WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * 51 Republican Senators Urge FDA To Continue To Stand For Life, Reevaluate Generic Abortion Pill Approval * U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) led a group of 51 Republican Senators in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Martin Makary commending their   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) and 41 higher education associations, expressed opposition to the Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) survey proposed by the U.S. Department of Education. While acknowledging the necessity for improved data collection to aid students and families in making well-informed educational choices, the organizations fear that the implementation of the ACTS could ultimately harm institutions of higher education. The letter   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter urges DOJ to investigate Soros role in left-wing violence * Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi calling for an investigation into the role that groups backed by George Soros, such as the Open Society Foundations, have played in funding left-wing political violence. The letter cites a growing trend of left-wing violence, including the recent   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Middle East Peace Agreement * Washington D.C. -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, applauded the announcement of an initial deal between Israel and Hamas, which includes the release of all hostages. "We join the peoples of Israel, Gaza, and the entire world in praying for pea  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * D'Orsie Comments on Stalled Budget Talks * HARRISBURG - As frustration swirls around the lack of a state budget, and a parallel federal budget impasse, Rep. Joe D'Orsie (R-Manchester) is issuing the following statement: "My colleagues and I have yet to receive a serious budget proposal worthy of consideration. As the majority party in the House continues to bring up inconsequential reso  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick Tops List of Effective Lawmakers * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) was recently named one of the most high-performing Pennsylvania representatives among lawmakers who recently began their service. The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a joint project between Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia honored Flick as one of the newer lawmakers who is   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Himes, Meeks, Smith, Raskin, Thompson Demand Trump Provide List of DTOs and Justification for U.S. Military Strikes in the Caribbean Representatives Jim Himes (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smit  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Leadbeter to Speak about Aiden's Law Proposal * WHAT: Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) will discuss legislation to create a rapid notification system to help locate individuals with cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities who go missing. The proposal, known as a "Purple Alert" or "Aiden's Law," would ensure law enforcement and the public receive immediate, coordinated alert  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Sends Letter to FBI Director, Requests Biden Spying Files * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) this week sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel thanking him, President Trump, and Attorney General Pam Bondi for their transparency regarding the unconstitutional surveillance activities conducted against her and other U.S. Senators by the Bide  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Marcell Statement on Continued Budget Impasse * HARRISBURG - Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) released the following statement on the continued Pennsylvania state budget impasse: "Another week in Harrisburg, and still no state budget - despite my voting twice in the House Appropriations Committee and once in the full House for a responsible, bipartisan plan. "Because we do not have an a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces Five 2025-26 Fellows in State Health Policy Fellowship Program * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the selection of five fellows for the 2025-26 class of its State Health Policy Fellowship (SHPF) program. The fellows will spend one year working in state legislative and executive branch offices in Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wiscon  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Olsommer Bill to Address Guardianship Hearing Efficiency on Governor's Desk * HARRISBURG - A bill sponsored by Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) addressing the efficiency of guardianship hearings has passed the Senate and is now pending the governor's signature to become law. "Unfortunately, there are times when an individual's appointed guardian exploits, neglects, abuses or otherwise f  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2025: * * * PUC Approves Rate Case Settlement with Philadelphia Gas Works Settlement Grants Smaller than Requested Rate Changes, Seeks to Enhance PGW's Methane Gas Detection, Decarbonization & Customer Assistance Efforts * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved smaller than requested rate changes for natural gas distribution services provided   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Reichard, Mastriano Issue Statement on Wounded Troopers * HARRISBURG \- Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania State Police troopers who were shot in the line of duty in Antrim Township Wednesday evening: "We ask the community to join us in holding the wounded Pennsylvania State Police troopers in our prayers. We  more