WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN) joined Dr. Jonathan Ward of the Hudson Institute for a discussion entitled, "Homeland Security and the China Challenge." In the interview, Chairman Green highlighted the numerous threats posed to the homeland by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in and out of c more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following delivers farewell address on Dec. 17, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter: * * * As Prepared as Delivery In the fall of 2023, I had the privilege of meeting with a rural farming community in Minnesota. On one hand, you might say that I was out of place. There I was, a kid from humble beginnings in Queens, New York (and a lifelong New York Mets fan), standing as the U.S. government's senior competition  more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Dec. 18, 2024, by Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs in a conversation with GZERO founder and President Ian Bremmer on the state of national security: * * * MR. BREMMER: So, I mean, for a lot of us here, this is the coolest thing going on in New York City right now. There's a lot of self-selection in this crowd. (Applause.) So, a very warm welcome to my friend, Jake Sullivan. And also, just to say, we' more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Dec. 18, 2024, by Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs in a conversation with GZERO founder and President Ian Bremmer on the state of national security: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) MR. BREMMER: Well, and part of that is just understanding and being able to articulate that the intention of U.S. strategy in the long term is not regime change in China. It's a recognition that we're going to be living  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Authorization of Production Activity; Curia New York, Inc.; (Pharmaceutical APIs); Rensselaer, New York". Here are excerpts: * * * On August 8, 2024, Curia Global, Inc. submitted a notification of proposed production activity to the FTZ Board for its subsidiary Curia New York, Inc. within Subzone 121A, in Rensselaer, New York. The notification  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R47959) on Dec. 17, 2024, by research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This report provides brief background information and resources for locating historical, recent, and current proposed and unratified amendments to the Constitution of the United States. It does not focus on successful amendments to the Constitution. It is also not intended to provide detailed le more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12719) on Dec. 17, 2024, by American national government specialist R. Eric Petersen: * * * Smithsonian Institution: Selected Legislation, 118th Congress The Smithsonian Institution is a complex of museum, education, research, and revenue-generating entities primarily located in the Washington, DC, region, with additional facilities and activities across the United States and w more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * New York State Department of Transportation Earns Top Honors in Transportation Research Board's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Video Competition See Video of the Initiative on the NYSDOT YouTube Page Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0us6UzzGrA) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a video produced by the New York State Department of Transportation touting  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Sembach, Germany -- Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Department of Defense Education Activity-Europe director for student excellence, announced that Dr. Sara Schmidt was selected as the next community superintendent for the Wiesbaden/Sembach/Baumholder DoDEA-Europe Central District. "Dr. Schmidt is an accomplished leader and dedicated professional. I am pleased to announce her se more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has released the following public communication dated Dec. 12, 2024, from Immigrant Justice Corps, New York: * * * Re: Agency Information Collection Activities: Office of the Immigration Detention Ombudsman (OIDO) Intake Form, DHS Form 405, OMB Control No. 1601-0030 (Docket No. DHS-2024-0028) * * * Immigrant Justice Corps/1 ("IJC") submits the following comment to the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS" or "the Department")  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 13, 2024, from the National Women's Law Center. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Manager of Strategic Collections and Clearance Governance and Strategy Division U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW LBJ, Room 4C210 Washington, DC 20202-1200. Re: Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection (Docket No. ED-2024-SCC- more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule in the Federal Register on Dec. 13, 2024, entitled "National Priorities List". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA" or "the Act"), as amended, requires that the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan ("NCP") include a list of national priorities among the known releases or threatened releases of more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency posted a rule in the Federal Register on Nov. 21, 2024, signed by David Cash, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. Here are excerpts: * * * Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Approval of State Implementation Plan Requirements for the 2008 Ozone Standard AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisi more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: NEW YORK U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City arrested Raymond Rojas Basilio, a previously removed citizen of Mexico convicted of forcible touching of the sexual/intimate parts of another person, Dec. 17. The victim is less than 11-years old. Fugitive operations officers arrested the 36-year-old predator  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice involving an information collection on Dec. 4, 2024, entitled "Connect America Fund--High Cost Portal Filing": AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Swisschems: * * * To: Swisschems, 42 Broadway FL 12th, New York, NY 10004, United States, support@swisschems.is Dear Swisschems: This letter is to advise you that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviewed your website at the Internet address https://swisschems.is/ in October 2024 and has observed that your website offers "Semaglutide" more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 9, 2024, from Kingdom Supercultures, Brooklyn, New York: * * * Re: FDA-2024-N-2979 * * * We appreciate the opportunity to provide input on CVM GFI #293 and #294. Kingdom Supercultures is a small but growing company based in Brooklyn that develops and sells ingredients created with natural microbes. We take pride in our work towards  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration has released the following public communication dated Dec. 10, 2024, from Siri and Glimstad LLP, New York: * * * To: Members, Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002 VRBPAC@fda.hhs.gov CBERVRBPAC@fda.hhs.gov Re: Upcoming December 1 more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement following the archivist's refusal to certify the Equal Rights Amendment: "The archivist is correct that she has a responsibility to uphold the law. Unfortunately, by refusing to certify the ERA, she is wrongfully inserting herself into a clear constitutional process, despite the fact that her role is purely ministerial. The arc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the inclusion of a provision to fund the World Trade Center Health Program in the end-of-year health extenders package: "I'm thrilled that the end-of-year health extenders package includes a provision regarding funding for the World Trade Center Health Program that will help prevent a funding shortfall for years to come. This  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: MIAMI Ramesh Amechand, a 60-year-old citizen of Guyana in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, was pronounced deceased by medical professionals at the Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs campus in Hialeah, Florida, Dec. 16 at 4:50 p.m. An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death. Amechand was admitted Nov. 19 as an in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance Americ more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Additional 250 New York National Guard Members Deployed in New York City to Bolster Safety Governor Accelerates Installation of Security Cameras in Every Subway Car, 100 Percent Complete With Over 15,000 Cameras Installed Builds on Governor's Robust Five Point Subway Safety Plan Including Investment in Mental Health Outreach Teams Since January 2021, Sub more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Three individuals were sentenced yesterday for their roles in founding and operating an illegal pyramid scheme. Alex Dee, 50, of Fate, Texas, was sentenced to 36 months in prison and ordered to pay $1,845,600 in forfeiture; Brian Kaplan, 53, of Fort Collins, Colorado, was sentenced to 22 months in prison and ordered to pay $2,838,700 in forfeiture; and Jerrold Mauer, 58, of North Bellmore,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Defendant Made Over $1.3M on Stolen Trade Secrets * * * Klaus Pflugbeil, 59, of Ningbo, China, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for conspiring to send trade secrets that belong to a leading U.S.-based electric vehicle company (Victim Company-1). Pflugbeil, a resident of the People's Republic of China (the PRC or China) and a Canadian and German national, and his co-defendant, Yilong Shao, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in Congress, Rep. Scott has been a champion for combating inequities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Born on a farm in the Jim Crow South, Congressman David Scott knows the unique challenges that our farmers face and he has spent his entire life fighting for the least, the lost and the left behind. Throughout his two decades in Congress, Rep. Scott has been a champion for combating inequities in rural  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Republicans are hurting working-class Americans as they move to shut down the government. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Senate Democr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability, joined by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, where he emphasized that House Republicans are hurting working-class Americans as they move to shut down the government. LEADER JEFFRIES: House Republicans, House Democrats, Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats reached a bipartisan a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-08475; E.D.N.Y. filed Dec. 11, 2024) involving Ken Peterman: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced insider trading charges against Ken Peterman, the former CEO, president, and Chair of the Board of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., in connection with his sale of Comtech shares on the basis of material non-public information about Comtech's forthcoming negati more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Baby Formula Donation Comes from AG James' Settlement with Supplier Marine Park for Price Gouging During 2022 Shortage * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today delivered 3,300 cans of baby formula, worth $140,000, for Rochester families from the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) settlement with Marine Park Distribution Inc. (Marine Park) an more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York Department of State issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Local Government Grants and Technical Assistance Programs Will Improve Water Quality, Shoreline Resiliency, Habitat Health, Recreational Opportunities and Economic Development Programs Funded by the State's $400 Million Environmental Protection Fund * * * The New York State Department of State today released a bold, multifaceted $3.5 million Strategic Investment Plan to im more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following wrap up on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Recent Statewide Forest Ranger Actions * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed peo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began serving to protect the natural resources and people of New more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Competitive Program Supports Improving Consumer Access to Reliable Electric Vehicle Charging * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $28.5 million is now available to install electric vehicle fast chargers along major travel corridors across New York State. Funded by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, the Sta more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed several pieces of legislation to help build critically-needed housing and address infrastructure concerns regarding sewers and flood prevention. Today's bill signings come after the passage of Mayor Adams' "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" proposal, the most pro-housing zoning proposal in New York City history. The City of Yes proposal alone exceeds all more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch, and New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) Commissioner Thomas Foley today opened the new, nearly $105 million 116th Precinct Station House in Southeast Queens. Located at 244-04 North Conduit Avenue in Rosedale, the 116th Precinct is the first, entirely new NYPD command establishe more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: * * * Three Brokers Conspired to Import Ton-Quantities of Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Precursor Chemicals from the People's Republic of China for Manufacture and Further Distribution in the United States * * * Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Anne Milgram, the Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Admini more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * Defendant Admitted That He Conspired to Act as an Illegal Agent of the Chinese Government * * * Today in federal court in Brooklyn, Manhattan resident Chen Jinping pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), in connection with opening and operating an undeclared overseas pol more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Alexis Javier Centeno-Baez, 30, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, was sentenced to serve 120 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara. Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy C. Lynch, who handled the case, stated tha more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Breon Peace is resigning as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York on January 10, 2025. Mr. Peace has served in the position since October 15, 2021. First Assistant United States Attorney Carolyn Pokorny will become Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York upon Mr. Peace's departure. Statement from United States A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Representatives Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reintroduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act, legislation to simplify and modernize the consumer bankruptcy system and make it easier for people forced into bankruptcy to get back on their feet. Over the last 40 years, consumer credit has skyrocketed as A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued a notice of renewal in the Federal Register on Dec. 12, 2024, entitled "Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: The Secretary of the Interior is giving notice of renewal of the Gateway National Recreation Area Fort Hancock 21st Century Advisory Committee. The Committee provides advice on the development of a reuse plan and on matte more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Natasha Dickenson, a Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport marine scientist, returned from a work-related trip in the early morning hours of Dec. 13, but she wasn't about to miss one of her favorite days of the year at the command. Dickenson was up bright and early, as a Toys for Tots drive organizer, to help pack the dolls, the board games and other donations as part of Division Newport's sixth annu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following commentary: * * * Remembering Former Assistant Attorney General J. Stanley Pottinger of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division By Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke Former Assistant Attorney General J. Stanley Pottinger of the Civil Rights Division died on Nov. 27th in Princeton, New Jersey. He was 84 years old. Mr. Pottinger's career was extraordinarily varied, marked by success as a banker, attorney  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Brooklyn, NY--This week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) met with representatives from the United States Postal Service (USPS) to address the disturbing increase in mail, check, identity theft cases, and drop boxes being removed within New York's Congressional 9th District. In November, Rep. Clarke sent a letter to the Brooklyn Postmaster General raising concerns over the increase in constituent com more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), colleagues, and advocacy groups held a press conference at the Capitol calling for the Biden Administration to protect Black immigrant communities during the lame duck session, with concern about how President-elect Trump's proposed immigration policies will impact Black communities and families of mixed status. The press conference comes on the heels of Rep. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: Today, the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence delivered its 253-page end-of-year report and main findings to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The report outlines pathways forward and progressive proposals for advancing the country's capacity for AI innovation. "As one of the first members of Congress to call out the potential harms of artificial intelligence, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Today, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) announced that a bipartisan, bicameral solution to the longstanding funding shortfall impacting the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) has been reached and included in the year-end continuing resolution. This fix is the result of negotiations led by Rep. Garbarino, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Sch more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: Ahead of the holidays, Governor Kathy Hochul today briefed New Yorkers alongside Metropolitan Transportation Authority CEO Janno Leiber and law enforcement officials on continuing efforts to increase safety within the subway system for all riders. Since announcing a robust five-point subway safety plan in March of this year, crime within the New York City Transit system is down 10 per more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Wool Trust Fund Payments Are Critical For American Textile Factories To Stay Competitive, Like At The Formerly-Known Hickey Freeman Factory, By Providing Crucial Tariff Relief After Tom James Co. Took Over Rochester Factory Senator Vowed To Save Program That Is Vital To Their Business And Now Secured One-Year Extension Of Wool Trust Fund In End-Of-Year Budget Bill Schumer: W more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding From Inflation Reduction Act Schumer Championed As Majority Leader Will Help Bolster Extreme Weather And Climate Resiliency Hubs In Albany's Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods Trinity Alliance Of The Capital Region And Other Local Environmental Justice Groups Will Also Work Together To Strengthen Local Workforce Training And Other Projects To Help Families Lower Energy Cos more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer And Gillibrand Have Long Fought For Continued Funds To Support First Responders And Others With Long-Term Health Issues Stemming From 9/11 Terror Attack Senators Explain They Secured Funding In Upcoming Budget Bill That Congress Will Vote On This Week Schumer, Gillibrand: This Funding Fix Ensures 9/11 Heroes Never Have To Worry About Getting The Health Care They Need more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Marsha Blackburn introduced the Tax Fairness for Survivors Act, a bipartisan and bicameral bill that would remove the federal tax penalty on settlements, awards, and judgments paid to survivors of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Current law exempts payments for damages due to physical and emotional injuries from physical injury cases from taxation. However, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right. Well, good afternoon, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us for today's background briefing and update on the situation in Ukraine. As a reminder, today's call is on background attributable to a senior defense official and a senior military official. Please note, I will call on reporters. We'll try to get to as many of your questions as possible in the time we have available. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy along with PUSH Buffalo and a coalition of other Western NY environmental justice groups announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for Erie County's Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan, which will support emergency response and extreme weather hubs and bring emergency prepa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: As a seven-time American League batting champion and 18-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins (1967-1978) and the California Angels (1979-1985), Rod Carew is considered a baseball legend. He also served as a combat engineer for six years in the Marine Corps Reserve, enlisting in 1966. Combat engineers are proficient at building bridges, demolitions, route clearance and other tasks. In October 2011, Carew was  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of a foreign press center briefing on Dec. 18, 2024 featuring Ned Price, Deputy to the U.S. Representative to the United Nations: * * * Summary * Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken travels to New York City December 18-19 to chair two meetings of the UN Security Council, where the United States holds the rotating presidency for the month of December. Ned Price briefs at the NYFPC to preview these discussions more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: Lafayette RE Management LLC, a private asset manager based in New York City, and Thibault Adrien, Lafayette's founder and majority owner, have agreed to pay $680,000 to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly making false certifications to the government in applying for, and receiving forgiveness of, a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: On Thursday, Dec. 19, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona will host the "Creating Pathways for Multilingualism for All" convening. At the event, the Office of English Language Acquisition will release four Dual Language Immersion Playbooks and a call to action to governors across the nation. This convening will showcase high-quality dual language immersion programs in California, New York, Texas, U more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released the following public communication dated Dec. 9, 2024, from the City Bar Justice Center, New York: * * * To: Jonathan Taylor Staff Attorney Office of the General Counsel (022) Department of Veterans Affairs 810 Vermont Avenue NW Washington, DC 20420 RE: RIN 2900-AR94; Comment to Improving Accreditation Process and Strengthening Legal Education Requirements for Accredited Agents and Attorneys * * * Dear Mr. Tayl more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The White House issued the following readout of the Sustainable Freight Workshop on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * On December 17, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the first-ever White House Sustainable Freight Workshop, bringing together nearly 100 public and private stakeholders from across the freight sector to discuss a path forward to reducing emissions from the freight system while protecting the economic vitality created by President Biden's Investing in America agend more PR