Washington, DC - Some underserved Virginia patients were among the first to be officially helped by an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), more commonly known as a drone, during research flights to a medical clinic in Wise County Friday.

Washington, DC - As America’s 54 million students prepare to return to school this fall, the U.S. Department of Education, America Achieves, National Council of La Raza (NCLR), National PTA and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) released a parent checklist today with questions and resources that parents and caregivers can use to help ensure their children are getting the education they deserve. The checklist suggests key questions, tips for educational success and resources for more information.

Washington, DC - Federal and state law enforcers and industry members are heading to Dallas on September 29, 2015, to talk about that other Big D - debt collection.

Washington, DC - Statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on the Senate passage of the Every Child Achieves Act:

Washington, DC - While the nation prepared last week for the celebration of the nation's 239th birthday, President Obama proposed "a new way to stymie job creation and economic growth," Dan Weber, president of the Association of Mature American Citizens.

Washington, DC - President Barack Obama: "Michelle and I would like to extend our warmest wishes to Muslims in the United States and around the world celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr. As Muslims mark the end of the month, they are reminded that Ramadan is a time to reflect spiritually, build communally, and aid those in need. While Eid marks the end of Ramadan, it marks a new beginning for each individual - a reason to celebrate and express gratitude on this holiday.