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Energy and Natural Resources Committee Clears Record Amount of Pending Legislation as Manchin Leads Last Business Meeting as Chairman
Washington, DC- Today, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources held their last business meeting of the 118th Congress and cleared a record number of 75 pieces of legislation pending before the committee. The business meeting also...

HHS Provides More Than $1.5 Billion in State and Tribal Opioid Response Grants
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today allocated more than $1.5 billion in FY25 continuation funding awards for the State Opioid Response (SOR)...
Governor, Joint Region Marianas, Joint Task Force-Micronesia Convene Civil-Military Coordination Council
Military officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Guam Army National Guard attended. Additionally, participating on behalf of various government of Guam agencies were representatives from the Guam Department of Agriculture, the Guam...

Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor Announced as Keynote Speaker for A Better Chance Strath Haven’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating 50 Years of Expanding Opportunity, Empowering Students, and Transforming Communities SWARTHMORE, PA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A Better Chance (ABC) Strath Haven proudly announces that Ambassador Carmen...

SAMHSA Announces $43M in Supplemental Funding to Support Youth Recovery Housing Services
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today announced $43 million in new supplemental funding available to State Opioid Response (SOR) program grantees to expand recovery housing services for young adults, ages...

Global Times: How China-PICs climate cooperation implements GGI to bridge North-South development gap
Beijing, China, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A refreshing early autumn breeze arrives as expected in September. Inside a classroom in Liaocheng, East China's Shandong Province, a miniature "United Nations" has taken shape. From Samoa in the...

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Spencer J. Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre M. Henderson Public Schedule 9/8/25-9/14/25
**Events labeled Media Access indicate that an event is open to media. Events labeled Media Availability indicate that an event is open to the media and that a media Q&A is planned.** Gov. Spencer J. Cox’s Schedule Sept. 8 – Sept. 14, 2025 **The...

S. Korea’s Lee Jae-myung Describes U.S. Troops Presence "Critical for Containing China"
(MENAFN) South Korea’s presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung has described the presence of US troops in the country as "critical for containing China." In a Thursday interview, Lee stated that the presence of US forces in South Korea "actually play...

Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Role of U.S. Troops
(MENAFN) South Korea’s presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung emphasized the importance of American military personnel stationed in the country, describing their presence as "critical for containing China." In an interview featured in a Magazine on...
Superlative Sound: U.S. Pacific Fleet Band Shares Culture with Pacific Islands, Continues Proud Tradition
In 2024, the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band shared its music with 2.5 million people in nine countries and four Hawaiian Islands. Its 600 engagements included concerts for the community, performances for school children, official Navy events and...

FDA updates Sotrovimab emergency use authorization
Update [4/5/2022] Sotrovimab is no longer authorized to treat COVID-19 in any U.S. region due to increases in the proportion of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant This statement updates the statements below. The Centers for...
Sling Stone enhances warfighter capabilities, defense of Guam
The goal of the exercise was to use FEM-02, an Aegis Guam System missile intercept test held Dec. 10, as a tactical training event to hone skills, increase interoperability, and improve communication and understanding between forces while also...
Military Leaders Strengthen Indo-Pacific Partnerships During Guam, Hawaii Visit
he visit focused on regional security and stability, as well as the defense of American interests and our allies and partners. “The United States has always been and remains a Pacific power,” said Mancinelli. “American prosperity and security...
Fiscal Year 2024 was a Banner Year for SRF-JRMC Dive Lockers
YOKOSUKA, Japan – Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) was filled extremely demanding and diverse mission sets for the SRF-JRMC Dive Lockers. Throughout the year, divers from SRF-JRMC Yokosuka and Detachment Sasebo supported 18 fly-away taskings, responding to...

RMPStudio™ Announces New Book in 2025, 'The Ambassador: Two Hats. Two Presidents.' by Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret)
A Pioneering memoir by U.S. Ambassador Carmen G. Cantor (Ret.) highlights her journey from Puerto Rico to the global stage, bridging diplomacy, and leadership. EASTON, PA, UNITED STATES, May 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RMPStudio™, a leader in...

Transformative Mental Health Documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom Launches on YouTube May 22
Streaming During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Film Shares a Message of Hope, Healing, and Human Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its acclaimed debut on Prime Video, The Kindness...

Projects Drive Grid-Enhancing Analytics for Smarter Operations
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) serves as a crucial hub for national energy innovation, as demonstrated by its involvement with three projects supported by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE). Guam Power...

SENDY Announces Multiyear Partnership with the Natural Selection Tour to Elevate Adventure Sports Worldwide
SENDY, North America’s leading adventure sports marketplace, is proud to announce a multiyear partnership with the Natural Selection Tour (NST). TRUCKEE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SENDY, North America’s leading...


ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (3 February 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department (PARD), where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion....