WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PRESIDIO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection Presidio Port Director Benito Reyes Jr. was formally sworn into office November 7 at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Reyes recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Presidio Activity Center. "My goal is to enhance collaboration with the c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: More than $2.1 billion approved for Florida following 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton The Biden-Harris Administration has maintained unwavering support to Florida after three catastrophic hurricanes, Debby, Helene and Milton, made landfall in a two-month period. In the month since Milton made landfall, a total of $2.1 billion in FEMA assistance has bee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Thompson and Associates PLLC, Richmond, Virginia: * * * To: Bureau of Industry and Security Department of Commerce 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 3876 Washington, DC 20230 Re: Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles; Docket Number BIS-2024-0005. * * * These comme  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family's health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. Note: TRICARE costs may change each year based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: BRISTOL, Va. The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Giles County will be temporarily closed on Saturday, November 9, 2024, for a pre-scheduled event. The center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. Disaster survivors can visit any DRC to receive assistance. To find the DRC closest to you, including addresses and hours, visit FEMA.gov/drc or text DRC a  more

DORAL, Florida, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Nov. 7, 2024, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Southern Command's change of command ceremony: * * * Good afternoon, everyone. I don't think there's anybody out there, Laura. Let's try that again. Good afternoon, SOUTHCOM! [Cheers] Alright, alright. You know, I spent years stationed in Florida. So coming back to Florida feels like coming home. And it's an honor to have so many distinguished g  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Michal Freedhoff, Ph.D., Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: Public Engagement Webinars; Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chem  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Ms. Sarah K. Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 RE: Request for Comment Regarding Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Future Pr  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: By Thomas B. Hamilton III, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, Germany - Special Agents from the Europe Field Office of the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division were recently guest speakers at the 31st International Forensic Seminar held at the Baden-Wurttemberg Police Academy (Hochschule fur Polizei - Baden-Wurttemberg) Sept. 18,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Prudence Siebert, Fort Leavenworth Lamp Editor Outgoing Army Corrections Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua Kreitzer relinquished responsibility to incoming ACB Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Watts during a ceremony Nov. 1, 2024, in Eisenhower Auditorium at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. ACB Commander Col. Douglas Curtis said the brigade has faced chronic manning constrai  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) is standing up against any potential last-minute efforts by the Biden-Harris administration to overregulate contracts and activities done by third-party providers, many of which support online education. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, Foxx cal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined America Reports to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's historic victory, Democrats' proclamation of "resistance," and the failure of identity politics. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Democrats proclaiming "resistance" in the wake of the election: "Resistance to what? Resistance to what the American people just voted f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Exhaustless Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan: * * * Re: Opposition to Order 2024-10-11 to Show Cause: Dockets DOT-OST-2001-9849, DOT-OST2024-0065, and ATR-2024-0001 * * * Exhaustless opposes the Tentative Order because it is a fraud on the United States. A. Summary. 1. Exhaustless documents the multiple frauds on the United States and the continuation   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Yokota -- DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kathleen Smith as principal at Mendel Elementary School, located at Yokota Air Base, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Ms. Smith brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a distinguished career both in the U.S. Navy and in education. A veteran  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: By William H. Thiesen, Ph.D. U.S. Coast Guard Atlantic Area Historian The Long Blue Line blog series has been publishing Coast Guard history essays for over 15 years. To access hundreds of these service stories, visit the Coast Guard Historian's Office's Long Blue Line online archives, located here: THE LONG BLUE LINE (uscg.mil) (https://www.history.uscg.mil/Research/THE-LONG-BLUE-LINE/)   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The commodore of Naval Information Warfare Training Group, Capt. Meredith Schley, relieved Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane of her duties as NITWG San Diego's commanding officer. NITWG San Diego is a subordinate command of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group command based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Navy maintains the highest standards for commanding officers and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Sportfishing Association, Alexandria, Virginia: * * * To: Emily Keiley Fishery Policy Analyst Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office 55 Great Republic Dr Gloucester, MA 01930 * * * Dear Ms. Keiley, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule to set 2025 specifications for the sum  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 1, 2024, from Halsey Homes: * * * For the first portion of the HIPP proposal at over 80 degrees it is going to be a daily occurrence in all new homes under construction through at least six months of the year in Virginia. Providing a quart of water per hour, per employee on site, will cost significant amounts of time and money. There are many  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day 2024. "I'm proud to represent so many Virginians who served. As the representative for Virginia's Seventh District, I have the privilege of representing tens of thousands of Veterans, active duty servicemembers, and military families. This privilege comes with a re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Capt. Kayla K. Edwards, Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- Space Training and Readiness Command held its inaugural Partnership Days in Reston, Virginia Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, bringing together leaders, educators, and innovators from academic institutions and the space-related private sector. These key players joined Space Force education leaders to explore future avenues for s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Electrify America LLC, Reston, Virginia: * * * To: Office of General Counsel U.S. Access Board 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Email: docket@access-board.gov RE: Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations (Docket Number ATBCB-2024-0001) * * * To Whom It May Concern: Electrify Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * To: Office of General Counsel U.S. Access Board 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Re: Docket # ATBCB-2024-0001: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations * * * To Whom it May co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 1, 2024, from Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area: * * * To: Daniel Delgado Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Immigration Policy Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security telephone (202) 447-3459 * To: Sarah Flinn Assistant Director, Office of Policy, EOIR U.S. Department of Justice Re: Comment on the Fin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Emergency funds come on top of $144 million sent to North Carolina, Tennessee, and South Carolina, to quickly repair and reopen hurricane-damaged infrastructure As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $43.1 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds provided through the "quick release" process for use by the U.S. Forest Service and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Oct. 30, 2024, from the Aluminum Association, Arlington, Virginia: * * * Docket Number USTR-2024-0017 Request for Comments on the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Global Trade Challenges Working Group * * * Introduction On behalf of the Aluminum Association (the "Association") and its members, we welcome the opportunity to respond to the Federal Register notice publish  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service posted a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 4 signed by Cikena Reid, USDA Committee Management Officer. Virginia Resource Advisory Committee AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. SUMMARY: The Virginia Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determ  more