WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has announced its decision not to review an initial determination that grants a motion to amend the complaint and notice of investigation in a case involving certain nanolaminate alloy coated metal parts and products containing the same. This amendment adds seven new respondents to the ongoing investigation. The Commission initiated this investigation based on a complaint filed by Modumetal, Inc. of Snohomish, Washington. Modumeta  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release on June 6, 2025: * * * Bell, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Letter Denouncing Inflammatory Content on Social Media Following Antisemitic Attacks Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.) led a letter with 41 bipartisan lawmakers in urging major social media companies to take immediate action against the rise of hate speech and incitement to violence on their platforms f  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Kaptur Announces $10,000 Award For Way Public Library In Perrysburg * Perrysburg, OH -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today announced the award of a $10,285 Guiding Ohio Online award to Way Public Library in Perrysburg. The funding is made possible through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the State Library of Ohio with support from the Institute   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Environmental Protection Agency Inspector General issued the following semiannual report to Congress on May 30, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * I am pleased to present the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General's Semiannual Report to Congress for the period of October 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This report highlights our unwavering commitment to preventing and detecting fraud, waste, and abuse and promoting economy, efficiency, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a public notice regarding pending nominations and related actions for the National Register of Historic Places in six states. This initiative seeks electronic comments on the historical significance of various properties submitted for consideration before May 24, 2025. Among the properties under review are sites spanning several states. In California, nominations include those within Los Angeles   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Designates Five New National Recreation Trails * In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 7, the Department of the Interior today announced the designation of five new National Recreation Trails in six states, adding 387 miles to the National Trails System. The newly designated trails join a network of more than 1,300 existing National Recreation Trails, w  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following memorandum (No. 2023-CGD-028) entitled "Weaknesses in U.S. Department of the Interior's Oversight of National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Hurricane Sandy Coastal Resilience Competitive Grants Program." Here is the letter: * * * Memorandum To: Andrea L. Brandon Deputy Assistant Secretary, Budget, Finance, Grants and Acquisition From: Kathleen Sedney Assistant Inspector General for Audits, Inspections, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Announces $25 Million for YARS Fire Station * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced that the Department of Defense (DOD) plans to award $25,000,000 to the Youngstown Air Reserve Station (YARS) for the construction of a new fire station through its Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 funding. As a Member of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, Congressman Joyce helped secure  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Meets with General Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Ohio Native * Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) met General S. Nordhaus at the House Guard and Reserve Caucus Reception, to discuss his distinguished military service and leadership both in Ohio and across the nation. General Nordhaus was raised in Putnam County in Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. Genera  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Receives Icon Award for Leadership in Energy * Last night, the Congressional Energy Engagement Foundation (CEEF) presented Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) with its Icon Award in recognition of his leadership on energy policy in Congress. Congressman Latta currently serves as the chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. The Congressional Energy Engagement   more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has weighed in on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposal to list the monarch butterfly as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, advocating for a flexible approach that supports existing conservation efforts and agricultural practices. The agricultural organization, representing thousands of farm families across Ohio, provided comments to Barbara Hosler, regional listing coordinator at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "The pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree, Turner lead 120+ Reps. in Bipartisan Push to Restore NEA Grants * Today, Congressional Arts Caucus Co-Chairs Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Congressman Mike Turner (R-Ohio) led more than 120 of their colleagues in urging President Trump to restore National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant funding approved by Congress. The bipartisan push comes after the Trump Administration c  more