WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Arconic Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has provided comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The company highlighted its reliance on a diverse supply of raw materials. Arconic operates primary manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and globally. The company produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions, emphasizing its  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on June 2025 Fed Interest Rate Decision WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced it would be maintaining the current interest rate target range:  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice entitled "Procurement List; Deletions." This action removes various products and services from the procurement list which were previously supplied by nonprofit agencies employing individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The notice identifies a range of products including plastic identification markers in various colors - pink, yellow, violet, green, or more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Pressures HUD for Action on Hazardous Living Conditions at Chester's Benjamin Banneker Plaza * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week pressured Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner to address long standing hazardous living conditions at Benjamin Banneker Plaza in Chester. Despite ongoing communications to rectify the con more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alaska -- Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose 1.3 percent in Alaska's only large county, Anchorage Municipality, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth in An more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Arizona-- Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose in 1 of the 2 largest counties in Arizona from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Maricopa County had an over-the-year increase in employment  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Oregon - Fourth Quarter 2024 * Employment rose in 2 of the 7 largest counties in Oregon from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Deschutes County had the largest over-the-year increase in emp more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces $10.5 Million in Federal Funding for New Pittsburgh International Airport Terminal * CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that $10.5 million in new federal grant funding has been awarded to the Allegheny County Airport Authority. The funding will support the final phases of constructing Pittsburgh International Airport's new terminal--a $1.5 bill more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Eastside Rollin' 20s Crips Members and Associates Indicted, Including Murder, Robbery, Fentanyl Distribution and Firearms Offenses * A twelve-count indictment was unsealed today in the Eastern District of Virginia charging nine members of the Eastside Rollin' 20s Crips (RTC) violent street gang with crimes including a drug conspiracy, murder in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and a racketee more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a notice (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-0027) announcing that information submitted to its Office of Pesticide Programs, including data potentially claimed as confidential business information, will be transferred to Agile Decision Science, LLC, Savan Group LLC, and Maines. These entities have been awarded multiple contracts to perform work for the Office of Pesticide Programs, and access to this information is more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule (EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0328; FRL-11825-02-OCSPP) entitled "Sulfonium, tricarbocyclic-, polyfluoropolyhydro-2,2-dicarbocyclic-4,7-methano-1,3-benzodioxole-5-alkanesulfonate (1:1) (generic) and other chemical substances." This rule establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for multiple chemical substances used primarily in semiconductor manufacturing and sulfide ore mining. It addresses a range of compound more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) has formally expressed concerns regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed hospital inpatient prospective payment updates for fiscal year 2026. The association represents over 230 hospitals across the state and emphasizes the urgent need for adjustments in light of persistent financial challenges. "We appreciate the opportunity to comment on the proposed rule for fiscal year 2025," more ST

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Warns about the Spike in China-Based Technology Firms' Smuggling of Signal Jammers * The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on the rise in Chinese-manufactured signal jammers to the United States, which pose a threat to public safety and civilian aviation. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seen a roughly 830% increase in seizures since 2021, despite C more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE worksite enforcement operation uncovers widespread identity theft affecting more than 100 victims across the nation * OMAHA, Neb. -- A recent worksite enforcement operation led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealed massive identity theft impacting unsuspecting U.S. citizens whose personal information was used by illegal aliens to ga more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * In Wake of Political Assassinations in Minnesota and Antisemitic Violence in Colorado and D.C., Ranking Member Raskin Demands Answers on Gutting of Counterterrorism Infrastructure Trump Administration Has Demolished America's Capacity to Prevent and Respond to Terrorism * Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Mem more PR

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Medical Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Consortium." This notice is a type of document that serves to inform the public about changes in the membership of the Medical Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Consortium, often referred to as MCDC. These notifications were filed with both the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy backs McCormick, Fetterman resolution to condemn antisemitic violence * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.) and 33 bipartisan colleagues in introducing a resolution condemning the trend of political violence against Jewish people. "Attacking innocent people for their faith is more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- New Hope and Ivyland Railroad has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration for an extension of relief from regulations regarding the stenciling and reflectorization of rail cars. Specifically, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad seeks to extend a previous special approval for its caboose, NHRR C127, which is more than 50 years from its original construction date. The railroad also requests relief from existing rules for stenciling  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport scientist, team win 2025 Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards * NEWPORT, R.I. - Michael Warnock, a scientist in the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Warfare (USW) Platforms and Payload Integration Department, and the Surface Ship Undersea Warfare In-Service Support Team from the Sensors and Sonar Systems Department, recently won Assist more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Anthracite Council has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, urging it to recognize anthracite's strategic importance in a national security investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The council highlighted the unique role of this high-grade coal as a carbon source for various U.S. industries. Anthracite, a pure form of naturally occurring carbon, makes up less than  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Condemn Antisemitic Violence Across the United States Washington. D.C., June 18, 2025 -- Today, U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced S. Res. 288, a bipartisan resolution condemning the horrific rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the country. Citing the attempted murder in Boulder, Colorado, the more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * PUC Approves Next Phase of State Energy Efficiency Program New Five-Year Plan Projected to Save Consumers $1.4 Billion While Supporting Grid Reliability * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved the next phase of the Commonwealth's Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C) Program - adopting the Phase V Implementation  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * PUC Approves Settlement with UGI Utilities - Gas Division Modifies Company's Procedures and Quality Assurance Efforts and Assesses Civil Penalty Following Fatal Incident in Monroe County in 2020 * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today approved a settlement with UGI Utilities Inc. - Gas Division (UGI) in connection with a 2020 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 19 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * PUC Pipeline Safety Programs Earn Top Marks from Federal Evaluators PUC Recognized for Strong Inspections, Risk Reduction, and Pipeline Modernization Efforts * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today recognized the continued excellence of the PUC's Pipeline Safety Division following another year of top scores in an annual evalu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands Investigation of FBI's Role in Unlawful Detention of Senator Padilla Raskin Presses Director Kash Patel for Answers After Agents Pin Down and Handcuff a Senator for Asking a Question at a Press Conference--Trump's Most Recent Attack on Congressional Oversight * Washington, D.C. (June 18, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Leads Bipartisan Effort to Make Roads Safer for Kids, Strengthen Rural Infrastructure, and Support American Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As part of the surface transportation reauthorization process, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced a package of bipartisan bills designed to make communiti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 15 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board has issued a notice entitled "Decision; Van Pool Transportation LLC and Ag Van Pool Holdings, LP--Acquisition of Control--Bill's Taxi Service Inc., Dell Transportation Corp., Hendrickson Bus Corp., Huntington Coach Corp., Huntington Coach LLC, Towne Bus Corp., Towne Bus LLC, Van Trans LLC, We Transport LLC (New York), We Transport LLC (Connecticut), and We Transport Inc." This notice tentatively approves a finance transaction involv more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has published a final rule (31 CFR Parts 16, 27 and 50) entitled "Inflation Adjustment of Civil Monetary Penalties." This action adjusts the Department of the Treasury's civil monetary penalties for inflation, as mandated by federal law. The adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015. This legi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a proposed rule (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0157) regarding the Texas Underground Injection Control Program; Class VI Primacy. This proposed action follows a complete program revision application from the State of Texas, which is seeking primary enforcement responsibility for Class VI injection wells. This authority falls under section 1422 of the Safe Drinking Water Act. The EPA's approval would empower the Railr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River hosts the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival * News Release Date: June 18, 2025 BEACH LAKE, PA - Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River and the Zane Grey's West Society will host the 19th Annual Zane Grey Festival. The free festival will be held on the grounds of Zane Grey Museum in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania from 10:00 AM - 4: more PR