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48 REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- For Lt. Gen. Donnie Walker, an assignment to represent Redstone Arsenal as its senior commander means more than an opportunity to lead a cutting-edge installation that has far-reaching impacts in several federal sectors. It also means a homecoming of sorts for a Soldier whose hometown roots are in south Alabama. But while being close to home is one of the perks of the job, Walker said even if Redstone Arsenal was located on the other side of the world he would still consider it an honor to serve as its senior commander, supporting federal efforts ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Legislature is expected to increase near-term...

More than 1,200 school districts across the country have good portions of federally owned land within their borders.

WATERTOWN — The recently passed bipartisan Fiscal Year 2021 government funding package includes $1.5 billion in funding for the country’s Impact Aid Program, delivering a $15 million increase from previous years. Earlier this year, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand led a bipartisan letter alongside Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla., urging appropriators to prioritize Impact Aid Funding to support more than 1,200 school districts across the country, including those near Fort Drum. Federally impacted school districts educate some of the most vulnerable student populations — including Native ...

Simpson secured funding for programs vital to Idaho including full funding of PILT, Sage Grouse Initiative, Dairy Research, TRIO Program and INL Funding Washington, D.C. – Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported the Senate Amendment to H.R. 133, the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Package, that will fund the government through Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and provide COVID relief for Americans. This critical legislation marks the conclusion of several months of negotiations and passed the House of Representatives in two sections, the first with a vote of 327-85, and the second with...