WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- A coalition of 119 civil rights, labor, economic justice, and consumer advocacy organizations have raised concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that mandates states to provide sensitive data collected by their unemployment insurance agencies. In a public comment letter, they urged the DOL to withdraw the proposed rule to address critical questions about data usage, privacy protections, and the overall necessity f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Eighteen Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demanding the withdrawal of the agency's recent Request for Public Comment regarding "gender-affirming care" for minors. They assert the inquiry undermines the autonomy of states to regulate medical practice and mischaracterizes the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments. The letter addresses the FTC's call for commentary to investigate potential consumer dec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a final rule to amend Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. This action modifies several administrative aspects of the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to improve its operation and clarify existing regulations. The amendments focus on how the board is structured and adminis  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Attacks Media, Merkley Calls on U.S. Senate to Stand Up for Free Speech * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution to support Americans' fundamental right to freedom of speech following the Trump Administration's escalating attacks on media, including broadcasters, journalists, public media, and the First Amendment itself. "Free speech isn't jus  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici Announces Town Hall Meetings in Seaside, Beaverton * BEAVERTON, OR [10/01/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) announced that she will host town hall meetings in Seaside and Beaverton this weekend. Bonamici will answer questions from attendees and provide an update about her work in Congress. The town hall meeting in Seaside will be on Saturday and the town hall meeting in  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Bynum Slams Republican Shutdown * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) made the following statement after the government funding deadline expired, sending the federal government into a shutdown:  "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency - they own this shutdown," said Rep. Bynum. "Now, our military will have to work without pay, you may fac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Dexter: Trump "is choosing authoritarianism over governance" * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the first government shutdown in seven years, caused by Trump and congressional Republicans' inability to govern. "Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They could be using that power to make life better for Oregonia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Warren, Sherrill, 40+ Lawmakers in Renewing Push to Lower Child Care Costs * The Child Care for Every Community Act would ensure half of families nationwide would pay no more than $10 a day for child care and cap child care costs for all families. Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (September 30, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator El  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Urge State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern and demanding an explanation for the State Department's recent decision to suspend the issuance of temporary medical and humanitarian visas for civi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Republicans Shutting Down the Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding President Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the government. "I do not want a government shutdown, but I refuse to be complicit in the Republicans' reckless plan to raise costs and strip people of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Statement on Republican Government Shutdown * : October 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Republicans forced a government shutdown at 12:01 am ET this morning: "This is a Republican shutdown, plain and simple. They control the House, the Senate, and the White House. They have all the political levers and votes to pass a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sea Port Products Corp is Recalling Raw Frozen Easy Peel White Shrimp Because Product May Have Become Contaminated with Cesium-137 (Cs-137) Summary Company Announcement Date: September 30, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 01, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Product May Have Become Contaminated with Cesium-137  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Colleagues Hold Spotlight Forum Warning of 'Catastrophic' Consequences of ACA Tax Credit Expiration * **Senator Shaheen leads the bicameral legislation to permanently extend the soon-expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * October 01,2025 Wyden Unveils Investigation of Crypto Billionaire's Tax Scheme Involving Puerto Rico Residency Scam Wyden Opened Investigation of Pantera Capital Founder Dan Morehead's Tax Strategies with Private Inquiry in January; New Findings Indicate Morehead May Have Improperly Avoided More than $100 Million in Federal Taxes by Misrepr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Wyden, Warner, Schumer, Ossoff Lead Senate Resolution to Overturn Harmful Marketplace Rule that Will Drive Up Health Care Costs and Threaten Coverage for 1.8 Million Americans Sykes leads effort in the House to block rule that will raise premiums and out-of-pocket costs for working families by billions of dollars * Today, U.S. Sens. Finance  more