WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE ARE DEMANDING THAT OUR REPUBLICAN COLLEAGUES SIT BACK DOWN AT THE TABLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN Newsroom, where he emphasized that Democrats are committed to protecting the healthcare and nutritional assistance of the American people as Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to negotiate an end to the government shutdown and the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Lummus Corp., Savannah, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the inclusion of cotton gin machinery in the ongoing national security assessment of aluminum and steel products. The letter outlines the critical role this machinery plays in various industries, particularly the agricultural and healthcare sectors. Lummus, a manufacturer based in Savannah, GA, emphasizes that the cotton gin machinery, classified under HTS C  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Mulberry Industries, a manufacturer of permanent magnets in Norcross, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Office of Strategic Industries and Economic Security. The letter addresses the challenges facing the U.S. market for robotics and industrial machinery, particularly concerning the supply of permanent magnets-an essential component in various motor types powering robotic systems. The company highlighted that the demand for p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Newell Brands Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing opposition to potential tariffs on imports of robotics and industrial machinery. The company warns that broad tariffs could significantly impact its domestic production operations, hinder U.S. economic stability, and pose a risk to national security. In its letter, Newell emphasized the critical role that imported robotics and industrial machinery play  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The New York Civic Engagement Table has submitted a public comment letter in opposition to a petition by the America First Legal Foundation, which seeks to amend the federal voter registration form to require a passport or other rarely possessed documents as proof of citizenship. The letter was directed to the Election Assistance Commission, which the organization argues would impose illegal and unnecessary barriers to voter registration, potentially disenfranchising mil  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Sandvik Mining and Construction USA LLC has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the agency to exempt its imported machinery from potential tariffs under an investigation initiated by the department concerning the impact of foreign imports on U.S. national security. The investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act evaluates how imports of robotics and industrial machinery may affect the nation's economic and security inter  more