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 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  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 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of AMVUTTRA (vutrisiran) for a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher. The approval, issued on March 20, 2025, follows the successful submission of a supplemental application (Supplement-06) by the drug's manufacturer. AMVUTTRA is now recognized for meeting the criteria required to redeem the priority review voucher, which is granted under the F  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the approval of TREMFYA (guselkumab) for the redemption of a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher. The approval, which was granted on March 20, 2025, follows the successful submission of supplemental application Supplement-24 by the manufacturer. This approval confirms that TREMFYA meets the necessary criteria to redeem the voucher, which incentivizes the   more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it has determined that MOBIC (meloxicam) tablets, 7.5 milligrams (mg) and 15 mg, were not withdrawn from sale for reasons of safety or effectiveness. This decision means that the FDA will not proceed with procedures to withdraw approval for abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) referring to this drug product. The agency will also continue approving ANDAs fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2025, from the American Osteopathic Association: * * * To: Martin A. Mackary, MD, MPH Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 Re: FDA Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations [Docket No. FDA  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated April 4, 2025, from the Association of Clinical Research Organizations: * * * To: Tala Fakhouri, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research To: James Myers, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research To: Sonja Fulmer, Center for Devices and Radiological Health Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 209  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, April 22 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (NHPUC) has announced it will review the Town of Meredith's proposed Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan. Filed on April 18, 2025, the plan seeks Commission approval under RSA 53-E:7, which governs community power initiatives in the state. According to the NHPUC's Order of Notice issued yesterday, April 21, 2025, the Commission will assess whether Meredith's plan meets the requirements outlined in state law   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. "Like so many in the world today, I mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hassan, Lankford Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Disrupt Cartel Operations by Increasing Southbound Border Inspections WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and James Lankford (R-OK), both members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to increase inspections of traffic going from the U.S. to Mexico, which woul  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Kicks Off Weeklong "Medicaid Impact Tour" With Rural Health Roundtable at Northern Human Services (Berlin, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a roundtable discussion on rural health care and the importance of Medicaid at Northern Human Services in Berlin. Shaheen was joined by health care providers and Medicaid recipients for the discussion. The event marked the f  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen Statement on Secretary Hegseth (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to recent reports around Secretary Hegseth's sharing of operational plans: "It is beyond belief that anyone in Secretary Hegseth's position - or in a significantly more junior role, for that matt  more