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*Texas Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday November 12, 2024 ( 10 items )  

Congressional Research Service: 'Hydrogen Production - Overview & Issues for Congress' (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48196) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "Hydrogen Production - Overview and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Producing Hydrogen from Water All commercial hydrogen production technologies use water, and some use water as a hydrogen feedstock. Several different production pathways can split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. These pathways may use different energy sources,   more

FBI Statement on Video Misusing the Bureau's Name and Insignia to Promote False Election-Related Narratives
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The FBI issued the following agency statement: * * * Again today, the FBI was made aware of an additional video that misuses the FBI name and insignia to promote false narratives surrounding the election. This is the latest in a series of fabricated videos and statements falsely attributed to the FBI designed to mislead the American public and undermine confidence in the election process and outcomes. The video misuses the FBI seal to make false claims about "an attempt   more

GAO General Counsel Denies Bid Protest Involving Facility Services Management, Clarksville, Tenn.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Government Accountability Office General Counsel has publicly issued a bid protest decision involving Facility Services Management Inc., Clarksville, Tennessee, on Oct. 1, 2024. Highlights Facility Services Management, Inc. (FSI), of Clarksville, Tennessee, protests the award of a contract to J&J Maintenance Inc. d/b/a J&J Worldwide Services, of Austin, Texas, under solicitation No. W91278-23-R-0051, issued by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers (Corps), f  more

GAO General Counsel Denies Bid Protest Involving MCI Diagnostic Center, Richardson, Texas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Government Accountability Office General Counsel has publicly issued a bid protest decision involving MCI Diagnostic Center LLC, Richardson, Texas, on Nov. 8, 2024. Highlights MCI Diagnostic Center, LLC (SDVOSB) of Richardson, Texas, protests the exclusion of its proposal from the competition, under request for proposals (RFP) No. 36C26324R0072, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for laboratory testing services. The protester argues that the agency unr  more

GAO General Counsel Sustains Bid Protest Involving KBR Services, Vectrus Systems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Government Accountability Office General Counsel has publicly issued a bid protest decision involving KBR Services LLC, Houston, Texas, and Vectrus Systems Corp., Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Oct. 17, 2024. Highlights KBR Services, LLC, of Houston, Texas, and Vectrus Systems Corporation, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, protest the issuance of a task order to Amentum Parsons Logistics Services LLC (APLS),1 of Arlington, Virginia, under request for task order proposal  more

House Small Business Committee Chairman Williams: We Honor Our Veterans Who Continue to Serve Our Nation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement in support of National Veterans Small Business Week. "This Veterans Small Business Week, we once again honor and recognize those who have carried on their contributions to America through running a small business of   more

LCRA Awards $25,000 Grant for Upgrades to Richland Hall
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New level foundation will improve safety of historic community center * * * MANOR, Texas - The Richland Community Club soon will complete phase two of a project to level the foundation of its popular meeting hall, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $12,800 in matching funds from the community clu  more

Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Files 100th Lawsuit Against Biden-Harris Administration
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton filed Texas's 100th lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration, an historic milestone demonstrating the extent of the federal government's abuses of power under the current leadership. "For the past four years, the Biden-Harris Administration routinely violated the Constitution to implement an agenda that harmed our Nation," said Attorney General Paxt  more

Texas A.G. Ken Paxton Sues Biden-Harris DOJ to Prevent Destruction of Jack Smith's Records Detailing Lawfare Against President Trump
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Attorney General Ken Paxton sued U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") to prevent potential destruction of any records from Jack Smith's corrupt investigation into President Donald Trump. On November 8, Attorney General Paxton made (https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-demands-jack-smiths-records-af  more

TRICARE Open Season 2024 Begins: Learn If You Need To Take Action
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 12 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Have you considered changing your family's TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity. TRICARE Open Season starts today, Nov. 11, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when anyone enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select can change their TRICARE health plan. Changes you make during open season will take effect Jan. 1  more