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

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 -- DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) expressing strong opposition to a proposed rule that would alter the current Duration of Status (D/S) framework for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and foreign media representatives. The proposed changes aim to replace D/S with fixed admission periods and mandatory extension of stay applications, a move the university argues could jeopa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS and FEMA Condemn Judicial Overreach Threatening National Security and Emergency Preparedness * A single activist judge's decision now threatens Americans across the nation, preventing them from receiving critical FEMA resources Washington, D.C. - A single federal judge is holding the nation's emergency management funds hostage, risking irreparable harm that could cost lives and cause  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Arrests More Than 800 Illegal Aliens Including Worst of the Worst Criminals in Operation Midway Blitz Despite Sanctuary Politicians and Violent Riots * While rioters threaten to "shoot ICE" outside the ICE Broadway Processing Center, law enforcement bravely continues operation arresting gang members, murderers, and rapists, pedophiles, and domestic abusers WASHINGTON - Today, the Dep  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Announces Over $3.4 Million in Funding She Secured for Illinois Airports * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $3,427,500 she secured through a Fiscal Year 2024 Congressionally Directed Spending Request will be sent by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration to the Southern Illinois Airport Autho  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Calls on Hegseth to Resign After Unprecedented, Wasteful and Insulting Speech to Top Military Leadership * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement lambasting President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unprecedented, wasteful and insulting speeches to many of our nation's military leaders at g  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on Harmful Trump-Republican Shutdown * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement as Donald Trump and Republicans plunge our nation into yet another needless and harmful shutdown: "Families are staring down a health care crisis of Republicans' own making--and instead of working to save them from that  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker, Senate Democrats in Urging State Department to Resume Medical and Humanitarian Visas for Civilians in Gaza * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] -- U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senate Democrats, led by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), in expressing concern and demanding an explanation over the St  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Reignite Push to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans * September 30, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), today reintroduced legislation that would improve Veterans' access to contraception and increase effici  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Republican Shutdown And Their Refusal To Negotiate To Reduce Health Care Costs * September 30, 2025 "The next time you're sitting at an airport, and you see your flight delayed, you can thank Donald Trump and the House Republicans, who went on vacation while ruining yours," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate Floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-I  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Republican-Led Government Shutdown * September 30, 2025 Durbin remains committed to achieving a bipartisan compromise that funds the government and protects the health care of millions of hardworking Americans WASHINGTON - Tonight, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Revocable Living Trust for Robert A. Narmont, Naples, Florida, has filed an application with the Federal Reserve System to retain voting shares of United Community Bancorp Inc. and indirectly retain voting shares of United Community Bank, both of Chatham, Illinois. The Federal Reserve System reviews the proposal under the Change in Bank Control Act, codified at 12 U.S.C. 1817(j), and Section 225.41 of the board's Regulation Y, 12 CFR 225.41. The board of govern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Crapo Introduce Resolution Recognizing Importance of Impact Aid Program, Celebrating Program's 75th Anniversary * ~ In fiscal year 2025, the Impact Aid Program provided funding to support approx. 1,100 school districts serving 8 million students across the country ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 75 th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Join EPA's Water Webinars for Cybersecurity Awareness Month * WASHINGTON - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and, as the lead federal agency supporting cybersecurity for drinking water and wastewater systems, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is launching a series of water cybersecurity webinars. Strengthening cybersecurity for water systems is a public health and a nation  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing significant concerns regarding the proposed payment policies outlined in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and other payment and coverage proposals impacting Part B services. In its communication, LUGPA emphasizes the importance of maintaining efficient care delivery while addressing the potential f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, submitted a public comment letter raising strong objections to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent inquiry into gender affirming care for minors. Schakowsky's position challenges Chairman Andrew Ferguson's move, which she claims politicizes the historically bipartisan, pro-consumer mission of the agency. The FTC, known for its role in preventing unfair and deceptive practices in commerce, has faced criticism for pursuing an investiga  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The University of Illinois System has submitted a public comment letter opposing a recent proposal issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) concerning the admissions process for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. This proposed rule establishes a fixed time period for admission and a new extension procedure that the System argues will significantly disrupt the educational landscape and economic contributions of international students. The Unive  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- VillageMD, Chicago, Illinois, an independent provider group dedicated to integrated care across various settings, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The letter emphasizes the need for reforms that will bolster value-based care models and improve patient outcomes across diverse communities. In the letter, VillageMD outlined four ess  more