COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: This year marks the 30th anniversary of the 10th Air Base Wing's activation at the U.S. Air Force Academy, celebrating decades of service, support, and excellence in preparing the next generation of military leaders for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. With origins back to 1941, the 10th Tactical Reconnaissance Group and later the 10th Photographic Group was there on D-Day, providing an intellig  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis at the University of Chicago, Illinois, and the East Tennessee State University Center for Rural Health Research issued a 36-pg. joint final report to the Appalachian Regional Commission in August 2024 entitled "Appalachian Diseases of Despair." Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 Methods ... 2 Findings ... 4 Overall Mortality ... 4 Diseases of Despair: Comparisons Between Appalachia & the Non  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news: Amtrak has been awarded nearly $126 million from the Federal Railroad Administration's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) competitive grant program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Many Amtrak partners also received funding that will improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Amtrak service and support the expansion of intercity passenger rail. "These grants will  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: BELCOURT, N.D. Approximately 40 Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7457th Medical Operational Readiness Unit and 7361st Veterinary Detachment, both out of Richmond, Virginia; as well as the 7250th Medical Support Unit and 7417th Troop Medical Clinic, both out of Alexandria, Virginia, engaged in a real-world medical mission during Innovative Readiness Training Operation Walking Shi  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: As a reminder, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, will host a public meeting at the Fessenden Center Nov. 4, 2024, from 7 to 9 p.m., to provide information about establishing a Restoration Advisory Board as an option to keep community members updated on the actions taking place at the Buxton Naval Facility, a Formerly Used Defense Sites property located within Cap  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12800) on Oct. 30, 2024, by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs. Here are excerpts: * * * Unemployment Benefits for Workers Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton Workers who become unemployed for reasons directly attributable to a major disaster, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024, may be eligible for income support based on their wo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center Executive Committee: * * * Agency Name: Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Docket Number: CISA-2024-0021 Subject: Response to Nationwide Cyber Security Review Information Collection Activity From: Election Infrastructure Infor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: RALEIGH, N.C. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, East Carolina University, and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality have been selected to collectively receive over $1.2 million in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. *   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: BROWNING, Mont. U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Alayna Tolentino, a veterinarian technician with the 7359th Veterinary Detachment, stands in Browning High School's agricultural classroom, the room currently serving as her unit's makeshift veterinary clinic in support of the Blackfeet Tribal Health Operation Walking Shield Innovative Readiness Training (IRT). The room is filled with the cats a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) visited Asheville, North Carolina with Congressman Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) alongside Congressman Jason Smith (R-Mo.), Congressman Mark Alford (R-Mo.), and Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) to tour communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Leader Scalise met with local officials, volunteers, and small business owners wor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication on Oct. 25, 2024, from the National Park Service Resource Stewardship and Science Associate Regional Director Jonathan Meade. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Seth Theuerkauf Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs 45600 Woodland Road VAM-OREP, Sterling, VA 20166 RE: Call for Information and Nominations-- Commercial Leasing   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Administrator Michael Pentony. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Karen Baker Chief, Office of Renewable Energy Programs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, Virginia 20166 RE: Commercial Leasing for Wind Power  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission: * * * To: Mr. Seth Theuerkauf Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs 45600 Woodland Road, Mailstop: VAM-OREP Sterling, VA 20166 Subject: Request for Information and Nominations - Central Atlantic Outer Continental ShelfCentral Atlantic 2, Docket No. BOEM  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Civil Rights Division Staff Available to Receive Nationwide Reports Throughout Election Day * * * The Justice Department announced today that it plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in 86 jurisdictions in 27 states for the Nov. 5 general election. The Justice Department enforces federal voting rights laws that protect the rights of all eligible citizens to acc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Defendant Helped Clients File Tax Returns Claiming $14M in False Deductions, Causing Nearly $5M in Loss to the IRS * * * A Georgia accountant was sentenced today to 28 months in prison for his role in the promotion and sale of abusive syndicated conservation easement tax shelters. According to court documents and statements made in court, Herbert Lewis was a CPA and return preparer   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release: North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has issued a new bulletin to the insurance industry, reminding insurers to follow state law and not penalize certain consumers in Hurricane Helene-related claims. Because of a FEMA requirement, consumers must first get a denial from their insurance company before making a flood-related claim through the National Flood Insurance Progr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 2 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news: Shelby McClain, an apprenticeship consultant with the North Carolina Community College System, has been named a 2024 Trailblazer by Business North Carolina magazine. McClain, who serves an eight-county region, was recognized for her leadership in establishing nearly 100 apprenticeship programs and fostering skilled workforce development throughout the state. McClain has spent the past three ye  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Zoo issued the following news release: The North Carolina Zoo is now officially accredited as a Botanical Garden, marking a significant milestone in the institution's memorable 50-year history. The North Carolina Zoo is one of only a handful of zoos nationwide to earn this distinction. "Our dual status as both a Zoo and Botanical Garden reflects our long-standing commitment to conservation, educ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: TAMPA, FL Today, Reps. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the bicameral Insurance Fraud Accountability Act, legislation aimed at establishing criminal penalties and enhancing consumer protections against rogue health insurance brokers who are changing Americans' Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans and disenrolling them from Medicaid without their knowledge or consent. This bill a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) introduced the bicameral Insurance Fraud Accountability Act, legislation aimed at establishing criminal penalties and enhancing consumer protections against rogue health insurance brokers who are changing Americans' Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans and disenrolling them from Medicaid without their knowledge or consent. This b  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 1 -- The Ohio Society of CPAs issued the following news: By Jessica Salerno-Shumaker The accounting profession is at a crossroads, and now more than ever needs forward-thinking, strategic leaders. "Being a leader is about bringing other people along," said Chad Sinkovich, CPA, accounting manager at Employers Health. Sinkovich has been selected as one of 30 CPAs to attend the 2024 AICPA Leadership Academy. For a week in December, he will participate in career developmen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Larry Bucshon, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) released the following statement after joining U.S. Representative Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-03) and other bipartisan cosponsors in introducing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act to support physicians and protect access to care for Medicare beneficiaries earlier this week: "All patients deserve timely access to healthcare from quality p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today was joined by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01), Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) and Congressman Mike Collins (GA-10) in Western North Carolina to see firsthand the impact of Hurricane Helene. The delegation received an on-the-ground tour of the hurricane damage at the Veteran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy The lawmakers wrote, "Although North Carolina previously counted all ballots postmarked by Election Day, this year, officials only will count the ballots county boards of elections have received by 7:30 PM on Election Day. Given the record number of voters who will vote by mail in the 2024 election and the Postal Service's critical role in defending elec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Hurricane Helene significantly damaged North Carolina's Baxter International IV fluid manufacturing plant. Baxter is responsible for producing more than half of the country's IV fluid supply. This closure has strained the medical community, leading to delays in non-emergency procedures as providers conserve IV supplies for urgent needs. U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: A federal jury in Columbia has convicted Kelsey Antonio McCallum, 27, of Sumter, of illegally trafficking firearms. Evidence presented at trial revealed that McCallum and his sister, Daeja Hodge, conspired to purchase firearms and resale those firearms for profit. At least 13 times from 2020-2022, McCallum made false statements to acquire firearms at dealers  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: As Part of President Biden's American Rescue Plan, Funding Will Help Grocers, Markets and Other Organizations Provide Healthy Food Options to Underserved Communities Nov. 1, 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced today that USDA is partnering with Reinvestment Fund to invest nearly $6 million to improve access to healthy foods in underserved communiti  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Oct. 30, 2024, at a campaign event at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, North Carolina! (Applause.) Hello, everyone. Can we hear it for Jennifer? (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: Raleigh, are we ready to do this? (Applause.) Are we ready to vote? (Applause.) Are we ready to win? (Applause.) Oh, it's good to be back in North Carolina. (Ap  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The White House issued the following transcript on Oct. 30, 2024, of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers Jared Bernstein: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, everyone. Good afternoon. Q: Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay. A couple things at the top, and then we'll get to our guest. Today, President Biden signed an executive order sta- -establishing the White House -- Q: (Sneezes.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Bles  more