SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, West Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.4 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the West Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bure more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Last Year, Senator Rosen Sent A Letter Urging Federal Trade Commission To Consider Blocking Merger That Would Reduce Competition And Lead To Higher Prices Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced that following her efforts, a federal court has ruled in favor of blocking the Kroger-Albertsons grocery store mega merger because it could reduce competition and raise grocery prices. The U.S. District Court more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA Fisheries has completed 5-year reviews of the recovery progress and prospects of four salmon and steelhead species in Northern California and Southern Oregon. We found that all four should remain threatened under the Endangered Species Act. They are the latest reviews completed for the 28 Pacific salmon and steelhead species listed under the ESA. NOAA Fisheries is required to assess their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Program fulfills Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directive and advances the Department's National Roadway Safety Strategy * * * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems. The system upgrades will improve the  more PR

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. 10 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Former cellular phone retailer Wireless World LLC, doing business as Experts Choice, will pay $107,916 to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit against its predecessor Elite Wireless Group, Inc., the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today. According to the EEOC's complaint, a teenage female store employee of Elite Wireless faced sexual harassment,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Representative Hoyle believes a strong voice for working people, senior and veterans must be at the table * * * Today, Congresswoman Val Hoyle joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) (Caucus). Joining the caucus will ensure that working people, seniors and veterans have a champion in the room when Republicans propose cuts to the federal government. Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * TD Bank Reached $3 Billion Settlement in October, but Consequences for Bankers Implicated in Money Laundering Scheme are Unresolved; New Letter Seeks Records to Uncover Who at TD Bank Was Involved, When the Scheme Was Identified, and Why Compliance Protocols Failed * * * Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Elizabeth War 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. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Nearly $2 million investment will help the college create clean energy industry opportunities for Oregonians and small businesses Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the selection of Columbia Gorge Community College as a new industrial training and assessment center, which includes a $1.99 million federal investment to help the school develop a dedicated 3D printing training space, curriculum more PR