WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1323) on Aug. 27, 2025, entitled "Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment - July 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in July than a year earlier in 190 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 170 areas, and unchanged in 27 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. A total of 31 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Holds Local Food Roundtable; Unveils Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act * DALLAS, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) held a roundtable and unveiling event for his legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act. The event, held at Brace's Orchard in Dallas, brought together farmers, food banks, and community food advocates to share firsthand a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * CAPT Francis Martin--the most ancient of "Ancient Mariners" with 63 years of service! * The Coast Guard established the "Ancient Mariner" Award in 1978 to honor the officer and enlisted Cuttermen who personify the dedication and professionalism associated with long service at sea and have held the distinction of Cutterman longer than any other officer or enlisted member. Upon retireme more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Seeks Applicants For Nominations For Appointments To Our Nation's Service Academies For The 2026 Incoming Class * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) is seeking qualified applicants for his Congressional nomination to our nation's four service academies: the U.S. Military Academy (West Point/Army); U.S. Naval Academy(Annapolis/Navy); U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs/Air For more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement on Targeted Minneapolis Shooting Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) released the following statement after two children were killed and 17 people were injured in a targeted shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota, which is being i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Blasts Hochul's Radical Energy Ban, Highlights Growing Momentum for His Energy Choice Act in Erie and Cattaraugus Counties * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) on Tuesday hosted press conferences at new-construction home sites in Erie and Cattaraugus Counties to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act --legislation to stop extreme Democ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases her 2025 Energy and Environment Plan * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her comprehensive Energy and Environment Plan, outlining her commitment to lowering energy costs for New York families, unleashing American energy dominance, and preserving Upstate New York's natural resources. The plan builds on the historic One Big Beaut more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Annual Temporary Closure of Two Shellfishing Areas * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of two shellfishing areas on the north shore of Long Island during the upcoming Labor Day holiday period. DEC imposes these closures during busy holidays to protect public health from potentially more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Admonishes Attorney General Bondi For Politicized Firing Of Nonpartisan Immigration Judges As Trump Administration Carries Out Mass Deportation Scheme Durbin to AG Bondi: "The Trump Administration has engaged in an unprecedented attack on due process and the rule of law, and the only plausible explanation for firing immigration judges and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest filed by Helgen Industries dba DeSantis Gunhide, Amityville, New York, over a contract for concealment and tactical holsters. The contract was issued by the FBI and awarded to Safariland LLC, of Jacksonville, Florida. DeSantis Gunhide contended that Safariland was an ineligible large business for the contract. However, the GAO's decision, dated August 26, 2025, found that DeSantis Gunhide lacked the standing to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-193) on the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act (H.R. 3657), which aims to amend the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications. The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on July 10, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3657, the "Hydro more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Safe Embassies Act to Strengthen Oversight of High-Risk Diplomatic Posts * Washington, D.C. - 8/27/25... Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, introduced the Safe Embassies Act. This bill strengthens transparency and oversight of U.S. embassy security decisions by requiring the State Dep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Neal, Larson Call on Congress to Act After Whistleblower Report of 'DOGE' Mishandling of Americans' Private Social Security Data East Hartford, CT - Today,House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) called on Congress to act a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * New York Penn Station Transformation Timeline * In August 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak Special Advisor Andy Byford announced that the New York Penn Station "Transformation" Project will begin construction by the end of 2027. To learn more about the project's timeline please check out the following infographic. "The transformation of New York Penn Station is und more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 19 states from July 2024 to July 2025 * From July 2024 to July 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 19 states and was essentially unchanged in 31 states and the District of Columbia. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+232,500), New York (+153,400), and Florida (+134,100). The largest percentage in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's summer STEM program is a steppingstone to careers * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) welcomed 50 high school students to explore building, programming and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over two three-week sessions held in July and August.  Designed as a steppingstone to science, ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Penn Station Transformation Fact Sheet * In August 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Amtrak Special Advisor Andy Byford announced that the New York Penn Station "Transformation" Project will begin construction by the end of 2027. To learn more about the station and the project, including its timeline, goals and more, please check out the following fact sheet. "The transfor more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan 'Teachers Are Leaders Act' to Retain Experienced Teachers and Bolster Professional Development * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today introduced the bipartisan 'Teachers Are Leaders Act' to retain experienced teachers, strengthen classroom instruction, and help students succeed. The legislation bolsters professi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Announces Agenda and Panelists for Roundtable on Trade-Through Prohibitions * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its September 18, 2025 roundtable on trade-through prohibitions. The roundtable will be held at the SEC's headquarters at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., from 9:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. ET. The event will be open to the publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Launches Investigation Into For-Profit Methadone Clinics * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, today launched an investigation into whether patients at for-profit methadone clinics encounter unnecessary barriers when seeking lifesaving methadone treatment for opioid addiction. Although the national co more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Schedule for New York Penn Station "Transformation" Project, New $43 Million Grant to Jumpstart Work * Construction for this new, world-class transit hub will begin by the end of 2027 NEW YORK, NY - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Special Advisor Andy Byford today announced that the New York Penn Station "Transformati more PR