WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed extending compliance deadlines for laboratories using methylene chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The proposal addresses challenges faced by non-federal laboratories, including those at universities like the University of California and Purdue University, as well as environmental testing facilities like Pace Analytical. These labs use methylene chloride, a widely used solvent, for critical tasks s more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Roberto Perli, Manager of the System Open Market Account, issued remarks at a New York Fed-Columbia School of International and Public Affairs workshop on May 22, 2025, discussing the Federal Reserve's evolving monetary policy implementation framework. He focused on making facilities like the Standing Repo Facility more effective and highlighted similarities among major central banks' approaches. * * * Here is the text of the remarks: It is a pleasure to join today's wor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- John C. Williams, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, issued remarks at a New York Fed-Columbia School of International and Public Affairs workshop on May 22, 2025. He discussed the optimal supply of central bank reserves, examining how central banks have adapted their strategies for reserve provision and interest rate control following significant balance sheet expansions. * * * Here is the text of the remarks: Let me start by  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on May 23, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Dr. Puxiao Cen is a board-certified cardiologist whose distinguished career in medicine and public service reflects a lifelong dedication to the health, dignity, and enrichment of her community. Born in Guangzhou, China, and immigrating to the United States in 1992, Dr. Cen completed her internal medicine residenc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- Alberto Musalem, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, issued remarks at an Economic Club of Minnesota event on May 20, 2025. He shared his views on the U.S. economic outlook and its implications for monetary policy, noting the appropriateness of a modestly restrictive policy given underlying economic strength, a resilient labor market, and above-target inflation. * * * Here is the text of his remarks: The text is as prepared for delivery. Good afternoon.  more PR

NEW YORK, May 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts "Hear From the Mayor" Radio Show Gary Byrd: Let's welcome the 110th mayor of New York City, our brother Mayor Eric Adams. Eric, good morning and welcome.  Mayor Eric Adams: Hey thanks so much brother Gary and it's great to be back speaking with you and our listening audience. And welcome back to another episode of Hear from the Mayor and I'm your Mayor Eric Adams and, if this is more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48543) on May 23, 2025, entitled "Transportation Security: Background and Issues for the 119th Congress." The report is written by aviation policy specialist Bart Elias, cybersecurity policy specialist Chris Jaikaran, energy policy specialist Paul W. Parfomak and transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ben Goldman and Jennifer J. Marshall. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The nati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48543) on May 23, 2025, entitled "Transportation Security - Background and Issues for the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * The Use of Terrorist Watch Lists in the Aviation Domain Airlines had been responsible for checking passenger names against terrorist watch lists maintained by the government before the Intelligence Reform and Terrorist Prevention Act of 2004 (P.L. 108- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48543) on May 23, 2025, entitled "Transportation Security - Background and Issues for the 119th Congress:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Freight Rail Security/109 Freight trains generate roughly 29% of all freight ton-miles across all transportation modes in the United States, transported along a railway network over 130,000 miles long./110 In contrast to publicly owned and managed airp more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * United States Citizen Arrested for Attempted Firebombing of U.S. Embassy Branch Office in Tel Aviv, Israel Earlier today, Joseph Neumayer, a dual U.S. and German citizen was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport by FBI special agents and a complaint was unsealed in the Eastern District of New York charging Neumayer with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the Branch Offi more PR

NEW YORK, May 24 -- The New York State Nurses Association posted the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * What New Yorkers Are Saying About the House Budget Below are statements from New York advocacy groups, healthcare providers, labor unions, and others on the budget bill passed by the U.S. House of Representatives early this morning. 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East: "The House budget represents a massive and appalling giveaway to billionaires at the expense of children, s more PR