WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Cement Association and National Ready Mixed Concrete Association, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) emphasizing the necessity of enhancing the national freight network for the efficient movement of cement and ready mixed concrete. Both organizations highlighted that a well-functioning freight system is vital for delivering these essential materials crucial for various infrastructure projects  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Waterways Operators, Arlington, Virginia, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) emphasizing the critical role of the maritime industry in the update of the National Freight Strategic Plan (NFSP) for 2025. AWO represents the tugboat, towboat, and barge sectors, which collectively form the largest segment of the nation's domestic maritime fleet, responsible for transporting 665 million tons of cargo annually.  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Conservative Union Foundation dba Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, recently submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advocating for reforms aimed at reducing regulatory burdens. The organization, which is a non-profit, non-partisan research foundation, asserts that the current regulatory framework of the CPSC is fraught with inefficiencies and speculative concerns that detract f more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) has informed both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission about an expansion of its membership. The consortium filed a written notification revealing that 84 organizations have joined its ranks. These companies and institutions are now participating in the group research project. The addition of these members extends protections under the National Cooperative Research and Pro more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Farm Credit Administration issued the following news release: * * * FCA board receives annual report on the Farm Credit System's young, beginning, and small farmers' mission performance McLEAN, Va., Aug. 14, 2025 -- At its monthly meeting today, the Farm Credit Administration board received FCA's 2024 Annual Report on the Farm Credit System's Young, Beginning, and Small (YBS) Farmer Mission Performance. The board also received a companion report on s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Fragrance Creators Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urging for regulatory reforms that would alleviate burdens on the fragrance industry thereby fostering innovation and operational efficiency. The association asserts that certain federal regulations pertaining to the Hazard Communication of Mixtures hinder product development and inflate compliance costs, making it difficult f more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Greater Prince William Community Health Center (GPW Health Center), Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) voicing strong opposition to a proposed change in the interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). This revision, published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2025, could have dire implications for community  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Van Hollen Introduce Bills to Stop Trump's Reckless Firings of Critical Federal Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced four bills that would institute a moratorium on reductions in force (RIF) at federal science agencies under the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's jurisdiction, including the Natio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Seizure of Over $2.8 Million in Cryptocurrency, Cash, and other Assets * The Department of Justice unsealed six warrants yesterday in the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the Central District of California, and the Northern District of Texas authorizing the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * National Book Festival Offers Free Activities for Readers of All Ages * With free activities for readers and attendees of all ages, the 2025 Library of Congress National Book Festival will continue to unite book lovers on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Washington Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. There is something for everyone at the festival, which offers a variety of author programs on stages and free activ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, Alexandria, Virginia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) emphasizing the need for improved data integrity and transparency in agency operations. The letter highlights OPEI's longstanding commitment to consumer safety and its role as a representative body for manufacturers and suppliers within the outdoor power equipment industry. In the letter, OPEI expresses appreciation for the  more ST

EAGAN, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig, Ag Democrats Question Secretary Rollins Over Planned USDA Reorganization Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led fellow Agriculture Committee Democrats on a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins expressing deep concern regarding the U.S. Department o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Save Big with Amtrak's National Fall Flash Sale * For one week only, Amtrak is offering up to 25% off Coach Class fares on most routes nationwide WASHINGTON - Amtrak invites travelers to hop on the train and experience the beauty of fall all across America with major savings during its National Fall Travel Flash Sale. Available throughout Amtrak's expansive national network, comprised of over more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Makes History in First 200 Days in Office * From securing 16 international agreements to revolutionizing safe travel and securing the U.S. southern border to historic levels, Secretary Noem has been working around the clock to make America safe WASHINGTON - In her first 200 days on the job, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is hard at work d more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The United Motorcoach Association (UMA), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) expressing concerns regarding proposed amendments to regulations for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) at railroad highway-grade crossings. The letter addresses the agency's Notice of Public Rulemaking, Docket ID: FMCSA-2021-0050, which seeks to alter existing protocols for CMV operations near rail crossings. Curren more ST