ALBANY, New York, Jan. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Pine Barrens Commission File Lawsuit Against Roberts Premier Development for Violations in Protected Conservation Area January 27, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission (Pine Barrens Commission) today filed a lawsuit against Long Island developer David Roberts and his compa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-25-08) entitled "Business Dynamics Statistics of Coastal Counties: A Description of Differences in Coastal Areas Over Time." The paper was written by Melissa Chow and Martha Stinson. Here are excerpts: * * * I. Introduction Coastal areas are an important part of the United States from both a demographic and economic perspective. As of 2020, approximately 120 million people lived on the coast, represent  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 27, 2025 AIR FORCE General Electric Co., GE Edison Works, Cincinnati, Ohio, was awarded a ceiling $3,500,000,000 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity modification (P00005) to a previously awarded contract (FA8626-22-D-0010) for technology maturation and risk reduction services for the execution of the prototype phase of the Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program. Work will be pe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Crotty -- Joint Forces hero of the Pacific War The Long Blue Line blog series has been publishing Coast Guard history essays for over 15 years. To access hundreds of these service stories, visit the Coast Guard Historian's Office's Long Blue Line online archives, located here: THE LONG BLUE LINE (uscg.mil) Having seen Lieutenant Crotty undergo all the trials during my five months in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from Colin Ahern, chief cyber officer of the New York State Executive Chamber: * * * To: Jeffrey E. Greene Executive Assistant Director for Cybersecurity Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security 1110 N. Glebe Road Arlington, VA 20598-0630 New York State Comments in Resp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the American Biogas Council: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of the Administrator; Mail Code: 1101A 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 RE: Renewable Fuel Standard Program - Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline [EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0411] * * * The Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Boyden Gray PLLC. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Martha Guzman Aceves Regional Administrator, Region IX Environmental Protection Agency 75 Hawthorne St. San Francisco, CA 94105 RE: Comments on EPA's Request for Public Comment on California's Submitted Revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), Docket No. EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0588 * * * In August   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Riverkeeper Inc., Ossining, New York: * * * To: Wyn Zenni Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division (7404M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Re: N-(1,3-Dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD) and its Transformation Product, 6PPD-quino  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from STX Commodities LLC, New York: * * * To: Dallas Burkholder U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Compliance Division 2000 Traverwood Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0411 Re: STX Commodities, LLC Comments on Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 17, 2025, from Waterkeeper Alliance, New York: * * * To: Bruno Pigott, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Doruntine Rexhepi, Engineering and Analysis Division Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: COMMENTS FOR U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S PRELIMINARY EFFLUENT GUIDELINES PROGRAM PLAN 16 BY   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Weaver and Tidwell LLP: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Air Docket, Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program: Partial Waiver of 2024 Cellulosic Biofuel Volume Requirement and Extension of 2024 Compliance Deadline, FR Doc. 2024-28978 Filed 12-11-24; EPA-HQ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Aidoc Ltd., New York: * * * Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3924, "Digital Health Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments" * * * Dear Mr. Swink and Members of the Committee: Aidoc extends its gratitude to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Digital Health Advisory Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from Click Therapeutics, New York: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3924 for "Digital Health Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments" Re: Request for   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 22, 2025, from the Tea Association of the USA Inc., New York: * * * To: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) United States Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Docket No. FDA-2024-N-2910, Food Labeling: Front-of-Package Nutrition Information * * * Dear Sir or Madam: The Tea Association  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity increased slightly to moderately across the twelve Federal Reserve Districts in late November and December. Consumer spending moved up moderately, with most Districts reporting strong holiday sales that exceeded expectations. Vehicle sales grew modestly. Construction activity decreased overall, wi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District continued to increase slightly during the reporting period. Employment in the region grew slightly, on balance, and wages continued to grow moderately. Selling prices continued to rise at a modest pace, although manufacturers reported that prices largely held steady. Input price increases remained mod  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to consider using the Direct File program in New York State to ease the burden of filing taxes. The joint project with the IRS, available starting today, allows taxpayers to file their federal and state taxes online at no cost. Building on Governor Hochul's initiative to make New York more affordable, this program helps the average New Yor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Wegmans Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets Due to Possible Extraneous Material Contamination WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked Wegmans breaded chicken breast nuggets that may be contaminated wi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police ~ Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 insurrectionists--including those convicted of violently assaulted police officers ~ WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senators Chris Mur  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced today an investigation into the policies of sanctuary jurisdictions and their impact on public safety and federal immigration enforcement. In letters sent to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver, and New York City, Chairman Comer requested d  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired 17 independent inspectors general at various agencies, including the Small Business Administration: "Inspectors General play a vital role as independent watchdogs, working to uncover waste, f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-780) on the Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act (H.R. 8689), which aims to require Amtrak to publicly disclose certain bonus compensation paid to Amtrak executives. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Nov. 26, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Legislation The purpose of H.R. 8689 is to amend title 49, United States Code, require Amtrak to publicly disclose  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-781) on a bill (H.R. 3149), which aims to designate U.S. Route 20 in the States of Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York and Massachusetts as the "National Medal of Honor Highway". The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Nov. 26, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 3149 is t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Read Senator Welch's Op-Ed in The New York Times: "Don't Kill FEMA. Fix It." BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this morning published an opinion in the New York Times entitled: "Don't Kill FEMA. Fix It." In the Guest Essay, Senator Welch outlined why President Trump's actions to undermine and potentially dissolve FEMA are misguided--but also committed to working with the Presi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle LLP, New York: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23), Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, D.C. 20044 Re: Certain Comments on Proposed Regulations Relating To Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax * * * Dear Sirs and Madams: This letter provides certai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 15, 2025, from Jackson National Life Insurance Co., Purchase, New York: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (REG-112129-23) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Comments on REG-112129-23 (Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Applicable After 2022) - Changes in Accounting Principles * * * Dear Sir/Madam:   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Jan. 16, 2025, from Tax Executives Institute Inc.: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave. N.W. Washington, D.C. 20224 Via electronic submission RE: TEI Comments on REG-112129-23 * * * Dear Sir or Madam: President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act1 ("IRA") into law on August 16, 2022. Among the IRA's income tax provisions is a  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Releases Fall 2024 Survey Results with Strong Improvements in LIRR Customer Satisfaction and Safety Among Subway Riders Subway Scores Increase in Safety on Trains and Stations LIRR Customers Reporting Improvement in On-Time Performance and Transfer Experience Overall Satisfaction with Metro-North Increases on All Lines * See Results of Fall 2024 NYC Transit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schumer, Murray, Kim Lead 47 Senators In Introducing Resolution Condemning Trump's Pardons Of Jan. 6 Rioters WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) on Monday led a group of 47 senators, including U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), in introducing a new resolution condemning the pardons of indivi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Schumer, Murphy, Kim Lead 47 Senators in Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 insurrectionists--including those convicted of violently assaulted police officers Murray will seek unanimous consent to pass the resolution this week Resolution text HERE Washington, D.C.  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by over four million, which is a five percent increase compared to the previous record year in 2023. These numbers reflect Gov  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved permanent gas rate changes for Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. These rate changes, which were initially implemented on a temporary basis in November 2024, reflect the terms of a three-year rate plan approved by the PSC in June 2023. The plan includes an annual revenue increase of $1.94 million for the current rate year. The PSC reviewed Liberty Utilities' tariff amendments and found them to be con  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved permanent gas rate changes for National Grid, impacting customers served by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company and KeySpan Gas East Corporation. These rate changes, which were initially implemented on a temporary basis in September 2024, reflect a three-year rate plan approved by the PSC in August 2024. The plan includes a significant revenue increase for National Grid. The PSC reviewed National Grid's tariff am  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the transfer of water supply assets from Woodbury Heights Estates Water Co., Inc. (Woodbury) to the Village of Kiryas Joel. This decision follows a petition filed by both parties in July 2024. The transfer will allow the Village of Kiryas Joel to assume responsibility for providing water service to the 69 customers currently served by Woodbury. The Village already operates a municipal water district and has  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that a transfer of water supply assets from Woodbury Heights Estates Water Co., Inc. (Woodbury) to the Village of Kiryas Joel will not require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This decision follows the PSC's assumption of the lead agency role for the environmental review process. After careful consideration of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the PSC concluded that the proposed actio  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Confirming Order in two related proceedings: Case 24-M-0255, In the Matter of the Affordable Broadband Act, and Case 21-M-0290, In the Matter of Company Exemptions from the Requirement to Offer a Low-Income Broadband Product. This Confirming Order formally approves an order previously issued by PSC Chair Rory M. Christian on January 9, 2025, in these proceedings. The specific details and content of the Januar  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a petition from Energy Investment Systems, Inc. (EIS) seeking an exemption from the current size limit for combined heat and power (CHP) systems eligible for Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation. EIS sought an exemption for its 160 kW CHP project in a Manhattan building, arguing that it would provide environmental and grid reliability benefits. However, the PSC declined the request, citing   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted waiver requests from New York Transco LLC and New York Power Authority (NYPA) for certain regulatory requirements related to their application to construct an approximately 89.7-mile underground transmission line across Long Island and New York City. The PSC approved the waiver requests after reviewing comments from stakeholders and considering the Applicant's arguments. The Commission granted a waiver allowi  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized ProjectEconomics dba PowerMarket (PowerMarket) to operate as a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Administrator in New York State. This approval allows PowerMarket to launch its CCA program, enabling municipalities to offer residents and small businesses the option to purchase electricity from a CCA instead of their traditional utility provider. PowerMarket's CCA program emphasizes renewable energy sources.  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has ruled that the transfer of water assets between two private companies, Robert & Eleanor Kelley dba Kelley Water Works (Kelley Water Works) and Minder Road Water Inc., will not require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The PSC assumed the lead role in reviewing the environmental impact of the proposed action under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law. After careful assessment, they classified the tran  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Five-Year Contract Enables Department to Advance Understanding of the Bacterium Causing Lyme Disease Commissioner McDonald Discusses How This Funding Will Support Lyme Disease Research with Dr. Mantis on Department's "New York Public Health Now" Podcast * * * The New York State Department of Health is proud to announce that Dr. Nicholas Mantis, Chief of the Microbial Pathogenesis an  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED ("PEKEN"), a Seychelles-based entity that, since at least September 2019, has operated KuCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, pled guilty today to one count of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. KuCoin floute  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Danielle R. Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that KARREM NASR, a/k/a "Ghareeb Al-Muhajir," pled guilty to attempting to provide material support to al Shabaab, a designated foreign terrorist organization before U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres. U.S. Attorney Danielle R. Sassoon said: "Karrem Nasr devoted himsel  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated on Jan. 17, 2025, from the Citizens and Technology Lab at Cornell University: * * * Citizens and Technology Lab, Cornell University Response to the National Telecommunications & Information Administration Request for Comment on Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data From: Dr. Sarah Gilbert, Dr. J. Nathan Matias *  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication on Jan. 17, 2025, from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue: * * * To: National Telecommunications and Information Administration [Docket No. 241204-0309] Ethical Guidelines for Research Using Pervasive Data Response from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue * * * 1.What are the potential benefits of developing national-level eth  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Farmworker Justice and 21 collaborators. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Occupational Safety and Health Administration U.S. Department of Labor RE: Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings (RIN 1218-AD39) * * * I. Introduction We, the undersigned organizations repres  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from LatinoJustice PRLDEF and NYU School of Law Earth Rights Research and Action Clinic. Here are exceprts: * * * To: Andrew Levinson, MPH Director Directorate of Standards and Guidance Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Ave NW Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: Request   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from New York Farm Bureau, Albany: * * * To: Mr. Stephen Schayer Director, Office of Physical Hazards and Others OSHA Directorate of Standards and Guidance 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Room Number N3626 Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from National Council for Occupational Safety and Health. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Doug Parker Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety and Health U.S. Department of Labor Washington, DC 20210 Re: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Proposed Rulemaking Docket No. OSHA-20  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 13, 2025, from the National Employment Law Project: * * * To: Occupational Safety and Health Administration US Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 Submitted via regulations.gov Re: Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009, Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings * * * The National Emp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from the Utility Line Clearance Safety Partnership. Here are excerpts: * * * United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Utility Line Clearance Safety Partnership Comment: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings -- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Docket No. OSH  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from Margaret Zhang, assistant professor at Widener University Delaware Law School, Wilmington: * * * To: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room Number N3626 Washington, D.C. 20210 Re: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Setting  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led all Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concerns over the Trump Administration's recent actions that undermine the State Department's mission, its workforce, and U.S. global leadership. The letter urges Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Rebuke Trump's Unlawful Attempt to Purge Independent Government Watchdogs Who Serve to Protect Taxpayers' Interests and Hold Government Accountable * * * Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led House Committee Ranking Members in a letter to President Donald Tru  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, joined his colleagues in writing a letter to President Donald Trump condemning his attempted late-night purge of at least 12 independent inspectors general, which appears to have violated federal law designed to protect their work from political interference an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement regarding the M23's reported seizure of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a development which exacerbates an already dire humanitarian cris  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Resolution comes after Trump pardons 1,500 Jan 6 insurrectionists--including those convicted of violently assaulted police officers Murray will seek unanimous consent to pass the resolution this week Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Edward J. Marke  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today that he joined the reintroduction of legislation that would expand access to federal support for the families of firefighters and other first responders who died or became permanently disabled from service-related cancers. The Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act would also extend disability benefits in cases where these first responders become permanently and total  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Joins Colleagues in Introducing Resolution Condemning Pardons of Individuals Found Guilty of Assaulting Capitol Police Officers Today, U.S. Senators Chirs Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and a group of 41 additional senators in introducing a new resolution condemning the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Vermont Congressional Delegation and Governor Scott Announce $3.8 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities MONTPELIER, VT - Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-At Large), along with Vermont Governor Phil Scott and the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) announc  more