ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command issued the following news: * * * Equipment Assessment Unit Boosts Soldier Readiness By James W. Campbell A team of experts from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM CBC) are working to ensure that Soldiers are prepared to defend against chemical and biological threats. They are doing this by supporting the fielded equipment used for detection  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Investment in Small Businesses Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Todd Young (R-IN), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Investing in Main Street Act to increase investment in small businesses by permitting banks to invest up to 15 percent of their capital in Small Business Investment Companies (SBIC). "Starting a small business gi  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- JBS Hair Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, based its complaint on alleged violations of trade law concerning imported pre-stretched synthetic braiding hair. This action by the International Trade Commission highlights the interactivity between businesses and government agencies in addressing trade disputes. The Commission is actively soliciting public comments, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and public engagement in its decision-making processes. The complaint,   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- Trialco Aluminum LLC, a private sector entity based in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is set to undertake measures to address environmental concerns following an agreement with the federal government. This interactive process, stemming from a notice published by the U.S. Department of Justice, highlights the ongoing efforts to ensure compliance with clean air regulations. The Justice Department lodged a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. District Court for the Nort  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Appropriations Committee Advances Agriculture, Rural Development, & FDA Spending Bill With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin, Duckworth * July 11, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced that the Senate Appropriations Committee advanced a funding bill for Ag  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11666) on July 10, 2025, by natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nuisance Species Efforts Introduction Nuisance species are species that cause, or are likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Nuisance species impact both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. As human societies   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The University of Illinois Chicago's (UIC) Sustainable Landscapes Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), outlining recommendations for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Section 10(a) program under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The comprehensive response highlights the barriers faced by industry partners and proposes an innovative tiered permitting framework to streamline conservation efforts. Dan Sa  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13058) on July 10, 2025, by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * The USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative The U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS's) Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI) is an effort within the USGS Mineral Resources Program (MRP, part of the Energy and Minerals Mission Area) to modernize mapping of the   more