WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- A coalition of 15 environmental and advocacy organizations has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Geological Survey expressing strong opposition to the potential inclusion of metallurgical coal on the 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals. This group argues that metallurgical coal does not meet the criteria set forth in the Energy Act of 2020 for designation as a critical mineral. According to the letter, metallurgical coal fails to qualify as "critical" for sever  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * AquaStar (USA) Corp Recalls AquaStar Raw Shrimp Skewers Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 25, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Shellfish Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination Company Na  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Bilirakis, and Joyce Request Investigation into China-Backed Company Collecting Brain Wave Data on Elite American Athletes Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, and Congressman  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) expressing strong opposition to the proposed rule to amend regulations implementing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The proposal seeks to remove several key provisions that promote the employment and advancement of individuals with disabilities in federal contracting. The CCD, which represents a coaliti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: ACA Marketplace Plan Customers in 29 States Face a Health Insurance Premium Hike of 20% or More in 2026 * 09.25.25 Cantwell tells Trump, Congressional leaders in a letter: "Unless Congress acts within the next few weeks, millions of Americans will collectively pay an estimated $23b more next year just to maintain the same level of coverage they currently rely on."; Case study: In  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Barr and Peters Introduce Bill to Slash Permitting Times, Lower Energy Costs, and Prevent Blackouts * Washington, D.C. - This week, U.S. Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY) and Scott Peters (D-CA) will reintroduce the Streamlining Powerlines Essential to Electric Demand (SPEED) and Reliability Act, a bill to significantly hasten the siting and permitting of critically needed electric transmission   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Southwind Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 23, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Shellfish Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - possible radionuclide (Cesium-137) contamination Company Name: Southwind Foo  more