WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizing the need for federal health leaders to reaffirm commitment to scientifically rigorous vaccine processes. The organization points out the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to protect vulnerable populations. In their letter, CHEST highlights the role of vaccines in preventing severe illnesses and hospitalizations,   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advocating for the extension of the Maternal Mortality Review Information Application (MMRIA). The request emphasizes the need for continued data collection related to maternal health outcomes, highlighting the program's role in reducing pregnancy-related deaths. The letter, directed to the Office of Management and Budg  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 (TNSLrpt) -- THE BUCK STAYS HERE: Understanding the economic impact of CTPF benefit payments on the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago - A report from Chicago Teachers Pension Fund, Illinois - March 2026 (12 pages) * * * The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) issued a report examining the economic impact of pension payments made to retired educators across Illinois. The report analyzes how benefit payments to retired teachers contribute to local economies through  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In compliance with 44 U.S.C. 3507, FDA has submitted the following proposed   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations released the following testimony by Sharon Silas, director of health care at the Government Accountability Office, from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Delivering for Veterans and Caregivers: Year One of the Dole Act": * * * Chairwoman Kiggans, Ranking Member Ramirez, and Members of the Subcommittee: I appreciate the opportunity to be here today to discuss key programs where the Department of V  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management released the following written testimony by General Services Administrator Edward C. Forst from a March 4, 2026, hearing entitled "The General Services Administration: Examining the Future of Federal Real Estate Management to Reduce Costs for the Taxpayer": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Perry, Ranking Member Stanton, and members of the Subcommitte  more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Urges Year-Round E15 Sales to Lower Gas Prices as Trump's Iran War * CHICAGO -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today held a press event at a Chicago gas station alongside Jon Hurst, Director of Public Policy for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, to highlight how rising oil prices driven by President Trump's war with Iran are increasing costs for Illinois families a  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Terry Prince, president of the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs, and director of the Illinois Veterans Affairs Department, from a March 4, 2026, joint hearing with the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee entitled "Legislative Presentation of The American Legion & Multi VSOs: Paralyzed Veterans of America, AMVETS, National Association of State Directors of Veteran Affairs, W  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the creation of the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs during a signing ceremony at the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. Mayor Mamdani appointed Taylor Brown to serve as the first director of the office, making her the first out trans woman to lead a city agency in NYC's history. Standing alongside Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su and Chief Equity Officer Afua Atta-Mensah, Mamdani emphasized that the office will coordinate po  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48872) on March 4, 2026, entitled "Nippon Steel's Acquisition of U.S. Steel: Potential Implications for the Industry" by Yong W. Kwon, industrial organization and business policy analyst: * * * SUMMARY United States Steel Corporation (USS) is an iron and steel manufacturer that employs about 14,000 workers in the United States. It is one of two companies operating domestic facilities that pr  more