ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Senior Airman Colleen Anthony, 446th Airlift Wing CHRISTCHURCH, NZ -- Team McChord, through Operation Deep Freeze, plays a crucial role to ensure the Antarctic airlift mission operates smoothly and efficiently. The 62d Airlift Wing and 446th Airlift Wing crews come together to form the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron and have perfected the process over the years, maintaining everything from th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, chairwoman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: On the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), Senate Commerce Committee Democrats are highlighting some of the impacts this once-in-a-generation investment in America's infrastructure is having across the country. Since 2021, the law has channeled $568 billion across all 50 states for more than 66,000 project  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12779) on Oct. 8, 2024, by telecommunications policy specialists Jill C. Gallagher and Amanda H. Peskin. Here are excerpts: * * * Restoration of Cell Phone Services: Hurricane Helene On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall near Perry, Florida. The hurricane caused flooding and damage to personal property and critical infrastructure, including roads, power, and co  more

NAPLES, Italy, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: U.S. 6th Fleet and Tunisian Naval Forces hosted the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express, concluding the 19th iteration of Phoenix Express on November 15, 2024. This year's exercise was hosted in Tunisia with training taking place throughout the Southern Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations. Members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.  more

STUTTGART-MOEHRINGEN, Germany, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Africa Command issued the following news release: U.S. 6th Fleet and Tunisian Naval Forces hosted the closing ceremony for exercise Phoenix Express, concluding the 19th iteration of Phoenix Express on November 15, 2024. This year's exercise was hosted in Tunisia with training taking place throughout the Southern Mediterranean Sea and territorial waters of participating North African nations. Members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Three years ago, on November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, making a historic investment in America's infrastructure and competitiveness. Since being signed into law, it has been instrumental in transforming the lives and livelihoods of farmers, ranchers, small businesses and communities nationwide. Through this landmark legislation, the U.S. Department of Agricultu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings On November 13, the Commission met in executive session. The Commission voted to cancel the open meeting scheduled for November 14. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public 11 closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the Enforcement Search System. MUR 7146R COMPLAINANT: Campaign Legal Center and Catherine Hinckley Kelley RESPONDENTS: Correct t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: ATLANTA FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Jefferson County to provide one-on-one help for Georgians affected by Hurricane Helene. The center is open Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 6 p.m. Center location: Jefferson County National Guard Bid-EOC 1841 Highway 24 West Louisville, GA 30434 Additional centers are open   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Georgia Department of Driver Services issued the following news release: Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) Commissioner Spencer R. Moore recently announced the receipt of a grant award of $50,025.56 for the period of October 2024 through September 30, 2025 from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety with federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This grant will be used to administer the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia has entered into a settlement agreement with Smarter Kids Child Care ("Smarter Kids") located in Smyrna, Georgia, to resolve allegations that Smarter Kids violated the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") by denying a child an opportunity to participate in its daycare program on the basis   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Lt. Gen. Christopher T. Donahue for appointment to the grade of general, with assignment as commanding general, U.S. Army Europe-Africa; and commander, Allied Land Command, NATO, Germany. Donahue is currently serving as commanding general, XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Liberty, Fort Liberty, North C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news: As a combat support agency for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) has centers across the country to provide support to the DoD and U.S. military personnel around the world. Support to military service members has evolved over the years, and NSA has adapted its footprint geographically across the U.S.--Georgia, Texas, Colorado  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Announcement comes on the third anniversary of the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which included a historic $17 billion to modernize U.S. ports and waterways Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced plans to invest nearly $580 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund 31 port improvement projects in 15 states and one U.S. ter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Since passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law 3 years ago today, Metro Atlanta & North Georgia have already received over $3.6 billion in Federal infrastructure investments Atlanta, Ga. Since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law three years ago today, Metro Atlanta and North Georgia communities have already received over $3.6 billion in Federal infrastructure funding to upgrade roads, ex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Since passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law 3 years ago today, East Georgia communities have already received over $365 million in Federal infrastructure investments Augusta, Ga. Since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law three years ago today, Augusta and communities across East Georgia have already received over $365 million in Federal infrastructure funding to upgrade roads, expand   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Since passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law 3 years ago today, Coastal Georgia communities have already received over $674.9 million in Federal infrastructure investments Savannah, Ga. Since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law three years ago today, Savannah and communities across Coastal Georgia have already received over $674 million in Federal infrastructure funding to upgrade road  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Since passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law 3 years ago today, Chattahoochee Valley communities have already received over $147 million in Federal infrastructure investments Columbus, Ga. Since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law three years ago today,Columbus and communities across the Chattahoochee Valley have already received over $147 million in Federal infrastructure funding to u  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Since passage of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law 3 years ago today, Middle Georgia communities have already received over $267.1 million in Federal infrastructure investments Macon, Ga. Since passage of the bipartisan infrastructure law three years ago today, Macon and communities across Middle Georgia have already received over $267 million in Federal infrastructure funding to upgrade roads, expan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee - released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump announcing his nomination of former Congressman Doug Collins to be the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): "Congratulations to Congressman Doug Colli  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Localities and entities receiving federal funding include ATLANTA REGIONAL COMMISSION, CHATTAHOOCHEE HILLS, DUBLIN, GLYNN COUNTY, HARTWELL, NORCROSS, RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL COMMISSION, UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA, WHITFIELD COUNTY Federal investments will help local communities create action plans to strengthen road safety for bicyclists, pedestrians, and drivers, as well as promote better connectivity Atl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following joint statement on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Government of Romania on the occasion of the Global Forum to Prevent Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism. Endorsed by: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Czechia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, Monte  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from Tropical Storm Helene may be eligible for food assistance through USDA's Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately 22,858 households in nine counties are estimated to be eligible for this relief to help with grocery expenses. Through this program, which USDA makes available through states in  more