WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: At a hearing of the Senate Committee On Aging, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) called for 2025 legislation to include investments like an expanded Child Tax Credit, affordable home care for sick relatives, paid leave, and affordable child care, so working families have an opportunity to get ahead. Meanwhile, the 2017 Trump tax cuts, which have been largely sucked up by billionaires and large cor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: At hearing, Casey touted his record of fighting and delivering for people with disabilities, and presented his vision of the future of disability rights Witnesses at hearing thanked Casey for his leadership on disability rights in PA and nationally Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held an Aging Committee hearing entitled "Empowering Peop more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued a notice in the Federal Register on Nov. 26, 2024, entitled "Bulk Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Application: Isosciences, LLC". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: Isosciences, LLC has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information. DATES: Registered bulk manufacturer more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 5, 2024, from the Association of Clean Water Administrators and three collaborators: * * * To: Comment Clerk ID: EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0538-0002 Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Addition of Certain Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) Docket # EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0538-0002 * * * The more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 4, 2024, from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control: * * * To: U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY EPA DOCKET CENTER SUPERFUND DOCKET EPA-HQ-OLEM-2024-0376 MAIL CODE 28221T 1200 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20460 RE: SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED SUPERFUND LISTING OF EXIDE FORMER LEAD-ACID BATTERY PLANT, VERNON, CALIFORNIA * * * Dear Administrator more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Settlement will result in annual reductions of over 8,350 tons of pollution * * * Today, Dec. 10, the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) announced a proposed settlement with PennEnergy Resources, LLC (PennEnergy) resolving alleged Clean Air Act and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Act violations involvin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia arrested Gora Tourie Fall, a 34-year-old citizen of Senegal, during a targeted enforcement operation on Dec. 10, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fall, who has an outstanding murder warrant for his arrest in Brazil, is being held in ICE custody pending removal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings On December 10 and 12, the Commission met in executive session. On December 12, the Commission held an open meeting. * * * Election of Officers On December 12, the Commission elected Ellen L. Weintraub as Chair and James E. "Trey" Trainor, III as Vice Chairman for 2025. * * * Advisory Opinions Opinion Issued Advisory Opinion 2024-15 (https://www.fec.gov/dat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Chairman of the National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), sent a letter calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to urgently investigate and disclose information about the increasing reports of more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate issued the following news: * * * Under the streets of Philadelphia and at power stations nearby, first responders recently prepared for events they hope will never happen. * * * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will host several high profile and heavily attended events in the next few years, including the International Federation of Football Association World Cup soccer games, the Homecoming 250 Nav more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 19, 2024, from the Natural Resources Defense Council: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Acting Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 * The Honorabl more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Joint Economic Committee released the following testimony by Samantha Jacoby, deputy director of federal tax policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, from a Nov. 19, 2024, hearing entitled "Building on the Success of TCJA: The 2025 Tax Policy Debate". TCJA is the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. * * * Chair Heinrich, Vice Chair Schweikert, members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you this morning at this important hearing. I am Sam more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Rep Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support our military and national defense programs."The NDAA provides a well-deserved pay raise and much-needed support for our brave men and women in uniform," Rep. Kelly said. "With war in Europe, the Middle East, and increased tensions between China and more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 06-RM-340598) by Region 6 Director Nancy Wilson. Here are excerpts: * * * SWCA, INCORPORATED, D/B/A SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, Employer/Petitioner and TEAMSTERS LOCAL NO. 341, A/W INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, Union DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION I. INTRODUCTION SWCA, Incorporated d/b/a SWCA Environmental Consultants, ("Employer" or "SWCA") is an environmental consulting fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Office of Personnel Management has released the following public communication dated Dec. 10, 2024, from the National Federation of Federal Employees: * * * The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM), a federal employee labor union representing 110,000 federal workers, submits these comments in strong support of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)'s proposed rule (RIN: 3206-AO69, "Prevailing Rate Systems: Change in Criteria for Defining Appropr more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a Montgomery County-based home care agency, its owner, and 18 other people, have been charged in a scheme that allegedly defrauded the Medicaid program out of millions of dollars. Stephanie Mobley owned ComfortZone Home Health Care, LLC, a Bala Cynwyd-based Medicaid provider permitted to provide Personal Assistance Services more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: Today, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Justin Waid to manage the Tobyhanna State Park Complex in Monroe and Wayne counties. "Justin has proven himself to be a strong leader committed to exemplary public service," Secretary Dunn said. "I look forward to seeing Justin's le more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * The Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant program provides funding to help replace older gasoline- or diesel-fueled vehicles with lower-emissions vehicles * * * The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $2.55 million to improve air quality in communities through cleaner fuel transportation infrastructure. The 2024 Alternat more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Governor Josh Shapiro has taken action over the last two years to reduce costs and lower taxes more than four times - easing the burden on families, seniors, and businesses across the Commonwealth. * * * Governor Josh Shapiro visited small businesses in downtown Scranton during the holiday season to highlight his Administration's efforts to cut taxes, deliver real e more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2024: In observance of HIV/AIDS Awareness Month and to further the Shapiro Administration's commitment to Pennsylvanians' wellbeing, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Department of Health (DOH) today remind Pennsylvanians of the importance of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication for HIV prevention. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that HIV PrEP be c more PR

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: A resident of Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced in federal court to 24 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on his conviction of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. United States District Judge Marilyn J. Horan imposed the sentenc more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Christopher Texidor, age 37, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on December 11, 2024, to 292 months by United States District Judge Jennifer P. Wilson for trafficking over 1,000 kilograms (2,200 pounds) of marijuana and hiring gunmen to protect his illegal more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on December 10, 2024, a federal jury found Michael Jones, Jr, age 44, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, guilty on all 10 counts of an indictment charging conspiracy to distribute in excess of 40 grams of fentanyl; possession with intent to distribute in excess of 40 gr more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Charles Vincent Benincasa, age 41, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on December 12, 2024, to 136 months' imprisonment by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of fir more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- 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 Larry Leonard, 60, and Nathaniel "Nat" Leonard, 68, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were charged by indictment with conspiracy to transport and sell stolen goods in interstate commerce and interstate transportation of stolen property. Larry Leonard was also charged with money laundering.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Residential Heating Costs Expected to Stay Relatively Stable as Utilities Emphasize Reliability and Safety * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has released its 2024 Winter Reliability Overview Reports from Pennsylvania's major natural gas distribution companies (NGDCs), along with a Readiness Report from the Energy Association of Pennsylvania (EAP). These more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The office of Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), shared the following statement on drone sightings in the northeast: "There has been a lot in the news recently about possible unusual drone sightings in the New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania area. I want to update you from Washington, D.C. on what my office and I know about this situation. Although there have  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) released the following statement after the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 8702(link is external)/S. 4532(link is external)), their legislation that would speed up access to quality care for seniors by streamlining prior authorization under Medicare Advantage, was e more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: * * * PUC Policy Ensures Continuity of Consumer Safeguards for 13 Million Pennsylvanians During Winter and Beyond * * * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public utility customers by ensuring the continuation of essential consumer safeguards. This action reflects the Commission's dedication to fairness, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. AB 541) entitled "Portland and Western Railroad Inc. - Abandonment Exemption - in Washington County, Oregon": * * * Portland & Western Railroad, Inc. (PNWR), has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon approximately 4,111 feet of rail line extending between milepost 31.3 and milepost 32.2 in Tigard, Or. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund issued a notice and request for public comment involving an information collection on Dec. 6, 2024, entitled "Small Dollar Loan Program Application". ACTION: Notice and request for public comment. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of the Treasury, as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this oppor more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2024: Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced a proposal to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act. Eastern hellbenders are found in Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proposing to designate critical habitat for four species of endangered freshwater mussels. Habitat for the rayed bean, sheepnose, snuffbox and spectaclecase mussels can be found in 17 states in the central and eastern United States. We are proposing to designate a total of 3,974 river miles of occupied habitat, where many of the uni more PR