WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- A coalition of 119 civil rights, labor, economic justice, and consumer advocacy organizations have raised concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that mandates states to provide sensitive data collected by their unemployment insurance agencies. In a public comment letter, they urged the DOL to withdraw the proposed rule to address critical questions about data usage, privacy protections, and the overall necessity f more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Eighteen Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demanding the withdrawal of the agency's recent Request for Public Comment regarding "gender-affirming care" for minors. They assert the inquiry undermines the autonomy of states to regulate medical practice and mischaracterizes the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments. The letter addresses the FTC's call for commentary to investigate potential consumer dec more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is issuing a final rule to amend Marketing Order No. 930, which governs the handling of tart cherries grown in Michigan, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin. This action modifies several administrative aspects of the Cherry Industry Administrative Board to improve its operation and clarify existing regulations. The amendments focus on how the board is structured and adminis more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Senate Democrats Have Officially Dragged Our Nation into a Schumer Shutdown * "Today, Senate Democrats face a clear choice. They can govern in the best interest of the American people or they can continue to grandstand for retweets and likes from their liberal base. Republicans are united in our commitment to reopen the government. How long that takes, and how costly it is, is entirely up  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Confirmation Hearing on Labor Nominees U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's confirmation hearing on three Trump administration nominees at the National Labor Relations Boa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino: Schumer Shutdown Undermines Our Homeland Security Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) issued the following statement on how Senate Democrats' government shutdown will impact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "Senate Democrats' decision to shut down the government  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRUMP SHUTDOWN * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: "From the moment Donald Trump took office, he and his administration have been on a relentless crusade to make this nation less affordable, less equitable, and less like the America we love with all our hearts. This ongoing government shutdown is simply the culmina more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Espaillat and Assemblymember Gibbs Condemn Trump Administration Halting Vital Funding for New York City Infrastructure * WASHINGTON, DC \- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and New York State Assemblymember Eddie Gibbs issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's efforts to freeze funding for New York City transit and infrastructure, including vita more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Urges Responsibility As Shutdown Looms, Declines Salary * Washington, D.C.- 9/30/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to the House Chief Administrative Office requesting that his congressional salary be withheld in the event of a government shutdown. In his letter, the lawmaker wrote: "In the event of a government shutdown, I am requesting that my salary b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS 25 HOUSE DEMOCRATS IN REJECTING TRUMP'S MESSAGE TO FLAG OFFICERS, WARNS OF DANGEROUS, UNCONSTITUTIONAL MILITARY DEPLOYMENTS AGAINST U.S. CITIZENS: PRESIDENT CROSSED "BRIGHT RED LINE" * Congressman Pat Ryan Leads 25 House Democrats in Rejecting Trump's Message to Flag Officers, Warns of Dangerous, Unconstitutional Military Deployments Against U.S. Citizens: President Crossed "B more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney's Statement on Democrat-Led Government Shutdown * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) After Senate Democrats blocked a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend the funding deadline, the federal government officially shut down. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney issued the following statement: "House Republicans did our job. We passed a clean, bipartisan contin more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Adopts Electronic Hunting Tags and Other Deer Hunting Enhancements * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the adoption of several changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. Hunters can now use DEC's online app for their licenses and tags  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- 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, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS and FEMA Condemn Judicial Overreach Threatening National Security and Emergency Preparedness * A single activist judge's decision now threatens Americans across the nation, preventing them from receiving critical FEMA resources Washington, D.C. - A single federal judge is holding the nation's emergency management funds hostage, risking irreparable harm that could cost lives and cause more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks New York Times False Reporting: DHS Does NOT Deport U.S. Citizens * Make no mistake, if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today sets the record straight, again, about the New York Times false and misleading report alleging DHS is targeting U.S. citiz more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Settles with Four Companies to Improve Community Safety, Chemical Reporting * New York, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action against four companies in New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico for failing to report the use of hazardous chemicals, as required by Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA). These settlements strengthen community safe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Withholds Pay During Democrat-Induced Shutdown * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his request to have his congressional salary withheld due to the government shutdown, caused by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and his Democrat colleagues. The announcement follows Democrats' refusal to vote for the same clean funding bill they supported during the previous administration. During th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service announced it has received three separate applications for incidental take permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). These permits address the potential impact of construction on the federally listed Alabama beach mouse (ABM) in Baldwin County, Alabama. Each applicant seeks an Incidental Take Permit (ITP) to take the ABM incidental to construction activities. The applicants are New Era Development L more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen Statement on GOP Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after Republicans refused to negotiate a bipartisan federal funding package: "First, Republicans threw our health care system into crisis with their Big Bad Bill that will make health care more expensive for millions of Americans. Next, they refused to even negotiate at  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Releases Statement On Infrastructure Funding Pullback * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Trump administration's decision to withhold $18 billion in infrastructure funding from New York City for the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 and the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Government Shutdown * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on the government shutdown: "Today, President Trump and congressional Republicans proved that they would rather shut down the government than make Americans' health care more affordable. The reality is, working families are struggling in President Trump's America. Ov more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * House Republicans Block Plan To Keep Government Open, Lower Health Care Costs * Constituent update on the harm a shutdown poses to NY-13 working families, our economy, and our national security. Dear Constituent, I wanted to contact you about a potential government shutdown and my ongoing work to protect vital services. Unfortunately, extreme conservatives are trying to force a shutdown, which w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement: After months of making life harder and more expensive, Donald Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement: After months of making life harder and more expensive, Donald Trump and Republicans have now shut down the federal government because they do not want to protect the healthcare of the American people. Democrats remain rea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement: Donald Trump is once again treating working people as collateral damage in his endless campaign of chaos and revenge. By blocking billions of bipartisan infrastructure dollars for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RETALIATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer released the following statement: Donald Trump is once again treating working people as collateral damage in his endless campaign of chaos and revenge. By blocking billions of bipartisan infrastructure dollars for the Gateway Tunnel and Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Demands Hochul Take Immediate Action to Deliver Justice For Child Sexual Abuse Survivors * Washington, D.C. - 10/1/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) called on Governor Kathy Hochul to take immediate and decisive action to ensure survivors of child sexual abuse in New York finally receive the justice they were promised under the Child Victims Act (CVA) in a letter condemning the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Strongly Opposes Trump Admin's Move to Cut Transit and Counter-Terror Funding to NY * Washington, D.C. - 10/1/25... The office of Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement regarding recent reports of federal funding reductions negatively impacting New York: "Congressman Lawler strongly opposes these harmful cuts, which undermine, amongst other things, our counterterror more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNBC: "HEALTHCARE IS NOT AN EXTRANEOUS ISSUE. IT IS A CENTRAL ISSUE TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, where he affirmed Democrats' commitment to protecting the healthcare of the American people in the face of the reckless Republican-caused healthcare crisis. BECKY QUICK : We just h more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America where he emphasized that Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan agreement that funds the government in a way that improves th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA: "REPUBLICANS HAVE SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO WORKING-CLASS AMERICANS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC's Good Morning America where he emphasized that Democrats are ready to find a bipartisan agreement that funds the government in a way that improves the quality of life and prot more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON THE HOUSE STEPS: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS ARE ON DUTY. HOUSE REPUBLICANS ARE ON VACATION." * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and House Democrats held a press event to make clear that as opposed to their Republican colleagues, Democrats are in Washington and ready to work to find a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown and save the healthcare of the American people.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON REPORTERS IN NEW YORK CITY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump's Department of Homeland Security has been shamefully corrupted to focus more on bullying Americans than defending national security. Today a violent assault by masked agents at the 26 Federal Plaza facility in New York City ended with a j more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Healthcare over Billionaires Rally at the Capitol where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to stand up on behalf of the health, safety and well-being of the American people and fight back against the extreme MAGA Republ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TELLS RALLY: "WE ARE IN THIS FIGHT UNTIL WE WIN THIS FIGHT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke at the Healthcare over Billionaires Rally at the Capitol where he made clear that House Democrats will continue to stand up on behalf of the health, safety and well-being of the American people and fight back against the extreme MAGA Republican assault on healthcare more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki and CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip to emphasize that Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the face of a reckless Republican government s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "OUR VIEW WILL CONTINUE TO BE CANCEL THE CUTS, LOWER THE COST, SAVE HEALTHCARE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Briefing with Jen Psaki and CNN's NewsNight with Abby Phillip to emphasize that Democrats are fighting to protect the healthcare of the American people in the face of a reckless Republican government shutdown. LEADER JEFFRIES more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark and Chairman Aguilar where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have shut down the government instead of working with Democrats who are in Washington, DC  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "THE REPUBLICAN HEALTHCARE CRISIS IS IMMORAL IN NATURE AND DEMOCRATS ARE FIGHTING HARD TO REVERSE IT" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Whip Clark and Chairman Aguilar where he emphasized that Donald Trump and Republicans have shut down the government instead of working with Democrats who are in Washington, DC and ready to work to find  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * MENG STATEMENT ON GOP GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) released the following statement on the government shutdown effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025: "As of 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown, because the GOP majority - which controls the House, Senate, and White House - allowed funding for the federal government to l more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on Trump Administration Freezing $18 Billion in NYC Infrastructure Funds * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) released the following statement on the Trump administration freezing $18 billion for Hudson tunnel and Second Avenue subway projects: "The Trump Administration is shamefully freezing funding for two of the most critical infrastructure projects in the nation be more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Nassau County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Bethpage, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation voicing concerns regarding the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations. The organization emphasizes the critical role that drones pla more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The National Employment Law Project (NELP), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) raising serious concerns regarding a proposed Federal-State Unemployment Compensation (UC) rule. The rule, which would mandate states to share confidential UC data, potentially endangers personal privacy while failing to specify what data would be required and why it is necessary. In its letter, NELP, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advoca more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11079) on Sept. 29, 2025, by natural resources Policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Carol Hardy Vincent: * * * National Park Service: Government Shutdown Issues Like other federal agencies, the National Park Service (NPS) has halted most operations during occasional government shutdowns resulting from lapses in appropriations. In the past three decades, such shutdowns occurred  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * New Age International Recalls Signature Enoki Mushrooms Due to Potential Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: September 29, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 01, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: New Age International Inc Bran more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 1 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * New York Power Authority and New York State Canal Corporation Announce Christening of the Thomas X. Grasso Tugboat Named in Honor of Beloved Canal Icon and Placed into Service during the Erie Canal's Bicentennial Season, the Tugboat Ushers in a New Generation of Maintenance Vessels that will keep the Iconic Waterway Safe and Operable Three Additional Tugboats Being Manufactured with  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 2 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Newborn Screening Saved Hundreds of New York Infants in 2024 New York's Newborn Screening Program Is Among the Most Comprehensive in the Nation In 2024, 671 Infants Were Diagnosed with a Condition on the Screening Panel * The New York State Department of Health today highlighted the critical role newborn screening plays in detecting serious but treatable conditions i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On The First Day Of A Republican-Led Government Shutdown, Gillibrand Discusses The Need For Negotiations To Lower Health Care Costs And Reopen The Government * 20 million Americans -- including at least 1.6 million New Yorkers -- will see a sudden increase in their health insurance costs if health care subsidies are not extended Today, on the first day of a Republican-led government shutdown more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Statement on Trump Admin Official Threatening Hudson Tunnel Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) issued the following statement after a Trump Administration official claimed federal funds for the Hudson Tunnel Project would be cut off: "Halting the Hudson Tunnel Project over Trump's fabricated culture war will sabotage thousands of NJ commuters. He has a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, issued the following statement condemning the hateful, violent threats against Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal's life: "Rep. Jayapal's commitment to nonviolence was met with an Arizona Republican's threat of execution. "It is as disgraceful as i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: "President Trump and Congressional Republicans have knowingly shutdown the government in order to preserve the disastrous healthcare cuts and make life more expensive for hardworking families. "While Democrats were here in Washington  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission initiated an investigation into multiple global electronics corporations following a complaint alleging the unauthorized use of intellectual property in smart televisions. The action, taken on Sept. 25, 2025, addresses allegations filed by Cerence Operating Co., Burlington, Massachusetts, concerning the importation and sale of smart televisions into the U.S. The complaint asserts that these products violate Section 337 of the Tar more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The American Federation of Arts, New York, has secured a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State for the temporary exhibition of cultural objects. The items are for the exhibition "Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White - Prints from the Rembrandt House Museum." The federation established agreements with the foreign owner or custodian of the objects to temporarily bring them into the country for display. The State Department determined that the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State is requiring the head of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his delegation to secure prior approval for travel beyond a 25-mile radius of Columbus Circle in New York City. This restriction applies while the delegation is in the U.S. for the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) in Sept. 2025. The acting Director of the U.S. Department of State's Office of Foreign Missions, Clifton C.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE ON REPUBLICANS' DECISION TO SHUT DOWN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT * (Washington, D.C.)--Today, Congressman Joe Morelle released the following statement in response to Republicans' decision to force a government shutdown: "I am deeply frustrated. President Trump and Republican leaders continue to prioritize tax breaks for their billionaire friends above the nee more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB), New York, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing concerns regarding China's compliance with World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. The communication emphasizes members' insights into China's adherence to these commitments, particularly concerning intellectual property rights, transparency, and regulatory practices. USCIB's letter highlights the complexitie more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation Statement on Review of New York's Discriminatory, Unconstitutional Contracting Processes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following statement: USDOT issued an interim final rule (IFR) barring race- and sex-based contracting requirements from federal grants. Secretary Duffy's position on the DBE program is clear - subsi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government: "Republicans have shut down the federal government, walking away from their duty to the American people to advance a cruel agenda. Instead of staying in Washington to negotiate, they left town,  more PR