WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- A coalition of 99 civil, human and reproductive rights advocacy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) opposing a proposed rule that would restrict access to abortion services and comprehensive pregnancy options counseling for veterans and their families. The letter argues that such a rule is detrimental, especially in light of the national reproductive health care crisis. The proposed rule aims to eliminate vi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Allies unite in tactical, operational C2 during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Bamboo Eagle 25-3 united U.S. and allied forces across multiple continents to practice tactical and operational command and control in a contested environment. Led by the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, the exercise tested joint and coalition responses to complex short-notice threats, sharpening speed  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Blue Wind Technology LLC, a manufacturer of nacelles and wind energy components based in Pensacola, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into imports of wind turbines and their parts. The investigation, initiated by the Secretary of Commerce, seeks input on the implications that these imports have on national security and potential policy responses. In its comme  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Franklin Champions Committee Passage Of Weather Act Reauthorization * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), Chairman of the Environment Subcommittee on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, today announced the House Science, Space and Technology Committee advanced the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation strengthens America's weather forecasting  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron completes 1,000th interdiction * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The U.S. Coast Guard's Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron (HITRON) achieved a significant milestone in its counter-drug mission, completing its 1,000th interdiction of suspected narco-trafficking vessels Aug. 25. Since October 1, 2024, HITRON has interdicted  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Celebrates the City of Hialeah's 100th Anniversary * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement commemorating the 100 th Anniversary of the City of Hialeah: "Earlier this year, I presented the City of Hialeah with a Congressional Resolution commemorating its 100 th anniversary. Today, I join the communi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Eight Buchanan Amendments Pass House to Strengthen Military Readiness and Counter Adversaries Proposals Included in FY26 NDAA to Combat Obesity Crisis, Secure Supply Chains and Support Servicemembers * Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that eight of his policy amendments were included in the House-passed FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA ) ( H.R. 3838 ). The NDAA implements   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas Awards $14.6 Million to Expand Prepapprenticeship and Apprenticeship Opportunities in Florida Today, Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas awarded $14.6 million through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant (PCOG) to fund 34 entities to start, expand or operate registered apprentice  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 11 -- Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Florida Invests Over $1.6 Million to Build a Strong Teacher Pipeline Today, Florida's Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas, announced a major investment in Florida's future teachers. With an additional $1.6 million awarded through the Pathways to Career Opportunities Grow Your Own Teacher Grant (PCOG GYO), the state's total allocation to this prog  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. 9 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Haridopolos' Office Reclaims Over $5 Million for Floridians from Federal Government * MELBOURNE, FL - Congressman Mike Haridopolos announced today that his office has reclaimed more than $5,400,000 owed to Floridians by the federal government since he took office in January. In that same period, the office assisted more than 1,400 Floridians in Brevard, Indian River, and Orange counties in resol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Steube Pens Op-Ed in The Washington Times on U.S. Intelligence Shortcomings * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) penned an opinion piece on the value of Open-Source Intelligence and the need for U.S. intelligence to modernize in the face of growing threats. Read the Op-Ed in The Washington Times here or below. U.S. intelligence is sitting idly by The Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has launched antidumping duty (AD) investigations into imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway, following petitions filed on August 12, 2025, by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (RYAM), Jacksonville, Florida, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. A coun  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has initiated a countervailing duty investigation into imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil. The action began on September 2, 2025. The investigation was prompted by a petition filed by Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida, a domestic producer of the pulp, and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Worker  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Blasts Administration for Undermining Children's Health at Oversight Subcommittee Hearing * WASHINGTON - Today at the House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services hearing titled "Better Meals, Fewer Pills: Making Our Children Healthy Again," Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) condemned the Trump administration's policies for worsening children's he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- MCR Health, a private, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Florida, has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) regarding the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The organization is urging HRSA to exempt Community Health Centers (CHCs) from the pilot program, expressing that it poses a serious threat to their core mission of providing affordable healthcare se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia CBP intercepts more dangerous ketamine and LSD shipped from the Netherlands * PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized a half pound of ketamine and 10 doses of LSD in three envelopes that were shipped from the Netherlands in mid-August. CBP officers continue to seize ketamine, the animal anesthetic dang  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Project Health Inc. has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) expressing concerns about the adverse impacts of the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program on Community Health Centers (CHCs). The organization, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers in Florida, has voiced that the pilot threatens the financial stability of CHCs and the vital serv  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Luna Introduces Protect Our Farmers and Families Act of 2025 to Ban Toxic Pesticide Diquat * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Monday, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced the Protect Our Farmers and Families Act of 2025, legislation that cancels the registration and prohibits all uses of the toxic pesticide diquat in the United States. Diquat, a chemical long associated with harmful  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Mourns the Tragic Murder of Charlie Kirk * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, released the following statement after the news that Charlie Kirk, Founder and President of Turning Point USA, was killed while speaking with students at Utah Valley University. "Sandy and I are mourning the tragic death of Charlie Kirk. Our prayers are with his family, hi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Today Marks Peak Hurricane Season: Donalds Rereleases Important Disaster Preparedness Resources And Information * NAPLES, Fla. - As today marks Peak Hurricane Season 2025, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) rereleased the following list of disaster preparedness resources and information to ensure community safety and readiness. During the month of September, the seasonal increase in ocean temperat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects. The museum has determined a cultural connection between these items and Miccosukee Tribe of Indians and Seminole Tribe of Florida. These items were found at the Burial Island Mound site in Sarasota, Florida. The site, situated on private land, was vandalized in 1987. The collection of artifacts, including human remains, was later given to   more