NASA Awards Launch Services Contract for Mars 2020 Rover Mission

Washington, DC - NASA has selected United Launch Services LLC of Centennial, Colorado, to provide launch services for a mission that will address high-priority science goals for the agency’s Journey to Mars.

Department of Education Bans ITT from Enrolling New Title IV Students, Adds Tough New Financial Oversight

Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of Education took a series of actions to protect students and taxpayers by banning ITT Educational Services, Inc. (ITT) from enrolling new students using federal financial aid funds, and stepping up financial oversight of the for-profit educational provider.

American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) Attack

Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "The United States condemns in the strongest terms the attack on the American University in Kabul, an institution created with the sole purpose to help educate and enlighten the future leaders of Afghanistan. On behalf of the American people, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of those who were killed and injured. I know I join countless others around the world in saying that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

New Energy Institute Report Holds Politicians Accountable for Calls to Ban Energy Production on Federal Lands and Waters

Denver, Colorado - The first report in the Energy Institute’s Energy Accountability Series finds that proposals from Hillary Clinton and other politicians to ban oil, gas, and coal production on federal lands and waters would cost America hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions in revenue.

DANTES Faster Exam Reimbursement Process

Pensacola, Florida - The Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Exams Reimbursement Program has changed a reimbursement policy that will expedite the exams reimbursement process for service members, including active duty, National Guard and Reserve.