of an adult woman that occurred at approximately 6 p.m. yesterday at Holmes Run Dog Park, involving the woman being grabbed from behind and fighting off the attacker. The suspect fled and no arrest has been made. Today, Detectives of the APD Criminal Investigations Division are recanvassing the area  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Based on a year-long investigation, the Committee on Education and the Workforce majority, under Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), has released findings on how antisemitism engulfed college campuses while administrators put the wants of terrorist sympathizers over the safety of Jewish students, faculty, and staff. "For over a year, the Ame  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) will hold his 16th annual Open Season Workshop on November 16, 2024 to assist federal employees, retirees, servicemembers, and veterans in navigating changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plans (FEHBP) and dental and vision insurance programs. The program will feature a panel of experts, including representatives from the various health care plans, to an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Tumblers with a Metal Straw Hazard: The metal straw inside the tumbler can cut your mouth and/or fingers, posing a laceration hazard. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: October 31, 2024 Units: About 60,000 Consumer Contact: HALO toll-free at 855-425-6266 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, by email at halo.safety@halo.com, or online at https  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Oct. 30, 2024, by Deputy Secretary Richard Verma and Secretary Antony J. Blinken to the Foreign Service Institute: * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY VERMA: Well, good morning. Good morning, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good morning. DEPUTY SECRETARY VERMA: Thank you - thank you for your patience. I asked who the opening act was, and they said there wasn't one, I was the opening act, which is - (laughter) - which is really   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Adhesive and Sealant Council, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering, Management, and Policy Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 17, 2024, from the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Mr. Thomas Groeneveld Existing Chemical Risk Management Division (7404M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Request for Comment Regarding Certain Per- and Polyfluoroa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from Polymeric Exterior Product Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * RE: Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 * * * Dear Dr. Sarah Au, In response to the request for public comments by the United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) regarding its proposed designation of vinyl chloride (CASRN 75-01-4) as a high priority substance und  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from Elin Betanzo, president and founder of Safe Water Engineering LLC, Detroit, Michigan. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments regarding Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601-0145, Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Tox  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-541) on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received Verizon Virginia LLC (Verizon), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the National Community Pharmacists Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments--Bulk Dr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 23, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Fifth District grew at a modest rate since our previous report. Consumer spending picked up modestly, overall. Travel and tourism were steady, on balance, as business travel increased, and leisure travel softened. Residential real estate activity slowed slightly, and commercial real estate activity was little changed   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.3 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement and other essential recovery efforts. Additionally, over $1.1 billion has been approved for debris removal and emergency protective measures, which are n  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has awarded Citizens Telephone Cooperative a $5 million grant. The funding will support the deployment of a fiber-to-the-premises network benefiting residents and businesses in Carroll County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Carroll County stands to benefit from increased access to broadband services. "This  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-693) on the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act (H.R. 2941), which aims to require the Office of Management and Budget to revise the Standard Occupational Classification system to establish a separate code for direct support professionals. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Sept. 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE H.R. 2941, the Reco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-692) on the Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services Act (H.R. 6319), which aims to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to review and make certain revisions to the Standard Occupational Classification System. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Sept. 19, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE H.R. 6319, the Supporting Accurate Views  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-667) on the Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act (H.R. 5490), which aims to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the John H. Chafee Coastal Barrier Resources System. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Sept. 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose of H.R. 5490 is to amend the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to expand the J  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-587) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8812), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the U.S. to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation TITLE I--GENERAL PROV  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: A Georgia man pleaded guilty today to his involvement in a conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa Cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion (the Jalisco Cartel). Earlier this year, on Aug. 5, a foreign national residing in Illinois pleaded guilty for his role in the same money launderin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) led a group of 20 Members in sending a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Wicker and House Armed Services Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith. The lawmakers urged Armed Services leadership to reject any provisions that undermine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives at the Department of Defense (DoD)  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration issued three consent orders and one prohibition notice in October 2024. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Orders: * Gloria J. Hall, a former employee of Prairie View Federal Credit Union, Prairie View, Texas * Diane St  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration Board named Katherine Easmunt as the agency's Chief Ethics Counsel, effective November 3. In this role, Ms. Easmunt oversees the Office of Ethics Counsel, which certifies the agency's compliance with federal ethics laws and regulations, promotes a culture of accountability and integrity, and helps ensure the success of the NCUA's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 05-RD-353624) by Region 5 Director Sean R. Marshall: * * * NAPA TRANSPORTATION, INC., Employer and [AN INDIVIDUAL], Petitioner and WAREHOUSE EMPLOYEES LOCAL UNION NO. 322 A/W INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, AFL-CIO, CLC, Union ORDER DISMISSING PETITION AND REVOKING CERTIFICATION On June 26, 2023, in Case 05-RC-317340 Warehouse Employees Local Union No. 322 a/w International Brotherhood of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Contested logistics challenges, post-COVID-era supply chain conditions, and driving logistics innovation through artificial intelligence and data where some of the key topics discussed during the Defense Logistics and Support conference Oct. 29 at the Sheraton Pentagon City, in Arlington, Virginia. Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly shared an ov  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Today, Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Chairwoman Virginia Foxx and the House Education and Workforce Committee released a report concerning antisemitism on the nation's "elite" college campuses. Read the full report about antisemitism at Harvard, UPenn, MIT, Yale, Columbia, Barnard, Rutgers, Northwestern, George Washington University, UC-Berkeley,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: Saratoga, N.Y. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on the Education and the Workforce Committee's historic report regarding antisemitism on college campuses. "After the historic Congressional hearing with failed university presidents last December heard and viewed around the world, I have led the fight to combat and condemn antisemitism on college campuses. I am grateful for Ch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., New York. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Vanessa A. Countryman Secretary Securities and Exchange Commission 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549-1090 * Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washingt  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 10, 2024, from the International Swaps and Derivatives Association Inc., New York: * * * To: Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20551 * FDTA-INTERAGENCY RULE c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the Derivatives Service Bureau. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 * Ann E. Misback Secretary Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20551 * Jame  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A Texas man was found guilty today of two felony offenses, including carrying a firearm onto Capitol grounds, and two misdemeanor offenses, during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential e  more