WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Roseville, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing serious concerns about proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and related policies for the upcoming calendar year 2026. The organization, representing numerous ophthalmologists, has highlighted that the suggested -2.5% efficiency adjustment and reductions to facil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Launches Investigation into the Impact of the Biden Border Crisis on Medicaid Programs House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced an investigation into the impact of the Biden Border Crisis on Medicaid programs. According to the Congressional Budget Off  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Delivers Opening Statement in Markup for Cybersecurity Reauthorizations, Legislation to Strengthen DHS's Counterterrorism Mission Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement during a markup to consider legislation that will preserve essentia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Honors Victims of Annunciation Catholic Church Shooting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Tuesday evening, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation honored the victims of the tragic shooting that took place last week at Annunciation Catholic Church by passing a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05). The Minnesota Congressional Delegation also led the U.S. House   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Names Small Business of the Week, Young Construction * RED OAK, Iowa - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, today announced her Small Business of the Week: Young Construction of Cerro Gordo County. Throughout the 119th Congress, Chair Ernst plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties. "For more than 20 years, Young Construction has   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: [VIDEO] Rep. Ilhan Omar Leads Moment of Silence on House Floor Honoring Annunciation Catholic School Shooting Victims * WASHINGTON- Today, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) led a moment of silence on the House floor to honor the victims and survivors of the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis. The observance paid tribute to the two children whose lives were cu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on the Google Antitrust Remedy Decision * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the D.C. District Court's remedies to Google's online search monopoly: "Today's ruling is a reminder of Google's sweeping power over the online economy, but the limited remedies ordered by the court demonstrate why we need additional rules of the road  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Pleads with Speaker Johnson for Action on Gun Violence, Joins Connecticut House Delegation to Support Common-Sense Reforms * Washington, D.C. - Returning to Washington a week after the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minnesota, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and his Gun Violence Prevention Task Force colleagues are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on common-s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Littler Mendelson PC, Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) regarding proposed modifications to the regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The law firm, which is known for its wide-ranging client base that includes numerous government contractors, emphasizes the implications of these proposals on compliance with disability employ  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims and Survivors of Annunciation Catholic Church and School Shooting * WASHINGTON-- Today, the entirety of the Minnesota congressional delegation led by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Delegation Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Victims and Survivors of Annunciation Catholic Church and School Shooting * WASHINGTON - Today, the entirety of the Minnesota congressional delegation introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis. The resolution condemns this senseless act of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The PRE-Hospital Stroke Treatment Organization, Roseville, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging changes in reimbursement policies for mobile stroke units (MSUs). These specialized emergency vehicles are designed to provide timely treatment for stroke victims, significantly improving patient outcomes while potentially reducing long-term healthcare costs. Founded in 2016, PRESTO is an international con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guard   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Republicans Making America Safe Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Congressman Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) to discuss President Trump and House Republicans working together to prioritize Americans' safety, as the National Guar  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nominees have languished on the Senate floor due   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nomi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Leads Subcommittee Hearing on Series of Pro-Mining Bills, Including His Legislation to Codify Trump's Mining Executive Orders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) chaired a House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Hearing on six mining-related bills, including his recently introduced legislation to codify certain provisions of President T  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Sunnybrook Union to Pay $110,000 in EEOC Race Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging union with blocking promotion of a black custodian CHICAGO - Sunnybrook Union, a labor union representing teachers and educational support staff in the Sunnybrook School District in Lansing, Illinois, will pay $110,000 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination case file  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Recognizes Health Care Workers Who Responded to Annunciation School Shooting on House Floor * Today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03) recognized the hospital workers who responded to the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.  As a doctor for more than 20 years and a member of the House Gun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer honors Annunciation Catholic School shooting victims, highlights working families tax cut wins for Minnesotans * Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) joined House Republican leadership to honor the innocent lives lost in the Annunciation Catholic School shooting last week in Minneapolis. Whip Emmer also highlighted ways in which the working families tax cut is b  more