WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Leads Letter to President Trump Demanding Website on Sgt. Freddy Gonzalez be Reinstated Letter also demands that Trump Administration End the Purge of Diverse Servicemembers and Veterans from Military Records EDINBURG, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) announced that he led over 50 House Democrats in denouncing the Trump Administration's decision to remove   more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Condemns Arson Attack at Pennsylvania Governor's Residence Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement in response to the arson attack at the residence of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in Harrisburg, PA. "I am incredibly relieved to hear that Governor Shapiro and his family are safe following the horrific arson attack at the Govern  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 14, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY SupplyCore Inc.,* Rockford, Illinois, has been awarded a maximum $75,000,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for facilities maintenance, repair and operations supplies. This was a sole-source acquisition using justification 10 U.S. Code 3204 (a)(1), as stated in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1. This is a 365-d  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Transportation Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. EC2025019) on Feb. 12, 2025 entitled "A More Systematic Approach Is Needed To Identify Potential Anticompetitive Bidding on Federal-Aid Highway Projects." Here are excerpts: * * * Our Objective(s) To inform FHWA's guidance for preventing and detecting anticompetitive practices. Specifically, we (1) assessed competition in procurement for Federal-aid highway projects using statistical methods,  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Waterkeeper Alliance: * * * To: Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Comment Request: N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its Transformation Product, 6PPD-quinone; Regulatory Investigation Under the To  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Marks First 100 Days: Bridging Divides, Delivering Solutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) marked his first 100 days of the 119th Congress with a record of decisive action, bipartisan problem-solving, and meaningful results for the people of Pennsylvania's First District. From passing long-overdue reforms and restoring trust in government, to strengthe  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Tours Recovery Efforts in Welch WELCH, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) traveled to Welch, W.Va. where she made several stops in the area focused on ongoing flood recovery and infrastructure upgrades. During the visit to Welch, Senator Capito met with Welch Mayor Harold McBride to discuss a number of topics, including a bridge infrastructure p  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum: * * * Addressing Risks Associated with an Egregious Leaker and Disseminator of Falsehoods MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES Miles Taylor was entrusted with the solemn responsibility of Federal service, but instead prioritized his own ambition, personal notoriety, and monetary gain over fidelity to his constitutional oath. While serving as an administrative staff assistant at the Department   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Commissioners Urge Congressional Action on LIHEAP Cite Need to Preserve $19 Million in Remaining Program Funds for PA, Ensure Federal Program's Long-Term Sustainability HARRISBURG - In a letter to the Commonwealth's Congressional Delegation, Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commissioners are urging Congress to take immediate action to ensure the long-term sustainability   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * PUC Releases Additional Details for April 24 Hearing on Grid Impacts from Data Center Growth HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today released the agenda and additional information regarding its upcoming public hearing to explore the impact of data centers and other large load customers on the state's electric grid. This en ban  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * United Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Award $4.7 Million to Support Affordable Housing in Washington, D.C. and Virginia WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 14, 2025) - United Bank (NASDAQ: UBSI) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today an investment of $4.7 million in grant funding, designated for five  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces New Presidential Appointments (Washington, D.C., April 14, 2025) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments, bringing new leadership to key roles within the Department. These appointees have been selected to implement President Trump's America First agenda at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), ensuring the  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Donald J. Trump Addresses Risks Associated with Miles Taylor RECLAIMING GOVERNMENT INTEGRITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum suspending any active security clearance held by Miles Taylor and his associates. * The Order directs the head of every federal agency to immediately suspend any active security clearance held by Taylor. * The Order also suspends any active secur  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Week 12's Winners: The American People The American people won big this week following President Donald J. Trump's historic announcements on restoring fair trade and more great economic news. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins in week 12: * President Trump brought more than 75 countries to the negotiating table following his bold action on reciprocal trade -- and stood up for American workers who have seen their  more