WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice proposing to delete a wide range of products and services from the federal Procurement List, affecting multiple nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposed deletions span critical supplies across various federal contracting activities, potentially impacting both nonprofit operations and federal procurement channels. Amo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Introduces TRUST Act To Hold Judges Accountable for Misconduct "Transparency and Responsibility in Upholding Standards in the Judiciary Act (TRUST Act)" Ensures Misconduct By Federal Judges Investigated Even If They Resign, Retire WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Propert  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 2 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * Regional Economic Conditions: Ag Credit The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis surveys farm lenders across the Ninth District quarterly to check the pulse of agriculture in this heavily rural region. Join regional economist Joe Mahon for a live webinar to discuss the latest results--gathered as spring planting was underway--on farm incomes, land values, and the impacts of   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Resolutions to Overturn California EV Mandates Today, Congressional Western Caucus Members celebrated passage of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn California's de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandates. Specifically, the resolutions overturn the Biden administration's approval of California's vehicle emissions mandates, including the Advanced Clean Cars I  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 10, 2025, from Neste U.S., Houston, Texas: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service CC:PA:01:PR (Notice 2025-10) Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Notice 2025-10: Sec. 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit * * * Dear Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause, Neste appreciates the opportunity to comment on the latest available   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Leads 142 Members in Demanding Answers Regarding the Revocation of Student Visas WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, is leading 142 Members of Congress in demanding answers regarding the termination of students' legal status. Despite the Trump Administration's claim last week that it wo  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 2 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * DNR seeks public comments on proposed OHV grant-in-aid trails The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments on proposed off-highway vehicle trail projects submitted through the state's grant-in-aid program. The OHV GIA program is a cost-share partnership between the DNR, local government sponsors and local clubs. The program funds mai  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NAVSEA Celebrates Excellence Award Recipients WASHINGTON - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) held its annual Excellence Awards Ceremony, Aug. 12, recognizing individuals and teams across the enterprise whose exceptional achievements have significantly contributed to the organization's success. The awards highlights NAVSEA's dedicated, and innovative workforce, recognizing superior performance in support of   more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The White House issued the following news on May 1, 2025: * * * President Trump Announces Religious Liberty Commission Members Today, the President signed an Executive Order establishing the Religious Liberty Commission during the National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden. President Trump designated the following individuals to serve on the Religious Liberty Commission. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick (Chair). Dan Patrick was first elected Lt. Governor of Tex  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Raises Alarm on the Devastating Impact the Trump Administration's Proposal to Eliminate Head Start Would Have on Minnesota Rep. Morrison joined Minnesota Head Start to highlight how this proposal would cut child care and early childhood education for thousands of Minnesota families WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) joined   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 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, today, I rise on behalf of the 800,000 children who will lose access to early childhood care, healthcare, and education because of the Trump administration's budget. Their budget proposes to eliminate Head Start, the nationwide program that provides  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 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 am here today as a Representative of a community that is deeply alarmed by the actions of this administration. Just weeks ago, the Trump administration defied a unanimous--we didn't think this was possible--but a unanimous Supreme Court order by refus  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 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, I rise to honor Andrew Luger, who recently completed his second tenure of service as U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota. Andy is a good friend, a dedicated public servant, and he has been an extraordinary U.S. attorney. I thank him for   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Amy Klobuchar, Congresswoman Angie Craig Press Trump Administration for Answers on Frozen Energy Projects for Rural Minnesota WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN02) are pressing the Trump Administration about the continued confus  more