FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve leader honors 9/11 fallen at Red Bank, N.J., commemoration * RED BANK, N.J. - "It is an honor and a privilege to stand before you today in remembrance of those who have sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice, in the wake of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks against our nation," said Col. William Wightman, G-4 chief of staff for the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Di more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Passes Amendment Honoring Lubbock Native Caleb Smither, Enforcing Stronger Safety Protocols in Military * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of the National Defense Appropriations Act (NDAA) which included his amendment honoring Private Caleb Smither of Lubbock by establishing mandatory wellness checks for service members  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing urgent concerns regarding proposed changes to Medicare payment policies. The coalition, comprised of over 40 state and regional rheumatology societies, advocates for high-quality care for managing rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases. In its letter, CSRO praised the p more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hudson Secures NDAA Wins for Fort Bragg and North Carolina's Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) issued this statement following the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I'm proud to deliver a defense authorization bill that puts our troops, their fam more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ issues modified air quality permit to Carpenter Co. * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has issued Carpenter Co., an expanded polystyrene manufacturer in High Point, Guilford County, a first-time Title V air quality permit. Carpenter Co. previously held a synthetic minor air quality permit from DAQ that more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2025 * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.94 per hour in the South to $56.67 in the Northeast in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Enforcement Order Addresses Unauthorized Release of PFAS-Containing Foam into Maine Waters * BOSTON (Sept. 11, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an agreement with the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) addressing an August 2024 accidental release of 1,450 gallons of firefighting foam that contained per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak blasts green energy agenda for skyrocketing home prices in North Dakota * Washington, D.C. -- At an Energy Subcommittee hearing (link is external) on affordability in appliance and buildings policies, Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) called out costly Biden-era federal energy code mandates for driving up the price of new homes by as much as $31,000 in North Dakota. Her questio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Thanedar Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Support September as National Suicide Prevention Month * Washington, D.C. - 9/12/25... This week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) introduced H.Res. 697, "Supporting September as 'National Suicide Prevention Month.'" The resolution supports the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" and September 10, 2025 more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 (TNSrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release: * * * Special Report on Charlotte Police Chief Settlement Highlights Lack of Transparency, Risk Management Fund The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released its completed special report on the $305,000 settlement agreement between the City of Charlotte and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Chief of Police Johnny Jennings. The report was co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Richard Hudson Joins Colleagues to Introduce the RESULTS Act to Protect Seniors' Access to Laboratory Testing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined Reps. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Scott Peters (CA-50), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), and U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (NC) and Raphael Warnock (GA) to introduce the Reforming and Enha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Leads Colleagues Condemning Violence Against Christians in Nigeria, Calling for Redesignation of CPC Status * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led his Senate Republican colleagues Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, calling on the Trump administration to more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Solutex NA LLC, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging a reassessment of the composition and specifications of infant formula under 21 CFR 107.100. The letter highlights recent scientific advancements and international experiences that suggest a need for updated guidelines reflecting the complexity of human breast milk (HBM) and its beneficial compon more ST