WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is requesting nominations for individuals or organizations to represent commercial carriers and shippers on the Inland Waterways Users Board. The Board provides independent advice and recommendations to both the Secretary of the Army and Congress, focusing on critical issues regarding waterways construction, major rehabilitation projects, and federal spending levels for commercial navigation improvements. The Department of the Army   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF Atlanta host press conference on combatting firearms trafficking to Mexico The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Atlanta Field Division hosted a joint press conference with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to showcase recent efforts to combat the trafficking of firearms to Mexico. "Firearms trafficking and t  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF Columbus host press conference on combatting firearms trafficking to Mexico The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Columbus Field Division hosted a press conference to showcase recent efforts to combat the trafficking of firearms to Mexico. "ATF is committed to disrupting firearms violence, which includes investigati  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF Louisville host press conference on combatting firearms trafficking to Mexico The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Louisville Field Division hosted a joint press conference to showcase recent efforts to combat the trafficking of firearms to Mexico. ATF was also joined by the IRS, Drug Enforcement Administratio  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Lead Members of NJ Congressional Delegation in Letter to PJM Interconnection (PJM) Raising Serious Concerns over Rate Increase Impacting New Jersey Families NEWARK, N.J. - This afternoon, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) led a letter alongside seven members of New Jersey's congressional delegation to PJM Interconnection (PJM), New Jersey's regional transmission organization  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Carey Hosts Reception for Congressional Art Competition for Ohio's 15th District COLUMBUS, OHIO. - Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), Chairman of the Congressional Humanities Caucus, hosted a reception for the Congressional Art Competition for Ohio's 15th Congressional District. Addelynn Ricketts of Greenon High School won first place with her work, Hidden in Hues. "As the Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Carey, Miller-Meeks Lead Bill to Extend Biofuel Tax Credits WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-Iowa-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to extend tax incentives that strengthen the biofuels sector. "Biodiesel is a homegrown resource that can support our long-term energy independe  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Carey, Tenney, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase and Extend Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined a bipartisan group of 15 House colleagues-- led by U.S. Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.)-- to introduce the Building Advanced Semiconductors Investment Credit (BASIC) Act to in  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * DOE Announces New Leadership to Tackle Challenges of Growing Energy Demand The Department of Energy (DOE) announced new leadership to tackle the challenge of strengthening and securing the U.S. energy system and ensuring America can lead the global race for AI leadership. To unleash American Energy Dominance, the systems and infrastructure that produce and deliver energy to the American people must be   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy has released the following 22-page public communication dated March 3, 2025, from Environmental Defense Fund. Here are excerpts: * * * To: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Nonrulemaking Docket: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for The Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub (ARCH2) Docket No. DOE-HQ-2024-0082 * * * COMMENTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND REGARDING SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR T  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted op-ed: 100 days of keeping promises by prioritizing customer service "It's an honor to have the chance to serve the nearly 11.9 million people who call Ohio home as their voice in the Senate during these last 100 days. Whether it's organizing tours, delivering flags, or standing alongside Ohioans when they are working with federal agencies, customer service will always be key in my commitment to them  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur and Latta Introduce Resolution Proclaiming May 9th To May 18th National American Birding Week Toledo, Ohio -- This week, on Wednesday April 30, 2025, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), introduced a bipartisan resolution proclaiming May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week." Birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits ann  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta and Kaptur Introduce Resolution Proclaiming May 9th to May 18th National American Birding Week This week, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH9), introduced a bipartisan resolution proclaiming May 9 through May 18, 2025, as "National American Birding Week." Birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually, but migratory bird populations face  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks, Carey Introduce Bill to Unleash American Energy and Boost Iowa Biofuels WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced legislation to extend critical tax incentives that support Iowa's biofuels industry and advance American energy independence. "Iowa's biofuels industry powers America and supports thousands of good-payin  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The National Association of Scholars (NAS) issued a report, "Ideological Insistence: A Quantitative Study of DEI Statements in American University Job Listings," in March 2025, revealing that 86 out of 98 American universities investigated require diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements for at least some job positions. The study analyzed over 23,000 job listings across 89 public universities in 11 states, the eight Ivy League institutions, and MIT. The NAS report,  more

EAGAN, Minnesota, May 3 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 2, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Marks Trump's First 100 Days with 100 Headlines Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump's first 100 days in office. "Family farmers are struggling right now. They need certainty. They need access to new markets and   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Available to Indiana Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by September Drought ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP)organizations of the May 30, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the drought beginning Sep. 24  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10519) on May 1, 2025, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: Strategic Nuclear Forces The United States is in the process of modernizing its strategic nuclear forces. This modernization effort includes numerous Department of Defense (DOD) major defense acquisition programs, some of which are annually assessed by the Government Accountability Offi  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Energy Holds Legislative Hearing to Support Abundant and Reliable Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Assuring Abundant, Reliable American Energy to Power Innovation: "The prosperity and security of our nation has always been linked to  more