DoD Funds 8 New Microelectronics Commons Hubs
The US Defense Department will award $238 million to eight regional “innovation hubs” around the country which will be a part of the new Microelectronics Commons. The hubs are expected to spur development of a domestic microelectronics manufacturing industry. Three of the hubs are located on the East Coast in Massachusetts, North Carolina, and New York.
Postal Service Issues New Hanukkah Forever Stamp
The US Postal Service continues its tradition of issuing stamps for the Hanukkah celebrations. Hanukkah 2022 begins at sundown December 18.
GAO: Aircraft Readiness Goals Not Being Met
A Government Accountability Office report finds that more than two dozen military aircraft fleets — the bulk of the US’s military airpower — haven’t met their annual combat-readiness goals in at least a decade.
Aviation Market on Display at Singapore Airshow
More than 110 American companies, high-level officials, and cutting-edge military aircraft were present this week at the three-day Singapore Airshow 2022. The show is the preeminent defense exhibition and biennial international aviation trade show in the Pacific region.
How Ready Is Postal Service for Holiday Mail?
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and the other members of Maryland’s delegation have asked the US postmaster general to report on the Postal Service’s efforts to ensure mail is delivered in a timely manner this holiday season.
Delegation Presses USPS on Postal Problems
Maryland’s congressional delegation, including Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, pressed US Postal Service officials for answers on problems with mail delivery, postal backlogs, and lost letters and packages in communities throughout the state.
Lawmakers to Post Office: Fix Delivery Problems
Maryland’s congressional delegation continues to urge US Postal Service leadership at all levels to resolve persistent and widespread delivery delays.
Biden Likely to Outline Foreign Policy Vision Today
President Joe Biden is expected to give his first major foreign policy address today during a visit to the State Department to meet with StateSec Tony Blinken.
