WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47467) on March 13, 2025, entitled "Qatar: Issues for the 119th Congress" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Christopher M. Blanchard. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The State of Qatar is a small, energy-rich emirate strategically located near the center of the Persian Gulf. Defense and diplomatic cooperation have anchored close U.S.-Qatari relations: Qatar hosts thousands of U.S. troops, allows   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47467) on March 13, 2025, entitled "Qatar - Issues for the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Qatari Politics and Government Qatar declared its independence from the United Kingdom on September 3, 1971./45 It is a constitutional monarchy governed by the Al Thani family; in an April 2003 referendum, Qatari voters approved a new constitution that outlined plans to elect some members of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * 100 Days of Fighting Fake News From Stories on Criminals to Statistics, DHS has been Holding the Media Accountable for Spreading Disinformation to the American people WASHINGTON-- During President Trump's 100 days in office, the Department of Homeland Security published a non exhaustive list of facts, to help set the record straight on numerous false and misleading stories that have spr  more

NEW YORK, May 1 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on April 30, 2025: * * * New York State Budget Agreement Would Shortchange New York City Schools Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the latest information from the New York State Legislature on the content of the FY26 state budget agreement on the Foundation Aid per-pupil funding formula. As we await further details of   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 30 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve general swears in 40 New Yorkers at enlistment ceremony HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. - A total of 40 new Army recruits from the Long Island area were sworn-in by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hershkowitz at the Suffolk County Oath of Enlistment Ceremony on April 17 at the Suffolk County Executive Offices here. "This will be a day you'll all remember and the start of your journey in the profession of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from the American Forest and Paper Association: * * * To: Stephen Astle, Director, Defense Industrial Base Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security Docket ID: BIS-2025-0011-0001; X-RIN 0694-XC117 RE: U.S. Department of Commerce Request for Public Comments on Secti  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from Michael E. Becker, executive director of the Receivables Management Association International: * * * To: Comment Intake--Identity Theft and Coerced Debt c/o Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking Fair Credit Reporting Act (Regulation V); Identit  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging posted the following news release: * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Announce Aging Committee Hearing on the Rise of Antisemitism Targeting Older Jewish Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, April 30th, Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, will convene a hearing entitled, "Never Again: Addre  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Committee Democrats Highlight Damaging Republican Election Policy during Hearing on Ballot Counting Process WASHINGTON - Today, during the House Administration Committee's hearing on California election administration and ballot counting process, committee Democrats blasted proposed Republican election policy, like the House-pas  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Committee Republicans Push Partisan SBA Agenda While Small Businesses Get Left Behind WASHINGTON - Today, Republicans on the House Small Business Committee pushed through a slate of controversial, unvetted bills that ignore the real challenges facing entrepreneurs and small firms. While small businesses struggle with rising  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on Canada's Federal Elections WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the recently held federal elections in Canada: "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Canada on the successful conclusion of their federal elections. Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their har  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on Trump's 100th Day in Office WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the 100th day of President Trump's second term: "Today marks 100 days of chaos, broken promises, and reckless leadership from President Trump. Instead of addressing the concerns of working families, like skyrocketing grocery costs and the lack of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Bill to Rename Post Office for Fallen Officer Mazurkiewicz Advances from Committee Markup Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her bill to rename the post office facility located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, in honor of fallen Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz has passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's mar  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 30, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut (N00024-12-C-2115, N00024-17-C-2100, N00024-17-C-2117); and Huntington Ingalls Inc., Newport News Shipbuilding, Newport News, Virginia (N00024-15-C-2114, N00024-16-C-2116, and N00024-21-C-2106), are awarded cost-plus-incentive-fee with ceilings, and cost-plus-fixed-fee contract modifications for construction of tw  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce the Living Donor Protection Act Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 April 30, 2025 Cotton, Gillibrand, and Colleagues Reintroduce the Living Donor Protection Act Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York) today reintroduced the Living Donor Protection Act, legislation that will protect the  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Richard Trumka Jr.: * * * CPSC Advances Proposed Solution to Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires from E-Bikes and Similar Products Ticking time bombs. Lithium-ion batteries can be ticking time bombs, and it's leaving people on edge across the country. The fires start without warning, spread fast, and burn for a long time. It's a threat that's left scores of people dead.[1] And you  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, May 1 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following statement by Commissioner Mary T. Boyle: * * * Statement of Commissioner Mary T. Boyle to Advance Proposed Rulemaking on Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Products First, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of the staff who have worked on this package in particular and to the entire staff of this agency who have continued to perform their jobs with dedication and professionalism in extraordin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Celebrates 100 Days with 100 Environmental Actions Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office. EPA's Region 2 office contributed to these and other accomplishments. EPA Region 2, under the leadership of Regional Administrator Michael Martucci  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 3 Highlights 100 Days of Environmental Actions Across the Mid-Atlantic and United States PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2025) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the record Phase 1 hazardous materials clean up after the cat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA-Pacific Southwest Celebrates 100 Days with 100 EPA Environmental Actions Nationwide San Francisco - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released a recap of 100 environmental actions taken by the agency during President Trump's First 100 Days in office, including the announcement of major actions to combat PFAS contamination, redevelopment at 21 Superf  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 21, 2025, from the National Coffee Association, New York: * * * To: Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Re: Docket No. FDA-2024-N-3609 for "Development of an Enhanced Systematic Process for the Food and Drug Administration's Post-Market Assessment of Chemicals in Food" * * * The National C  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated April 7, 2025, from the National Health Council: * * * To: Dockets Management Staff U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 RE: Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Device Software Functions: Lifecycle Management and Marketing Submission Recommendations [FDA-2024-D-4488] * * * To Whom It May Conce  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Calls for Investments in Road Safety, US Merchant Marine Academy During Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Markup WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) delivered opening remarks at the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee markup for the pending budget reconciliation package. In her opening remarks, Gillen reaffirmed her support for increased investm  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Cotton, Nadler, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Organ Donors Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) introduced legislation to protect the rights of living organ donors. The Living Donor Protection Act would ensure living donors do not face discrimination from insurance companies, codify Department of Labor (DOL) guidance t  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. IN12527) on March 13, 2025, by reference and instruction librarian Megan Hunt: * * * Hindu Holidays: Fact Sheet Introduction Hinduism (or Sanatana Dharma) is the third-largest religion in the world behind Christianity and Islam, with nearly 1 billion adherents./1 According to the Pew Research Center, about 1% of Americans self-identify as Hindu./2 Originating on the Indian subcontinent, Hindui  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Authorizing the State Department Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks - as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on "The Need for an Authorized State Depart  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick Send Letter Responding to FTO Designations on Haitian Gangs, Call on Rubio to Develop a Comprehensive Strategy on Haiti Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, today sent a le  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Trahan's Youth Poisoning Protection Act WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Lori Trahan's (D-MA-03) Youth Poisoning Protection Act, bipartisan legislation that would ban the consumer sale of products containing high concentrations of sodium nitrite, a meat-curing chemical that can be lethal when ingested. The legislation was introduced ear  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Reject Nadler Transit Safety Amendment Despite Bad-Faith USDOT Threats to Withhold Funding from Transit Agencies WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Republican members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted down--on a party-line basis--an amendment offered by Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) to provide substantial funding for transit safety and security. The vote  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warren Reads 100 Acts of Trump Corruption Into Congressional Record To Mark 100 Days of the Trump Administration "[I]nstead of following through on his promise [to lower costs], Trump and his administration have paved the way for the president, his top officials, and his billionaire buddies to personally feed at the trough of government corruption." "That's 100 corrupt acts in 100  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * IN HOUSE HEARING, CONGRESSMAN RYAN DEMANDS ACCOUNTABILITY, SLAMS TRUMP, HEGSETH, AND MUSK FOR CORRUPTION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE In House Hearing, Congressman Ryan Demands Accountability, Slams Trump, Hegseth, and Musk for Corruption at the Department of Defense In response to growing concerns over Secretary Hegseth's mishandling of classified information (link is external), well-documented dysf  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Fresh Start Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, CA-37) and Laurel Lee (R, FL-15) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. The congresswomen spoke at a press conference this morning to high  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Honors the Late Congressman John LaFalce on the House Floor WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) honored the life and legacy of the late Congressman John LaFalce with a powerful tribute from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Kennedy also led the New York Congressional Delegation and other distinguished colleagues in a moment of silence on the House floor on M  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Leaders of 764 Arrested and Charged for Operating Global Child Exploitation Enterprise Note: View the criminal complaint. Leonidas Varagiannis, also known as War, 21, a citizen of the United States residing in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Prasan Nepal, also known as Trippy, 20, of High Point, North Carolina, are charged for their crimes operating an international child exploitation enterprise in con  more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement on Rent Guidelines Board Preliminary Vote NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams tonight released the following statement after the Rent Guidelines Board took a preliminary vote presenting a range for rent-stabilized lease adjustments of 1.75 percent to 4.75 percent for one-year leases and 4.75 percent to 7.75 percent for two-year leases:  "The independent Rent Guidelines Board --  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Ukraine Minerals Deal Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the economic agreement signed by the United States and Ukraine. "With the signing of Donald Trump's extortion of Ukraine deal, even   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Meeks Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Authorizing the State Department Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks - as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on "The Need for an   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick Send Letter Responding to FTO Designations on Haitian Gangs, Call on Rubio to Develop a Comprehensive Strategy on Haiti Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Co-Chair of the House Haiti   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Minutes of the Meeting of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee April 29, 2025 The Committee convened in a closed session at the Department of the Treasury at 9:00 a.m. All members were present. Allison Weed from Citigroup was also present to assist the Committee Chair. Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets Brian Smith, Director of the Office of Debt Management Fr  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Morelle Issued Statement on the Federal Election Commission on Life Support WASHINGTON - Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued this statement following FEC Commissioner Allen Dickerson's resignation: "A functioning FEC is essential to providing the American people with trans  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Slams Trump's First 100 Days: This Is A Story Of Incompetence, Theft, And Mind-Blowing Corruption WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a scathing indictment of President Trump's first 100 days in office. Murphy detailed the litany of corrupt acts that have defined this Administration, including the sale of White House access for   more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households are paying substantially more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "My off  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved a request from Bluestone Gas Corporation of New York, Inc. and DT Midstream, Inc. to enter into certain financing arrangements. The decision, made on April 24, 2025, and detailed in an order issued on April 28, 2025, authorizes DT Midstream to issue $650 million in senior secured notes. This approval increases the total authorized debt financing from $2 billion to $2.65 billion. Bluestone Gas will pl  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved changes to the Environmental Management and Construction Plan (EM&CP) for Segment 10 of the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project. The decision, made on April 24, 2025, and detailed in an order issued on April 28, 2025, allows for adjustments to facilitate the installation of a high-voltage direct current transmission line. The Champlain Hudson Power Express Project involves constructing, operating,  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved multiple compliance filings related to the Alle-Catt Wind Energy project, a utility-scale wind electric generating facility in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties. The order, issued on April 29, 2025, approves filings related to noise levels and decommissioning plans. The NYPSC's approval allows Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC to proceed with certain construction activities, specifically the excava  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved tariff revisions for several electric utility companies, including Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E). The order, issued on April 24, 2025, authorizes these tariff amendments to take effect on May 1, 2025. The NYPSC order states that the ta  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has authorized Liberty Utilities (New York Water) Corp. to recover outstanding tax liabilities from Arbor Hills Waterworks, Inc., which Liberty is in the process of acquiring. The decision was made on April 24, 2025, and detailed in an order issued on April 28, 2025. In December 2022, the NYPSC approved the sale of Arbor Hills' assets to Liberty. As part of the acquisition, Liberty may become responsible for unpa  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has authorized Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. to issue up to $700 million in new unsecured debt. The authorization, approved on April 24, 2025, and detailed in an order issued on April 28, 2025, also allows the company to enter into or continue revolving credit agreements (RCA) up to $250 million. Orange and Rockland will use the new debt to fund capital expenditures. The company has also been granted permi  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has denied petitions from New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) to exclude data from their 2022 and 2023 System Average Interruption Frequency Index (SAIFI) and Customer Average Interruption Duration Index (CAIDI) calculations. The decision was made on April 24, 2025, and detailed in an order issued on April 28, 2025. NYSEG and RG&E had collectively re  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has granted a waiver to Atlas Connectivity, LLC, and related companies, regarding the first-year deadline for a high-speed broadband network buildout commitment. The order, issued April 29, 2025, acknowledges delays due to issues with obtaining necessary pole attachment licenses. In a 2023 order, the NYPSC approved the transfer of indirect control of several companies to SDC Atlas, conditional on extending broadb  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has granted a waiver to Lantelco, Inc., Empire Telephone Corporation, and related entities, modifying a broadband buildout obligation. The order, issued on April 29, 2025, reduces the required number of addresses to be served with high-speed broadband from 1,412 to 1,362. In a 2022 order, the NYPSC had approved the transfer of ownership of Empire Telephone and its affiliates, subject to the condition that the com  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has ordered Archtop Fiber LLC to provide Planet Fiber NY LLC with pole attachment agreements. The order, issued on April 29, 2025, follows a complaint by Planet Fiber alleging that Archtop Fiber and its subsidiaries, Alteva of Warwick, LLC, and Germantown Telephone Company Inc., failed to provide nondiscriminatory access to utility poles. The NYPSC found that the respondents violated the Commission's rules on ac  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has directed Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY, and KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid to enter into a contract with NorthStar Consulting Group, Inc. to conduct a comprehensive management and operations audit. The order was issued on April 24, 2025. The NYPSC selected NorthStar as the independent auditor, and the audit will be  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has directed Optical Communications Group, Inc. (OCG) to "Show Cause" as to why enforcement or penalty action should not be taken against them. The order, issued on April 24, 2025, and effective April 28, 2025, is due to OCG's apparent failure to notify its customers of a potential loss of service, as previously directed by the Commission. The NYPSC is also requiring Verizon New York Inc. (Verizon) and Empire Cit  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has issued an order partially denying and partially granting a motion by Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid. The order, issued on April 24, 2025, and effective April 28, 2025, relates to National Grid's application for approval to rebuild and operate the South Oswego to Tar Hill transmission line project. National Grid had requested waivers from several application requirements. The NYPSC grant  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the use of the ABB CMS current transformer for electric metering applications throughout the state. The decision, detailed in an order issued on April 30, 2025, follows a petition from ABB Inc. and a thorough review process. The ABB CMS current transformer is designed for use in both single and multi-phase low voltage circuits, and for both indoor and outdoor settings. Current transformers are essential c  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Ashland DeKalb LLC to submeter electricity at its new rental building located at 180 Ashland Place, Brooklyn. The order, issued on April 30, 2025, permits the owner to sub-divide the master-metered electricity from Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) and bill individual tenants. The new building, currently under construction, will consist of 569 residential units. A portion of the  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the Quadlogic QBrick miniQloset v1.1 multi-channel smart revenue grade electric power meter for use in electric metering applications across the state. The decision was detailed in an order issued on April 30, 2025. Quadlogic Controls Corporation petitioned the Commission for approval of the meter and its associated solid core current transformers. The miniQloset v1.1 is designed for residential applicati  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Opening Statement on the Markup of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) made the following statement on the Markup of Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Reconciliation Bill. "This markup is just one small slice of a much larger, deeply dangerous reconciliation bill. But even this narrow portion tel  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Soars to New Heights in First 100 Days of Trump Administration Today is the 100th day of the Trump-Vance Administration after being inaugurated on Jan. 20. In his inaugural address, President Trump laid out a bold and ambitious vision for NASA's future throughout his second term, saying, "We will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars.  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Three Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution The National Credit Union Administration issued two consent orders and one prohibition notice in April 2025. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Order: * Anh  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Baldwin Exposes Trump Administration for Stopping $47 Million from Treatment for Cancer Patients WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Labor, Health, and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee, exposed that the Trump administration has stopped $47 million in funding for critical cancer treatment at nine National Cancer Institute  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Kennedy, Meng Lead NY Congressional Delegation in Opposing Trump's Cuts to The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), alongside Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) and Congressman Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), led several members of New York's Democratic Congressional delegation in writing to U.S. Department   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * Postal Service announces industry award winners at the National Postal Forum NASHVILLE, TN -- USPS today awarded its 2025 Delivering for America Partnership for Excellence awards to several recipients on the final day of the National Postal Forum (NPF), the country's premier mailing and shipping supply chain conference. The Delivering for America Partnership for Excellence awards are bestowed at NPF to re  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Connolly Underscores Need for Immediate Investigation into Secretary of Defense Hegseth's Continued Use of Insecure Platforms for National Security Work Following Reporting that Secretary Hegseth Shared War Plans in a Group Chat with His Wife, Brother, and Personal Lawyer, Ranking Member Connolly is Cal  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Ayanna Pressley's Statement on Trump's First 100 Days WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, issued the following statement marking the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second occupancy of the White House. "Donald Trump's first 100 days have been a damning masterclass of cruelty, callousness, chaos, and corruption. From slashin  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, my home State of California's vehicle sales mandate removes consumer choice. Americans are not choosing electric vehicles. They still prefer and rely on internal combustion engine-powered cars. In most States, EV sales aren't even close to the ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I recently visited the Bronx VA Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. This center serves many in my district, and I am grateful for the quality care they provide and for the groundbreaking research happening at this facility. When a young person   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. George Latimer, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, it is with great appreciation that I rise to recognize Dr. Stephen A. Ferrara, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN of White Plains, New York for his outstanding leadership and contributions as President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Dr. Ferrara is a dedicated health care leader with over  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Second Chance Legislation Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Laurel Lee (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced the Fresh Start Act, a bipartisan bill to provide support for rehabilitated individuals to have access to employment, housing, and educational opportunities. "People who have worked to turn their lives around after a criminal convictio  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Nydia Velazquez, D-New York, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jessica Arocho, an exceptional individual who has devoted her life to serving the North Brooklyn community. As the Director of Community Affairs at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Jessica exemplifies the spirit of service that defines our community leaders. Jessica is a true produc  more

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Murray, Baldwin, 39 Colleagues Blast Trump's Attacks on Head Start, Demand RFK Jr. Immediately Release Funding and Reverse Firings WASHINGTON, April 25 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), alongside Sens. Patty Murray (D-W  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER CALLS ON EPA TO CUT RED TAPE AND STOP DELAYING CONTRACT FOR CANANDAIGUA TO PROTECT DRINKING WATER FOR 40,000 IN ONTARIO & WAYNE COUNTIES Schumer Secured $1.75M In Fed Funding For Canandaigua to Upgrade Drinking Water System To Remove Toxic Chemicals Linked To Liver And Kidney Damage And Cancer Despite Canandaigua Having All Its Paperwork In Order For Months,  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MANNION SLAM RUMORED 'DOGE' CUTS TO DFAS ROME WORKFORCE, DEMAND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IMMEDIATELY REVERSE COURSE & PROTECT THE MOHAWK VALLEY WORKERS VITAL TO AMERICA'S MILITARY... Nearly 100 Full-Time DFAS Rome Workers Have Already Left Amid 'DOGE' Chaos, And 'DOGE' Has Already Targeted Nearly 100 Probationary Workers To Be Fired, Which Is Current  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-02379; E.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 29, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Albert Golusin, et al., No. 1:25-cv-02379 (E.D.N.Y. filed Apr. 29, 2025) On April 29, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") filed fraud charges against Arizona residents Albert Golusin, Peter Jacobs, and John Scuderi for their roles in an alleged scheme to fraudulently sell milli  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on April 29, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, Donald Trump's first 100 days have been 100 days from hell. Over the past week, as I have thought about this 100-day mark, as I have met with people throughout my State--with business owners and nurses and seniors and veterans and many Rep  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Senate conducted seven committee hearings on April 29, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Luke Lindberg, of South Dakota, to be Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, who was introduced by Senator Rounds, and Devon Westhill, of Florida, to be an Assistant Secretary, both of the Department of Agriculture, after the nominees testified and answ  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-7) on the history, jurisdiction and a summary of its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on March 31, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM OF THE CHAIRMAN To Members of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources: The enclosed report reviews the accomplishments of the Committee in the 118th Congress. It wi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-7) on the history, jurisdiction and a summary of its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) JURISDICTION Jurisdiction of the Subcommittee includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service, including fa  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-6) on its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, on March 26, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * COMMITTEE RULES I. RULES OF PROCEDURE Rule 1. Regular Meeting Days.--The regular meeting day of the committee shall be the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, except that if there be no business before the committee the regular meeting shall be omitted. Rule 2. C  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 7) (A) to require by subpoena or otherwise the attendance of witnesses and production of correspondence, books, papers, and documents; (B) to hold hearings; (C) to sit and act at any time or place during the sessions, recess  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-8) its activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, on March 31, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 7) To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget conduct a review to determine the impact of the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process on national security, and for other purposes. S. Re  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-2) on its legislative and oversight activities during the 118th Congress. The report was advanced by Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, on March 12, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I. HEARINGS AND MEETINGS A. First Session (2023) During the First Session of the 118th Congress, the Committee held 20 hearings. At those hearings, there were 115 witness appearances. Two hearings (April 26 and July 12) focused ex  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Gillibrand Statement On United States Consumer Product Safety Commission Vote To Set Safety Standards On Lithium-Ion Batteries Today, United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) vote in favor of the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) - an official document explaining an agency's plan to address a par  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Statement of the Hon. Nydia M. Velazquez on 4/30/25 Markup Let me begin by saying, that the timing and content of this mark-up is ill conceived. We are in the midst of reconciliation, and a vast majority of our members cannot attend due to conflicts. It doesn't make sense to move controversial bills without giving all membe  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Veterans' Access to VA Benefits Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reintroduced the bipartisan Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) to improve the process of issuing pension benefits payments administered by the VA. This bill improves the process of issuing pension benefits payments adminis  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan, Booker Introduce Bipartisan Keep Finfish Free Act WASHINGTON --Today, U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Keep Finfish Free Act, bipartisan legislation to prohibit federal agencies from issuing any permit or taking any other action to authorize or facilitate commercial finfish aquaculture operations in federal waters, known as the exclusive economic  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the following speech on what a disaster for the American people that Donald Trump's first 100 days have been and how costs, chaos and corruption are all up, thanks to the President and his Rubber Stamp Republicans. Good morning. Good morning. Than  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP'S FIRST 100 DAYS Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries delivered the following speech on what a disaster for the American people that Donald Trump's first 100 days have been and how costs, chaos and corruption are all up, thanks to the President and his Rubber Stamp Republicans. Good morning. Good morning. Thank you. Thank you, everyone  more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces Expanded Eligibility Requirements and Continued Funding Has Put City on Path to 35,000 Uniformed NYPD Officers by Fall 2026 April 30, 2025 Chief John Benoit, Personnel, Police Department: Good morning, recruits. Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. I do hereby pledge and declare that I will support the constitution of the United States and the constitution of   more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls in to 94.7 the Block's "Jonesy in the Morning" April 30, 2025 Tarsha Jones: Good morning. Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. How are you this morning? Jones: Doing well. How are you? Mayor Adams: Good, good. Grinding along. Jones: I know. I see you on the news. Ladies and gentlemen, mayor of New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is with us. So a lot going on. I think the most  more

NEW YORK, April 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Reception to Celebrate Vaisakhi April 29, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you so much. And this community means a lot to me. When you read your history, you have always been protectors. You've always been there and lived out your faith in a real way. I'll never forget during COVID, many people were not aware how you fed hundreds of thousands of people in your temple. It didn't   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Achievements in the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration WASHINGTON - In the first 100 days of President Donald J. Trump's second Administration, Secretary of the Treasury Scott K.H. Bessent has been actively working to restore American greatness and usher in a new golden age of prosperity. "President Trump has outlined a vision for a stronger, saf  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Report on Foreign Portfolio Holdings of U.S. Securities at End-June 2024 WASHINGTON - The final results from the annual survey of foreign portfolio holdings of U.S. securities at the end of June 2024 were released today on the Treasury website at https://home.treasury.gov/data/treasury-international-capital-tic-system/us-liabilities-to-foreigners-from-holdings-of-us-securities.   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025. The communication was signed by 350 Humboldt, 350 Seattle, 350 Yakima Climate Action, Cascadia Climate Action Now, Center for Biological Diversity, Breakthrough Institute, Earthjustice and Mighty Earth. * * * To: William Hohenstein Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy Office of the Chief Economist U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence A  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at MeidasTouch Network's Inaugural Democratic Governor's Virtual Town Hall Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a panelist on MeidasTouch's inaugural Democratic Governor Virtual Town Hall. The Governor addressed President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and how the Trump administration has affected New Yorkers so far  more

ALBANY, New York, April 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: We Got It Done: Governor Hochul Celebrates Huge Budget Win to Put Nearly $5,000 Back in Pockets of Working Families Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied with New Yorkers to celebrate a FY 2026 New York State Budget deal that delivers all of the Governor's affordability commitments and will put nearly $5,000 back in the pockets of New York   more

NEW YORK, April 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * What They're Saying: New Yorkers Praise Mayor Adams' Unprecedented $5+ Billion in Advance Payments to be Made to City-Contracted Nonprofit Providers, Providing More Upfront Cash and Contracts to Providers Than Ever Before April 30, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday announced that, for the first time in city history, non-profit providers contracted with the city will receive the highe  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Where Does Gold Come From? NASA Data Has Clues Since the big bang, the early universe had hydrogen, helium, and a scant amount of lithium. Later, some heavier elements, including iron, were forged in stars. But one of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics is: How did the first elements heavier than iron, such as gold, get created and distributed throughout the universe? "It's a pretty fundamental question in terms of the o  more