Breaking News Federal Government Money & Taxes
Some IRS TAxpayer Assistance Centers open April 13
FROM Internal Revenue Service 04/10/24 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
The Internal Revenue Service announced it will open its Taxpayer Assistance Centers (TAC) in Hampton, Richmond, and Roanoke on Saturday, April 13, for face-to-face help.
Nuclear power emergencies: FEMA to test eliminating sirens and using phone alerts only
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FROM FEMA 06/22/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety /
US Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has given six days noticeof a virtual public meeting on June 28, 2022 for public comment on a significant change to Virginia’s alert and notification system for nuclear power plant emergencies. FEMA will conduct an exercise of the new system --no warnings only cell phone alerts - on June 28, 2022.
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Ten “Operation Fly Formula” flights bringing baby formula this week
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FROM US Dept. of Health & Human Services 06/15/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Transportation /
There are 10 Operation Fly Formula flights currently scheduled for this week that began June 13, projected to import nearly 5 million, 8-ounce bottle equivalents of infant formula to the United States.
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Social Security trust funds improve, says Board of Trustees
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FROM Social Security Administration 06/03/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
The combined asset reserves of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and Disability Insurance (OASI and DI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2035, one year later than projected last year, with 80 percent of benefits payable at that time.
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US Senators Warner and Kaine support renaming three Virginia military bases
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FROM Congressional Offices 05/31/22 / Federal Government / Military / People & Places /
Now that the Naming Commission has shared three Va. military base name recommendations with Congress, the U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin will consider the Commission’s recommendations before reaching a decision with President Biden regarding whether to adopt them.
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PWC Police report that the reward offered in Benton Middle School shooting investigation now $6000
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 05/05/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat /
Through a partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, First Sgt. Perok reports that an additional $5,000 reward is being offered in connection to the arrest and conviction of the accused. The PWC Police Department is also offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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AARP scam alert - Be on the lookout for IRS scam imposters
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FROM AARP Fraud Section 04/11/22 / Federal Government / Money & Taxes /
Scammers posing as IRS agents or Treasury Department officials are calling to try to convince taxpayers that they owe back taxes and face immediate arrest if they don’t pay immediately.
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Local Social Security offices to reopen April 7—with restrictions
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FROM the U.S. Social Security Administration 04/04/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes /
Local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.
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FEMA Region 3 helps bereaved families, reaches COVID funeral cost milestone
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FROM FEMA 03/30/22 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
FEMA Region 3 reports funeral assistance funds provided to families of applicants have topped $208 million.
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Free motorcycle safety course April 20 at NVCC-Manassas, approved by Va. State Police
Warmer weather traditionally leads to an increase of motorists of all kinds on Virginia roads, especially motorcycles. With that increased traffic comes the increased likelihood of motorcycle and vehicle interactions. Virginia State Police is once again offering its “Ride 2 Save Lives” motorcycle self-assessment courses across the Commonwealth in hopes of making those interactions as safe as possible.
