WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Housing * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congressman Byron Donalds (FL-19) introduced the bipartisan Appraisal Industry Improvement Act to help improve access to housing. The bill addresses the nationwide shortage of licensed home appraisers, which reduces obstacles to homeownership for our rural communities. Across t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has amended the list of designated user fee airports in its regulations. This technical amendment revises the table found in 19 CFR part 122, which governs regulations for aircraft engaged in international commerce. The rule adds five airports to the list and removes one other airport. Five airports are being added after the agency and the respective airport authorities signed Memorandums of A  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Face Rock Creamery LLC Recalls 6oz. Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: November 14, 2025 FDA Publish Date: November 15, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Face Rock Creame  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump Admin to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program * Ending Continuum of Care Program Could Force 200,000 People Back onto the Streets Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Democratic Senate colleagues to urge Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to immediat  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump Admin to Immediately Halt Plans to Upend Key Homelessness Program * Ending Continuum of Care Program Could Force 200,000 People Back onto the Streets Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden joined their Democratic Senate colleagues to urge Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to immediately  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * National Gallery of Art, Washington, and National Gallery of Victoria, Australia, Collaborate on Global Cultural Exchange Collaboration will launch with largest-ever international exhibition of Indigenous Australian art premiering in Washington in 2025 Exhibition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art will tour North America 2025-2027 * The National Gallery of Art, Washington, and the National  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) addressing the complexities surrounding the discussion on induced mutagenesis in seed production. OMRI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring compliance with organic production standards, expressed its gratitude for the opportunity to provide comments on the NOSB's discussion document about induced mutagenesis. In the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) calling for an improved approach to the review of input materials used in organic production. OMRI, an independent nonprofit organization focused on reviewing materials for compliance in organic practices, emphasizes that its comments aim to provide technical data and support the National Organic Program's (NOP) efforts in upda  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- The Organic Produce Wholesalers Coalition (OPWC), Eugene, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) for consideration during the Fall 2025 meeting. The coalition is comprised of seven certified organic businesses that provide fresh, organic produce to customers both domestically and internationally. In their letter, they emphasize the importance of maintaining a selection of materials integra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Champions Clean Technology Policy Priorities with SEEC Innovation and Technology Task Force * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Innovation and Technology Task Force Co-Chairs, Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), outlined guiding principles and federal policy priorities to build and deploy the next generation o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists Identify Two Key Targets of Common Cold Virus * RICHLAND, Wash.Scientists were pleased when they learned more about how the common cold gains a foothold in the body, identifying key cellular checkpoints that are important targets of the virus. But the real excitement extends far beyond the cold virus, which is a coronavirus like MERS-CoV or COVID-causing SA  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol led operation nets 37 illegal aliens arrested along Interstate 90 in Western New York * Operation Bear Cave uncovered 30 of the 37 arrested, and had state issued commercial vehicle driver licenses, including New York State. BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Border Patrol agents remove illegal aliens operating commercial vehicles with state issued Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden and Schumer Urge Trump to Stop Bait-and-Switch Affordability, Release Next Round of Medicare-Negotiated Drug Prices As Trump Continues to Host Big Pharma Executives in the Oval Office to Tout Detail-Free "Deals," Senators Call on Him to Release Lower Prices That Resulted From Democratic Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Law * Senate Finance Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Announces Town Hall on Sunday, November 23 in Lincoln County * Senator: "The Trump administration's unilateral decisions to move a Coast Guard helicopter out of Newport and to explore the placement of an immigration detention facility in town has generated serious and justifiable local concerns." Portland - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden today announced he will hold an open-to-all town hall Sunday, Nove  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Release Funds for Heating Assistance for Low-Income Americans * Millions of households await help with their heating bills heading into winter amid skyrocketing energy costs Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that they are joining a bipartisan group of senators to push the Trump administration to immediately release fun  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Release Funds for Heating Assistance for Low-Income Americans * Millions of households await help with their heating bills heading into winter amid skyrocketing energy costs Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that they are joining a bipartisan group of senators to push the Trump administration to immediately release funds   more