WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Seventy-three legal services organizations have expressed strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that would impose new restrictions on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. This public comment letter, submitted to Secretary Linda McMahon, contends that the changes threaten to undermine the program's foundational goals and jeopardize legal support for low-income individuals. The proposed rule seeks to redefine qualifying emp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48715) on Sept. 19, 2025, entitled "The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act: The Supreme Court Recognizes Statutory Immunity for Firearm Companies in Case Brought by the Government of Mexico" by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu and firearms policy analyst Jordan B. Cohen: * * * SUMMARY Enacted in 2005, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) generally bars lawsuits in f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Red Gold Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the need for a clear definition of "ultra-processed foods" (UPFs). The company, which sources tomatoes from family farms in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan, emphasizes the importance of distinguishing its canned fruits and vegetables from products that may be inaccurately categorized as overly processed. In its letter, Red Gold  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Returns $78 Million to Hoosiers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) recently announced that his office has officially returned over $78 million to Hoosiers. "My top priority in Congress is delivering for the people of Indiana's Second District," Rep. Yakym said. "Returning more than $78 million to Hoosiers is a direct result of that commitment. Whether it's helping with the IR  more