WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A coalition of 22 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing overwhelming support for the agency's proposed rescission of the Executive Order 11246 implementing regulations. The attorneys general argue that these regulations, which impose affirmative action requirements on federal contractors, violate constitutional principles of equal protection and contribute to inefficiencies in government procurement p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A coalition of seven clinicians and regulatory science researchers has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the Medical Device User Fee Amendments (MDUFA). In their letter, the group emphasized the critical role of user fees in the FDA's regulatory process and expressed the need for increased public involvement and transparency in upcoming negotiations. The organizations underscored that  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * BESPIN Launches Lowdown App to Streamline Aircrew Mission Prep and Debriefing * On July 28, 2025, Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation (BESPIN) announced the initial release of Lowdown, a new iOS-native application designed to modernize how aircrews complete mission-related tasks using their issued iPads, known as Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs). Built specifi  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CHPS launches 'Check It to Protect It' campaign to combat high blood pressure * High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" for a reason. It typically has no symptoms, yet it's one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. That's why regular screening is so important. Knowing your numbers is the first step in protecting your health. To raise aw  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force holds first "Warrant Officer Summit" at Maxwell * Warrant officers from across the Department of the U.S. Air Force gathered this week for the first Warrant Officer Summit since the reestablishment of the Warrant Officer Training School (WOTS) in 2024. The summit brought together graduates from every WOTS class from Fiscal Year 2025, uniting Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Celebrates Erie County Health Department's Quality Leader Awards * Sandusky, Ohio - In August, the Erie County Health Department (ECHD) and Erie County Community Health Center (ECCHC) received prestigious recognition from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), earning five Quality Leader Awards and reaffirmation of their Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) status. Notably, ECC  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Announce Support for New Bridge at I-69 Ohio River Crossing * EVANSVILLE, IN - Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other Indiana and Kentucky leaders to rally support for the ongoing bridge project at the I-69 Ohio River Crossing between Evansville, IN and Henderson, KY. " The bridge that connects southern Indiana   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: September 05, 2025 FDA Publish Da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Rep. Warren Davidson, Sen. Jim Banks Urge Secretary Bessent to Eliminate Burdensome Red Tape Threatening Small Businesses * Today, Representative Warren Davidson (R-OH) and Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) led 85 colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, and President Donald Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Urges Continued Support for the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing Project * WASHINGTON, D.C, - This week, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urging continued federal support for the Interstate 69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX), an important project that will boost regional connectivity and economic growth by supplementing the aging Highway 41 t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Officials Welcome Transportation Secretary Duffy for I-69 Bridge Project Tour and Briefing * Senator Young with Secretary Duffy. EVANSVILLE - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to southwest Indiana to discuss progress on the I-69 Ohio River Crossing bridge project. Young and Secretary Duffy were joined by Indiana Gover  more