WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for generic versions of four heparin sodium injectable products. FDA's decision follows a review that determined the original products, previously withdrawn from the market, were not removed for reasons related to their safety or effectiveness. This determination is a critical step that allows other companies to submit abbreviated drug applications for similar prod  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Oversight Committee Launches Investigation into Allegations of Manipulated and Inaccurate Crime Data by D.C. MPD Leadership House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is launching an investigation following disturbing allegations and whistleblower disclosures suggesting that leadership within the Met  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration regarding proposed changes to roof control plan criteria that they believe need significant revisions. PCA, representing a vast majority of Pennsylvania's coal operators, expressed concerns over the regulatory implications of MSHA's proposed revisions that could hinder the state's coal industry. In the letter filed on August 22, PCA outlined that the proposed   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Smith, Beatty, and Bonamici Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Service Coordinator Workforce and Strengthen Federally Assisted Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adam Smith (D-Wash.) today announced the reintroduction of the Expanding Service Coordinators Act alongside Representatives Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.). The legislation would increase funding and make   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education, Federal Partners Issue Guidance to Help Colleges and Universities Mitigate Foreign Threats to Research * Today, the U.S. Department of Education, alongside the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's (ODNI) National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) and other federal partners issued new guidance in its Safeguarding Academia bulletin to alert U.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Child Car Seats * News Release 25-097 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1459 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain child car seats. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Raises Concerns About Revival of Proposed NY Natural Gas Pipeline * WASHINGTON D.C.- This week, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) submitted a comment letter on behalf of her constituents and environmental justice advocates raising concerns about the revival of the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project, a proposed expansion of the Transco natural gas pipeline.   more