WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Twenty-five child development, special education and general education policy and practice experts have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) urging the agency to reconsider a proposed revision to the data collection requirements outlined in the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The proposed changes would eliminate t more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Despite the Democrats' Government Shutdown, ICE Arrested the Worst of the Worst Over the Weekend Including Gang Members, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers * Nothing-not even a government shutdownwill slow ICE down from removing criminal illegal aliens from American communities WASHINGTON Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst cri more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2025: * * * NCDHHS Expands Student Loan Repayment Initiative for Rural Health Nurses To encourage and support more registered nurses to serve in rural areas, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing the opportunity for tax-free educational loan repayments. This new North Carolina Nurse Initiative is available to qualifying  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Nipro Corp. and Nipro Holdings Americas, Doral, Florida, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce addressing concerns surrounding imports of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical consumables. The letter was filed in response to the Department's request for public comments on national security investigations related to these imports. In the letter, Nipro emphasizes the importance of foreign supply chains in meeting U.S. demand for more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Postal Service Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 25-080-R25) on Sept. 4, 2025, entitled "North Carolina District: Delivery Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * North Carolina District: Delivery Operations During the week of April 7, 2025, we performed a self-initiated audit at the Charlotte Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) and three delivery units serviced by the RPDC. The delivery units included the Airport  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Citizens Rulemaking Alliance has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration expressing concerns about the proposed establishment of Class C airspace at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) in North Carolina. The letter argues that the planned changes could significantly impact small aviation businesses and operators in the region. The organization highlights that the establishment of Class C airspace would necessitate new equipment obli more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris: "The FDA's deadly betrayal of pro-life America" * WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) penned an op-ed in responding to the Food and Drug Administration's recent controversial approval of the generic Mifepristone drug. Some key quotes are below: * "The FDA's reversal isn't a matter of procedure it's a moral failure dressed up as administrative routin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Demands Full Force American Sanctions in response to CCP Crackdown on Religious Freedom in China * Washington, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act to strengthen America's response to combat the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing persecution of Christians and other religious minorities. The legislat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown: While They Keep the Government Closed, Democrat Leaders Hand the Reins to the Marxist, Far-Left Wing of Their Party * WASHINGTON On Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, and House GOP Le more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown: While They Keep the Government Closed, Democrat Leaders Hand the Reins to the Marxist, Far-Left Wing of Their Party * WASHINGTON On Day 27 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, House Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams, and House GOP Leadership to disc more PR