WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a final rule expanding eligibility for the World Trade Center Health Program. Effective May 27, 2025, this update aligns with recent statutory changes to include more responders from the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The WTC Health Program, administered by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on U.S. Steel News CARNEGIE, PA \-- Today, Congressman Deluzio released the following statement. "For the last year and a half, my goal has not changed: strengthen American steelmaking and protect union Steelworkers and Pittsburgh U.S. Steel headquarters jobs. "The devil will be in the details about President Trump's announcement for the future of U.S. Steel. But I do know  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a new information collection request concerning Contractor Cumulative Claim and Reconciliation. This initiative is designed to gather essential data for the agency's review and approval processes, ensuring accurate financial management and accountability with its contractors. This new collection is a crucial step for the agency to effectively manage contractor claims and reconciliation efforts. It aims to s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection request concerning contractor conflicts of interest. This renewal effort aims to ensure the agency can effectively identify, evaluate, and address potential conflicts that may arise with its contractors. The collection of this information is vital for maintaining transparency and integrity in federal acquisitions. Contractors are required to disclose any ac more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Environmental Protection Agency is inviting public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection activities related to Hazardous Remediation Waste Management Requirements for Contaminated Media. This collection of information is crucial for overseeing and managing hazardous waste generated from contaminated sites across the country. The agency is seeking to renew these requirements to ensure continued safe handling and remediation of such ma more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is inviting the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Pesticide Active Ingredient Production. This initiative is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to renew and update its data collection methods, ensuring that environmental regulations are based on the most current and accurate information. The collection focuses on gathering more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation into the importation and sale of certain integrated circuits, electronic devices containing these circuits, and their components within the United States. This action follows a complaint filed by Onesta IP, LLC, based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, alleging violations of federal trade law. The complaint, which was initially filed on April 18, 2025, and later supplemented on May 8, 2025, claims that th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10713) on May 23, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Overview of Public and Private School Choice Options School choice generally refers to the opportunity for parents to select an elementary or secondary school for their child that differs from the assigned school that the child would otherwise attend based on w more PR