WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on xxxdate by xxxx: * * * Community Development at the Federal Reserve * Thank you, Eric, thank you to the conference organizers for asking me to speak today, and thank you, especially, to the practitioners here for the work you do in building stronger communities. 1 Your mission has also been at the center of my career in many different roles as an academic, a practitioner, and a public official, starting as the Treasury  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Booker Renew Push to Ban the U.S. Sale and Manufacturing of "K-Leather" and Protect Kangaroos from Largest Commercial Slaughter in the World * June 25, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced legislation to ban the sale and manufacturing of products made from kangaroo skin, also known as "k-leather." After years of th  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- A public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expresses strong support for the proposed withdrawal of the determination of air cleaners as a covered consumer product (Docket EERE-2025-BT-DET-0016). Mark Strauch, a resident of Red Lion, Pennsylvania, emphasized the necessity for the Department to narrow its focus. "I believe the DOE should focus on covered products as required by statute under the EPCA, and avoid sweeping in other consumer goods,  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2020-0642; FRL-8317.1-03-OCSPP) entitled "Extension of Postponement of Effectiveness for Certain Provisions of Trichloroethylene; Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act." This action prolongs the delay of the effective date for specific parts of a prior ruling on trichloroethylene for an additional 60 days. The postponement specifically impacts conditions imposed on uses with exempt  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Drives Bipartisan Action to Support Caregivers and Families of Children with Autism * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), alongside Representatives Dave Min (CA-47), Grace Meng (NY-06), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), Don Bacon (NE-02), and Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), introduced the bipartisan Autism Family Caregivers Act --a targeted effort to support parents a  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Dingell Introduce Legislation to Codify PFAS National Drinking Water Standard * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force, introduced the PFAS National Drinking Water Standard Act of 2025--bipartisan legislation to codify the Environmental Protection Agency's   more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Takes Action to Prevent Anticompetitive Effects of Retail Gas Station Deal * Today, the Federal Trade Commission took action to protect Americans from paying higher prices at the pump by resolving antitrust concerns surrounding Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s (ACT) proposed $1.57 billion acquisition of 270 retail fuel outlets from grocery store chain Giant Eagle, Inc. ACT currently operates mor  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Whitney D. Hermandorfer, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, by a vote of 12-10; * Zachary M. Bluestone, to be United States Distr  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 26, 2025: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Judicial Nominations for Sixth Circuit and Missouri District Courts, U.S. Attorney Nominations for Idaho and Pennsylvania WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the following nominations: * Whitney D. Hermandorfer, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit, by a vote of 12-  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Honors National Library Service Network Libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan * The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled at the Library of Congress has recognized two of its cooperating libraries in Pennsylvania and Michigan for their outstanding service to readers with visual, physical or print disabilities. The Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians in Pittsbu  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Urge Republicans to Halt Health Care Cuts, Spare Small Businesses from Skyrocketing Costs * Lawmakers raise concerns with Republican health care and food security cuts Letter Text (PDF) Washington (June 26, 2025) - Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Finance Committee Ranking Mem  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Leader Schumer, Wyden Urge Republicans to Halt Health Care Cuts, Spare Small Businesses from Skyrocketing Costs Lawmakers raise concerns with Republican health care and food security cuts * (Washington, June 26) - Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Democratic Leader Chuck S  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Older Adults Outnumber Children in 11 States and Nearly Half of U.S. Counties * JUNE 26, 2025 -- The U.S. population age 65 and older rose by 3.1% (to 61.2 million) while the population under age 18 decreased by 0.2% (to 73.1 million) from 2023 to 2024, according to the Vintage 2024 Population Estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. The data show the population continued to age, with the shar  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 26, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $200,000 to Expand Skilled Manufacturing Training & Strengthen Our Workforce in the Lehigh Valley Northampton Community College will use this funding to educate and train machining workers -- giving Pennsylvanians from all backgrounds the tools they need to succeed in manufacturing jobs. Governor Josh Sh  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on June 25, 2025: * * * SNAP Recipients Affected by Power Outages in Adams County Encouraged to Apply for Replacement SNAP Benefits Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is advising residents of Adams County who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that they may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if their food was destroyed as a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 26, 2025: * * * Pennsylvania Sees Boost in Certified Teachers as Shapiro Administration's Educator Workforce Strategy Delivers Results 110 students begin fast-tracked training this summer to become special education teachers--part of Governor Shapiro's broader effort to expand and strengthen the state's teacher pipeline. * Harrisburg - More highly-qualified teachers are entering P  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Vertical Farmer Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Tax Evasion * A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud and tax evasion. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: John (Jack) Griffin of Philadelphia was the principal and founder of Second Story Farming Inc., which did business as Metropolis Farms. Second Story Farming had several line  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * REPRESENTATIVES HOULAHAN, BICE ANNOUNCE BIOTECH CAUCUS * Washington, D.C.... Today Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) announced the formation of the BIOTech Caucus. The Caucus' mission is to advance bipartisan policy solutions to keep the United States at the forefront of global biotechnology leadership, to engage and learn from sector leaders, and to build aw  more

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has issued a notice entitled "Culturally Significant Objects Being Imported for Exhibition - Determinations: Dreamworld: Surrealism at 100 Exhibition." This public notice pertains to objects intended for temporary display within the U.S. The notice addresses objects being imported from abroad sourced through agreements with their foreign owners or custodians. These items are destined for the exhibition titled "Dreamworld: Surrealism at  more

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Demands Trump Withdraw Executive Order Attacking Public Science * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko led more than 20 members in the House in a letter today calling President Trump to withdraw his Executive Order, Restoring Gold Standard Science. The lawmakers call out the hypocrisy of Trump's claim to boost scientific standards while slashing federal science programs, attacking s  more