WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- A report released by American Federation of Teachers, Americans for Financial Reform Education Funds and American Association of University Professors accuses the private equity industry of failing to live up to promises of high returns for public pension funds, while making fortunes for a handful of Wall Street executives. "From Public Pensions to Private Fortunes: How Working People's Retirements Line Billionaire Pockets" scrutinizes the practices and outcomes o more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Amo, Ross Lead 88 Democrats in Opposing Trump's Cuts to EPA Office Keeping Americans' Air Clean and Water Safe * Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congresswoman Deborah Ross (D-NC) led 88 of their colleagues in demanding answers as to why President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrato more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Announces New World Screwworm Webinars for Animal Industry, Veterinarians, and Animal Health Regulatory Officials * The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will host informational webinars on August 12 (for veterinarians and animal health regulatory officials) and August 13 (for animal industry) ab more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Pallone Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Aquaculture and Seafood Producers * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) and Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) introduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act --bipartisan legislation which ensures aquaculture and seafood producers are eligible for USDA grants, scientific research opportunities, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Calls Out Florida GOP's Effort to Cheat Voters with Partisan Redistricting * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) issued a statement slamming the Florida House Speaker for convening a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting to redraw and gerrymander Florida's congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The move comes as a wave more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins MSNBC Weeknight to Discuss Voting Rights and Republicans' Redistricting Efforts * Congresswoman Nikema Williams: "They want to let the members pick their voters, and not the other way around" WASHINGTON D.C. - Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined MSNBC Weeknight last night to discuss the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, her recently introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Altafit af28 Smartwatches Hazard: The smartwatch's wireless charging pad can overheat and ignite, posing a risk of serious burn injury and fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: August 07, 2025 Units: About 2,900 Consumer Contact: Deale International toll-free at 877-880-6137 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at altafitrecall@thedeal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DEVELOPING: Donalds Releases Statement On Shooting At Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia * WASHINGTON - This morning, an armed suspect opened fire at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia. According to reports, five soldiers were shot, treated on-site, and moved to a local hospital for further treatment. All five wounded soldiers are now in stable condition. The shooter was subdue more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY ACT 2025 SUPPORT - WHAT THEY ARE SAYING This week, the Dignity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4393) has gained significant momentum, receiving endorsements from over 30 stakeholder groups nationwide. Support now comes from a broad coalition of faith-based organizations, business associations, farmers, veterans, and immigration advocacy organizations. "The Dignity Act is a revolutionary bill that offers t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration is contemplating a proposal to change the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice. This move comes in response to struggles within the citrus sector, which has been impacted by a persistent bacterial disease and severe weather, including a major hurricane. The industry's troubles have led to a decline in the average level of soluble solids, or Brix, in oranges. The proposal, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- An annual report of Florida Office of Ocean Economy reveals it is a powerhouse, supporting more than 1 million jobs and contributing in excess of $73 billion to the state's output annually. Direct and indirect activities tied to the coasts--ranging from tourism, boating, and shipping, to fisheries, marine construction, and emerging sectors like blue technology--account for more than three-quarters of Florida's economic value. Coastal counties alone generate a stag more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-189) on the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act (H.R. 504), which aims to amend the Miccosukee Reserved Area Act to authorize the expansion of the Miccosukee Reserved Area and to carry out activities to protect structures within the Osceola Camp from flooding. The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on July 10, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Legislation The purpose  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Orlando arrests Colombian drug lord wanted for 29 known murders * ORLANDO, Fla. -- An ICE Homeland Security Task Force in Orlando arrested Guillermo Perez Alzate, a confessed murderer and criminal alien from Colombia. Perez is a former paramilitary leader of the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, a transnational criminal organization that uses more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * JCSE enables DAF's DLE series * ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) -- Thousands of service members rapidly deployed into theater on July 11, to kick off the Air Force's first-in-a-generation 2025 Department-Level Exercise series. Before the mass mobilization began, however, a small team of highly skilled technicians had to lay the groundwork for reliable communication between the U.S. and partner nations. On July 3, more PR

HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news: * * * Lights out: Photos from Emerald Warrior 25.2 To meet the needs of today's strategic environment, Air Force Special Operations Command builds warfighters through deliberate training. Emerald Warrior prepares forces to operate in the most demanding conditions, providing the perfect venue to adapt and overcome tactical challenges. Held in multiple locations across Arizona and Califo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- MLM Biologics Inc., Gainesville, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration urging the agency to consider extending small business fee reductions to establishment registration fees. The letter argues that the cost of these fees can be a barrier for companies seeking to enter and grow in the medical device market. The organization's letter states that small businesses are key innovators in  more ST

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 8 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Operational Medical Systems team concludes support of DOD's military health symposium in Florida During the event, OPMED experts showcased the medical solutions they are developing through partnerships and agreements with DOD and private sector organizations. By T. T. Parish, Operational Medical Systems Team members with the Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office completed their support o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Leads Push to Bolster U.S. Seafood, Level the Playing Field for American Aquaculture Bipartisan SEAS Act aims to modernize USDA support for coastal food producers  * Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today reintroduced the Supporting Equity for Aquaculture and Seafood (SEAS) Act, a bipartisan bill that would ensure A more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Hosts Roundtable on Protecting the American Dream in Maitland * MAITLAND, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott was joined by business and community leaders in Maitland for a roundtable on Protecting the American Dream and ensuring every family has the opportunity to get a great job, put a roof over their heads, and live their American dream. Senator Scott was proud to support making the Tru more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces PROTECT the Grid Act to Target Communist China's Control of Smart Devices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of the Preventing Remote Operations by Threatening Entities on Critical Technology for the Grid (PROTECT the Grid) Act. This bill targets an alarming threat posed by high-wattage smart devices produced or controlled by foreign adv more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Leaders in Jacksonville for Hurricane Season Press Conference * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Today, Senator Rick Scott was joined by state and local leaders and law enforcement for a press conference in Jacksonville to urge Floridians to stay prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season is underway. Prior to the start of the 2025 season, Senator Scott traveled across the state visiting Naples, M more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12592) on Aug. 6, 2025, by defense transportation policy analyst John Frittelli: * * * Shipbuilding to Improve Domestic Supply Chains: Opportunities and Challenges Across Administrations and during multiple Congresses, federal policymakers have increased efforts to incentivize the domestic manufacture and consumption of a wide range of goods. These efforts have served various pol more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Introduces USA Act to Strengthen American Leadership in Global Standards * Washington, D.C. -- Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, introduced the Utilize Standards for All (USA) Act, legislation to ensure that the United States continues to lead the development of standards that shape global trade, innovation, and emerging technologies. "Standards are the blueprint for how the more PR