WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer And Lieu Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump's Exploitation of the Security Clearance Vetting Process Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) today announced the introduction of the Security Clearance Review Act, updated legislation to reform the process by which security clearances are approved for political appointees in the Executive Office of the President (EOP). Their bill is revised from  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Delegation Introduces Legislation To End Cosmetics Testing On Animals U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vern Buchanan (R-FL), Ken Calvert (R-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Nanette Barragan (D-CA) led a bipartisan delegation in reintroducing the Humane Cosmetics Act. The legislation would end safety testing of cosmetic products on animals and prohibit the sale of products developed using an  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Virginia - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 5.9 percent  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Clasen Quality Chocolate to Open New Manufacturing Facility in Virginia U.S. chocolate manufacturer to invest $230 million, bringing 250 new jobs to Frederick County RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Clasen Quality Chocolate, a U.S. manufacturer of chocolate, will invest $230 million to build a new production facility in Frederick County. The project will creat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: * * * Cocaine Delivery Service Driver Is Sentenced to 41 Months in Federal Prison WASHINGTON -- Dusan Dimic, 41, of Reston, Virginia., was sentenced today in U.S. District Court to 41 months in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation that used Zipcars, rental cars, and privately owned vehicles to deliver cocaine to customers throughout the Northwest. The   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Connolly Slams President Trump for His Disgraceful Oval Office Meeting with President Zelenskyy Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the former President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement after President Trump and Vice President Vance's disgraceful display in their Oval Office meeting with President Zel  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Tyonek Technical Services LLC, Madison, Alabama, was awarded a $98,115,620 firm-fixed-price level of effort contract for cyber operations formal training support. This contract provides for subject matter expertise and other essential capabilities to augment and support the mission of 39th Information Operations Squadron. Work will be performed at Hurlburt Field, Flor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025 NAVY Corvid Technologies LLC,* Mooresville, North Carolina, is awarded a $268,443,030 firm-fixed-price contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of short/medium range sub-orbital vehicles configurations, including provision of ground test hardware, special test equipment, materials and required engineering support and launch support services. This contract includes opt  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The Farm Credit Administration (FCA) has scheduled its next board meeting for 10 a.m. on March 13, 2025, at its headquarters in McLean, Virginia. The meeting will be accessible to the public both in person and virtually, with open and closed portions. During the open session, the board will review and approve minutes from its previous meeting held on February 13, 2025, and will also discuss a report on the impact of avian flu, a matter of growing concern for the   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 1 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia issued the following statement on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Gov. Youngkin's anti-immigrant executive order is playing politics with people's lives In response to Gov. Youngkin's anti-immigrant executive order, "Keeping Virginians Safe from Dangerous Criminal Illegal Immigrants," ACLU of Virginia Senior Immigrants' Rights Attorney Sophia Gregg released the following statement: "For years, Virginia's governor has been pus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on $104.8 Million Investment in Carroll County Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Oasthouse Ventures Ltd., a leading firm specializing in low-carbon greenhouses, is investing $104.8 million to construct an environment agriculture operation in Carroll County. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Southwest Virginia is home to num  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-875) on the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act (H.R. 3120), which aims to ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality and lower cost care. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 3120, the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, amends the Employee Retirem  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.J. Res. 181 is to disap  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) MINORITY VIEWS INTRODUCTION Committee  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.J.  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Introduction DOL   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) EXPLANATION OF AME  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-876) on the Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024 (H.R. 9457), which aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit increased payments under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage for telehealth services furnished by a provider located at a facility. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Blumenthal, Colleagues Demand Trump Reinstate Illegally Fired Veterans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, led a group of 19 senators in a letter calling on President Donald Trump to cease his attack on American veterans in the federa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis, Crapo, Risch Release Statements Praising New USFS Chief WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statements today regarding the announcement that Tom Schultz will serve as the 21st chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. "President Trump and Secretary Rolli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis, Crapo, Risch Release Statements Praising New USFS Chief WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), along with Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Jim Risch (R-ID) released the following statements today regarding the announcement that Tom Schultz will serve as the 21st chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. "President Trump and Secretary Rolli  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Identify Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) introduced the Criminal Illegal Alien Report Act. This legislation would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to report to Congress on crimes committed by individuals who were previously admitted into the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits One Individual from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 28, 2025) - The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent order in February 2025. The individual is named below and permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Ord  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Oasthouse Ventures to Open Sustainable Indoor Farming Operations in Carroll County International low-carbon greenhouse will invest $104.8 million and initially create 118 new jobs RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Oasthouse Ventures Ltd., a leading sustainable business development firm in the United Kingdom specializing in low-carbon greenhouses, will invest $1  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release: * * * Previously convicted felon sentenced to 30 years in prison for possessing a machinegun while trafficking methamphetamine NORFOLK, Va. - A member of the Bloods criminal street gang was sentenced today to 30 years in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a machinegun during a drug-trafficking crime. According   more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Rep. John McGuire's Statement on the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative John McGuire (VA-05), today released the following statement on the Uranium for Energy Independence Act of 2025: "My bill, H.R. 1622, does not overturn the Commonwealth of Virginia's moratorium on uranium mining. The legislation aligns with the Trump Administrati  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fauquier County and Vicinity Ministers' Coalition. Since their establishment at Mount Olive Baptist Church in Rectortown, Virginia in 1991 the coalition has focused on faith-based community service, advocacy, and leadership development. The coalition will mark 34 years of fai  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Condemns Trump Administration's Unlawful Attack on EPA Endangerment Finding The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * SEEC Criticizes Republican Rollbacks of Household Savings and Pollution Protection Measures The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the passage of the Re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Hassan, and Pappas Hold Press Conference to Discuss Impact of Trump Job Cuts on Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Local Economy On Friday, February 28, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Congressman Chris Pappas held a press conference in Portsmouth to discuss the impact the Trump Administration is having on the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. They were joined by the Seacoast Shipy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration Agenda to Relocate Federal Workers Today, US Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), Don Beyer (D-VA-8), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7) released the following statement blasting the Trump Admi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration Agenda to Relocate Federal Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-8), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7) released the following statement blasting the Trump Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration Agenda To Relocate Federal Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-8), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7) released the following statement blasting the Trump Adm  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Delegation Blasts Trump Administration Agenda to Relocate Federal Workers Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-3), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), Don Beyer (D-VA-8), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), and Eugene Vindman (D-VA-7) released the following statement blasting the Trump Administration's agenda to r  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 1 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Department of Education Announces Three New Network Supports to Expand Literacy Efforts for Students Most in Need Richmond, Va. - To continue the momentum around evidence-based literacy instruction and ensure sustained, effective implementation for years to come, the Virginia Department of Education is extending and expanding literacy efforts in divisions and student groups wi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Lawmakers Rip President Trump's Plans to Dissolve or Privatize the Postal Service WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott, Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer, Jennifer McClellan, Suhas Subramanyam and Eugene Vindman (all D-VA) urged President Trump to halt any proposal that would alter the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) without congressional  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Lawmakers Rip President Trump's Plans to Dissolve or Privatize the Postal Service Letter follows reports that President Trump intends to fire the United States Postal Service's (USPS) bipartisan Board of Governors and move USPS into the Department of Commerce WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott, Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer, Jennifer McCl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Lawmakers Rip President Trump's Plans to Dissolve or Privatize the Postal Service WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott, Gerry Connolly, Don Beyer, Jennifer McClellan, Suhas Subramanyam and Eugene Vindman (all D-VA) urged President Trump to halt any proposal that would alter the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) without congressional consultation and  more