WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Two scientists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) have been named 2023 Fellows by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Dr. Martin Williams, an ARS research ecologist, and Dr. Jay D. Evans, an ARS research entomologist, were named Fellows in a vote by the AAAS Council in recognition o  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak has published a new guide and webpage (https://www.amtrak.com/about-amtrak/fdtunnel/community-investment-program.html) detailing the process for plans to invest $50 million in the West Baltimore community throughout construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program (FDT Program). This important community investment was identified as a key component of the overall F  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 19 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charges That Employer's Criminal History Screening Causes Discriminatory Impact Against Black, Native American and Other Workers * * * Sheetz, a large convenience store chain, violated federal law by denying employment to a class of job applicants because of their race, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsu  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 19 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: By Zachary Willis and Hadiyah Brendel Day three of the Military Health System (MHS) Conference in Portland, Oregon featured diverse sessions addressing critical aspects of healthcare and education within the military medical community, including the Uniformed Services University's (USU) Health Professions Education program, how coaching strategies can mitigate the pressing issue of burnout, an  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: An Indiana woman was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for conspiring to file false tax returns, wire fraud and tax evasion. According to court documents and statements made in court, Awett Tedla, now of Indianapolis, was the owner and operator of Speedy Tax Services LLC in Washington, D.C., and District Heights, Maryland. From 2012 through 2016, Tedla and her co-conspirators prepared and electronica  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 19 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how the Maryland Attorney General's office and the DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protection requi  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 19 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Maryland Department of Agriculture is encouraging Maryland agriculture and seafood companies interested in exporting their products internationally to register for an international marketing training webinar hosted by the department and the Southern U.S. Trade Association (SUSTA). The virtual session will be held on May 14. Companies should register at https://us02web  more

NEW CARROLLTON, Maryland, April 19 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development recognized the top performing lender and realtor partners of 2023 on Wednesday during the Maryland Mortgage Program's annual awards event, which featured remarks from Secretary Jake Day and the MMP Director, Maddy Ciulu, as well as from US Bank, Maryland REALTORS, Freddie Mac, and the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 19 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the reinforcement of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The two agencies signed a memorandum of understanding with a commitment to achieving a common goal: assurance that consumers are treated fairly. The MOU outlines how   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, April 19 (TNSres) -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Scientists, including alumni and faculty from the Uniformed Services University, have unveiled a groundbreaking treatment using a humanized monoclonal antibody, hu1F5, effectively protecting nonhuman primates against the lethal Nipah virus, marking a significant advancement towards potential clinical use. * * * By Ian Neligh A team of scientists that includes a Uniformed Serv  more