WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Chemours Co., Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding the Section 232 investigation into imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products, emphasizing the need for policies that support domestic production while maintaining access to crucial imported feedstocks. Chemours, a global leader in various chemical solutions, highlighted its role as the largest U.S. producer of high more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Choose Clean Water Coalition Urges Mid-Atlantic Drilling Exemption WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Choose Clean Water Coalition, representing numerous organizations, is urging the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to exempt the entire Mid-Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Planning Area from offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling. The coalition asserts that this proposal would endanger the Chesapeake Bay, the nation's largest and most productive estuary, and im more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau is requesting public comment on a petition that challenges antenna restrictions imposed by the Orangetree of Lake County Homeowners Association in Winter Garden, Florida. The petition (CSR 9022-O) asks the Commission to determine if the association's rules, which prohibit rooftop over-the-air antennas on single-family homes, are preempted by the Commission's Over-The-Air Reception Devices (OTARD) Rule. This rule generall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced significant adjustments to its procurement list, adding service opportunities while removing products and other services. This action aims to further employment opportunities for individuals with severe disabilities across the nation, reflecting the ongoing evolution of federal procurement needs and the capabilities of nonprofit agencies dedicated to employing this vital workfor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Georgia Conservancy, a statewide conservation organization, has submitted comments to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management, urging the extension of the moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling in the South Atlantic Planning Area. The organization advocates for the protection of Georgia's environment and coastal resources. The Georgia Conservancy supports the extension of the existing moratorium on offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling, c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Stefanik Joins the Patriot with Assemblyman David DiPietro on Saving New York from Kathy Hochul and How the Big Beautiful Bill Benefits New Yorkers * Saratoga N.Y., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined the Patriot with New York State Assemblyman David DiPietro on saving New York from Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Rise of Zohran 'Commie' Mamdani, an more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSFR) -- The Surface Transportation Board is seeking nominations from the public for nine vacancies on its Rail Energy Transportation Advisory Committee, including representatives from Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., Calgary, Canada, and CSX Transportation Inc., Jacksonville, Florida. This notice highlights the ongoing collaboration between the public sector and private entities in shaping policies for energy transportation by rail. The committee serves as a crucial foru more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- ReThink Energy Florida, a Tallahassee-based organization, is expressing its firm opposition to the inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The group argues that coastal economies are fundamentally built on clean beaches, healthy ecosystems, and vibrant tourism and marine industries. Brian Lee, campaigns director for ReThink Energy Florida, stated that "Even considering more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- St. Johns Riverkeeper, a non-profit advocacy organization, is expressing its opposition to oil and gas exploration and lease sales in federal waters off Florida. The group is asking the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management not to pursue such activities through a Five-Year Plan. According to St. Johns Riverkeeper, "Oil spills and seismic blasting would pose an unnecessary risk to the health and well-being of Florida's beaches, coastal communities, the St. Johns River est more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48594) on July 9, 2025, entitled "Surface Freight Transportation: Modal Options" by transportation policy analyst Ben Goldman. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Economic growth and expanded global trade have led to substantial increases in goods movement. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) projects that freight tonnage in the United States will increase at an average of about 1.6% per  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Greg Steube Announces Veterans History Project Interview Featuring Staff Sergeant Gerald Dombecki, United States Army (Desert Storm) * View the Video Here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-8zXWXcfkI) SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today released the latest installment in his ongoing Veterans History Project Series, honoring the military service of constituents from more PR