OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: In the wet, muddy places where America's rivers and lands meet the sea, scientists from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are unearthing clues to better understand how these vital landscapes are evolving under climate change. Around 40% of the nation's population live in coastal counties. The coasts are a linchpin of the economy, hosting the n  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $8.75 million in grant awards to 15 small shipyards in 12 states through the Small Shipyard Grant Program. The funds will help shipyards modernize, increase productivity, and expand local job opportunities while competing in the global marketplace. "Small shipyards are integral to the strength of America's supp  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, the leaders of the United States, Canada, and Finland announced their intent to create the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort, or ICE Pact, which is a trilateral arrangement to collaborate on the production of polar icebreakers and other capabilities, alongside United States' allies and partners, labor, and industry. This collaboration is intended to strengthen the shipbuilding industry and industrial  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - June 2024": * * * Area prices unchanged in June; up 2.9 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South was unchanged in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A decline in the gasoline index   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Air Force Brig. Gen. Steven G. Behmer for appointment to the grade of major general. Behmer is currently serving as the deputy commanding general, Security Assistance GroupUkraine, U.S. European Command, Wiesbaden, Germany. Air Force Brig. Gen. William D. Betts for appointment to the grade of ma  more

MONROE, Louisiana, July 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana issued the following news release: United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced the sentencing of three defendants for violations of drug and firearms offenses. Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced the three defendants as follows: Tyrone L. Singleton, 41, of Ruston, Louisiana, was sentenced to 288 months (24 years) in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised releas  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Department of Labor makes largest combined investment in learn-and-earn workforce model * * * The Biden-Harris administration is today making the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships as the Department of Labor awards more than $244 million through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registe  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 12 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * * Area Development Magazine Gives Louisiana Gold and Green Shovel Awards for booming energy investment. * Business Facilities Magazine ranks Louisiana Top 10 in U.S. for custom workforce training, tech talent pipeline and life sciences sector strength. * National recognition follows passage of four bills designed to accelerate the state's economic progress. * * * Two respected busines  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Senior Master Sgt. Ted Daigle and Staff Sgt. Kate Bragg, 307th Bomb Wing When Tech. Sgt. Jermey Vickers sees a problem it's hard to stop him from fixing it. This combination of perseverance and innovation led the 307th Maintenance Squadron B-52 mechanic to design the Engine Pod Stand, used for the first time during a B-52 Stratofortress Phase maintenance inspection at Barksdale Air Force Ba  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: New Orleans' wetlands and bayous are essential to the city's identity. In addition to being places to fish, forage, or feel connected to nature, the wetlands help protect the city from hurricanes and storm surges. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina became a category five storm that flooded the city, resulting in more than 1,800 deaths and massive damage. The storm overwhelmed the city's levee system.  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 11, 2024, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carl Whitney Bentzel, of Maryland, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029. (Reappointment) Deborah Lynn Halvorson Bush, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2027, vice Erhard R. Chorle, term expired. Keith D. Hanigan,   more