WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45184) on April 17, 2025, entitled "Teen Births in the U.S.: Overview and Recent Trends" by health policy analyst Alexandria K. Mickler and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Adolescent childbearing is associated with significant social, health, and financial risks for teens, their families, and society more broadly. Data from the National Center for Health   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Advances Upgrades at Two Western Pennsylvania Stations Improvements in the works at Greensburg and Latrobe Stations PITTSBURGH - Amtrak is advancing critical improvements and repairs at Latrobe (LAB) and Greensburg (GNB), two historic train stations located in western Pennsylvania that date back to the early 1900s. Both stations are served daily by the Pennsylvanian train, which is fina  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "I am tremendously saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a leader whose deep compassion for the poor and commitment to justice touched countless lives. In 2015, he made history as the first Pope to address a joint session of   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Glenn Ivey, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Congressman Glenn Ivey Leads House Colleagues in Demanding Return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding the immediate return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador, to the United States, despite having been granted protection from deportation by a United States imm  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Monitors Bear Mountain Fire, Discourages Civilian Drone use JIM THORPE, PA -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing Carbon County as part of Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, is monitoring developments relating to the Bear Mountain wildfire. "Our prayers are with the hundreds of firefighters and first responders who are currently battling the Bear Mountain   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 21, 2025 NAVY Lockheed Martin Corp., Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Fort Worth, Texas, is awarded a not-to-exceed $180,000,000 undefinitized cost modification (P00012) to a previously awarded contract (N0001923C0003). This modification adds scope to procure materials, parts, and components in support of the conversion of three production F-35 aircraft to flight science replacement a  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * EPA Announces Appointment of Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey as Regional Administrator for Mid-Atlantic PHILADELPHIA - Today, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that President Donald J. Trump appointed Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey as EPA's Mid-Atlantic (Region 3) Regional Administrator. Regional Administrator Van Blarcom-Lackey will oversee the im  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from the American Lung Association: * * * To: Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comment on information collection request (ICR) for National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Group IV Polymers and Resins/1 (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0274; FRL-12650  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2025, from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality: * * * To: Christine Bergeron U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water Health and Ecological Criteria Division 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Draft National Recommended Ambient Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Human Health for Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Perfluor  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from Robert Copeland, chemical policy and strategy senior manager of the Boeing Co., Seattle, Washington: * * * To: Document Control Office (7407M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: The Boeing Company Comments on the Draft Scope Document for Vinyl   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 4, 2025, from Kiera Callahan, corporate general counsel of the BP Polymers LLC, Charlottesville, Virginia: * * * To: Mr. Thomas Groeneveld Existing Chemicals Risk Management Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania, Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20460-0001 Groenveld.thomas@epa.gov Re: Inhance Technologies' Com  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Durable Coated Finishes Task Group: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Durable Coated Finishes Task Group Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chlorid  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the Michigan Corn Growers Association: * * * To: Office of Pesticide Programs U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: The Michigan Corn Growers Association comments on EPA's Updated Mitigation Proposal for the Atrazine Interim Registration Review Decision, Case Number 0062; Docket ID: EPA-HQOPP-2013-0266   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Printing United Alliance: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: PRINTING United Alliance Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride (CAS RN 75-01-4); EPA  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from Shintech Inc., Freeport, Texas: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 Re: Shintech's Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chlori  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, Georgia: * * * To: Marcy Card Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Southwire Company LLC, Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride (CAS RN 75-01-4)  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2025, from the Trinity River Authority of Texas, Arlington: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: NPDES 2026 Issuance of the MSGP for Stormwater Discharges Associated With Industrial Activity DOCKET ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481 Comments of the   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 5, 2025, from Vision Profile Extrusions USA Limited-Everett, Washington: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re:Vision Profile Extrusions USA Limited-Everett Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division: * * * To: Courtney Kerwin Director, Information Engagement Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division: * * * To: Courtney Kerwin Director, Information Engagement Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality Air Quality Division: * * * To: Courtney Kerwin Director, Information Engagement Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 RE: Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: NESHAP for Wood Furniture Manufacturing  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the reopening of the public comment period for the 2026 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges associated with industrial activity. This action, identified under docket number EPA-HQ-OW-2024-0481, is a response to multiple requests from stakeholders for additional time to provide input on the proposed permit. Originally set t  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 20, 2025, from Sunrise Logistics Inc., Ephrata, Pennsylvania: * * * To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION Transparency in Property Broker Transactions Notice; Request for Public Comment Docket Number: FMCSA-2023-0257 From: Kevin Bender Sunrise Logistics, Inc. Director of Lo  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Who got the biggest raises as the pandemic subsided? Low-wage workers moving into low-wage industries In the wake of the pandemic, low-wage workers got bigger pay increases for moving into the two industries that rely on them most: Leisure and hospitality and trade and transportation. New Cleveland Fed research shows that workers earning less than the US median wage saw relatively larg  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Visits Russian Border on War Zone Front-Line to Boost Ukrainian Special Forces, Meets One-on-One with President Zelenskyy KYIV, UKRAINE - At a pivotal moment in Ukraine's fight for freedom and global democratic stability, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Ukraine Caucus, conducted a high-stakes visit to Ukraine last week, including time on the front lines an  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized amendments to the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule) in an effort to strengthen protections for children's personal information online. The rule revisions, which build on changes proposed in January 2024, aim to enhance compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), passed in 1998. These changes reflect the FTC's review of public comments and its enforcement experience an  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration has released its monthly notice listing petitions filed in March 2025 under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, a no-fault alternative to traditional legal proceedings for individuals claiming harm from certain childhood vaccines. The program, established by Subtitle 2 of Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act, allows individuals to seek compensation t  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has published a notice regarding recent changes in the membership of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) venture, filed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The notification, made on April 1, 2025, serves to extend the Act's provisions that limit antitrust plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages in certain circumstances, further facilitating the venture's research initi  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Secretary Chavez-DeRemer meets with Teamsters, manufacturers, construction workers as America at Work tour continues BEAVERTON, OR - U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer delivered a keynote address at the Teamsters Unity Conference last week in Nevada, where she also visited a training facility for aviation mechanics and held a roundtable with local small business   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro Launches WhatsApp Channels to Offer Pennsylvanians More Ways to Connect Directly with State Government Governor Shapiro's new WhatsApp(opens in a new tab) channels will provide direct updates on news, services, and initiatives - helping state government meet Pennsylvanians where they are online. The first statewide elected official to launch Wha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * WATCH: Pennsylvania Moms Support Governor Shapiro's Proposal for Universal Postpartum Depression Screenings 'Moms matter. I think it's essential that we give moms the opportunity to determine if they're experiencing more than Baby Blues.' Governor Shapiro's budget proposal calls for postpartum depression screenings for all Pennsylvania mothers and faster referrals to  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces Additional Assistance for Victims of Tropical Storm Debby Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced that additional assistance is available for Pennsylvanians who are continuing to recover from Tropical Storm Debby in August 2024. DHS' Division of Emergency Planning and Response (DEP  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity Features all 67 Counties Again in Campaign to Highlight Pennsylvania's Manufacturers and Makers #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign highlights impact of Pennsylvania manufacturers Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that manufacturers and makers from all 67 counties across the Commonwealth have been featured at least twice  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Pallone and Whitehouse to EPA: Release Your Illegal Hold on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Demand Comes After Federal Judge Orders Agency to Cease Its Illegal Witch Hunt to Claw Back Nearly $20 Billion in Congressionally Appropriated and Legally Obligated Funding Washington, D.C. - Senate Environmen  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Pallone and Whitehouse to EPA: Release Your Illegal Hold on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Demand Comes After Federal Judge Orders Agency to Cease Its Illegal Witch Hunt to Claw Back Nearly $20 Billion in Congressionally Appropriated and Legally Obligated Funding House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Membe  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * PUC Announces Public Input Hearings for Proposed Rate Changes by Philadelphia Gas Works In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled in Early May to Gather Public Testimony HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced a series of public input hearings - including two in-person hearings and two telephonic hearings - to gath  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Waters, Congressman Foster Lead 88 House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Reverse Order Eliminating CDFI Fund Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), the Ranking Member of the Financial Institutions  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly statement on death of Pope Francis WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) issued this statement following the death of Pope Francis. "Today, I join my fellow Catholics in mourning the loss of Pope Francis. Throughout his papacy, he symbolized and championed peace and a better world for all. May we continue the Pope's mission in our daily lives," said Rep. Kelly.   more