WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Thirty-five osteopathic specialty and state associations expressed serious concerns in a public comment letter sent to the U.S. Department of Education regarding proposed modifications to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The letter, supported by 34 affiliated osteopathic specialty and state associations representing nearly 200,000 osteopathic physicians and medical students, warns that the changes could adversely affect the nation's healthcare workforce more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- A coalition of 45 law professors has issued a public comment letter challenging the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) recent decision to employ direct final rules aimed at rescinding or amending key nondiscrimination regulations in federally assisted programs. The professors assert that the DOE's approach not only circumvents required procedures but may breach the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). In their letter dated June 16, 2025, the group highlights four specific  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott: U.S. Overdependence on Foreign-Manufactured Generic Drugs Threatens Lives of America's Seniors & National Security Today, Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging held a committee hearing titled "Prescription for Trouble: Drug Safety, Supply Chains, and the Risk to Aging Americans." The h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Supports State Department Reform, Votes for State Department Reauthorization * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after voting in the House Foreign Affairs Committee to pass a package to reauthorize the U.S. Department of State and implement critical reforms to restore accountability and ensure the department is properly advancing U.S. interests a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service (ERS) issued a report on September 16, 2025, titled 'Oil Crops Outlook: September 2025,' by authors Maria Bukowski and Bryn Swearingen. The report, OCS-25i, states that U.S. soybean production for the 2025/26 marketing year (MY) is forecast at 4.3 billion bushels, a rise of 8.0 million bushels from the previous month's forecast due to higher acreage. While production is up, the report notes that the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Introduces Election Reform Bill to End Partisan Redistricting Gamesmanship with Texas, California, and North Carolina Democratic Leaders * Washington, D.C. - Today, as the Trump White House continues to pressure Republican-led states to pass new Congressional maps diluting the voices of Black and Hispanic voters, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) introduced the Redistricting Reform Act with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- LifeSpan Resources, a non-profit organization based in New Albany, Indiana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid programs for the 2026 fiscal year. The organization, which has been serving the aging population in the state for over 50 years, emphasizes the need for Medicare certification to expand its portfolio of services aimed a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer and Stauber Thank National Guard Troops with Warm Breakfast Meals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and Pete Stauber (R-MN) delivered hot breakfast to National Guard troops stationed across Washington, D.C. to thank them for their incredible work guarding the capital city as a component of President Trump's historic crackdown on out-of-control urban crime in America. " more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tiffany Reintroduces Bill to Create Wisconsin's First National Park * Today, Congressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07) reintroduced the Apostle Islands National Park and Preserve Act. This legislation will elevate the Apostle Islands from a National Lakeshore to Wisconsin's first National Park.  "Wisconsin's Apostle Islands are a national treasure and deserve the distinction of becoming the state's f more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Discusses the State of K-12 Education * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing to discuss the problems that are facing the country's education system. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville spoke to education experts about ways to improve outcomes for Alabama's students. The panelists c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Introduces Legislation Banning Corporations from Bypassing Courts to Settle Legal Disputes Behind Closed Doors * The legislation would restore rights of consumer and workers to sue corporations by banning forced arbitration Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today said that he is joining legislation that would stop corporations from bypassing the court system to settle legal di more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym, Colleagues Advance Bipartisan Bill to Improve Patient Healthcare * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Representatives Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Lori Trahan (D-MA-03) introduced the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act to increase access to breakthrough medical devices for Medica more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym: "We Are Committed to Bettering the lives of Hoosiers" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) participated in a Ways and Means Committee markup that advanced nine commonsense bills. Of these nine bills, Rep. Yakym is proud to co-lead one and co-sponsor two others. "These bills demonstrate our commitment to bettering the lives of Hoosiers by ensuring seniors have timely more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Demand Release of Hong Kong Democracy Advocate Jimmy Lai * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined colleagues in urging U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue his advocacy to secure the release of Jimmy Lai, an entrepreneur and democracy advocate in Hong Kong who the Chinese government has wrongfully imprisoned for nearly five years. "Jimmy Lai has been targe more PR