WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- A bipartisan group of 22 Attorneys General has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the continuation of the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). This vital survey has long served as a comprehensive resource for tracking youth use and access to tobacco and nicotine products across the United States. The Attorneys General emphasize the importance of NYTS data, which plays a critical role in monitoring the effectiveness  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Three hundred seventy-two organizations, members and allies of the Protecting Immigrant Families coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) expressing strong opposition to the agency's recent decision to rescind the 1998 interpretation of "federal public benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The coalition, which includes various organizations and advocates for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Calls on Trump Admin to Fully Restore Public Access to Budget Data Law Passed in 2022 Requires Full Public Access to Data on How Agencies Spend Funds Appropriated by Congress * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Enviri Corp., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing critical enhancements needed in the upcoming surface transportation authorizing legislation. The corporation aims to align its recommendations with USDOT's core objectives of improving transportation safety, expediting project delivery, and fostering essential partnerships with states and stakeholders. Among the key suggestions from Enviri,  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Export-Import Bank has opened a public comment period for a large financing request. The application seeks a long-term loan or guarantee exceeding $100 million to assist with exporting U.S.-made locomotives to Mexico. Wabtec Corp., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the main supplier for the transaction, which is designed to support the export of locomotives. These locomotives would be used for freight rail transport inside Mexico and in commerce between Mexico and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Expeditionary Missions Consortium-Crane has expanded its membership submitting notifications to both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission. This move, made on July 28, 2025, is aimed at ensuring the consortium remains covered by a 1993 act designed to limit antitrust penalties to actual damages under specific circumstances. The filings adhere to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, which grants cert more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Warns SEPTA Funding Impasse Will Cost Amtrak Passengers * PHILADELPHIA, PA - This morning, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) held a virtual press briefing to sound the alarm about how the SEPTA funding impasse could cost southeastern Pennsylvania tens of millions in Amtrak funding and damage Amtrak's ability to contribute to Philadelphia's economy. "Tens of thousands of my co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- In a filing with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, the Information Warfare Research Project Consortium has disclosed an update to its membership. This action was taken to maintain protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, a law that limits antitrust liability to actual damages. The roster adjustment, which adds 48 organizations and removes four, allows the consortium to continue its c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- ODVA Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan, a cooperative research and production venture, has adapted its membership framework, including several global companies. The organization disclosed these updates to both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission on July 14, 2025. These adjustments are made under a provision that limits antitrust liability to actual damages for participants in such collaborative groups. The venture has welcome more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium, Middletown, Rhode Island, has informed both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission of modifications to its member roster. The filings, completed on July 8, 2025, are a requirement under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The Act limits the ability of antitrust plaintiffs to collect more than actual damages in certain cases. The consortium's disclosure is m more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The National Armaments Consortium has expanded its membership with the addition of 34 entities. The changes were disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, a step taken to extend liability protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This act limits the damages that can be recovered in antitrust lawsuits to actual damages under certain circumstances. The new par more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium has filed a notification with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission announcing a change in its member roster. The disclosure, made on July 9, 2025, details the withdrawal of 55 companies from the venture. This action was taken to fulfill requirements under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, a law that limits the liability of such groups in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48480) on July 1, 2025, entitled "Nuclear Energy and Climate Change Mitigation:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Developing Nuclear Energy Capacity This section presents information on current nuclear capacity and on options for increasing nuclear energy capacity in the United States and globally. Current Nuclear Energy Capacity The United States has the largest nuclear power industry i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) addressing the proposed rule on electronic surveying equipment, Docket No. MSHA 2025-0087. The organization, which represents a significant portion of Pennsylvania's coal operators and related businesses, believes the proposed rule could lead to improved safety in the industry, but calls for amendments to better reflect the realities of mode more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to prioritize the enhancement and continuation of critical infrastructure programs as it prepares to reauthorize the current surface transportation statute expiring in 2026. The organization underscores the pressing need to bolster the safety and connectivity of the nation's surface transportation, emphasizing its economic  more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Hosting Annual 'Be Utility Wise' and 'Be Wise' Consumer Education Conferences Throughout Pennsylvania Urges Human Services Professionals to Register for a Fall Event Dedicated to Consumer Advocacy, Utility Education & Resource-Sharing * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today highlighted six upcoming "Be Utility Wise" (BUW) and "Be Wise" professional de more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has taken action against 17 individuals convicted of violating or conspiring to violate the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). This action, termed "statutory debarment," is a measure against those found guilty in a United States court. The ITAR restricts the department from issuing export licenses for defense goods or services to individuals with such a conviction. This establishes a presumption of denial for any related approvals. The p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47621) on July 1, 2025, entitled "The Universal Service Fund and Related FCC Broadband Programs: Overview and Considerations for Congress" by Patricia Moloney Figliola, internet and telecommunications policy specialist. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Universal service is the principle that all Americans should have access to communications services. It is the cornerstone of the Communicati more PR