WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Beatty Statement on Republican Government Shutdown: "Republicans Choose Higher Costs. We're Choosing YOU." * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump and House Republicans shut down the federal government: "Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House. And THIS is the best they can do: shut down YOUR government and make   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown: Trump and Republicans Shut Down Government Instead of Addressing Health Care Crisis * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) strongly criticized President Trump and Congressional Republicans for failing to advance bipartisan legislation to fund the government and address America's urgent health care crisis. According to a KFF report (link is external), ACA Marketplace Premium c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey Statement on Federal Government Shutdown * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Budget and Ways and Means Committees, released the following statement after the bipartisan Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, September 19, failed to pass the Senate before the October 1 fiscal deadline:   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

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Closures and Operating Hours During Lapse in Federal Funding * Below is a list of base facilities and organizations that will be CLOSED or operating with LIMITED CAPABILITIES due to the federal funding lapse. Those not listed will continue normal operations. WRIGHT-PATTERSON MEDICAL CENTER * Hours of operation at the Wright-Patterson Medical Center are not expected t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor Issues Statement on Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Taylor (OH-02) issued the following statement regarding the government shutdown, which occurred at midnight after Congress was unable to pass legislation funding government operations for the new fiscal year: "Two weeks ago, House Republicans passed a simple, short-term, and transparent Continuing Resolution to kee  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * DLA establishes new subordinate command for weapon systems support * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - The Defense Logistics Agency today announced the stand up of a new major subordinate command dedicated to supplying spare and repair parts to the military services. DLA Weapons Support integrates the missions of DLA Aviation and DLA Land and Maritime into a single unified command responsible  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comment on multiple applications for permits that would allow various entities to conduct scientific research and conservation activities with endangered and threatened species. These activities are intended to enhance the propagation or survival of species across multiple states and territories. The FWS has received applications for permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Releases Statement on Lapse in Appropriations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) released the following statement in response to the lapse in appropriations and subsequent shutdown of most government activities and agencies. On September 19, 2025, Congressman Joyce voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, which passed the House and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement on the Government Shutdown * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown: President Trump shut down the government because he refused to work with Democrats. We're here in D.C., working to get a bipartisan deal done that keeps the federal government running responsibly, protects healthcare, and lo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Has Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement announcing that he has contacted the Office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to have his pay withheld for the full length of the government shutdown. In addition, Latta has cosponsored a proposed Constitutional Amendment, H.J.Res.128, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5),   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE HOUSE STEPS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE ON DUTY. HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE ON VACATION." * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to make clear that as opposed to their Republican colleagues, Democrats are in Washington and ready to work to find a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown and save the healthcare of the American people.   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. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Warren, 100+ Members of Congress Warn: Trump Ripping Away Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants Will Devastate Health Care System * "At a time when President Trump and Republicans in Congress are gutting the health care safety net, prompting hospital and nursing home closures and layoffs across the country, the health care system cannot withstand yet another blow." Letter Te  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno, Barrasso Ask Bessent to Close IRS Loophole Allowing Continued EV Tax Credits Yesterday, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Senator John Barrasso, M.D. (R-Wyoming) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asking him to close an IRS loophole that is allowing automobile companies to continue taking advantage of EV tax credits, despite the $7,500 credit ending on Tuesday. "It has come to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sgt. Dennis McDonald of the Norton Police Department, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding the proposed rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations of uncrewed aircraft systems. McDonald, a certified remote pilot, argued that a risk-based approach is crucial for enabling effective public safety operations and advancing the drone industry. The letter expresses strong support for the agency's efforts to integr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Ohio Psychological Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding proposed changes under the Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The association emphasizes the necessity for continued efforts to improve access to mental and behavioral health services, particularly in underserved communities. The Ohio Psychological Association, representing over 1,700 psychologists and trainees acr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Husted statement on government shutdown Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the government shut down on Oct. 1, 2025. Husted's remarks: "Hello, I'm Jon Husted, and I serve as your U.S. Senator. "As of today, America is in a government shutdown. That means some services Ohioans rely on will be affected, and government employees--including the brave men and wome  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The American Federation of Arts, New York, has secured a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State for the temporary exhibition of cultural objects. The items are for the exhibition "Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White - Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum." The federation established agreements with the foreign owner or custodian of the objects to temporarily bring them into the country for display. The State Department determined that the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Cleveland Museum of Art, Ohio, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State clearing the way for its planned exhibition, "Filippino Lippi and Rome." The museum gained the necessary approval from the federal agency to temporarily display various objects imported from abroad. The determination confirms the artifacts will enter the country pursuant to agreements the museum established with their foreign owners or custodians. The collectio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- University Hospitals Health System Inc., Cleveland, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the agency's proposed rule to establish a fixed time period of admission and extend stay procedures for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The organization vehemently opposes the new regulation, expressing concern that it would greatly disrupt patient care, physicia  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * While Democrats Work to Keep Our Government Open, the GOP Remains Absent and Continues to Raise the Cost of Healthcare * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) issued the following statement as the government faces a Republican-led shutdown: "Tonight, the government is on the verge of shutting down. This week I have been in Washington, at work, doing my job, fighting to keep the   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