WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENVER - FEMA Region 8 has awarded Montana $893,165 in National Dam Safety State Assistance Grant Program funds to enhance dam safety efforts. This announcement comes in advance of National Dam Safety Awareness Day on May 31. Dams come in all shapes and sizes from the largest like Hoover Dam to the earthen embankment at your local pond. They play a vital role   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The federal Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program aims to protect the health and welfare of residents in long-term care facilities. Through federal funding, each state has a program that provides various services to long-term care residents, including resolving complaints and advocating for systemic improvements. State programs were responsible for serving over 3 mi  more