WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 6, 2025: * * * The Lincoln Project Sells Revenge Rather Than Results: What You Get for Your Money By Ken Braun Summary: Political attack ads can change minds if the message is nuanced and accurately aimed at persuadable voters. The Lincoln Project, a Never Trump super PAC formed by erstwhile Republican consultants, has succeeded instead by weaponizing attack ads against their own donor base. Rather than p  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * EIA expects lower crude oil prices and higher natural gas prices through 2026 The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects recent developments in global trade policy and oil production to contribute to lower global demand for petroleum products through 2026, contributing to lower oil prices than it previously forecast. In its May Short-Term Energy Outloo  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Protection Network Volunteers Comment on EPA Budget Cuts and Potential Impact on Communities What On May 5, 2025, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN) hosted a media briefing to discuss the recent proposed budget cuts to EPA, the cuts and reorganization of the agency's Office of Research and Development (ORD), and the potential impact of these cuts on American communities. To vi  more

STRASBOURG, France, May 7 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * EU to fully end its dependency on Russian energy The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today by the European Commission, paves the way to ensure the EU's full energy independence from Russia.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Exelon Opens 2026 Climate Investment Applications and Announces New Environmental Stewards Startup Companies Can Apply Now Through Sept. 15 to Receive Funding from the Exelon Foundation to Pursue Inventive Climate Solutions CHICAGO - Exelon is now accepting applications for the Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i). This initiative invests in innovative startups that are developing  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 6 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * How can India decarbonize its coal-dependent electric power system? As the world struggles to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions, India has pledged to do its part, and its success is critical: In 2023, India was the third-largest carbon emitter worldwide. The Indian government has committed to having net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. To fulfill that promise, India will need to  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * How the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is Helping Restaurants and Coffee Shops In their own words, American restaurant and coffee shop owners thank the Trump tax cuts for facility expansion, equipment purchases, new job creation and pay raises. And now it is time to make the Trump tax cuts permanent and end the tax on tips in one big beautiful bill. Please see below. For a longer list of all bu  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following letter: * * * [LETTER] Oppose HNRC Reconciliation Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 May 5, 2025 Re: LCV Opposes HNRC Reconciliation Pursuant to H. Con. Res. 14, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Dear Representatives: The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) believes that everyone has a right to clean air, clean water,   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is requesting public comment on the information collection requirement concerning escape and evacuation plans for surface coal mines, including surface facilities and surface work areas of underground coal mines. This requirement mandates that mine operators establish and maintain up-to-date, specific plans to guide employees on the proper procedures for exiting work areas in the event of a  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 7 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: * * * Mapping carbon in the Arctic When it comes to climate, what happens in the Arctic doesn't stay in the Arctic. The effects of Arctic warming are a harbinger of what's coming to all terrestrial biomes, including the deserts of Arizona. That's why an international project led by NAU researchers, which has resulted in the first high-resolution maps of plant biomass and woody plant dominance in the Arctic,  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 7 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond files lawsuit to protect Oklahoma's energy industry OKLAHOMA CITY (May 6, 2025) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is opposing Vermont's Climate Superfund Act, a measure that could adversely impact Oklahoma's energy industry. The action is part of a 24-state coalition challenging a law that would impose potentially billions of dollars in fines on domestic energy pro  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Congressman Moran's No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Nathaniel Moran's (R-TX-01) No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. This legislation that would prohibit Department of State contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xinjian region of China. Congressman Moran spoke in support of the legislation ahe  more

STRASBOURG, France, May 7 -- The European Commission issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Questions and answers on the EU Roadmap to phase out Russian energy imports Why is the Commission now proposing to fully phase out Russian energy imports? Since Russia's unjustified aggression on Ukraine started, the EU has significantly reduced dependencies and energy imports from Russia. As a result of the coordinated action between the Commission and Member States under the REPowe  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2024 winners announced CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2024 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 5 comprises   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following floor remarks on May 5, 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 rise today in strong support of the No Dollars to Uyghur Forced Labor Act. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this critical legislation that would prohibit United States State Department contracts with companies tied to forced labor in the Xin  more

LA JOLLA, California, May 6 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news: * * * Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity Researchers load common probiotic species with gene sequences from mercury-resistant microbes found in mines By Robert Monroe Researchers from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and UCLA announced the creation of an engineered bacterium that has the ability to convert the toxic form of mercury present in   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Western Caucus Members Visit Colorado Springs for Energy and Mining Field Tour Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a Field Tour and Policy Discussion in Colorado Springs with seven Congressional Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and partner organizations. Members attending included Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Vice Chairs Harriet Hageman (  more