WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Nineteen State Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) supporting its proposed rule on "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period." The Attorneys General stated that the agency's policy for evaluating state plans respects the Clean Air Act, state sovereignty, and furthers a commonsense approach to energy generation. The Attorneys General affirmed that a state's plan pre  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44413) on July 25, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development Appropriations for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation: In Brief" by nonproliferation specialist Mary Beth D. Nikitin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Department of Energy's (DOE's) nonproliferation and national security programs provide technical capabilities to support U.S. efforts to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons pro  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Fifth District economy grew modestly in recent weeks. Consumer spending at retail stores increased modestly as advertised discounts drove up foot traffic and sales. Spending at restaurants and hotels also rose with particular strength reported in higher-end and luxury establishments. Import activity fluctuated with tariff announcements and pauses  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Hillside Orchard Farms * Tiger GA - July 28, 2025 - is recalling various flavors of their 23oz Fruit Breads & 7.5 oz Fritters due to an undeclared allergen of Egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.  On July 17, 2025, during an investi  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Supports $30.4 Million Investment For New VA Clinic In Beaufort County * (Charleston, S.C., July 29, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) announced the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs has formally authorized $30,464,000 in funding for the construction of a Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Beaufort County, South Carolina. The funding will support a new outp  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Leads Banking Committee in Unanimously Advancing Comprehensive Housing Legislation * Since serving as Ranking Member in the 118th Congress, Sen. Scott has prioritized solutions to reverse decades of failed policies and put more Americans on the path towards homeownership WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott Leads Effort to Increase Private Investment in Low-Income Housing Projects * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is leading an effort to increase private investment in affordable housing and other community development projects across the country. The Community Investment and Prosperity Act increases a statutory cap limiting banks' investments in community development projec  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Treasury Department Announces New Appointments Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced today key appointments for senior positions at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Biographies of the appointees are listed below in alphabetical order: Alley Adcock will serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Appropriations and Management. She most recently  more