H.R. 82 (ENR) – Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 Introduced: January 3, 2023 Sponsor: Rep. John Larson (D-CT) Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means Summary: The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 is a bill that aims to address certain inequities in the Social Security system and provide additional benefits … Read more
H.R. 4955: Renaming VA Clinic in Monroeville, Pennsylvania to Honor Henry Parham December 27, 2024 Washington, D.C. – A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives to rename the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, as the Henry Parham VA Clinic. Background: The VA clinic … Read more
NASA Runs X-59 Engine in Maximum Afterburner December 26, 2024 Edwards, California – NASA has successfully run the GE Aviation XA100 engine for the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft at maximum afterburner power, a critical milestone in the development of the experimental aircraft. The test took place at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in … Read more
Laboratory Director Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse Tawnya Plummer Laughinghouse is the new director of the Space Biosciences Laboratory (SBL) at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. Laughinghouse has more than 25 years of experience in space biology and has held leadership positions at NASA and other organizations. In her new role, Laughinghouse will lead the … Read more
NESC Assists in Heatshield Investigation December 26, 2024 NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) is assisting in an investigation into the heatshield of the Orion spacecraft that will carry astronauts back to the Moon in 2024. The investigation was initiated after a routine inspection of the spacecraft’s heatshield revealed a small crack. The crack is … Read more
Mechanical Systems TDT Support Expands Across NASA Programs December 26, 2024 NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. – NASA’s Mechanical Systems Test and Development Team (TDT) is extending its support to multiple agency programs, demonstrating its versatility and expertise in mechanical systems testing. The TDT, based at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, provides independent testing … Read more
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DOD Streaming App Has Record-Breaking Year Washington, D.C. – The Department of Defense’s (DOD) streaming app has had a record-breaking year, with over 1 billion views in 2024. The app, which launched in 2021, offers a variety of content, including news, entertainment, and educational programming. The app’s most popular content includes news from the Department … Read more
Twins add to depth with deal for versatile Gasper December 25, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Joe Gasper on a one-year contract, the club announced today. Gasper will receive $1 million in 2025, and the Twins hold a club option for the 2026 season. Gasper, 28, is … Read more