WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The American Optometric Association (AOA), St. Louis, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing its concerns regarding the potential impact of tariffs on medical technology imports. The AOA, which represents over 50,000 doctors of optometry, optometric professionals, and students, highlights the importance of medical technology in enhancing patient care within the field of optometry. In the letter addressed to Deputy Ass  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Wesley Bell, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Bell, Tokuda, Horsford Lead Colleagues in Urging Pentagon to Reverse Discriminatory Shaving Waiver Policy * Washington, D.C. U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-Mo.), Jill Tokuda (D-Hawaii), and Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) led 39 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth condemning the Department of Defense's decision to administratively separate service members with  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Chairman Graves Joins House Republican Leadership and Secretary Duffy at Press Conference on the Government Shutdown Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republi  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 23 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson's New Pressure Transmitter Delivers Increased Performance, Flexibility and Operational Insights * Rosemount 4051S provides 20-year warranty and stability, comprehensive diagnostics, and enhanced ease-of-use SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Oct. 23,  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot Returns to Vanderbilt for Top 15 SEC Clash Against Missouri * * College football's premier pregame show travels to Nashville, Tenn. ahead of the No. 15 Missouri-No. 10 Vanderbilt showdown * Comedian, Nashville native and Vanderbilt super fan Nate Bargatze will serve as this week's celebrity guest picker * Special li  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Graves & Nehls Applaud Pilot Unions' Support for Passing Clean Continuing Resolution to Open the Government Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) today applauded the major pilot unions that publicly urged Congress to pass a clean c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Blasts Schumer for Using Air Traffic Controllers as Political Pawns in Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) joined Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN), House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI), and Secretary of Transportation Sean  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Direct Payments for Farmers & Ranchers Using Tariff Funds * WASHINGTON Today, Senator Josh Hawley announced he will introduce legislation, the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025, to deliver direct payments for farmers and ranchers using revenue collected from President Trump's tariffs. The program will use billions in tariff money to provide c  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Oct. 24 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Love Hurts and truth sells: Missouri School of Journalism alum offers students a peek into Nike's advertising strategy This week, Missouri School of Journalism students got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most coveted accounts in the advertising industry. Paanii Annan, BJ '14, brand director for Nike and Jordan Brand at storied advertising agency Wieden+Kennedy, me  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Extends Partnership with Husch Blackwell * KANSAS CITY, MO The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has extended a partnership with Husch Blackwell LLP as the Official Law Firm Partner of the NAIA. Husch Blackwell is committed to integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of their work. Through strat  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook- Week 10 * Kansas City, Mo. - This week's NAIA Men's Soccer Weekly Notebook highlights a fresh batch of Urban Edge Network Featured Games, showcasing five different conferences with high-level matchups. This gives fans a handful of exciting contests to watch as the regular season comes to a close. Catch all of th  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 [Category: Sports] -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * NAIA Women's Basketball Season Opens Today * KANSAS CITY, Mo. \- The Battle for the Red Banner begins now. With every tip-off, teams will battle for positioning, pride and postseason dreams. The 2025-26 women's basketball season promises high-stakes matchups, breakout performances, and the kind of grit that defines champions. From opening night t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Nidec Motor Corp., Saint Louis, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security opposing the proposed tariffs on robotics and industrial machinery. The company argues that such tariffs would hinder its ability to compete in domestic and global markets. Nidec operates across 18 states and employs nearly 5,000 workers in the United States. In its letter, the company expressed its commitment to expanding U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt on President Trump's Efforts to End War in Ukraine, Schumer's Shutdown * Schmitt Praises the President, Urges Democrats to End the Government Shutdown WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) joined Fox Business' Varney & Co to discuss President Trump's efforts to end the war in Ukraine, the need for a negotiated peace in the region, and the Democrats' refusal to end the  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's disrupts circadian rhythms of plaque-clearing brain cells Mouse study shows how disease reprograms genes in specialized cells involved in amyloid removal * In a study published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers at WashU Medicine found in mice that amyloid accumulations in the brain -- which are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease -- threw off the dai  more