MENLO PARK, California, June 18 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A day in the life of an accelerator engineer * By Erin Woodward At the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, a kilometer-long accelerator sends bursts of electrons hurtling at over 99.9999992% the speed of light. Meanwhile, from a support building above the accelerator, Shweta Saraf peers at a control panel lined with glowing computer screens. Each mon  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Center for Elder Law and Justice has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education, emphasizing the critical role of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans for individuals in public service. CELJ, a provider of free civil legal services in Western New York for over 40 years, argues that these programs are essential for recruiting and retaining skilled professionals in fields like legal aid, healthcare and education. CELJ  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Bedford VA leaders visit Hanscom Clinic for healthcare partnership By Glen Kernusky, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Bedford VA Healthcare System leaders visited the 66th Medical Squadron here for a tour and leadership briefing earlier this month. Col. Jorge Jimenez, installation commander, invited the Bedford Veterans Affairs team to meet with MDS to discuss partnership op  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued a notice about a list mandated to be updated and published in the Federal Register. This notice entitled "Commerce in Explosives; 2025 Annual List of Explosive Materials" publishes the annual compilation of explosive materials for 2025, a list identical to the one issued in 2024. The listing includes not only explosives but also blasting agents and detonators, all categorized  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice entitled "Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions." This action serves to update the list of products and services that federal agencies are mandated to purchase from nonprofit agencies employing people who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The notice proposes adding a variety of products and services to the procurement list. Among the proposed produ  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice entitled "Procurement List; Deletions." This action removes various products and services from the procurement list which were previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The notice identifies a range of products including plastic identification markers in various colors - pink, yellow, violet, green, or  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL CARIBBEAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY DURING CARIBBEAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized Caribbean American Heritage Month by partnering with local leaders to highlight the outstanding contributions of Rochester's Caribbean Americans community. Congressman Morelle recognized honorees with official statements he submi  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE HONORS LOCAL VIETNAM VETERANS * (Rochester, N.Y.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle recognized local Vietnam Veterans by presenting them with the Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin in honor of their service. "It's a profound honor to present Vietnam War veterans with these commemorative lapel pins--a symbol of our nation's lasting appreciation," said Congressman Morelle.   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gillen Honors Congressional Gold Medal Recipient and West Hempstead Resident Noam Traeger * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) proudly recognized Noam Traeger, a student from the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County High School and a 2025 Congressional Gold Medal Winner, during his visit to the US Capitol for the Congressional Gold Medal Summit. Noam earned this prestigiou  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Recognizes June as National Dairy Month * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced a resolution to express support for the designation of June 2025 as National Dairy Month, honoring the hardworking farmers and producers who power one of New York's most vital industries. This legislation is cosponsored by Representatives Russ Fulcher (ID-1), Ton  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Smithsonian Institution issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Cooper Hewitt Presents "Made in America: Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne" This fall, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum will present "Made in America: The Industrial Photography of Christopher Payne," an exhibition featuring Payne's intricately detailed photography of America's factories. On view from Nov. 21 through spring 2026, the exhibition brings together more th  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alaska -- Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose 1.3 percent in Alaska's only large county, Anchorage Municipality, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth in An  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Arizona-- Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose in 1 of the 2 largest counties in Arizona from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Maricopa County had an over-the-year increase in employment   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Oregon - Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose in 2 of the 7 largest counties in Oregon from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Deschutes County had the largest over-the-year increase in emp  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Davis, Garcia, Ramirez, Jackson Demand Noem, ICE Provide Access to Detained Constituents at ICE Center in IL * CHICAGO, IL -- Today, Congressmembers Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem demanding access to constituents at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement   more

ALBANY, New York, June 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle." The notice states that Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle has filed written notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. These filings made on April 8, 2025, disclose changes in RRPV's membership. The purpose of these notifications is to extend the provisions of   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Eighth Make More in America Initiative Transaction * Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $16 million direct loan to New York-based Empire State Mines, marking the eighth Make More in America (MMIA) transaction. "I am proud that the Board   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Eighth Make More in America Initiative Transaction * Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $16 million direct loan to New York-based Empire State Mines, marking the eighth Make More in America (MMIA) transaction.  "I am proud that the Board approved our eighth Make More in Ame  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-1101; Project Identifier MCAI-2025-00616-Q; Amendment 39-23060; AD 2025-12-02) entitled "Airworthiness Directives; Ipeco Holdings Ltd. Pilot and Co-Pilot Seats." This action is a final rule, but also includes a request for comments from the public. This directive was prompted by instances of pilot and co-pilot seats unexpectedly sliding backward during cri  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen, Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan "Gio's Law" to Honor Lynbrook Native Giovanni Cipriano; Equip Law Enforcement Officers with Lifesaving Epinephrine * LYNBROOK, NY - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) announced the introduction of H.R. 4019 (link is external), known as " Gio's Law ". This bipartisan legislation is being introduced in honor of  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To End Food Deserts * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference to reintroduce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation to help end food deserts. Food deserts are areas where a significant portion of residents don't have easy access to a grocery store and affordable, nutritious food. Instead, they are  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Senate Passage Of The GENIUS Act * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand lauded Senate passage of the GENIUS Act, landmark legislation that will establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Senator Gillibrand was the lead Democratic senator on the bill and shepherded the legislation through to final passage. "Senate passage of the GENIUS Act is a landmark momen  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Greater New York Hospital Association has voiced strong objections to several aspects of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule for the fiscal year 2026 inpatient prospective payment system. The proposal has raised significant concerns among the more than 200 member hospitals that GNYHA represents in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Kenneth E. Raske, president of GNYHA, articulated the association's apprehensions in a letter ad  more

UPTON, New York, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy Clinical Trial with U.S. Department of Energy's Accelerator-Produced Actinium-225 Set to Begin this Summer * Editor's note: The following news release was issued today by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven National Laboratory is one of the DOE national laboratories producing and processing Actinium-225  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) has submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing multiple concerns with the proposed rule for the Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) for federal fiscal year 2026. The association represents various healthcare providers, including nonprofit hospitals and nursing homes, and its letter outlines critical issues regarding payment updates and proposed policy changes.   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joined Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on 77 WABC About Kathy Hochul's Dangerous Sanctuary State Policies that Puts Illegals First and Antisemitism in Higher Education * New York, N.Y., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Cats & Cosby with John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby on 77 WABC about Gov. Kathy Hochul's dang  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In Wake of Political Assassinations in Minnesota and Antisemitic Violence in Colorado and D.C., Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers on Gutting of Counterterrorism Infrastructure Trump Administration Has Demolished America's Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Terrorism * Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Mem  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation - II." This notice was filed on April 3, 2025, by Electrified Vehicle and Energy Storage Evaluation--II. The filing serves to invoke provisions of a federal act that limit the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. This measure enc  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Global Synchronizer Foundation." This notice was filed on May 19, 2025, by Global Synchronizer Foundation. The filing serves to extend the protections of a federal act that limits the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. This measure aims to encourage cooperative research a  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium." This notice informs the public of membership changes within the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium. MTEC filed these notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The purpose is to extend provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Subcutaneous Drug Development and Delivery Consortium Inc." This notice was filed by Subcutaneous Drug Development & Delivery Consortium Inc. on May 23, 2025. Its objective is to extend the protections of a federal act that limits the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specific circumstances. Thi  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE OUR HOSPITALS WEEK OF ACTION: "THIS ONE BIG UGLY BILL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST CUT TO HEALTHCARE IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, during Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined healthcare providers at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn for a press conference to oppose the GOP Tax Scam's devastating   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON SAVE OUR HOSPITALS WEEK OF ACTION: "THIS ONE BIG UGLY BILL REPRESENTS THE LARGEST CUT TO HEALTHCARE IN AMERICAN HISTORY" * Today, during Save Our Hospitals Week of Action, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined healthcare providers at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn for a press conference to oppose the GOP Tax Scam's devastating cuts to Medicaid. LEADER  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Celebrate's City Planning Commission's Approval of Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan to Create Nearly 10,000 New Homes Plan Would Bring Nearly 3,000 Permanently Affordable Homes to Midtown South Neighborhood Proposal is Part of Adams Administration's Ambitious " Manhattan Plan " to Add 100,000 New Homes to Borough Over Next Decade Plan Now Heads to City Council for Review and Final Vote *  NEW YOR  more

NEW YORK, June 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, DCWP, NYC Public Schools Unveil 'Financial Literacy for Youth' Initiative, Announce First School Districts to Receive Financial Educators for Students Unveiled in State of the City Address Earlier This Year, 'FLY' Will Ensure Every Public School Student Can Learn How to Save and Spend Money  Educators Will Provide Counseling, Lead Workshops, and Help Create Curricula for Students Starting in Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams participated in a live interview on News 12 addressing a range of concerns from New Yorkers. During the "Ask the Mayor" segment, mayor Adams discussed the detention of city comptroller Brad Lander, stating he knew minimal details but emphasized his focus on delivering for the city's undocumented population, including providing "know your rights" information and legal services. He also spoke about a child welfare investigation into the tragic   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams participated in a live interview on GMGT Live's "The Reset Talk Show" asserting that his administration has successfully delivered services for documented and undocumented individuals, including housing, food, and education for over 200,000 migrants and asylum seekers. Mayor Adams also addressed concerns about ICE activity, stating that "raids" in schools, hospitals, houses of worship, or workplaces are not occurring and urged people not to  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport scientist, team win 2025 Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards * NEWPORT, R.I. - Michael Warnock, a scientist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Warfare (USW) Platforms and Payload Integration Department, and the Surface Ship Undersea Warfare In-Service Support Team from the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department, recently won Assist  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Joins State and City Elected Officials to Celebrate Opening of GrowNYC's New York State Regional Food Hub in the South Bronx * BRONX, N.Y. \- Yesterday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined GrowNYC, New York State officials, and project partners to celebrate the opening of the New York State Regional Food Hub (link is external) (The Food Hub). The Food Hu  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for June 2025 * WASHINGTON--The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to r  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12010) on June 17, 2025. The white paper is written by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples: * * * Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. 1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Interior   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Republicans Investigate Funding Behind Los Angeles Riots Linked to Chinese Communist Party WASHINGTON--House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), Taskforce on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.), and Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficie  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Condemn Trump Administration Decision to Terminate $3.7 Billion in Clean Energy Grants, Urge DOE to Reinstate Them * Senators Padilla and Schiff: "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 throu  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Pfizer Inc., New York, has urged the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security to strengthen domestic pharmaceutical production through tax and regulatory reforms, cautioning against tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and raise costs for patients. The company's comments, submitted as part of the Department's Section 232 investigation into imports of pharmaceuticals and ingredients, highlight the need for policies to enhance national security while e  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sabin Metal Corp., East Hampton, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security concerning its Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company emphasized that any disruption to its global supply chain for precious metals would directly harm U.S. refining capacity. Sabin Metal Corp. is North America's largest independent precious metals refiner. T  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Conducts Medicaid Oversight to Ensure Eligibility Compliance * Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik sent a letter to state Medicaid contractors involved in Asset Verification Systems (AVS) to ensure assistance reaches those genuinely in need rather than scenarios involving affluent individuals exploiting resources intended for the truly vulnerabl  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik on Knife-Wielding Illegal Alien Who 'Confronted and Chased' U.S. Attorney in Albany * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "In Kathy Hochul's New York, nobody is safe, not even President Trump's U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of NY John A. Sarcone III, who was 'confronted and chased' by an illegal alien  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Summer Fun Awaits at Live! At the Library in July * Visitors are invited to a special evening with Kwame Anthony Appiah, the 2024 recipient of the John W. Kluge Prize for Achievement in the Study of Humanity, during Live! At the Library in July. During this engaging event on July 24, attendees will navigate compelling real-world moral and ethical dilemmas and cast their votes based on challenging scenarios. Als  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice entitled "Decision; Van Pool Transportation LLC and Ag Van Pool Holdings, LP--Acquisition of Control--Bill's Taxi Service Inc., Dell Transportation Corp., Hendrickson Bus Corp., Huntington Coach Corp., Huntington Coach LLC, Towne Bus Corp., Towne Bus LLC, Van Trans LLC, We Transport LLC (New York), We Transport LLC (Connecticut), and We Transport Inc." This notice tentatively approves a finance transaction involv  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict * WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) issued the following statement amidst escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran: "Israel's ongoing military attack on Iran represents a dangerous escalation that has the potential to spiral into a broader regional crisis across the Middle East. The timing of these attac  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Scorches World Anti-Doping Agency for Refusing to Investigate Chinese Swimmers for Doping * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy led a hearing to hold the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) accountable following the organization's refusal to investigate Chinese sw  more