WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) joined KLBJ radio where he discussed his demand for the Biden administration(link is external) to preserve all records and evidence related to hundreds of thousands of unaccompanied alien children who have gone missing on its watch. Key quotes from the interview are below and the interview clip is available here(link is external): "Well, this is one of the great you  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Active-duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2025 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program through Dec. 9. The Rated Preparatory Program provides qualified Airmen an opportunity to gain and strengthen basic aviation skills in preparation for testing and applying to an Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) board. "The pro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Lloyd Doggett (TX-37), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement in support of Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) joint resolutions of disapproval, S.J. Res 111, S.J. Res 113, and S.J. Res 115, to suspend spe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $804,000 in street value. "CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "This seizure is a  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Despite early mornings and late evenings, the hustle-and-bustle of the Air, Space, and Cyber Conference sparked collaboration and meaningful conversation. The latest in defense and technology were key topics at this year's conference organized by the Air and Space Forces Association. Members from the 637th Training Group, also known as Defense Language Institute English Language Ce  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration posted a final rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 13, 2024, signed by Martin A. Skinner, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. Amendment of Class E Airspace; Zanesville, OH AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: This action amends the Class E airspace at Zanesville, OH. This action is the result of an airspace review condu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration posted a rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 13, 2024, signed by Steven T. Phillips, Acting Manager, Operations Support Group, ATO Central Service Center. Establishment of Class E Airspace; Faith, SD AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). SUMMARY: This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Faith, SD. The FAA is proposing this acti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from Commission Shift, Laredo, Texas, and Environmental Integrity Project. Here are excerpts: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Attention: Brandon Maples, MC: WDDG 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75270 Maples.Brandon@epa.gov Re: Docket # EPA-R06-OW-2024-0410 - Underground Injection Well Permits for Three Wells in Ector County, TX   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Austin: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Docket ID No. [EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0333 Re: Comments on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) Proposed State Implementation Plan Submittal Deadlines and Implementation Requirements for Reclassified Nonattainment Areas Under the Ozone National Ambie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources: * * * To: Erin Lowder and Robert Lingard U.S. Environmental Protection Agenda (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Air Quality Policy Division Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0333 Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 Subject: Comments on the EPA's Proposed Rule: State Implementation Plan (SIP)  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston arrested Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz, 21, an unlawfully present Guatemalan national charged in Massachusetts with rape of child by force, rape of a child, and indecent assault and battery against a minor, Nov. 12 in Great Barrington. "Mynor Stiven De Paz-Munoz stands acc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024, from American Airlines, Fort Worth, Texas. Here is the cover letter: * * * To: Mr. Samuel Dorsey Aviation Safety Engineer, FAA 2200 South 216th Street Des Moines, WA 98198 Subject: Comments: Docket No. FAA-2024-2317; Project Identifier AD-2024-00468-T References: /A/ Docket No. FAA-2024-2317; Project Identifier AD-2024-00468-  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: TAOS, NEW MEXICO -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Centinel Bank of Taos awarded $30,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to the Taos Housing Partnership to promote economic development in Taos, New Mexico. The grants are part of $1.2 million in PGP grants FHLB Dallas and participating memb  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen, Front Royal, Virginia: * * * To: Docket Operations Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket Number FRA-2000-7257, Notice No. 97 Railroad Safety Advisory Committee; Organizations Eligible to Submit Names for Appointment  more

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos, 355th Wing McGREGOR RANGE, N.M. -- The 11th Air Task Force conducted its first field training exercise at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 4-19, 2024. As the Air Force shifts toward a more agile, team-oriented force structure, the exercise united Airmen from Davis-Monthan and Holloman Air Force Base to test and refine new concepts for combat  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Jasmyne Bridgers-Matos, 355th Wing McGREGOR RANGE, N.M. -- The 11th Air Task Force conducted its first field training exercise at McGregor Range, New Mexico, Nov. 4-19, 2024. As the Air Force shifts toward a more agile, team-oriented force structure, the exercise united Airmen from Davis-Monthan and Holloman Air Force Base to test and refine new c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a hearing on "Oversight of the Federal Emergency Management Agency." During the hearing, members emphasized FEMA's responsibility to use taxpayer dollars efficiently and effectively. They questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell about the agency's ongoing efforts to deliver assistance t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The House Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Social Security Administration Commissioner Martin O'Malley from a Nov. 14, 2024, hearing on the fiscal 2025 budget request * * * Chairmen Cole and Aderholt, Ranking Member DeLauro, and Members of the Subcommittee: My name is Martin O'Malley, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA), and I am deeply honored to be here today on behalf of the agency's thousands of dedicated employees an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined the Livin' The Bream Podcast with FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream to discuss her bipartisan legislative efforts to tackle America's youth mental health and child care crises, as well as her priorities heading into a Republican majority in the U.S. Senate in partnership with President-elect Donald J. Trump. Select excerpts from the podcast are below. The full podcast   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and a bipartisan group of colleagues in urging Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to conduct oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) use of facial recognition technology. "We urge you to conduct thorough oversight of the Transportation Security Administration's ("TSA") use of facia  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New fans will help enhance comfort, energy efficiency at popular meeting site * * * The City of Luling soon will remove outdated heating equipment and install new fans in the Luling Civic Center, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. The updates will improve ventilation and temperature control, helping provide a more comfortable and energy-efficient environment f  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * New breathing equipment will help protect firefighters responding to emergencies * * * The Cuero Volunteer Fire Department soon will acquire new specialized breathing equipment to help protect firefighters during emergency responses, thanks to an $18,568 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Cuero. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $4,64  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Project will renovate exterior of two nearby historic buildings * * * The Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum soon will renovate the exteriors of the historic Trautwein and Cook & Day Motor Co. buildings in downtown Cuero, an important step as the museum works to expand its space into the two adjacent structures, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Cu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * Better climate control will enable facility to be used year-round * * * The Luling Foundation will soon install air conditioning in its much-used demonstration barn thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Luling. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, combined with $12,592 in matching funds from the foundation, will help transform the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services industry encompasses cartographic, topographic, ownership-related, and other surveying and mapping work. Why not recognize Geography Awareness Week with a map of employment concentrations for this industry? Alaska had the highest concentration of surveying and mapping (except geophysical) ser  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability held a markup and passed a series of bills to make the federal government more efficient, effective, transparent, and accountable to the American people. "Today, the Oversight Committee put forward practical solutions aimed at enhancing services for American taxpayers, tightenin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) --chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement on Governor Abbott's executive orders combating the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "As chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I have seen firsthand the dangers the Chinese Communist Party poses to the United States," said Rep. McCaul. "Texas is leading the charge in comba  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 15, 2024, from Valero, San Antonio, Texas: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Attn: Docket ID No. NHTSA-2024-0057; 89 Fed. Reg. 76922 (September 19, 2024) RE: Valero Comments on the proposed Federal Motor Vehicle Safe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: After filing Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD) in September to block the sale of certain offensive arms to Israel, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today rose to bring the JRDs up for a vote by the full Senate. The JRD is the only formal mechanism available to Congress to prevent an arms sale noticed by the Administration from advancing. To read the fact sheet, click here. Sanders' remar  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- PwC issued a 71-page report in October 2024 entitled "Economic Contribution of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry." The report was prepared for the Consumer Brands Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 2 I. Introduction ... 5 II. Definition of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry ... 6 III. Economic Contribution of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry ... 8 A. National Results ... 8 B. State Results ... 13 C. Con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) joined Jenna Ellis in the Morning where he discussed how to address sanctuary cities that get in the way of President Trump's deportation mandate. Key quotes from the interview are below and the interview clip is available here(link is external): "So if [states are] not going to follow the laws, you're going to endanger the American people with your sanctuary cities,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) today addressed critical concerns about the failures of federal agencies and their policies. During today's House Oversight Committee hearing on FEMA's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Rep. Cloud criticized systemic issues within the federal government, underscoring the need for cultural change and a return to mission-focused priorities. Rep. Cloud   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) today announced the members selected by the House Republican Conference to serve on the Republican Policy Committee for the 119th Congress. Region 1: Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) Region 2: Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-09) Region 3: Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) Region 4: Rep. Sheri Biggs (SC-03) Region 5: Rep. Greg Murphy (NC-03) Region 6: Rep. Andrew Clyde (GA-0  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) announced the first significant round of federal funding for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub in Houston under the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Program. The Congresswoman played a key role in securing these funds that represent a transformative investment in the greater Houston region. The Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonst  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) was re-elected by her peers to serve a second term as the Whip of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). Her leadership continues at a critical time for Latinos across the nation as the CHC works to address key issues affecting Hispanic communities. "Now more than ever, we must come together to amplify the voices and priorities of Latinos acr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Serious Allegations of Misconduct Undermine the Integrity of the Attorney General Nomination Process * * * Congressman Marc Veasey, joined by several of his colleagues, sent a letter today to Ethics Committee Chairman Mike Guest and Ranking Member Susan Wild, urging the immediate release of the Ethics Committee's report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz. This call comes as a reaction to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: led Congress attempts to obstruct progress on reigning in pharmaceutical companies, Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) are urging the Biden Administration to fulfill its promise and finalize a strengthened framework to lower prescription drug prices and ensure increased transparency, oversight and accessibility of taxpayer-funded medical products. Specifically, the l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised President Trump's defense and national security nominees and discussed restoring America's credibility on the world stage after the damage done during the Biden administration. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "It is no exaggeration to say we are perhaps at the most dangerous environment geopolitically  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, celebrated the work of his Service Academy Nominations Board after it concluded its annual meeting. The Board recommended 40 of the most qualified Texas candidates for nomination to our nation's distinguished military service academies. Following the annual meeting, Sen. Cruz said, "Texas has a proud tradition of produci  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Dallas anesthesiologist who injected dangerous drugs into patient IV bags, leading to one death and numerous cardiac emergencies, was sentenced today to 190 years in prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz Jr., 60, was charged by criminal complaint in September 2022 and indicted the following month o  more

SHERMAN, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: An Oklahoma City, OK woman has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for various crimes related to an international drug trafficking conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Debra Lynn Mercer-Erwin, 61, was convicted at trial of money laundering; wire fraud; conspiracy to manufacture and distribute cocaine; and consp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released an update on the agency's investigation of a fatal release of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas on October 10, 2024, which killed two workers and injured 13 others. During a maintenance activity at 4:23 p.m., approximately 27,000 pounds of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas were released.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The University of North Carolina at Charlotte issued a 45-page report in September 2024 entitled "Northern Beltline Project." The report was written by Matthew Metzgar and Craig A. Depken II. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents 1. Introduction ... 6 Study Authors ... 6 Background on the Northern Beltline Project ... 7 2. Population and Economic Growth Trends: Birmingham, Alabama ... 8 Birmingham Population Trends ... 9 Birmingham, Alabama MSA: Navigating Po  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced a $14 million investment to support food safety research, outreach and workforce training. The investment will fund research and efforts to strengthen the safety of our nation's food supply. "Ensuring that all Amer  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The community of San Angelo, Texas celebrated Veterans Day with a parade, Nov. 9. The San Angelo All Veterans Council hosted a Veterans Day parade in downtown San Angelo featuring local businesses, charities, veterans groups and military formations filled by volunteers from Goodfellow Air Force Base. Parade Attendees look on as various military and local organizations march in the V  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Violence Policy Center issued an 8-page fact sheet in November 2024 entitled "Gun Deaths Outpace Motor Vehicle Deaths in 35 States and the District of Columbia in 2022." Here are excerpts: GUN DEATHS OUTPACED MOTOR VEHICLE DEATHS IN 35 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN 2022 Firearm fatalities exceeded motor vehicle fatalities in 35 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 according to the most recent state-level data available for both products from the fe  more