WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Abbott, Texas Groups Endorse Cornyn-Led Push to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston * Cornyn Announces Support for His Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)'s Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act, which would move the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, has  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Warren Presses Trump Admin Nominees on Housing Discrimination and National Security Risks from the President's Chip Deals Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee gave opening remarks and questioned nominees   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Authors Guild, New York, has voiced strong support for the Copyright Claims Board, calling it a success in providing an affordable alternative to federal court for copyright disputes. The organization's comments were submitted to the Copyright Office. "The Guild believes that it is crucial for our culture and the future of democracy to ensure that our literature and arts remain vibrant and diverse," stated the Authors Guild in its submission. The Guild highlighted tha  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso on L.A. Riots: Democrats Side with Illegal Immigrants and Rioters, Not Law-Abiding Americans * "American families deserve safe communities. For too many, like those in Los Angeles, that safety feels out of reach. Republicans have a bold solution to change that. It starts with securing our borders and deporting illegal immigrant criminals. We have to pass it as quickly as possible." WASHI  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Sponsors Bill to Break Housing Barriers So Every Student Can Succeed * Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02), and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA-03) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help vulnerable students pay for college campus housing. Congresswoman Beatty, Con  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - May 2025": * * * Regional prices were up 0.1 percent in May, up 2.8 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast region increased 0.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Boston-Cambridge-Newton - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past two months, 3.0 percent from a year ago * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Boston area advanced 1.1 percent for the two months ending in May 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stati  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - May 2025": * * * Area prices unchanged over the month, up 3.4 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for New York-Newark-Jersey City was unchanged in May after increasing 0.4 percent in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Maine - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in Maine's two largest counties, Cumberland and York, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that each of the two counties had an over-the-year  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Massachusetts - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment declined in 7 of the 9 largest counties in Massachusetts from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Bristol County had the largest over-the  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New Hampshire - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 1 of the 3 largest counties in New Hampshire--Rockingham County--from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Rockingham's 0.3-percen  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 12, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New York - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 16 of the 17 largest counties in New York with published data from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Kings County had the largest  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Rhode Island - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in Rhode Island's two largest counties, Providence and Kent, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that Providence County had the large  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Vermont - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment fell 0.4 percent in Vermont's only large county, Chittenden, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the rate of employment change in Chittend  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "Municipio Employment and Wages in Puerto Rico - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment decreased 0.2 percent in Puerto Rico from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that employment decreased 0.8 percent in Puerto Rico's only lar  more

NEW YORK, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on June 10, 2025, entitled "Planning Region Employment and Wages in Connecticut - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 4 of the 6 largest planning regions--a county-level equivalent--in Connecticut from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that th  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 10, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Miami-Dade county employment up 1.1 percent over the year ended December 2024 Eight of the 10 most populous U.S. counties had over-the-year increases in employment in December 2024. In Miami-Dade, Florida, employment increased to 1,279,800, the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment, 1.1 percent. Education and hea  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Comer and Higgins Applaud Passage of Bill to Ban D.C.'s Sanctuary Policy for Criminal Illegal Aliens WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement Clay Higgins (R-La.) today applauded House passage of the District of Columbia Federa  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Comer: Democrat Governors are Prioritizing the Protection of Criminal Illegal Aliens Over the Safety of American Citizens WASHINGTON--Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at "A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors." In his opening statement, Ch  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CONDEMNS REPUBLICANS' VOTE TO SLASH PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle condemned House Republicans for passing President Trump's rescissions package, which cancels $9.4 billion in previously approved funding for essential public programs, such as PBS, NPR, and rural radio. The legislation poses direct threats to local instit  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Votes to Reject Republican Rescissions Bill * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after the House voted 214-212 to approve the Trump Administration's rescissions package: "Generations of Americans have relied on the educational and informational programming produced by public media - from learning the ABCs to understanding the  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Rips Governor Hochul For Sanctuary Policies Like New York's Green Light Law During Oversight Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) ripped New York Governor Hochul for her dangerous Green Light Law that has allowed criminal illegal immigrants to be shielded from federal immigration officials. Mr. Langworthy correctly pointed   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Legislation Reaffirming Her Commitment to Protecting Social Security * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today reintroduced the Social Security Protection Act, reaffirming her unwavering commitment to safeguarding Social Security for current beneficiaries and future generations. Additional cosponsors of this legislation include Representatives Rob   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Stands with President Trump to Defund NPR, PBS, and Wasteful Foreign Aid * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, which will eliminate $9.4 billion in wasteful foreign aid spending and funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which finances NPR and PBS. This legislation passed the House   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Welcomes Winner of 2025 Congressional Art Competition to the Capitol * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today welcomed Graciana Allen from Red Creek Central School to the nation's Capital to witness the unveiling of her artwork, Inevitable, in the halls of Congress. As this year's winner of the Congressional Art Contest, Graciana Allen was flown to Wash  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on June 12, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Giraffe highchairs Hazard: The highchairs pose a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death to babies because the legs of the chair can detach from the frame if the screws connecting the legs are not properly tightened during assembly. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 12, 2025 Units: About 18,280 (In addition, about 2,325 were sold in Canada) Consum  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council has urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to reverse actions that it says are crippling the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ability to handle disasters. The environmental group argues that staff cuts, funding freezes, and policy shifts are leaving communities vulnerable as climate-driven disasters grow more frequent and severe. The council, with over three million members, criticized the administration for slashing FEMA  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice announcing the availability of Environmental Impact Statements filed with the agency from May 23, 2025, through June 2, 2025. This notice, published by the Office of Federal Activities, informs the public of new and updated environmental reviews by various federal agencies. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service adopted the Fish and Wildlife Service's Final EIS No. 20240119 concerning a Barred Owl  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule entitled "Air Plan Approval; New Jersey; Memorandum of Agreement To Address NOX SIP Call Requirements." This proposed rule concerns a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan, specifically an agreement between the Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. This agreement aims to show how New Jersey will continue to meet its obligations   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has issued a notice entitled "Synopsys Inc. and ANSYS Inc.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment." This notice addresses a proposed consent agreement to resolve alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition stemming from the acquisition of ANSYS Inc., based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, by Synopsys, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California. The notice concerns Synopsys' $35 bil  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Trump Restore Full $1 Billion In Federal Funding For Youth Mental Health Programs * Funding Allowed Schools To Hire Mental Health Professionals, Including Counselors And Social Workers The Grant Programs Received Major Funding In 2022 Legislation Passed After Deadly Mass Shootings in Buffalo, NY and Uvalde, TX New York State Faces Loss Of Almost $50 Million In Funding   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Sanctuary State Governors Endanger American Lives by Defying Federal Immigration Enforcement Efforts WASHINGTON--The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a full committee hearing today titled, "A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors." At the hearing, Republican members publicly quest  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State a  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Vote to End Washington D.C.'s Sanctuary City Status * WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2056, legislation requiring the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws and end its status as a sanctuary city: "The inexcusable violence in Los Angeles is the latest example of what happens when cities put left-wi  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * House Republicans Vote to End Washington D.C.'s Sanctuary City Status * For Immediate Release June 12, 2025 Contact: Athina Lawson WASHINGTON -- Speaker Johnson released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2056, legislation requiring the District of Columbia to comply with federal immigration laws and end its status as a sanctuary city: "The inexcusable viol  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued a notice finding a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 concerning dermatological treatment devices and their components. The Commission determined that devices imported and sold by EndyMed Medical Ltd. of Caesarea, Israel; EndyMed Medical, Ltd. of New York; and EndyMed Medical, Inc. of Freehold, New Jersey, infringe claims of U.S. Patent No. 9,480,836; U.S. Patent No. 9,320,536; U.S. Patent No. 9,775,774  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman, Lawler, Beatty, Bacon, Nunn, Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Foster and Emancipated Youth with College Housing Assistance * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17), Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02), and Congressman Zach Nunn (R-IA-03) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help vulnerable stude  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE STEPS ON THE ASSAULT OF SENATOR PADILLA * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks: LEADER JEFFRIES : The Trump administration is a disgrace. Secretary Noem is a disgrace. The manhandling of Senator Alex Padilla was a complete and total disgrace. Senator P  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HOUSE STEPS ON THE ASSAULT OF SENATOR PADILLA * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues on the House Steps and delivered the following remarks: LEADER JEFFRIES : The Trump administration is a disgrace. Secretary Noem is a disgrace. The manhandling of Senator Alex Padilla was a complete and total disgrace. Senator Padilla is a good man, a de  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN A RECKLESS RUBBER STAMP FOR DONALD TRUMP'S EXTREME AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administrati  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL CONTINUE TO BEHAVE LIKE NOTHING MORE THAN A RECKLESS RUBBER STAMP FOR DONALD TRUMP'S EXTREME AGENDA" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he emphasized that Democrats will continue to push back on the extremism being unleashed by House Republicans and the out-of-control Trump administration that is hurting America  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition * (NEW YORK, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis has announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for New York's 11th Congressional District. Tammy Liang, a student at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, was selected as this year's Washington DC winner. Her artwork titl  more

NEW YORK, June 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Removal of Over 100,000 Illegal Vehicles From City Streets Since Start of Administration, Improving Quality of Life for all New Yorkers * June 12, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA4kbb2Uae8 Over 62,300 Illegal Motorized Vehicles and Over 38,000 Ghost Cars Seized Since Start of Adams Administration 57.2 Decrease in Overall Index Crime Reported Involving  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR INDIA CRASH * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today issued the following statement on the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. "The deadly crash of this Air India flight is deva  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, appearing on CNN's "News Central", discussed the city's response to widespread protests concerning immigration enforcement. Adams stated that 86 arrests were made overnight as crowds marched through lower Manhattan. He confirmed the presence of Antifa members among protestors, asserting that while protesting is a right, destroying property or harming innocent people will not be tolerated. Mayor Adams also clarified that New York City does   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Intro. 1219, which establishes the East Harlem 125th Street Business Improvement District in Manhattan. Adams emphasized the importance of East Harlem as a place of history, food, culture, and a transit hub, noting that quality of life offenses have negatively impacted the area. The district aims to address these issues, improve public safety, and invest in the business district to revitalize the commercial corridor, attract custo  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed ongoing immigration-related protests during an appearance on CNN's News Central, defending NYPD actions after 86 arrests and rejecting the need for National Guard deployment. Adams emphasized that the city's police force is capable of managing large demonstrations and warned that unlawful behavior, whether by local protesters or outside agitators, would not be tolerated. He denied any collaboration with federal immigration authori  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview on Newsmax's The Record With Greta Van Susteren, emphasized the city's preparedness and policing strategy amid ongoing national protests. Speaking on the professionalism of the NYPD, Adams credited extensive training and intelligence operations for managing large crowds and identifying agitators such as members of Antifa who, he claimed, deliberately seek to provoke disorder. He reiterated the city's commitment to allowing   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 818 to extend the city's emergency response to the continued influx of asylum seekers arriving from the southern border without immediate shelter plans. The order reaffirms the city's need to maintain extraordinary humanitarian measures to support both new arrivals and the tens of thousands already utilizing the Department of Homeless Services Shelter System. Citing the initial emergency declaration from Oct  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 816 to extend provisions of a previous order addressing persistent staffing shortages and operational challenges in the city's Department of Correction facilities. The order, which remains in effect for five days, continues the city's state of emergency originally declared in 2021 to improve safety and sanitation in jails such as Rikers Island. Mayor Adams cited continued attrition among correctional staff a  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 817 to extend by five days an earlier directive aimed at managing ongoing public safety and staffing challenges within Department of Correction facilities. The order cites critical compliance issues with the Nunez court orders, which require consultation with an independent monitor before implementing policy changes, especially those affecting security, restraints, and emergency procedures. Adams emphasized   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams delivered a tribute at a ceremony celebrating the life and legacy of former U.S. Congressman Charles Rangel, recalling the congressman's decades of service, leadership, and dedication to Harlem and the nation. Adams praised Rangel as a patriot, mentor, and "Lion of Lennox" who never stopped communicating with the people he served. He recounted Rangel's bravery in the Korean War, for which he earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, and desc  more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * PSC Dramatically Reduces Corning's Rate Request Commission Adopts Multi-Year Joint Proposal Supported by Company, Department Staff, and Large Industrial Customers * ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted a four-year rate plan for natural gas service provided by Corning Natural Gas Corporation that will levelize revenue  more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * PSC Levied $28.9 Million in Financial Penalties Against 5 Utilities for Failing to Meet 2024 Customer Service Standards NYSEG, RG&E, Central Hudson, National Grid, Liberty Utilities Failed to Meet Customer Service Metrics * ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today received an update from Department of Public Service staff on mul  more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * PSC Moves 4 Major Solar and Wind Projects Forward Projects Will Produce 1,000 MWs of Clean Energy, Enough to Power More Than 292,000 Average-Sized Homes Projects Will Spur $215+ Million in Local and Statewide Investment and Create More Than 625 Jobs * ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today made decisions regarding four major   more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * PSC OK's Critically Needed Infrastructure Projects Commission Approves 29 Infrastructure Projects Valued at $636.2 Million * ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved a portfolio of urgent infrastructure projects, as proposed by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation   more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * PSC Receives Update on Utility Electric Reliability and Gas Safety Standards NYSEG and PSEG Long Island Miss Reliability Targets * ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today reviewed the state's major utilities in terms of their performance in several key areas for 2024, including electric reliability service, electric safety, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Speech on Situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories * Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), the most senior Jewish Member of the House of Representatives, spoke on the House floor regarding the current situation in Israel and the Palestinian Territories: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Israeli security, Palestinian freedom, a just, peaceful, and swift end to the wa  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Can AI Predict Breast Cancer? How a Scientist's Personal Challenge Launched a Professional Mission By Jamie Durana MIT professor and National Academy of Medicine member Regina Barzilay is using machine learning to transform breast cancer risk prediction and expand the possibilities of personalized medicine. When Regina Barzilay was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, it upended her life and shifted th  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The National Grange has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration ahead of a key advisory committee meeting on updated COVID-19 vaccines. The organization emphasized the critical need for accessible preventative healthcare, including vaccinations, for rural communities. The National Grange highlighted the severe healthcare barriers faced by its members, noting that while 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas,  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Foreign Agroterrorism * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Following three high-profile and alarming arrests by FBI and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents of Chinese nationals who allegedly smuggled deadly plant pathogens into U.S. research facilities without authorization, Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Josh Riley (NY-19) today introduced the bipartisan Pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Schakowsky and Over 20 Colleagues Send Letters to Potential Purchasers of 23andMe Holding Co. Asking for Data Privacy and Consumer Protection Commitments * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) led concerned colleagues in a letter to Leonard S. Schleifer, CEO of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, and Anne Wojcicki,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Secures $200B Investment from Micron Technology for Memory Chip Manufacturing in the United States * Trump Administration Restores Chipmaking Leadership in the United States with Historic Investment in Idaho, New York, and Virginia Today, the Department of Commerce announced that Micron Technology, Inc., the leading American semiconductor memory company, plans to invest $200 billi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Ranking Member Smith Opening Statement for Full Committee Hearing on "Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense Budget" Opening Statement (As Delivered) * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate that. And I'll start with three substantial notes of agreement. One, we do face an incredibly complex threat environment. We face Russi  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 12 2025: * * * Ranking Members Meeks, Frankel, Shaheen, Schatz Statement on Recissions Package Cuts to Foreign Assistance Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lois Frankel (D-FL), Ranking Member of the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Nation  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Applauds Passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act Today, the House of Representatives passed the HALT Fentanyl Act, a bill supported by Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ). This legislation would make the temporary class-wide scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances permanent and provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to combat this deadly crisis. For years, America has faced a surge of lethal opioids   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman, Co-Chair of the Public Broadcasting Caucus, Statement on House Republicans Voting to Eliminate the Corporation for Public Broadcasting * "As part of Donald Trump's rescissions bill that House Republicans just rubber stamped, they voted to eliminate all federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, betraying their own constituents who rely on public media and educa  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler and Riley Introduce Bipartisan Leaps Act to Help Farmers Cut Costs, Conserve Water, and Reduce Emissions * Washington, D.C. - 6/12/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Leveraging Efficiency Awareness for Pumping Systems (LEAPS) Act, a commonsense, bipartisan bill to help farmers, ranchers, and aquaculture producers save money on energy costs, cons  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Meeks, Brown, Carson and Senator Booker Introduce Resolution Honoring Black Music Month * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Andre Carson (IN-07) joined by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced a bicameral Resolution recognizing the extraordinary contributions of Black music to America's cultural and artistic heritage. The Resolution also cal  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP'S FAA NOMINEE REFUSING TO PROTECT THE 1,500-HOUR RULE & AVIATION SAFETY LAWS CREATED BY THE FAMILIES OF FLIGHT 3407 * Washington, D.C. - A longtime advocate for airline safety, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement after Bryan Bedford, Trump's nominee for the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Ad  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following floor remarks on June 11, 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, when Americans turn on their TV sets and see what is happening on the streets of Los Angeles, I believe the American people feel sickened, horrified, and outraged. Yet we stood here and saw the minority leader of the U.S. Senate come to this floor  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 11, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, Donald Trump's order mobilizing U.S. troops to an American city sets a dangerous precedent for our civil liberties. As I have said, violence is not the way to achieve justice. Freedom of speech is fundamental, but it must be ex  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on June 11, 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, when Republican Congressmen went home after voting for their Big Beautiful Bill, they got a lot of flak from people back home because the more Americans look at this, quote, "Big Beautiful Bill," the more they realize it is an ugly mess. By  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Senate conducted six committee hearings on June 10, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Brian Quintenz, of Ohio, to be a Commissioner and Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, after the nominee testified and answered questions in his own behalf. * * * APPROPRIATIONS: NIH Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Departments of Labor, Health a  more

ALBANY, New York, June 11 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Statement from NYSDEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton on U.S. EPA's Proposed Repeal of Power Plant Emission Regulations * The federal government's latest step to gut effective air pollution limits proven to protect the health, environment, and well-being of communities will have direct and negative impacts on New Yorkers. New York delivered on cuts in mercury emissions  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on Micron's New Agreement with the Federal Government and Commitment to Expand U.S. Investments to $200 Billion SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on Micron's new agreement with the federal government and commitment to expand U.S. investments to $200B: "Micron's new agreement   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Exposes Kathy Hochul on Sanctuary State Policies, Kathy Hochul Heartlessly Does Not Even Know Illegals Who Burned Alive, Raped, Molested New Yorkers * WASHINGTON, D.C., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik exposed Gov. Kathy Hochul during today's Oversight Committee hearing on her sanctuary state policies that shield violent illegal aliens from d  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Votes to Pass Rescissions Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Today, I voted in favor of saving the American people $9.4 billion of unobligated spending in the rescissions package including defunding NPR. President Trump and House Republicans campaigned on reining in reckless spending and cutting waste, frau  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Condemns Trump Recissions Package Gutting Funding for NPR, PBS, and USAID * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko released a statement following the House vote on President Trump's recissions package, which seeks to claw back $9.4 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid, including AIDS prevention efforts such as PEPFAR. Instead of addressing the rising cost of li  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Turkana Food Inc. Recall Flora Dried Apricots with Undeclared Sulfites on Product Labeling Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: June 12, 2025 FDA Publish Date: June 12, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Sulfites Company Name: Turkana Food Inc.   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses Attorney General Bondi to Investigate Scam DMV Text Messages * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith is pressing the Trump Administration to take action to combat a widespread text message scam affecting Minnesotans. Thousands of Minnesotans are reporting fake text messages from senders impersonating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These impersonators  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has announced the availability of a revised petition, draft environmental impact statement, and draft plant pest risk assessment concerning the determination of nonregulated status for a blight-tolerant American chestnut tree. Developed through genetic engineering by the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, this chestnut (Darling 54 Castanea dentata)  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Writes NYT Op-Ed: Trump Is Right. Let's Abolish the Debt Ceiling. * "The Republican? tax bill illustrates a key point: The debt limit doesn't stop a single penny of spending." Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) published an op-ed in the New York Times calling for Republicans and Democrats to scrap the debt ceiling permanently. This comes after Presid  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Celebrates House Passage of His Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Require Baby Changing Stations on Amtrak Trains * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined U.S Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) this week in celebrating the House passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Baby Changing on Board Act. This bill would re  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * [VIDEO] Congresswoman Lee Questions Defense Sec. Hegseth on Investments for Creech AFB, Critical Minerals, and Uncrewed Aircraft Systems * Download Video HERE (link is external) and Watch Video HERE (link is external) WASHINGTON - During this week's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) budget hearing for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) secured   more