The loan award program is designed to give assistance to veterinarians so they can fill shortages, help improve the health of livestock and ensure a safe food supply.

Each year, the IRS publishes Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide, a free booklet packed with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all tax benefits allowed by law. This year’s edition, geared to the 2014 return, is posted on IRS.gov.

Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1) supported passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016. The annual legislation, which was approved by the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 269-151 on May 15, provides policy guidance and authorization for the Department of Defense.

To commemorate Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) 2015, Congressman Gerry Connolly has launched the “Thank a Fed” initiative to highlight the important work of America’s federal employees and examine promising best practices in government management.

Manassas City Police reminds residents that Lake Manassas is a drinking water supply and is not open to the public for recreation. The Police Department says it will have extra patrols on duty all season long to ensure that no one trespasses on the lake.

U.S. Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) April 28 reintroduced legislation to protect horses from the abusive practice known as soring - in which show horse trainers apply blistering or burning agents, lacerations, sharp objects, or other substances or devices to a horse's limb to intentionally make each step painful, forcing a horse to perform an exaggerated high-stepping gait that is rewarded in show rings.

Barbara Comstock, US Representative for the 10th District, has announced an opportunity for young women currently enrolled in middle school and high school to participate in the 10th Congressional District Young Women Leadership Program this summer. Deadline for applying is April 30.

USDA will publish a rule outlining the linkage of conservation compliance with federal crop insurance premium support. Go to http://go.usa.gov/3Wy5J to view a copy of the rule.