WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from the Humane Society of the United States. Here are excerpts: * * * Docket No. APHIS-2024-0043 To: Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS Station 3A-03.8 4700 River Road Unit 118 Riverdale, MD 20737-1238 Re: Notice of Request for Extension of Approval of an Information Collection; Highly Pathogenic Avian Influ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investments in New York and Pennsylvania Would Help Enhance Domestic Production Capacity of Key Components for U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce signed two separate preliminary memoranda of terms (PMT) under the CHIPS and Science Act to provide Corning up to $32 million in proposed direct funding and Powerex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter to the Department of Justice and Department of State requesting a series of actions, including: Immediately freeze the assets of Hamas officials living in Qatar. Extradite several senior Hamas officials currently residing in Qatar and elsewhere, including Khaled Meshal whom the Department of Justice has already indicted, and Khalil Al-Hayya. Ask Qatar to end i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund and 70 collaborators: * * * To: The Honorable Rohit Chopra, Director Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Support for petition to address hidden and unnecessary fees in International Remittance Transactions, Docket No. CFPB-2024-0040-0001 * * * Dear Director Chopra:   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement regarding racist text messages sent to Black Americans nationwide in recent days: "It has been just over two days since we received the results of the 2024 Presidential Election, and now we have witnessed vile text messages sent en masse to primarily Black youths all across our country. "I am outraged by this attack. For countles  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: BLASDELL, NY Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) and leadership of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center President & CEO Dr. Candace S. Johnson and Dr. Mary Reid, Director of Cancer Screening and Survivorship teamed up to highlight federal legislation to expand lung cancer research and prevention. In front of the EDDY (Early Detection Driven to You), Roswell Park's state-of-the-art mobile lung c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 31, 2024, from the American Coatings Association: * * * To: Sarah Soliman Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (7201M) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606-0008 Re: Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Sub  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Environmental Defense Fund, New York. Here are excerpts: * * * Environmental Defense Fund Comments on Pre-Prioritization and Consideration of Existing Chemical Substances for Future Prioritization Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0606-0008; 89 Fed. Reg. 68894 (August 28, 2024) * * * Introduction Environmental De  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 29, 2024, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: TSCA Chemical Pre-Prioritization * * * Dear Sir/Madam: The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) hereby submits these comments in response to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicitation for public  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication on Oct. 31, 2024, from MyCARE Foundation, New York City: * * * Considerations for establishing a Rare Disease Innovation Hub at the FDA should include a broad definition of rare diseases, extending beyond genetic disorders to encompass infectious and fungal diseases, which are often rare and associated with high morbidity and emerging resistance.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) issued the following statement after the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges against Farhad Shakeri, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) asset living in Tehran, and two Americans in New York, Carlisle Rivera and Jonathon Loadholt. Their assassin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined America Reports to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's historic victory, Democrats' proclamation of "resistance," and the failure of identity politics. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Democrats proclaiming "resistance" in the wake of the election: "Resistance to what? Resistance to what the American people just voted f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined The World Over with Raymond Arroyo to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's historic victory, the Democrats' response to the election, foreign policy challenges facing our nation, and more. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube. On the success of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign: "It's unlike any campaign in American history [in its] l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from PensionBee Inc., New York City: * * * PensionBee Response - Notice 2024-65 Having seen the successes of a similar initiative in the United Kingdom, PensionBee is very supportive of a Treasury backed Saver's Match. This program represents a transformative opportunity to enhance retirement savings for low and moderate income Americans, enco  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled that once again Jews in Europe became victims of an unthinkable antisemitic attack directed at Israeli soccer fans. The premeditated ambush in Amsterdam is abhorrent and must be universally condemned. For thousands of years, Jewish communities in Euro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 8, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am appalled that once again Jews in Europe became victims of an unthinkable antisemitic attack directed at Israeli soccer fans. The premeditated ambush in Amsterdam is abhorrent and must be universally condemned. For thousands of years, Jewish communities in Europe and throughout the worl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 7, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz are remarkable public servants who ran an inspired and positive campaign focused on lifting people up. We look forward to our continued partnership on behalf of the American people in the next chapter of their pub  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2024: NEW YORK, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on NY1's Inside City Hall with Errol Louis where he highlighted House Democrats' strong electoral performance in New York and the success of House Democratic incumbents across the nation. ERROL LOUIS: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. Democrats here in New York have officially flipped three House se  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, Christopher A. Wray, the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James E. Dennehy, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI New York Field Office, and David Sundberg, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI Washi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Damian Williams, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Nicole M. Argentieri, Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ"); Kareem Carter, Executive Special Agent in Charge of the IRS-CI Washington Field Office; and, Derek W. Gordon, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Immigration an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: More than 200 industry partners gathered for an Industry Day with the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) to learn about the newest collaboration from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The event was held at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown, Rhode Island, on Oct. 15. "These events not only provide our industry partners with specif  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Yesterday, U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), along with 12 other GOP senators, sent a letter to multiple federal agencies with requests, including that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of State: "The defeat of Hamas is within reach, and ending the safe haven that its leadership enjoys abroad is vital to defeating it,"the senators wrote. "We urge you to act expedie  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Corning Incorporated's North Country Facility Is The Only One In The Country That Manufactures Specialized Glass Critical To The Chip Industry Used In Some Of The Most Advanced Machinery In The World; New Award Will Expand Production And Supercharge The Workforce Adding Up To 130 Manufacturing Jobs And 175 Construction Jobs To Strengthen This Vital Supply Chain For America Sch  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led 12 of their colleagues on a letter to multiple federal agencies with requests, including that the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Department of State: * Immediately freeze   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from the Trustly Inc.: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW, Suite 3E-218, Washington, DC 20219 * Federal Reserve Board of Governors Attn: Ann E. Misback, Secretary of the Board Mailstop M-4775 2001 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20551 * J  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Wise, New York: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 * * * Federal Reserve Board of Governors Attn: Ann E. Misback Secretary of the Board Mailstop M-4775 2001 C St. NW Washington, DC 20551 *.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the National Association of City Transportation Officials, New York: * * * To: U.S. Access Board Office of General Counsel 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 SUBJECT: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Americans With Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; EV Charging Stations [Docket No. ATBCB-2024-0001] * *   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the Natural Resources Defense Council, New York: * * * To: U.S. Access Board Office of General Counsel 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Re: Docket No. ATBCB-2024-0001 * * * Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the "Americans with Disabilities Act and Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the New York City Department of Transportation: * * * To: Office of General Counsel, U.S. Access Board 1331 F Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20004-1111 Re: Docket No. ATBCB-2024-0001 The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) respectfully submits the following comments to the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (the "Access Board")   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Kelley Yemen, director of Philadelphia Office of Multimodal Planning, Pennsylvania: * * * To: Sophie Shulman Deputy Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 SUBJECT: Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for [Docket No. NHTSA-2024-0057-0001] * * * Dear Acting Administrator Shulman, On behalf of t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from Hispanic Federation, New York: * * * To: Daniel Delgado Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Immigration Policy Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security cc. Sarah Flinn, Assistant Director, Office of Policy, EOIR Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security RE: Request to Provide for Public Commen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from the Sikh Coalition, New York: * * * To: Daniel Delgado Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Immigration Policy Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security Telephone (202) 447-3459 * Sarah Flinn Assistant Director, Office of Policy, EOIR U.S. Department of Justice Re: Comment on the Final Rule by the Department of   more