WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * "You Deserve Better": Whip Clark Slams Republicans for Six Months of Chaos * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) for a press conference slamming House Republicans' six months of chaos. Below are excerpts from the event: On Republicans Running Away From Washington  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Ahead of Committee Vote, Warren Releases Troubling Responses from Trump Nominees for HUD, Treasury, EXIM, and Commerce U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released responses from President Donald Trump's nominees to the   more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Ameresco Announces Completion of Comprehensive Upgrades at Southeast New Mexico College to Modernize Campus Infrastructure and Boost Energy Resilience FRAMINGHAM, MA and CARLSBAD, NM - July 23, 2025 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate   more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release: * * * Ameresco Expands Long-Standing Collaboration with the University of Illinois Chicago Through $30 Million Phase 2 Energy Efficiency Project FRAMINGHAM, MA and Chicago, IL - July 23, 2025 - Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers navigate the energy tr  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Nomination Hearing, Warren Secures Agreement from Trump Treasury Nominee to Work on Raising Deposit Insurance Limits for Business Transaction Accounts * "Raising FDIC insurance limits is a common-sense policy that levels the playing field for the small and mid-sized banks that actually lend to small businesses." Watch here (YouTube) Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth W  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- AugMend Health Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the Health Technology Ecosystem. The company offered recommendations for a billing code framework to support digital health technologies serving Medicare beneficiaries with chronic conditions. AugMend Health explained that its platform aims to address the shortage of behavioral health professionals by embedding AI-guided VR assessments  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 (TNSjou) -- Mass General Brigham issued the following news release: * * * Bio-Inspired Breakthrough in Underwater Adhesion Opens New Frontiers in Medical Sensing and Drug Delivery Inspired by the natural suction disc of remora or "suckerfish," researchers at Mass General Brigham, Broad Institute and Boston College have engineered a miniature adhesion system that can adhere to difficult-to-stick-to surfaces, such as the soft, wet, and regenerating tissues of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Center on Food and Equity, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture expressing concerns over the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter, dated July 22, critiques the database for undermining fundamental privacy protections and eroding public trust in the essential food security program. In its communication, the Center, a coalition of anti-hunger advoc  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Blumenthal, Warren File Major Richard Star Act as Amendment to Must-Pass Defense Bill * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) announced they are filing the Major Richard Star Act as an amendment to the annual must-pass defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Currently, only veterans w  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * DEVCOM Soldier Center transitions new individual field ration for DOD-wide availability * NATICK, Massachusetts - A new, lightweight, energy packed, nutrient-dense, individual field ration, called the Close Combat Assault Ration, or CCAR, is now available to all U.S. military service branches for procurement through the Defense Logistics Agency Troop Suppor  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Foley Hoag Associate Diem Huong Ho Named a Law360 2025 International Arbitration Rising Star Law360 has named Foley Hoag International Associate Diem Huong Ho to the Rising Stars of 2025 list, an annual list of attorneys under 40 who have attained an exceptional level of achievement. Diem was one of just five attorneys selected in the International Arbitration category. Law360 notes that the Rising Sta  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin's Guidance on Beekeeper's Sale to LumApps, Combined Company Valued Over $1 Billion * The M&A team advised Beekeeper on its sale to LumApps, a global leader in next-generation intranet platforms owned by Bridgepoint Partners. The transaction values the combined company at more than $1 billion and will create the first AI-powered Employee Hub -- an all-in-one product  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release: * * * Gordon Brothers Provides C$30M to Finance Northern Reflections' Acquisition of Cleo & Ricki's Firm's C$20 million revolving credit facility and C$10 million incremental commitment supported Canadian retailer's brand portfolio expansion * Gordon Brothers, the global asset experts, has provided C$30 million to finance the Canadian women's clothing retailer Northern Reflecti  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson Introduces the Save Our Bacon Act to Block California's Radical Prop 12, Protect Interstate Commerce * Bill ensures all Americans can continue to enjoy Iowa Ag Products & blocks blue-state bacon bans Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) introduced the Save Our Bacon Act to protect access to interstate commerce for Iowa family farmers and lower grocery prices for cons  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Institute for Clinical and Economic Review Releases Draft Evidence Report on Treatment for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis Public comment period now open until August 19, 2025; Requests to make oral comment during public meeting also being accepted * BOSTON, July 23, 2025 - The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) today released a Draft E  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * International Court of Justice climate ruling a 'powerful tool for holding countries to account' - Oxfam The International Court of Justice has ruled that governments must phase out fossil fuels, rapidly reduce emissions, provide remedy to those facing climate damages, and provide climate finance to developing countries. Oxfam Climate Change Policy Lead Nafkote Dabi said: "Oxfam is proud to have supporte  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: Energy]-- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release: * * * International Court of Justice lays down landmark decision on climate accountability * 23 July 2025 Global Today, on July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice has provided its Advisory Opinion on climate change, making clear that states most responsible for the crisis have a legal   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Union of Concerned Scientists posted the following news release: * * * International Court of Justice Ruling Clarifies Global Climate Obligations, Opens Door to Accountability * CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (July 23, 2025)----The world's highest court issued an advisory opinion today affirming that governments have legal obligations to address climate change under international law, including regulating private actors within their jurisdic  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Kyruus Health, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for improvements in the health technology ecosystem. The organization emphasized the need for accurate, relevant information to be freely and securely available within workflows for all healthcare stakeholders. The comment from the organization highlighted that current care access challenges, such as lengthy wait times and a lack of transparen  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Calls for the Release of Afghan Man Detained by ICE in East Hartford * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement calling for the release of Zia, an Afghan man who was detained by masked ICE agents in East Hartford (link is external) in an unmarked van. He is currently being held in Plymouth, Massachusetts. "I remain disturbed by the Trump A  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 24 -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * More than 100 organizations are sounding the alarm to allow lifesaving aid into Gaza "As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away." * As the Israeli government's siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. With supplies now totally depleted, humanitarian organizations are  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Neal Demands Committee Hearing with CMS Administrator Oz Following a closed-door, bipartisan meeting with CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) demanded a full Committee hearing when Congress returns in early September: "Since taking over at CMS, Administrator Oz has overseen a series of de  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * New Bedford, Massachusetts Fugitive Collared by U.S. Marshals in Bangor, Maine * Portland, ME - The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) in Maine, announce the arrest of Jameel T. Clark White, in Bangor, Maine. Clark-White was sought on multiple warrants for drug possession, possession of machine gun, x3 counts of possession large capacity firearm, carrying loaded firearm without a license  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- In a response submitted June 16, 2025, Newton, Massachusetts-based nonprofit PatientRightsAdvocate.org called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to implement strong enforcement of healthcare price transparency and ensure full access to health records and pricing data for patients. The comments were submitted in response to CMS's Request for Information on the Health Technology Ecosystem (CMS-0042-NC). PRA, a nonpartisan patient advocacy group, emphasized that  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * Oakland teens explore AI and career paths through Northeastern summer program The university's Bridge to AI summer program introduces Oakland high school students to artificial intelligence, career readiness and college prep. By Kate Rix OAKLAND, Calif. -- After just a few days of training at Northeastern University Oakland's Bridge to AI summer program, high school senior Sebastian Munez put his new   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * PESP delivers testimony in support of four bills in Massachusetts Legislature On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, PESP delivered public testimony in support of four bills currently being considered by the Massachusetts Legislature. The bills were being considered by the Joint Committee on Public Service, which includes members from both the Senate and the House. PESP Climate & Energy Director Alissa  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey Urges AI Companies to Reject Trump's Unconstitutional "Anti-Woke" AI Actions * Markey says Trump's AI Action Plan and Executive Order are "factually baseless and patently unconstitutional" Set of Letters (PDF) Washington (July 23,2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today sent letters to the chief execu  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2025: * * * Statement by Senator Warren on the NCUA's Board Members Reinstatement In April, President Trump illegally fired Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka, the Democratic Board Members of the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). Following the news that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia r  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Variety Op-Ed: "Elizabeth Warren on Colbert 'Late Show' Cancellation: Is the Paramount Trump Payoff a Bribe?" * "The Paramount payoff is part of a corrupt pattern of Trump exploiting the power of the presidency both to profit personally and to punish his perceived enemies." "The moment we turn a blind eye to these deals is the moment we start to lose our democracy." Washington, D.C. -   more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Receives SAG Award at Esri's 2025 User Conference * Last week, VHB thought leaders gathered at the 2025 Esri User Conference, a global event for Geographic Information Systems (GIS), where VHB was honored with the Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for de  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Calls Out FHFA Director Pulte for "Abnormal" Behavior on Social Media Directed at Fed Chair Powell, Requests Copy of His Schedule To Determine if He is Doing His Job "Instead of working to fulfill your mission as regulator and conservator, you have spent recent weeks intensely focused on convincing President T  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Secures Commitments From Military Nominees to Prevent Civilian Harm, Study the Long-Term Effects of Blast Overpressure * Lieutenant General Anderson agrees that following the laws of war to protect civilians is "critical to our success and competition." Vice Admiral Bradley voices support to study the long-term effects of blast overpressure exposure: "People are more important tha  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Secures Key Commitments from Social Security Chief to Protect Americans' Benefits * Bisignano agrees to independent investigation into data and metrics, no Schedule F, and more Bisignano admits responsibility for inaccurate email about Big Beautiful Bill, says doesn't know whether White House Office of General Counsel (OGC) reviewed before SSA sent to all beneficiaries Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2025: * * * Warren Statement on Trump Nominees for HUD, Treasury, EXIM, and Commerce Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, gave opening remarks at a nomination hearing for five Trump Administration nominees: Ben DeMarzo, to be   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Warns Bank of New York Mellon that Acquisition of Northern Trust Could Violate Antitrust Laws and Threaten Financial Stability "This transaction would supercharge existing financial stability risks by merging one bona fide Too-Big-To-Fail ('TBTF') bank with a borderline TBTF bank." "This anticompetitive trans  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Reed Seek Answers from SEC on Delayed Form PF Amendment Date "Most concerning is the possibility that the SEC will use this delay as cover to pare back Form PF even further or eliminate the form altogether." * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Zus Health, Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/National Coordinator for Health IT at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The organization provided insights on improving data quality, expanding the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability, modifying the electronic health record (EHR) certification process, and enhancing the Trusted Exchange Framew  more