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 -- The America First Policy Institute - Georgia State Chapter, Gainesville, Georgia, has sent a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission advocating for the initiation of a rulemaking process to amend existing regulations regarding voter registration in federal elections. This proposal suggests implementing a requirement for documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to enhance the integrity of the electoral process. The organization emphasizes that the curr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Republican Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans failed to meet Democrats at the table, forcing a government shutdown: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: "Republicans have shut down our government. Why? Because they refused to work with Democrats to ensure that he  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, has expressed its concerns to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding the proposed rule requiring a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign media. In a public comment letter submitted on September 26, 2025, the university outlined several critical recommendations that it argues are vital for maintaining the inte  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 -- Patients for Patient Safety US (PFPS US), Atlanta, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to uphold safety standards in its proposed Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) for the calendar year 2026. The organization, which comprises a network of patient safety advocates and organizations, emphasized the need for systemic changes to prioritize patient safety across healthcare settings. In   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Austin Scott Reacts to Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- U.S. Representative Austin Scott (GA-08) today released the following statement regarding the Democrat-Forced Government Shutdown: " House Republicans did our job 13 days ago when we passed a clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded. Senate Democrats have made it clear that they are willing to ris  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Block Democratic Proposal to Fund Government, Prevent "Catastrophic" Increases in Health Insurance Premiums * Washington, D.C. -- Republicans tonight blocked the Democratic proposal to fund the Federal government and prevent catastrophic increases in health insurance premiums. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff tonight released the following video statement after the vote (click here to download t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * USPS releases Jimmy Carter commemorative Forever stamp * ATLANTA -- The U.S. Postal Service commemorated the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter today with the issuance of a commemorative stamp on what would have been his 101st birthday. The dedication ceremony took place at The Carter Center in Atlanta. "Born in 1924 in Plains, Georgia -- a town of just 600 people -- Jimmy Carter's story is one of  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