PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson - November 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.194 a gallon in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area in November 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that area gasoline pri more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington - November 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.181 a gallon in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area in November 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that area ga more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Northeast Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were unchanged in November the U.S. Bu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area - November 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past 2 months, up 2.7 percent from a year ago. * * * Prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consum more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in West Virginia - Second Quarter 2024": * * * Employment declined in West Virginia's only large county from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual aver more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - November 2024": * * * Area prices up 0.1 percent over the month; up 4.3 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area inched up 0.1 percent for the second consecutive month in November, the U.S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts Many of the bridges that Americans drive over each day need repairs. The Department of Transportation awarded $2.4 billion for 37 bridge repair or replacement projects through a new grant program. DOT held webinars and set up a dedicated email address to answer grant applicant questions. But during the program's first year, its processes didn't fully align wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: "Recruiting was a great news story for the Navy in 2024," said Franchetti. "We exceeded our recruiting goal of 46,000, bringing in 40,978 brand new Sailors, and all of our recruiting stations have been supporting Fleet Weeks around the country and introducing the American people to their Navy." The 'Strike Group' experience is designed to showcase the breadth and depth of Navy STEM careers, from nuclear engineering and avi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued a 60-Day notice involving an information collection on Nov. 27, 2024, entitled "Private Industry Feedback Survey". AGENCY: Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cyber Division. ACTION: 60-Day notice. SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cyber Division (CyD) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today paid tribute to four additional Senators who will be leaving the United States Senate at the end of the 118th Congress--U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Jon Tester (D-MT), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Mitt Romney (R-UT). On Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Durbin said: "Sherrod Brown spent 50 years in public office... includi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Given your financial ties to private insurers, combines with your view that the traditional Medicare program is 'highly dysfunctional' and your advocacy for eliminating it entirely, it is not clear that you are qualified for this critical job," the Senators wrote Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Repre more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date for the 2010 1-Hour Primary Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to determine that the Anne Arundel and Baltimore County sulfur dioxide (SO2) nonattainment area at more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 3, 2024, from the Missouri Coalition for the Environment: * * * To: Rachel Dean Data Gathering, Analysis, Management and Policy Division Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004-0001 Dean.rachel@epa.gov Re: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0538 Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 4, 2024, from South Coast Air Quality Management District, Diamond Bar, California: * * * To: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Superfund [EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0376] Mail Code 28221 T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Support for adding the former Exide Technologies site in Vernon, CA to Superfund National Priorities List * * more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank), in conjunction with its housing finance agency partners, announced that $8.447 million in Home4Good grants have been awarded this year to support 95 programs in Delaware, Pennsylvania and West Virginia in the fight against homelessness. FHLBank contributed $6 million to the init more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, the Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump released adopted report text, "Final Report of Findings and Recommendations." The report text, unanimously approved by the Task Force on December 5, highlights significant failures in the planning, execution, and leadership of the Secret Service and its law enforcement partners. The Task Force-approved report also proposes 37 actionab more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) issued the following statement urging immediate federal action to address the mounting concerns surrounding unexplained drone activity in the Philadelphia region and neighboring New Jersey: "The growing reports of unexplained drone activity in the Philadelphia region and our neighboring state of New Jersey demand immediate and decisive federal action. As more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Helping America's Famers Act, legislation which would authorize the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide up to $10 billion in zero-interest loans to assist farms impacted by disasters. With this funding, USDA would be able to more quickly provide financial support to farmers in need in states where Federal Crop Insurance is unavailable more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 227,000 jobs in November: "Working families deserve an economy that works for them--not just billionaires. While Democra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an annualized CPI inflation rate for November of 2.7 percent: "Today's report highlights the progress we've made in addressing high prices, but working fam more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the North Carolina Clean Energy Fund: * * * To: The Honorable Janet Yellen Secretary Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Notice 2024-27: Request for Comments on Situations in Which a Section 6417(a) Election Could Be Made for Credits Purchased in Transfers Under Section 6418(a) * * * Dea more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3080) on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * In Re: Insulin Pricing Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Plaintiff in the action listed on Schedule A (California) moves under Panel Rule 7.1 to vacate the order conditionally transferring the action to MDL No. 3080. Defendants CVS Health Corporation and CaremarkPCS Health, L.L.C. (together, CVS Caremark), Express Scripts, Inc., and OptumRx, Inc. o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services and National Policing Institute issued a 72-page report in January 2024 entitled "Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability." The report was written by Colby Dolly, Jennifer Calnon Cherkauskas, Eiryn Renouard and Ellie Hansen. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Letter from the Director more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: On Monday, December 9, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) to designate U.S. Route 20 as the National Medal of Honor Highway. The bipartisan, bicameral bill has already passed the U.S. Senate and now heads to President Biden's desk for his signature. In the 16th Congressional District, U.S. Route 20 runs through Erie Count more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the New Jersey Transit Corp.: * * * To: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room Number N3626 Washington, D.C. 20210 RE: Public Comment on Docket No. OSHA-2021-0009 Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings * * * Dear Docket Cler more ST

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Secretary Dunn visited Williamsport to highlight one of 36 projects that will expand trails invest in local communities, and grow the outdoor recreation economy * * * Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn visited Williamsport to celebrate a $649,900 grant to Lycoming County that supports Phase 1 of  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Shoff will serve as State Archivist and Director of the Pennsylvania State Archives, leading staff in the preservation of the Commonwealth's invaluable historical documents and the effort to make them more accessible to the public. * * * Executive Director Andrea Lowery of the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) today announced the appointmen more PR

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 252 months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his convictions of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, conspiracy to commit money laundering, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, Unit more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Darnell Jackson, aka "Major Change," 52, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro to 240 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for murder-for-hire solicitation and possession of ammunition b more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: House Democrats have unanimously re-elected Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) as Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee for the 119th Congress, set to begin in January. "I am honored by the trust my Democratic colleagues have placed in me to continue leading the House Budget Committee," said Ranking Member Boyle. "Next Congress, the committee will more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), shared the following statement on her vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act: "I voted YES on the FY25 NDAA, officially named the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act, to reflect the major gains for our servicemembers. As Ranking Member of the Bipartisan Quality of L more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Congressman Blake Moore joined Speaker Mike Johnson and members of the Utah congressional delegation in welcoming Martha Hughes Cannon's statue to the U.S. Capitol. Martha Hughes Cannon was a trailblazer for women as a physician, suffragist, and public health advocate, and she made American history when she joined the Utah State Senate as the first female state senator in 1896. "Martha H more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after the House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5009 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: "During this critical time in history, we must ensure our military heroes have the resources necessary to protect and defend our nation. Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: As the Senate prepares to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) - which would approve close to $900 billion for the Defense Department, nearly $1 trillion when nuclear weapons and "emergency" defense spending is included - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today gave remarks on the floor of the Senate outlining the dangers of further enriching the military-industrial complex. Sande more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled " Next to the Fall: The Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis is Here - And Getting Worse" at 10 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024, at 608 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda There will be a Hearing of the Committee on the Budget Witnesses * Dr. Benjamin Keys, Professor of Real Estate and Finance, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania * Mr. Ernest Shaghalian Jr., CPCU, AAI, Owner, Alpine Insuran more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Agenda We encourage the public to utilize the Committee's livestream of the hearing, available on the website at https://www.finance.senate.gov/ Member Statements * Ron Wyden (D - OR) * Mike Crapo (R - ID) Witnesses * James Bernard Coughlan, of Illinois, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Com more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) introduced the Benjamin Franklin Statue Placement Act, a bipartisan effort to honor Benjamin Franklin's contributions to the founding of the United States by placing a statue of him along the U.S. Capitol tour route. The bill calls for the installation of a statue of Franklin before 2026, which will be the 250th anniversary of our nati more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following news release: * * * The EAC Commissioners also Unanimously Approve Appointment of Camden Kelliher as General Counsel * * * WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hosted a 2024 Post-Election Hearing at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Ballot Processing Center. During the livestreamed event, state and local election officials joined the EAC's Commis more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: Pittsburgh, PA - U.S. Marshal Stephen Eberle, Western District of Pennsylvania, announces the arrest of fugitive Theodore Jaymes, on December 11, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Theodore Jaymes is charged by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office with 2nd Degree Attempted Murder. These charges stem from a shooting incident that took place on the Light Rail Train near Western and Univ more PR