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*Virginia Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2024 ( 12 items )  

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority: Korean Business Delegation Visits Fairfax County + Weekly Business News Digest
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 16 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter: * * * FCEDA Welcomes Representatives from Daejeon Metropolitan City, Korea to Tysons * * * Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) was honored to host a delegation from South Korea led by Vice Mayor Ho-Jong Chang from Daejeon Metropolitan City, a thriving center for innovation fostering the growth of technology-driven startups, especially in the aerospace and quantum in  more

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta: Florida Bank CEOs and Civic Leaders Convene to Address Affordable Housing
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 16 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2024: The Florida Bankers Association (FBA) and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) are hosting an inaugural Affordable Housing Summit in Miami today, bringing bank, business, and civic leaders together to discuss affordable housing solutions in the state. "Affordable housing is essential for Florida's continued economic  more

House Advances Bipartisan Bill to Make FAFSA Available by October 1
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- 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) today celebrated the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the FAFSA Deadline Act with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 381 to 1. The FAFSA Deadline Act is sponsored by Committee member U.S. Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN) and would give students, families, an  more

House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Blasts Education Department for Third Audit Failure
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Education's audit results: "Just in case we needed more proof that Secretary Cardona has failed students, now we have the numbers. After two consecutive failed audits, it   more

House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx Champions Bill to Fix Biden-Harris FAFSA Failures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 8932, the FAFSA Deadline Act. The bill will ensure the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available every year on October 1 so students have access to critical financial information whe  more

House Education Committee Chairwoman Foxx on Court Rejecting Biden-Harris Overtime Rule
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the Biden-Harris overtime rule: "Once again, the Biden-Harris administration has had its hand slapped for government overreach. Is it ever go  more

NCUA IG Audit: 'Schedule of Investments, Other Taxes & Receipts
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 16 -- The National Credit Union Administration Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. OIG-24-10) on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Schedule of Investments and Other Taxes and Receipts." Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Todd M. Harper, Chairman The Honorable Kyle S. Hauptman, Board Vice Chairman The Honorable Tanya F. Otsuka Board Member National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314 Dear Chairman Harper,   more

Three NUWC Division Newport engineering agents perform first modernizations to submarine in Australia
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: NEWPORT, R.I. Traveling across the globe is nothing new for Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport In-Service Engineering Agents (ISEA) Matthew George, Daniel Braman and Dillon Savitzky, but the trio recently experienced a historic first Down Under. Members of the Handling Systems Engineering Branch in the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department, the age  more

U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Investigation Update Into July 2024 Hazardous Ammonia Release at Cuisine Solutions Facility in Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on the agency's investigation into the July 31, 2024, hazardous ammonia release at the Cuisine Solutions, Inc. food processing facility in Sterling, Virginia. The incident involved the accidental release of anhydrous ammonia, a hazardous chemical commonly used in refrigeration systems. Dozens of employee  more

VA and DOD Announce Updates to Improve Veteran and Caregiver Access to Installations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense (DOD) announced an improved installation access process for Veterans and eligible caregivers for medical appointments, shopping, and certain morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) services. Veteran and caregiver eligibility will now be electronically verified during the installation access process. Eligible Ve  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin Announces Additional Administration, Board Appointments
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Ali Ahmad, Senior Advisor to the Governor * Lindsay Fisher, Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs BOARD APPOINTMENTS ADMINISTRATION CYBERSECURITY PLANNING COMMITTEE * Troy Adkins of Charles Cit  more

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Super Radiator Coils to Expand Operations in Chesterfield County
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: * * * Heat exchanger manufacturer to invest $22 million, creating 160 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Super Radiator Coils, a family-owned engineering and manufacturing company, will invest $22 million to expand its operations in Chesterfield County. The company will add approximately 80,000 square feet to its existing facility and upgrade machinery  more