WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Commonwealth Fund, New York, published an issue brief analyzing the economic impact of the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), set to expire at the end of 2025 unless renewed. The report projects that without renewal, state economies across the U.S. would shrink by $40.7 billion in 2026, approximately 339,000 jobs would be lost, and state and local tax revenues would decline by $2.5 bil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Denounces Attempt to Undermine Open, Fair, and Accessible Elections * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led a letter, along with 31 Congressional colleagues, to the General Council of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to strongly oppose any changes to the national voter registration application that would add documentary proof of citizensh  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Fair Elections Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) advocating against proposed changes to the national mail voter registration form. The organization argues that such alterations, especially the introduction of a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement, would be arbitrary and have a disenfranchising impact on eligible voters. According to the organization, implementing a DPOC requirement contradicts pre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda, Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing opposition to a petition filed by America First Legal Foundation. The coalition argues that the proposed amendments to the federal voter registration form, which would require individuals to present a passport or other limited documentation to prove citizenship, are not only unnecessary but would also erect significant barrier  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Geotab USA Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) outlining research ideas to support the nationwide deployment of automated vehicles (AVs). The company emphasized its commitment to enhancing vehicle management, safety, and efficiency while expanding its presence in the United States. In its correspondence, Geotab commended the DOT for its initiative in fostering a coordinated national research agenda s  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Georgia's Congressional Democratic Delegation Demand Answers on Latest Round of Chaotic CDC Firings * Atlanta, GA -- Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Georgia's Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding answers on the latest CDC firings, calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to answer for the chaos and disruption at the Cen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Rock the Vote has expressed opposition to a petition submitted by the America First Legal Foundation (AFL) which seeks to amend the federal voter registration form to require additional documentation to prove citizenship. In a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the organization argued that such requirements would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. According to Rock the Vote, imposing additional documentation requirements wou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on Democrats Prioritizing the Far-Left and Fundraising While Keeping the Government Shut Down: It's Disgusting * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to discuss Democrat senator  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on Democrats Prioritizing the Far-Left and Fundraising While Keeping the Government Shut Down: It's Disgusting * WASHINGTON, D.C. --Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) to discuss Democrat senat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Advances Bipartisan Bill to Establish National Scenic Trail Connecting Southern States * The bipa rtisan Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 would authorize review of the regionally renowned trail to be designated a National Scenic Trail The legislation is first step toward granting federal designation of nearly 300-mile-long walking path along the Ap  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on New Findings that GA to Lose 33,600 Jobs if Health Insurance Tax Credits Expire * Senator Reverend Warnock refuses to support a government funding bill that does not prevent health insurance premiums from spiking for 1.2 million Georgians Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) released a statement following new reporting from George Washin  more