WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Steil and Ranking Member Morelle Request DOJ Assistance for Threats Against Members of Congress WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) wrote to Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting additional prosecutorial resources to assist the U.S. C  more

NEW YORK, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Takes Action to Protect Billions in Federal Funding for Hospitals, Universities, and Research Institutions * City Urges Court To Restore Cuts To Research Institutions in New York City  Continues Adams Administration's Work To Ensure New Yorkers Get Every Dollar They Are Entitled to at Every Level of Government The City of New York today -- as part of a coalition of cities and counties --   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Occupational Therapy * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to improve access to occupational therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries living with mental health and substance use disorders. "As the only  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces $143,172 Grant for Rehabilitation at Dunkirk Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced Chautauqua County has been awarded $143,172 by the Department of Transportation for the Dunkirk Airport. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this grant for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) for the d  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Announces FAA Grants for Wellsville & Olean Airports * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded $76,762 to the Wellsville Airport and $33,250 to the Olean Airport for designing a new hangar and a new gate, respectively. Specifically, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded this   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Resolution Supporting Israel's Strikes to End Iran's Nuclear Capabilities * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), alongside Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), introduced a resolution reaffirming the United States' steadfast support for Israel as it works to dismantle the Islamic Republic of Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends its citizens   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * CURTIS PUSHES FOR ACCOUNTABILITY FROM WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY AHEAD OF 2034 SALT LAKE GAMES Washington, D.C. - During a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing examining the effectiveness of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in ensuring international competitions remain free from doping and performance-enhancing drugs, U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) highlighted Utah's success hosting th  more

ALBANY, New York, June 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 'CleanSweepNY' Program Collects Record-Breaking Amount of Chemicals in the Hudson Valley * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the record-breaking results of recent CleanSweepNY collection events in DEC's Region 3 (lower Hudson Valley). Held during the week of May 12, the events col  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Lays Out Six "Big Beautiful" Options to Save Tens of Billions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) rolled out six proposals for the One Big Beautiful Bill based on her decade of work to make Washington Squeal, reduce reckless spending, and save taxpayers' money. Ernst's proposals would save tens of billions of dollars by eliminating bogus payments, snapping back SNAP o  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Transfer of Exemption." This notice concerns the Fort Miller Hydroelectric Project No. 4226 detailing a change in the party holding its exemption. On January 15, 2025, Albany Engineering Corp. located at 5 Washington Square, Albany, New York, submitted a letter to the Commission. This letter informed the regulatory body that the exemption for the 4,800-kilowatt Fort Miller Hydroelectric Project  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Defend NIH Grants Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Litigation and Response Task Force led 152 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and devastating cuts to life-saving medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The brief defends  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Defend NIH Grants Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Litigation and Response Task Force led 152 House Democrats in filing an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and devastating cuts to life-saving medical research grants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The brief defends Congress's Article I auth  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to Discuss Conflict in Middle East, Budget Reconciliation, GENIUS Act * WASHINGTON --Today, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Appropriations, Banking, and Foreign Relations Committees and former U.S. Ambassador to Japan, joined Mornings With Maria on Fox Business to discuss the conflict in the Middle East, the  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following announcement (No. 2025-10) on June 16, 2025, entitled "Deletions From Cumulative List of Organizations, Contributions to Which are Deductible Under Section 170 of the Code". * * * The Internal Revenue Service has revoked its determination that the organizations listed below qualify as organizations described in sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Generally, the IRS will not disallow ded  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13032) on June 16, 2025, by Middle Eastern affairs specialists Clayton Thomas and Jim Zanotti. Here are excerpts: * * * Israel's Attack on Iran and Ongoing Conflict On June 13, 2025, Israel began a major military operation against Iran, including air strikes and reported covert action. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue attacks for "as many days as it takes,"   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF COMPTROLLER BRAD LANDER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander did not assault anyone. The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans continue to lie to the American people in the face of clear video evidence that contradicts their far-right propagand  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE ARREST OF COMPTROLLER BRAD LANDER * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: New York City Comptroller Brad Lander did not assault anyone. The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans continue to lie to the American people in the face of clear video evidence that contradicts their far-right propaganda. The aggressive target  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Medical & Pharmaceutical Supply Chains * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis introduced the Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act alongside Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL) and Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Michael Bennet (D-CO). This bicameral and bipartisan legislation would auth  more

ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on June 3, 2025, entitled "DiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate." Here are excerpts: * * * Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and higher than all other age groups, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli  more

ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in June 2025 entitled "Enacted Budget Report - State Fiscal Year 2025-26." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller This year, budget negotiations in New York State extended through May, as policymakers debated fiscal and policy issues, including school funding and policies, the repayment of the unemployment insurance loan and measures to improve affordability. The ne  more

ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in June 2025 entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller New York City's finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges and federal policy changes. In recent months, the cost of managing the asylum s  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with NYC Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, announced plans to build approximately 1,100 homes in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The initiative includes the Coney Island Phase III project, which will create 420 affordable homes, and the Coney Landing Project, adding 178 affordable and supportive housing units. Additionall  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to build approximately 1,100 homes in Coney Island, including affordable and supportive housing units. This initiative, part of the "City of Yes for Families" plan, seeks to make New York City a more family-friendly place by increasing housing stock. Adams also highlighted the success of efforts to remove illegal mopeds and four-wheelers, reporting an 86 percent decrease in grand larceny patterns and a 68 percent decreas  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview on NY1's "Weekends on 1," credited the city's residents and police for maintaining peace during the large-scale No Kings protests held across the boroughs. With 50,000 demonstrators and only 14 arrests, Adams highlighted the effectiveness of NYPD coordination and training in contrast to unrest seen in other parts of the country. He urged the state legislature to reinstate a pre-COVID ban on wearing masks at protests, claimi  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, during an appearance on PIX11 News at 5 With Kaity Tong, praised the city's handling of the No Kings demonstrations, highlighting the peaceful turnout of over 50,000 people and only 14 arrests with no serious injuries. Adams credited the NYPD's strategic response, including drone surveillance and rapid intervention, for maintaining order while allowing New Yorkers to exercise their rights. He reiterated his administration's refusal to coll  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who appeared on Fox News' "Fox & Friends", discussed his administration's approach to public safety and ongoing political challenges. Adams highlighted the successful management of a 50,000-person "No Kings Day" march with only 14 arrests for disorderly conduct and no injuries, attributing this to the use of drone technology and intelligence to identify outside agitators. He also addressed his decision to run as an independent, asserting t  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 821, extending by five days a previous order addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers. The order highlights the unprecedented challenge the city faces in providing shelter to these individuals while maintaining services for current shelter users. This extension continues the state of emergency first declared in October 2022, underscoring the sustained pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 820, extending a state of emergency for correctional facilities operated by the Department of Correction for five days. The order, which was given in New York, addresses the DOC's ongoing staffing crisis and challenges in complying with Local Law 42 and Board of Correction regulations, particularly concerning inmate transport without restraints. Adams stated that these measures are crucial for protecting the  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 819 extending for five days a state of emergency within Department of Correction facilities, including Rikers Island. The order aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan and address challenges stemming from DOC's staffing levels. Mayor Adams stated that continued high rates of staff attrition threaten the DOC's ability to maintain safety, security, and access to basic services for those in cus  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the NYPD's performance during the No Kings protest, emphasizing the peaceful nature of the demonstrations and the department's effective safety measures. Speaking on WWOR9's "6 O'Clock News," Adams noted that roughly 50,000 people marched across Manhattan with only 14 arrests and no serious injuries reported, describing the outcome as a model of democratic expression. He attributed the calm to both advanced training of officers and   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission is inviting comments from interested parties as part of its ongoing review into delays in interconnecting distributed energy resources (CASE 24-E-0415). A notice issued on June 16, 2025, asks for responses to specific questions prepared by Department of Public Service staff regarding interconnection times, performance measures, and potential revenue adjustments related to those measures. This proceeding aims to understand the r  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has authorized the release of the 2025 Report on the Availability and Cost of High-Speed Broadband Services in New York State. This annual report, stemming from the Broadband Connectivity Act, provides an update on internet access across the state (CASE 22-M-0313). Issued and effective June 12, 2025, this order marks the fourth consecutive year the Commission has fulfilled the Act's mandate to study the availability, reliability, and  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved a request from Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, paving the way for the utility to expand its natural gas service area in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). The order, issued and effective June 12, 2025, allows for the installation of approximately five miles of gas pipeline to connect Valley Energy's current system with the Che  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has determined an environmental impact statement will not be prepared for the Village of Churchville's application to provide electric service in the Town of Riga (CASE 24-E-0575). This decision, announced on June 13, 2025, clears the way for the village to proceed with its plan. The Village of Churchville submitted a petition, as per Section 68 of the Public Service Law, seeking authorization to operate a limited electric franchise   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. has filed proposals to raise its electric and gas delivery rates, prompting the New York Public Service Commission to invite public comment and announce a series of in-person public statement hearings. The proposed changes would affect electric service (CASE 25-E-0072) and gas service (CASE 25-G-0073). Filed on January 31, 2025, Con Edison's amendments to its tariff schedules seek to increase annual electric and gas delivery revenu  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Heart of the Catskills Communications Inc. dba MTC Cable, Margaretville, New York, with the Town of Middletown, Delaware County (CASE 25-V-0240). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for the town's residents. MTC Cable submitted its petition for renewal on April 14, 2025, with a supplement on May 5, 2025. This follow  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, to revise its bill estimation procedures for residential electric and gas customers equipped with advanced metering infrastructure meters (CASE 23-M-0658). This decision, effective June 13, 2025, aims to improve accuracy when actual meter readings are unavailable. National Grid submitted its initial petition on October 25, 2023, seeking to modify  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has authorized Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, to transfer its property interests in three hydroelectric facilities without requiring an environmental impact statement. This decision, issued on June 13, 2025, pertains to the Diamond Island Hydroelectric Facility, the Theresa Hydroelectric Facility, and the Alpina Dam (CASE 25-E-0046). National Grid's petition sought approval to transfer the  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- A joint proposal has been filed concerning Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. dba National Grid's plan to rebuild an existing 115 kV transmission line, a project requiring a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CASE 24-T-0373). The New York Public Service Commission announced on June 16, 2025, an opportunity for public comment on the proposal. The Joint Proposal, submitted on June 12, 2025, has the support of all active parties, including National Grid, Dep  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Cablevision of Wappingers Falls Inc., operating as Altice USA dba Optimum, Long Island City, New York, with the Village of West Haverstraw, Rockland County (CASE 25-V-0247). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the uninterrupted availability of cable service for the village's residents. Optimum filed its petition for renewal on April 16, 2025. This f  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County (CASE 25-V-0228). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures that cable service will continue to be available to residents of the town. Spectrum Northeast, LLC filed its petition for renewal on April 8, 2025. This follo  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the City of Fulton, Oswego County (CASE 25-V-0234). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for city residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC submitted its petition for renewal on April 9, 2025. This followed the City of Fulton's res  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the Village of Voorheesville, Albany County (CASE 25-V-0224). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, guarantees the continuation of cable service for residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC submitted its application for renewal on April 7, 2025. This followed the Village o  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the City of Watervliet, Albany County (CASE 25-V-0250). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for city residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC filed its petition for renewal on April 17, 2025. This followed the City of Watervliet'  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has concluded that an environmental impact statement for Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, is not needed for petition to extend natural gas service. This determination, issued on June 12, 2025, allows Valley Energy to proceed with its plans for expanding service in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). Valley Energy sought approval, under Section 68 of the Public Service Law, to operate a gas franchise a  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of Verizon New York Inc.'s cable television franchise with the Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County (CASE 25-V-0199). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continued availability of cable service for the community. Verizon New York Inc. submitted its application for renewal on April 2, 2025, following the Village of Roslyn Harbor's resolution authorizing the renewal on February 27,  more

ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.9 Million Project to Replace Culverts Along North Country Roadways New Concrete Culverts Along State Route 3 in Clinton County and State Route 126 in Lewis County Will Enhance Safety and Improve Resiliency * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announce  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Introduces American Royalties Too (ART) Act * Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, introduced the American Royalties Too (ART) Act, H.R. 4017. The ART Act amends the Copyright Act to provide creators of visual art with a 5% royalty of the price paid for their art when it i  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- JP O'Hare, spokesperson for the New York State Education Department, issued a statement addressing concerns and calls for the cancellation of Regents Examinations due to potential emotional trauma for specific groups. O'Hare reaffirmed that the exams will be administered as scheduled, emphasizing that they are developed by experienced educators and undergo a rigorous review process for academic standards and cultural sensitivity. He also stated that any circulating claim  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Condemn Trump Administration Decision to Terminate $3.7 Billion in Clean Energy Grants, Urge to Reinstate Them * "These unlawful terminations represent a significant setback for American energy independence, and they undermine California and America's leadership in the globally competitive clean energy industry." "These grants were provided through legally binding con  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:25-cv-03088; E.D. Pa. filed June 17, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Peter Scalise III and The3rdBevco Inc., Civil Action No. 2:25-cv-03088 (E.D. Pa. filed June 17, 2025) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Peter Scalise III and the New York-based beverage company he founded, The3rdBevco Inc., with defrauding investors by misrepresenting the company'  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:23-cv-10212; S.D.N.Y. filed Nov. 21, 2023) involving Brite Advisors USA Inc.: * * * On June 4, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment by consent against New York-based investment adviser Brite Advisors USA, Inc. ("Brite USA"). In November 2023, the Commission charged Brite USA with failing to comply with Commission requirements for the safekeeping of clie  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Asks SEC to Investigate Harvard for Potentially Withholding Material Information from Bondholders * Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins requesting a review of Harvard University's recent bond offerings. Congresswoman Stefanik raised concerns that Harvard potent  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Reintroduces Workforce Development Bills to Help Reinvigorate Economy * Washington, D.C. - House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the Committee on Education and Workforce, reintroduced two bills : the Employer-Directed Skills Act and the Advancing Skills-Based Hiring Act to highlight the importance of workforce development practices and skills hiring pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Refers Massapequa Mascot Case to the U.S. Department of Justice * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) announced that it is referring its investigation into the New York Department of Education (NYDE) and the New York State Board of Regents (the Board) for their unlawful attempt to ban mascots and logos that celebrate Native American history to the  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Urges Labor Secretary to Reverse Cuts to Puerto Rico Job Corps Centers * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) led a letter urging U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to reverse the Trump administration's decision to phase out operations of contract operated Job Corp centers nationwide by the end of June 2025. The letter focuses on the devastating impact th  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying About Trump & Republicans' Tax Giveaway To The Wealthy * Yesterday Senate Republicans unveiled their version of legislation to extend and expand the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy. While scores for their altered bill are still forthcoming, the changes from the House-passed version are unlikely to significantly alter that bill's distributional effects, which would result in the lar  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Wyden, Ocasio-Cortez Demand Answers from Palantir About Plans to Build IRS "Mega-Database" of American Citizens Right-Wing Aligned Tech Company Is Assisting Trump In Likely Mass Violations of Privacy Act and Tax Privacy Laws * Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Representative Alexandria Ocasi  more