WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Twenty attorneys general submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) proposed rescission of regulations concerning nondiscrimination based on sex in education programs that receive federal funding. The coalition asserts that the proposed direct final rule threatens critical affirmative action provisions that empower states to take proactive measures to promote gender equality in educational settings. The public comment letter expresse  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- A coalition of 24 Attorney General offices and state labor departments has registered opposition to a recent public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning a proposed rule that would impact fair labor standards for domestic service workers. This proposal, if enacted, aims to roll back protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for millions of domestic service employees, particularly those in home health care, who have been covered by  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * After Years of Legislative Effort, Stefanik Delivers Significant Reform to Prevent Weaponization of FBI Uncovered by Her 2017 Questioning of James Comey Regarding the Russia Hoax * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik successfully passed Congressional notification language out of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) that would en  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of The 24th Anniversary Of 9/11, Senator Gillibrand Demands Full Funding Of The World Trade Center Health Program * Recent Data Indicates That Nearly 50,000 People Now Have 9/11-Related Cancers Without Congressional Action, The WTCHP Will Have To Start Turning Away First Responders And Survivors And Cut Back Access To Care By 2028 Today, ahead of the 24th anniversary of 9/11, U.S.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Delivers Speech Warning of Consequences if Flood Insurance Program Lapses * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor urging Congress to prevent a lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on September 30 th. Cassidy emphasized the importance of ensuring long-term stability for Louisiana families and millions of policyholder  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DEMANDS HOUSE REPUBLICANS CONSIDER BIPARTISAN, RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FUNDING PACKAGE * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle--Vice Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee--released the following statement: "In the early hours of this morning, the House Appropriations Committee concluded more than 12 hours of debate on a Republican-led spending  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Six Researchers Selected to Conduct FICUS Program Projects Research teams will receive access to resources at multiple Department of Energy user facilities * Six principal investigators were recently selected to conduct collaborative research at the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) and the Joint Genome Institute (JGI). The proje  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- EdTrust-New York issued a report showing that nearly half of likely voters support creating a Statewide Longitudinal Data System (SLDS) on first hearing, rising to 64% with a clearer explanation, and that parents want linked, accessible data from early childhood through college and careers to inform decisions and hold systems accountable. The report highlights strong resonance among Black and Latinx voters when SLDS is framed as a tool to uncover inequities an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is amending U.S. Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes Q-64, T-414 and T-705. The agency is also establishing RNAV Routes T-461 and T-463 in the eastern U.S. These adjustments support the FAA's Next Generation Air Transportation System, which is aimed at providing an RNAV route structure to improve the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. This action by the FAA is a final rule, which  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Garbarino Calls on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in advance of the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, reintroduced his House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all 50 States should include the events of  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- GE Vernova recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce emphasizing the importance of supporting domestic wind turbine manufacturing to bolster American competitiveness and energy security. The organization expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation regarding imports of wind turbines and their components. As America's largest natural gas, nuclear, wind, and grid technol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Bill To Avert Funding Cuts To Hospitals That Serve Low-Income Patients * Legislation would prevent further Medicaid cuts to New York hospitals of nearly $300 million annually Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the bipartisan Save Our Safety Net Hospitals Act to prevent massive cuts to hos  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Israel's Strike in Qatar * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Israel's unilateral strike in Qatar. "After speaking with both Ambassador Yechiel Leiter of Israel and Ambassador Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar, I   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Russian Drones in Polish Airspace * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia's violation of Polish airspace with at least 19 drones: "Vladimir Putin has once again demonstrated that his ambitions do not end with U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission initiated an investigation on December 18, 2024, based on a complaint filed by Gavrieli Brands LLC, Culver City, California. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, for the importation and sale of certain women's flats with colored outsoles. These allegations are based on infringement of multiple U.S. design patents and trade dress. The investigation named several respondents, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JAMES WALKINSHAW * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election: Congratulations to Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw on his decisive victory in today's special election. James has dedicated his life to public service and will  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON CONGRESSMAN-ELECT JAMES WALKINSHAW * Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement on the result of Virginia's 11th Congressional District special election: Congratulations to Congressman-elect James Walkinshaw on his decisive victory in today's special election. James has dedicated his life to public service and will be a champion for the peo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and completely incompatible with American values. We pray for his family during this tragedy.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DEATH OF CHARLIE KIRK * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am shocked by the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Political violence of any kind and against any individual is unacceptable and completely incompatible with American values. We pray for his family during this tragedy. *** Original text here: h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he called out Donald Trump and House Republicans for failing to lower costs and affirmed that Democrats will not vote to rubber stamp the reckless, right-wing attack on everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats have made  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS HAVE BROKEN OUR HEALTHCARE SYSTEM" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he called out Donald Trump and House Republicans for failing to lower costs and affirmed that Democrats will not vote to rubber stamp the reckless, right-wing attack on everyday Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: Democrats have made clear to the American peo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Legal Aid Society, a prominent legal services organization based in New York, has submitted a public comment letter opposing the proposed removal of existing wage protections for homecare workers by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL). The organization urges the federal agency to withdraw the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), arguing that it undermines crucial protections for some of the most vulnerable workers in the service economy. The Legal Aid Society, note  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Littler Mendelson Workplace Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice challenging recent state laws that aim to regulate pay for app-based delivery workers. The organization argues that these regulations impose unjust pricing mechanisms that disrupt national commerce and inflate consumer costs, urging federal intervention to block such laws before they can spread further. The letter cites a growing trend wherein localities,   more

UPTON, New York, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Making Waves: RIXS Illuminates Elusive Carriers of Angular Momentum * UPTON, N.Y. -- Spintronics is an emerging field that leverages the spin, or the intrinsic angular momentum, of electrons. By harnessing this quantum-relativistic property, researchers aim to develop devices that store and transmit information faster, more efficiently, and at higher data densiti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act Passes the Senate * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that the bipartisan Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act, which they cosponsor, has passed the Senate. The legislation will award three Congressional Gold Medals to members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team to recognize the 45  more

PASADENA, California, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * NASA Says Mars Rover Discovered Potential Biosignature Last Year After a year's worth of scientific scrutiny, the 'Sapphire Canyon' rock sample remains the mission's best candidate for containing signs of ancient microbial life processes. A sample collected by NASA's Perseverance Mars rover from an ancient dry riverbed in Jezero Crater could preserve evidence of ancien  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu, Senator Hirono, and Colleagues Oppose the Recreation of Trump's China Initiative * WASHINGTON, DC - Ahead of today's House Appropriations Committee markup of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) funding legislation, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Senator Mazie Hirono (HI) led a bicameral letter to stop Republican lawmakers from reinstating the China Initi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Demands NYC Department of Education Distribute Safe Firearm Storage Guidance to All Parents and Guardians * NYC Schools Have Yet to Distribute Guidance to Families This Year, Despite Doing So Last Year at the Congressman's Urging Up to 350 Children Under the Age of 18 Unintentionally Shoot Themselves or Someone Else Every Year Read the Letter Here NEW YORK, NY - Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment Barring National Guard from Conducting Immigration Enforcement * Trump Administration Has Mobilized 1,700 National Guard Troops Across 19 States to Assist in Lawless Immigration Crackdown With Hundreds of National Guard Troops Deployed in DC, Trump Has Repeatedly Threatened to Send Them to New York, Chicago, and New Orleans Next Read the Amendment Here   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Announces Lynbrook Public Library's Addition to the National Register of Historic Places * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the Lynbrook Public Library was listed (link is external) on the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier this year, Gillen called on (link is external) the National Park Service to name the ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse and Colleagues Secure Agreement from USFS to Provide Protective Masks for Wildland Firefighters After Decades-Long Ban * Pictured Above: Rep. Neguse, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands, questions Chief Schultz during today's hearing. Washington, D.C. -- During yesterday's hearing in the House Subcommittee on Federal Lands titled "The State of Our Nation's Fede  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Reduce Hunger Among Military Families * Monterey, CA - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Military Food Security Act of 2025. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation would ensure that military families have better access to affordable and healthy food. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Merkley Advocate for Urban Canal Repairs * Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Existing Aging Infrastructure Funds for Repairs ? WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Urban Canal Modernization Act to allow Bureau of Reclamation aging infrastructure funding to help address repairs for urban canals with extraordinary maintenance issues. "Failu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Sanders Introduces Bill to Save Social Security from Trump, Musk Cuts Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and Family Policy, today introduced the Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act. This legislation -- unveiled for the 90th anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders, Warren, Social Security War Room Leaders Introduce Bill to Save Social Security from Trump Cuts * Bill would reverse disastrous Trump admin Social Security cuts, prevent field offices from shutting down, and more. Bill One-Pager (PDF) | Bill Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Social Security, Pensions, and F  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Bill Recognizing 1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Team * WASHINGTON - The United States Senate unanimously passed the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. This legislation honors the 1980 Olympic Men's Hockey Team's improbable victory over the four-time reigning champion Russian Olympic team. Against all odds, the American team of amateur collegiate hockey players defeated the Russian   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Heinous Assassination of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Hearts across America are heavy, broken, and outraged after today's heinous assassination of Charlie Kirk. We mourn the irreplaceable loss of Charlie as a vibrant, iconic, conservative titan. Our country knows Charlie as a lov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Announces Major Border Security Investment in Rouses Point * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced a $47.7 million construction contract to modernize and expand the Land Port of Entry at Rouses Point, New York, creating many jobs for the region. The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded the contract to Murnane Building Contr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Volunteers of Legal Service (VOLS), a legal services nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting low-income individuals in New York City, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed amendments to the regulations governing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. VOLS argues that the proposed rule will adversely affect their ability to recruit and retain qualified legal staff, which ultimately threatens access t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Worker Justice Center of New York has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor in strong opposition to the proposed rule titled "Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to Domestic Service." The organization warns that the deregulation of protections for this vital workforce could lead to significant exploitation and vulnerability among domestic workers. In the letter, the Worker Justice Center highlights concerns about the repercussions of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Yearslong ICE investigation results in stiff charges for church leaders and 5 others for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking of minors and adults, and child exploitation enterprise * NEW YORK -- An investigation by Homeland Security Investigations New York, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Chicago and federal partners, resulted in the u  more