WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from the Car Connectivity Consortium, Beaverton, Oregon: * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 RE: Comments of Car Connectivity Conso  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: As Vice President Harris continues to promise tax hikes for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses, Ways and Means Tax Teams have heard repeatedly across the country that the Trump Tax Cuts cannot be allowed to expire - and now Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is releasing fact sheets with the key information Americans and their elected officials   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Portland, OR Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on the passing of environmental champion Bob Sallinger: "The passing of Bob Sallinger is a loss beyond measure for his family and loved ones, and for the conservation communities in Portland and across Oregon that he passionately worked with for decades. "Bob was a trusted voice, advising me on ways to safeguard the state's natu  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum today announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex expected to total $49.1 million. The settlements resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies. These conspiracies allegedly violated both federal and Oregon antitrust laws. Specifically, Attorne  more

SALEM, Oregon, Nov. 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Recognizing the concern nationwide over possible post-election violence and unrest, this morning Oregon Attorney General and President of the National Association of Attorneys General Ellen Rosenblum and Immediate past-President Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost led a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in a statement (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) welcome the opportunity provided by the joint Request for Information (RFI) on the use and conservation of federal benefits for foster youth, as well as other ways federal agencies may play an appropriate role supporting broader Federal, State, and local efforts to improve the outcomes of foster youth who receive federal benefi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication on Oct. 17, 2024, from the National Potato Council: * * * NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 2025 NATIONAL TRADE ESTIMATE REPORT ON FOREIGN TRADE BARRIERS The National Potato Council (NPC) represents the interests of all commercial potato growers in the United States and assists U.S. potato growers in addressing market access issues for both fresh and processed potatoes in export markets around   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Oct. 17, 2024, from the North American Blueberry Council: * * * To: Laura Buffo Chair of the Trade Policy Staff Committee Office of the United States Trade Representative 600 17th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 2050 * * * Dear Ms. Buffo: This document is in response to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) request for comments regarding significant barriers to   more