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New York State Department of Transportation to Host Virtual Public Forums on New Active Transportation Strategic Plan Date: December 16, 2024 Time: 16:12 EST Location: Virtual The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has announced that it will host a series of virtual public forums to gather input on its new Active Transportation Strategic … Read more

Mayor Bowser Launches $26 Million Fund to Drive New Venture Capital Investments to DC-Based Start-Ups Washington, DC – December 16, 2024 – Mayor Muriel Bowser today announced the launch of a $26 million fund to drive new venture capital investments to DC-based start-ups. The fund, called the DC Venture Capital Fund, will be managed by … Read more

Mayor Bowser and OSSE Announce My School DC Lottery Now Open for 2025-26 School Year WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 16, 2024) — Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) today announced that the My School DC lottery is now open for the 2025-26 school year. My School DC is a … Read more

Statement from President Joe Biden on Shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin 2024-12-16 21:59 Tonight, I am devastated to learn of the horrific shooting at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, the courageous first responders, and the entire community. This is just … Read more

President Biden Honors Labor History, Establishes Frances Perkins National Monument Washington, DC – On December 16, 2024, President Joe Biden delivered remarks honoring the nation’s labor history and establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument in Maine. Labor History Biden praised the contributions of American workers to the nation’s prosperity and emphasized the importance of safeguarding … Read more

Public Health Service Act-ENTIRE (Current through P.L. 118–107, Enacted November 21, 2024) Background The Public Health Service (PHS) Act, originally passed in 1912, is a comprehensive federal law that establishes and governs the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) and authorizes a wide range of public health programs and activities. It has been amended numerous times … Read more

Social Security Act: Comprehensive Compilation Publication Date: December 16, 2024 Title: Social Security Act-ENTIRE (Current through P.L. 118–120, Enacted November 25, 2024) Summary: This article presents a comprehensive compilation of the Social Security Act, incorporating all amendments and updates up to and including Public Law 118-120, enacted on November 25, 2024. Significance: The Social Security … Read more

Public Law 118 – 137 – No Stolen Trademarks Honored in America Act of 2023 Date Enacted: December 16, 2024 Purpose: To combat the trafficking of counterfeit goods and protect American intellectual property rights. Key Provisions: Prohibition on Importation and Sale of Counterfeit Goods: The law prohibits the importation, distribution, or sale of counterfeit goods … Read more

NSF Selects Final 6 Pilot Projects for National Quantum Virtual Laboratory December 16, 2024 The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the selection of the final six pilot projects for its National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL). These projects will develop and test the infrastructure and services that will make up the NQVL, a nationwide network … Read more

I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to search the internet for specific news articles. Therefore, I cannot provide a detailed article on the news item you mentioned. This week with NSF Director Panchanathan The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following … Read more