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Engineers will test several components of the Commercial Infrastructure for Robotic Assembly and Services (CIRAS) project at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia that may one day be used to build large space structures....

Over the past decade, we've seen a growing interest in the development of therapies derived from marijuana and its components. Proponents of "medical marijuana" advertised its uses for a wide number of medical conditions, such as cancer, multiple...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet syndrome, in patients two years...

A series of NASA flight tests has successfully demonstrated technologies that achieve a significant reduction in the noise generated by aircraft and heard by communities near airports. The Acoustic Research Measurement...

Today Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) general counsel and Retail Litigation Center (RLC) president Deborah White expressed disappointment with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Ohio, et al. v. American Express, a case that considered...

Radiation oncologists from across the United States will visit Capitol Hill tomorrow to urge Congress to support policies that safeguard cancer patients' access to high-quality, high-value health care. The doctors will meet with Congressional leaders...

Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Roger Manno of Maryland for the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 6th District. "We are excited to announce our support for...

Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement Aisha Braveboy for Prince George's County State's Attorney. "Aisha Braveboy is exactly the person we need to be Prince George's County's...

Media are invited to Seattle on Friday, Aug. 9, to preview a seaborne expedition to study microscopic organisms in the dark depths of the sea that play a critical role in removing carbon dioxide from Earth's atmosphere....

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of two catheter-based devices designed to create a connection to veins and arteries in patients with chronic kidney disease who need hemodialysis. ...

The University of Mount Union has named two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO) and Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), as the inaugural recipients of the Spirit of America Award. The Award is sponsored by the Ralph and Mary...

Today, the American Federation of Government Employees announced its endorsement of Angela Alsobrooks for Prince George's County Executive. "We are pleased to announce our support for Angela Alsobrooks as County...

NASA commercial cargo provider SpaceX is targeting no earlier than 5:42 a.m. EDT Friday, June 29, for the launch of its 15th resupply mission to the International Space Station. Live coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency's website...

Students from across America are set to participate in three live events with astronauts aboard the International Space Station next week. The events serve as question-and-answer sessions and are hosted as part of NASA's Year of Education on Station....

On June 18, Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) began enrollment for the All of Us Research Program?a momentous effort to advance individualized prevention, treatment and care for people of all backgrounds?in collaboration with the National Institutes...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Eversense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system for use in people 18 years of age and older with diabetes. This is the first FDA-approved CGM system to include a fully implantable sensor...

American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's government reorganization plan: "This administration has...

In response to the White House's proposal to consolidate federal safety net programs under a newly named 'Department of Health and Public Welfare,' Abby J. Leibman, President & CEO of MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, issued the following...

Have you invented something new, useful, and non-obvious, and want to patent it? Each year the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) receives an average of 500,000 applications. Patenting an invention can be challenging, but the USPTO can help....

The U.S. Department of State and IREX are pleased to welcome the 2018 cohort of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders to the United States. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and...

Family Research Council President Tony Perkins released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order that will allow children to stay with parents who are arrested for entering the United States illegally: ...

The Hispanic Health Coalition of Georgia, ("HHCGA"), Altierus Career College and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health will host the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Journey on Sunday, June 24, 2018. The traveling, hands-on exhibit...

The following statement was issued by Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) in advance of tomorrow's vote on H.R. 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Reform Act ? amnesty legislation drafted by House...

The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) is asking Minister Garneau not to impose new regulations on aviation flight and duty time and better align Canada's rules with those of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).   The Minister refuses...

The American Board of Trial Advocates condemns the forcible separation of children from their parents at the U.S. border and the detainment of these children in locked facilities. These actions are an offense to human decency, violate the tenets of...

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) joins the American Medical Association (AMA) in strongly urging the U.S. administration to withdraw its "zero tolerance" policy that requires the separation of migrating children from their parents or...

Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and advocate for the nation's 30 million small businesses as a member of President Trump's Cabinet, will visit Los Angeles on Friday, June 22, 2018 to tour a minority and woman-owned small...

A push to modernize aging government computer systems, bolster data security and shift operations to the cloud is driving increases in federal information technology spending, according to Bloomberg Government's latest report, Federal IT Budget &...

NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday, June 20, to discuss a new report detailing U.S. plans for near-Earth objects (NEOs) that could pose a hazard to Earth. While no known NEOs currently pose significant risks of impact, the...

U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Linda E. McMahon today issued the following statement in response to a U.S. Department of Labor rule expanding access to Association Health Plans (AHP): The President's...

Among the biggest challenges health care providers and patients face are shortages of medically necessary medications. These shortages greatly impact patient treatment options and require practitioners to make difficult decisions that can compromise...

American Federation of Government Employees National President J. David Cox Sr. today issued the following statement: "Today the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government passed a...

July 4 celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence?and for many people, the celebration includes fireworks. Americans have been setting off fireworks to celebrate their independence since as early as 1777....

The U.S Department of Labor today finalized its rule to expand the definition of "employer" to include "working owners," allowing real estate professionals and other self-employed individuals to participate in association health plans. The ruling...

Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and advocate for the nation's 30 million small businesses as a member of President Trump's Cabinet, will visit Orange County on Friday, June 22, 2018.  This...

The Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), within the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking nominations for the 2018 National Minority Business Awards. The MBDA National Minority Business Award is the highest level of national recognition...

In the U.S., we enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world. The FDA takes its responsibility to protect the U.S. food supply very seriously. And while we work diligently to prevent accidental contaminations, it's also our duty to take...

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), a member of the House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee, sponsored a Stop the Bleed training session for Congressional staff this morning. Surgeon members of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) instructed...

The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Tim Walz for governor of Minnesota. Walz currently serves as a member of Congress representing Minnesota's 1st Congressional District in...

The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine on Monday's signing of Space Policy Directive-3 by President Donald Trump: "NASA strongly supports the White House's continued bold direction in...

A large multidisciplinary team of scientists, equipped with advanced underwater robotics and an array of analytical instrumentation, will set sail for the northeastern Pacific Ocean this August. The team's mission for NASA and the National Science...

Linda McMahon, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration and advocate for the nation's 30 million small businesses as a member of President Trump's cabinet, will visit a veteran-owned small business in San Diego on Wednesday, June 20, 2018....

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, by majority vote, has issued a letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary Nielsen urging the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to stop separating children from their families after crossing our...

In the news release, MBDA to Award More Than $11 Million For Innovative Proposals, issued 12-Jun-2018 by Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the 4th paragraph, 1st sentence, should read...

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who holds the U.S. record for most cumulative time in space, is retiring from the agency, effective Friday. "Peggy Whitson is a testament to the American spirit," said NASA Administrator...

Following the Justice Department's seizure of a reporter's phone and email communications without prior notice, The National Press Club, PEN America and more than a dozen other leading organizations representing professional journalists and free...

Today, Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and co-sponsors Rep. Anthony Brown of Maryland and Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey introduced H.R. 6101 ? The VA Personnel Equity Act of 2018 ? to protect the more than 360,000 working people at the...

Opposition to the illegal and unconstitutional executive orders President Trump issued last month targeting federal workers continues to grow. After 21 House Republicans told President Trump that the directives "undermine existing labor laws," 23...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual film (applied under the tongue) for the treatment of opioid dependence. "The FDA is...

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) today testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment, encouraging long-term reauthorization of the Department of Homeland Security's Chemical Facility...