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Ariz. U.S. Attorney: Bureau of Prisons Inmate Sentenced to Life in Prison for 2015 Murder at United States Penitentiary
TUCSON, Arizona, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona issued the following news release:
Morgan Wayne Siler, 40, of Portsmouth, Virginia, was sentenced last week by United States District Judge Scott H. Rash to two concurrent terms of life in prison. Siler pleaded guilty to Murder and Conspiracy to Murder on September 11, 2024.
On December 18, 2015, at the United States Penitentiary in Tucson, Siler - along with fellow inmate and co-conspirator David Hammer -
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Arka Daw: Bringing trust, transparency to AI
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release:
Arka Daw's passion for artificial intelligence started with a simple, almost serendipitous introduction during his undergraduate years. It was 2015, and Daw, then a sophomore at Jadavpur University in India, stumbled upon machine learning while working with a professor at the Indian Statistical Institute. "I was always intrigued with physics and math, but when I saw t
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Center for Homeland Defense & Security Alum Taps Master's Thesis to Develop Mental Skills Training Curriculum for Firefighters
MONTEREY, California, Dec. 10 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story:
Washington DC Fire and EMS Capt. Oleg Pelekhaty knew early on while attending the Center for Homeland Defense and Security that he wanted to research ways to improve fireground decision-making and operational performance in high-stress firefighting situations, making that clear during his introduction session.
So Pelekhaty (master's cohort 2101/2102) focused his
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency Releases Public Communication From ACT - The App Association
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 29, 2024, from the ACT - The App Association:
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To: The Honorable Jen Easterly
Director
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
1110 N. Glebe Road
Arlington, Virginia 20598-0630
RE: Comments of ACT | The App Association on CISA Proposed Security
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Requirements for Restricted Transactions (Docket No. CI
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Enforge, LLC to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Suit
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Enforge, LLC, a Michigan-based automotive parts company conducting business in North Carolina, will pay $35,000 and provide other relief to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's lawsuit, a female employee was subjected to unwelcome sexu
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ERO Washington, D.C. assists in apprehension of foreign national who escaped custody to avoid deportation
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release:
RICHMOND, Va. Dennis Arnoldo Zeledon Hernandez, an unlawfully present Salvadoran noncitizen, was sentenced Dec. 4 to one year and six months in prison for obstructing an agency proceeding.
"This case highlights the critical importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and uphold the integrity of our immigration system," sa
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Network Change Notification Filed By Verizon Virginia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-677):
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Re: Network Change Certification Received
Verizon Virginia LLC (Verizon), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC o
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Griffith Statement on Daniel Penny Verdict
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
In response to a New York court decision finding Daniel Penny not guilty of negligent homicide in the death of Jordan Neely, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Daniel Penny is an American who served his country admirably in the United States Marine Corps. In the military, he received several ribbons and awards common in peacetime activity, according to his military r
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 1 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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Purpose
The purpose of H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act, is to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families.
Committee Acti
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 2 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 6)
Accreditation
Accreditors serve as key gatekeepers in postsecondary education because they must give their stamp of approval to institutions in or
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 3 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 2 of 6)
New Budget Authority and CBO Cost Estimate
With respect to the requirements of clause 3(c)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representa
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 4 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 3 of 6)
MINORITY VIEWS
Introduction
H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act, amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) in ways Committee Democrats
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 5 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 4 of 6)
H.R. 6951 Guts Federal Accountability Framework, Leaving Students and Taxpayers Vulnerable
RISK SHARING AGREEMENTS
H.R. 6951 proposes a risk-shar
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House Education Committee Issues Report on College Cost Reduction Act (Part 6 of 6)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024.
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(Continued from Part 5 of 6)
POSTSECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS
H.R. 6951 codifies Postsecondary Student Success Grants (PSSG), a program currently funded/134/ under the Fund for t
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House Ethics Committee Issues Report on Allegations Relating to Rep. Spartz
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-731) on allegations relating to Rep. Victoria Spartz, R-Indiana. The report was submitted by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on Nov. 12, 2024.
Here are excerpts:
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I. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
On September 24, 2024, the Committee convened for the purpose of considering the July 11, 2024, misdemeanor charge filed against Representative Victoria Spartz, for carrying a weapon in an airport terminal at Washington
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NASA Accelerates Space Exploration, Earth Science for All in 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- NASA issued the following news release:
With a look back at 2024, NASA is celebrating its many innovative and inspiring accomplishments this year including for the first time, landing new science and technology on the Moon with an American company, pushing the boundaries of exploration by launching a new mission to study Jupiter's icy moon Europa; maintaining 24 years of continuous human exploration off the Earth aboard the International Space Station, and unveiling the fi
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National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: U.S., Bahrain Launch Geospatial Acceleration Initiative
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news:
The United States and the Kingdom of Bahrain unveiled the Geospatial Acceleration Initiative at the International Institute for Strategic Studies Manama Dialogue Dec. 7.
Through this initiative, the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency -- a global leader in geospatial intelligence -- will collaborate with Bahraini stakeholders to produce and share hydrographic, aeronautical and topograp
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NCUA Releases Public Communication From Inclusiv
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The National Credit Union Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Inclusiv, New York:
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To: Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks
Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
RE: NCUA Staff Draft 2025-2026 Budget Justification (Docket NCUA-2024-0135)
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Dear Board Members:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the National Credit Union Administration's
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President Biden Amends Virginia Major Disaster Declaration on Dec. 8, 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The White House issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2024:
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia by authorizing an increase in the level of Federal funding for debris removal undertaken in the Commonwealth as a result of Tropical Storm Helene.
Under the President's order today, Federal funds for debris removal, including direct Federal assistance has been increased to 100 percent of the
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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Increases Federal Cost Share for Virginia
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the Commonwealth of Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25 to Oct. 3, 2024.
The President authorized the federal cost-share to be increased to 100% for debris removal, incl
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Rep. Spanberger Delivers Farewell Address From U.S. House Floor
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024:
U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger today delivered her final speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
In her remarks, Spanberger reflected on her achievements -- like lowering prescription drug costs for the Seventh District's seniors, securing critical infrastructure investments across the Commonwealth, and expanding healthcare benefits for Veterans. She also exp
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Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner On Open AI's Efforts to Integrate Additional Safety and Security Measures
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on Open AI's new safeguards against malicious misuse of their artificial intelligence products:
"I'm pleased to see OpenAI heed my call for additional safeguards as it releases powerful new features like video generation including specific measures I have advocated for, including adding new detecti
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U.S. Air Force Issues Notice Entitled 'Members of the Performance Review Board'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 25, 2024, entitled "Members of the Performance Review Board".
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY:
Notice is given of the names of members of the 2024 Performance Review Board for the Department of the Air Force.
DATES:
Applicable December 16, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c) (1-5), the Department of the Air Force announces the appointment of members to the Air Force's Seni
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Va. Gov. Youngkin Invests More Than $50 Million to Accelerate K-12 Student Success
RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 10 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024:
Governor Glenn Youngkin has announced a $51.25 million budget investment to direct critical resources to students most in need, as identified by the Virginia Board of Education's School Performance and Support Framework. This investment will further enhance the implementation of the Road to Readiness Resource Hub, a transformational tool by the Virginia Department of Education (VDO
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What They Are Saying: Broad Stakeholder Support for WRDA
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024:
Today the U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to consider the Water Resources Development Act: bipartisan, bicameral legislation that authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Civil Works Program for projects to improve the nation's ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and
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