ALBANY, New York, Dec. 24 -- The New York Department of State - Division of Consumer Protection issued the following news release: * * * Warns Holiday Shoppers About Health Hazards Associated with Lead Paint * * * The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is urging the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a recall of the MAXX Action Helicopter toy, and for Dollar General stores to remove the toy from its shelves immediately. Research and testing found   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity released the following testimony by Nick Pamperin, executive director of the Veteran Readiness and Employment Program of the Veterans Benefits Administration, from a Dec. 11, 2024, hearing entitled "Examining the Effectiveness of the Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Program": * * * Chairman Van Orden, Ranking Member Levin, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity t  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024: Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; David A. Hubbert, the Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department's Tax Division; and Danny Werfel, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), announced that U.S. District Judge John P. Cronan entered an order today authorizing the IRS to i  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * Federal technology provider previously refused to provide information department sought * * * NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Labor has entered into a consent decree with federal contractor DISH Network requiring the satellite and internet provider to supply the department's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs with informati  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statement: Throughout her three terms in the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton has been an unwavering champion for children, families and the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As a result of the principled and forceful advocacy of Congresswoman Wexton, and notwithstandi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 16-civ-2193; E.D.N.Y. filed May 3, 2016) involving St. Julien, et al.: * * * On December 23, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York entered a final judgment against Richard Brown, enjoining him from violating certain provisions of the federal securities laws. According to the SEC's complaint, starting in 2014, Brown was involved in a scheme to deceive investor  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * Rules to Limit Hydrofluorocarbons and Sulfur Hexafluoride Refrigerants will Reduce Emissions, Advance Implementation of New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced actions to support the State's ongoing efforts to redu  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * Grants to Municipalities Support Climate Action; Largest-Ever Grant Awards Bolstered by Funding from Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Funding Advances State's Climate Action with Support for Local Projects to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Adapt to Climate Change * * * New York State Department of Environmental Co  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Long Branch, NJ Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (NJ-06) today expressed outrage over severe disruptions in Amtrak's service along the Northeast Corridor during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. Pallone criticized Amtrak for canceling multiple trains and failing to provide sufficient resources for stranded commuters, many of whom are left unable to rebook online or reach live agents by phone.  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Dec. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Back in the early days of his college career, Chad Parish realized his curiosity and interests were drawing him to the type of work he performs today in the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis, or LAMDA, laboratory at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Using microscopy and microstructural characterization, he reveals the intricate  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the Protecting Foster Youth Resources Act to protect the benefits and assets of foster youth by stopping states from making disabled and orphaned foster youth pay for their own care. When child welfare entities serve as Social Security Representative Payees for foster youth, they are supposed to act as fiduciaries and use funds in the be  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (Vt-AL) today announced several important provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) to help Vermont repair and maintain its flood control infrastructure and build resiliency against the global crisis of climate change. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate last night and now goes to the President's de  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate Judiciary Committee held 145 full Committee hearings, 88 subcommittee hearings, and 86 executive business meetings; advanced 373 executive and judicial nominees out of Committee; and reported 56 bills out of Committee from 2021 to 2024 Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a review of the accomplishme  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Dec. 23, 2024: * * * President Biden Takes Action to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China's Unfair Trade Practices in the Semiconductor Sector A resilient and secure supply of foundational semiconductors is critical to U.S. national and economic security. These semiconductors are essential to key sectors of the U.S. economy, powering cars, medical devices, critical infrastructure, key aerospace a  more