WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, posted the following news release: * * * 300+ Stakeholders Support Clean CR to Reopen Government Bipartisan majorities in both chambers of Congress have voted in support of a clean, nonpartisan CR to reopen the government and fund it through November 21, giving Appropriators time to continue the appropriations process and advance a first slate of full-year funding bills through the conference com more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Advocacy Releases 2025 Small Business Profiles for Major Metropolitan Areas The Office of Advocacy, an independent office housed in the U.S. Small Business Administration, today released the 2025 Small Business Profiles for Major Metropolitan Areas. Each year, Advocacy's Office of Economic Research assembles the most recent small business data into a compreh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Amodei Statement on Day 28 of the Democrat Shutdown and Its Avoidable Consequences * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Mark Amodei released the following statement addressing Day 28 of the ongoing federal government shutdown: "There are consequences to shutting the government down," said Rep. Mark Amodei. "As of today, the federal government has been closed for 28 days, and the real pain is setting in. Nearly more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Statement on Penn Station Access Project * Amtrak has invested over $140 million and significant staff resources on the Penn Station Access (PSA) project. We remain committed to this critical project, and being good stewards of taxpayer investment for Amtrak, MTA customers, New York residents, and travelers. Specific to minimizing delays and expediting the project's completion, Amtrak  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Announces $235,991 Grant to Improve School Safety at Royalton-Hartland Schools * Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced that the Royalton-Hartland Central School District has received a $235,991 federal grant over three years to strengthen school safety and security for more than 1,100 students and 230 staff across the district. The funding will more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Introduces Resolution Affirming Israel's Sovereignty Over the Temple Mount and Supporting Religious Freedom for All * Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today introduced a resolution affirming Israel's sovereignty over the Temple Mount and calling for equal access and religious freedom for Christians, Muslims, and the Jewish people at one of the world's most  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * Following National Announcement, FBI Los Angeles Shares Results of Violent Crime Initiative 'Operation Summer Heat,' a Nationwide Initiative Targeting Violent Crime The FBI's Los Angeles Field Office made numerous arrests over a period of approximately three summer months as part of Operation Summer Heat, the FBI's nationwide effort to combat violent crime. Under the Summer Heat initiative in the seven counties that comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Hampton Farms Recalls Mixed Nuts Roasted Unsalted 8 oz and Mixed Nuts Roasted and Salted 8 oz Packages Due to Undeclared Hazelnuts Summary Company Announcement Date: September 26, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 28, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Undeclared hazelnut allergen Company Name: Hampton Farms Brand Name: Ham more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Murray Blast Russ Vought's Move to Block Funding for Army Corps Projects in Democratic States and Cities * Washington, DC Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Developm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Murray Blast Russ Vought's Move to Block Funding for Army Corps Projects in Democratic States and Cities Top energy appropriators outline how funding "pause" risks leaving communities vulnerable to storms and floods and places political retribution above public safety * Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09),  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Speaks Out Against Hochul and Jeffries' Latest Attempt to Rig New York's Congressional Maps * Washington, D.C. - 10/27/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler released the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed by the Elias Law Group seeking to overturn New York's congressional maps: "Let's be clear, this lawsuit has nothing to do with protecting minority voters and everything to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE NOW THREATENING TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Members Rosa DeLauro and Angie Craig, where he emphasized that while Republicans are threatening to steal SNAP from everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to fight to protect the hea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE NOW THREATENING TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AGAINST THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference with Ranking Members Rosa DeLauro and Angie Craig, where he emphasized that while Republicans are threatening to steal SNAP from everyday Americans, Democrats will continue to fight to protect the healthcare and nutritional as more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following remarks at an event entitled "Progress & Partnership: An Evening With NYC's Disability Community and Allies": * * * Thank you so much. And you know, the commissioner was saying something as I was backstage and she said forgive her if she gets teary eyed. And if you were to speak with my deputy mayors, my commissioners, those who really saw us in the trenches, those of us who spent three years and 10 months in the foxhole  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Kaptur Blast Russ Vought's Move to Block Funding for Army Corps Projects in Democratic States and Cities * Top energy appropriators outline how funding "pause" risks leaving communities vulnerable to storms and floods and places political retribution above public safety Washington, D.C. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Kaptur Blast Russ Vought's Move to Block Funding for Army Corps Projects in Democratic States and Cities Top energy appropriators outline how funding "pause" risks leaving communities vulnerable to storms and floods and places political retribution above public safety * Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY State and Local Resiliency Efforts Can Limit Damages but Federal Support is Crucial Suffolk County Had Most Severe Weather Events, Followed by Counties in Hudson and Mohawk Valleys and North Country * A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSdok) -- The New York State Public Service Commission has requested public comments and announced a hearing regarding a petition filed by Oxbow Hill Solar LLC, New York. The filing, titled "Petition of Oxbow Hill Solar, LLC for an Order Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68, and Lightened Regulation" (Case No. 25-E-0541), seeks utility authorization for the construction and operation of an up to 140-megawatt p more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. * * * Port Ewen Fire District - Financial Management (Ulster County) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/03/port-ewen-fire-district-financial- more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor concerning the agency's proposed regulations on Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. The organization commended the department for its ongoing efforts in this critical rulemaking process but stressed the need for a more robust approach to safeguard workers from heat-related hazards. In the letter, NRDC representat more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the city's first municipal child care pilot program during remarks delivered in the historic municipal building. The pilot, set to launch in September 2026, will provide free, on-site, and affordable child care for up to 40 children as young as six weeks old of Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) employees at 1 Centre Street. Adams, who was introduced by deputy mayor for Administration and chief of staff Camille  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a country's first pilot program to integrate public schools directly with New York City 911 emergency services at the Spring Creek Campus of Brooklyn on Oct. 27, 2025. The initiative, spearheaded by chief technology officer Matt Fraser, utilizes fixed buttons and wireless lanyards to activate an Emergency Alert System (EAS) capable of initiating a direct 911 response and hard lockdown in under 10 seconds. The mayor stated that prioritiz more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Files Brief Challenging Trump's Weaponization of DOJ in Comey Case * Pallone Challenging Unlawful Appointments of Lindsey Halligan and Alina Habba as Interim U.S. Attorneys WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced that he has joined a new amicus brief for United States v. Comey on behalf of former Director of the FBI, James Comey. The brief pushes b more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Reality Check: Propping Up Obamacare Failures Won't Lower Costs * " This isn't about making healthcare more affordable. It is organized theft of taxpayers. And it is all to prop up a program that never worked." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Floor about how Democrats broke America's healthcare system and are now holding the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Joins House GOP Leadership Press Conference on Democrat Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) and 20+ year fighter pilot and Air Force Reservist, joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and House Leadership members in a press conference on day 28 of the Democrats' reckless government shutdown. During his remark more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Sanders Demands Answers on Amazon's Plan to Automate Warehouses, Replace 600,000 Workers As Amazon moves forward with plans to cut hundreds of thousands of American jobs, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today wrote to Amaz more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2025: * * * Sanders Demands Answers on Amazon's Plan to Automate Warehouses, Replace 600,000 Workers As Amazon moves forward with plans to cut hundreds of thousands of American jobs, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today wrote to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos asking for answers on how the company's plans to automate more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Dire Need for Democrats to Reopen Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' America Reports to urge Senate Democrats to stop their tantrum, reopen the government, and end the suffering they're inflicting on families, servicemembers, and federal employees. As Americans prepare to miss paychecks, SNAP benefits, and WIC payments, Leade more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: Dire Need for Democrats to Reopen Government * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News' America Reports to urge Senate Democrats to stop their tantrum, reopen the government, and end the suffering they're inflicting on families, servicemembers, and federal employees. As Americans prepare to miss paychecks, SNAP benefits, and WIC payments, Leade more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed reporters en route to Doha, Qatar, on Oct. 25, 2025, outlining American foreign policy efforts across several key regions. The secretary stated the U.S. sees an opportunity to expand its strategic relationship with Pakistan, but emphasized that this does not come at the expense of its "deep, historic and important" relationship with India. Rubio also discussed the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, acknowledging the nightly challenges in main more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 28 of the Democrat Shutdown: Motivated by Fear of their Far-Left Base, Democrats Continue to Keep Government Closed * WASHINGTON On Day 28 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger, RSC members, and House GOP Leadership to discuss how Democrats are keeping the governmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson on Day 28 of the Democrat Shutdown: Motivated by Fear of their Far-Left Base, Democrats Continue to Keep Government Closed * WASHINGTON On Day 28 of the Democrat Shutdown, Speaker Johnson held a press conference alongside Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman August Pfluger, RSC members, and House GOP Leadership to discuss how Democrats are keeping the government closed out of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Teasdale Latin Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Potential Undeclared Milk in Certain Taco Dinner Kits Summary Company Announcement Date: October 25, 2025 FDA Publish Date: October 28, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: May contain undeclared milk. Company Name: Teasdale Foods, Inc. Brand Name: Martin's and Giant/Casa Mamita more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Joins Sean Hannity on Fox News * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) joined Sean Hannity on Fox News. On Democrats prioritizing their far-left base: "This is a big political game [to the Democrats]. This is to make a bunch of people on their far left - the people who were probably at the rally last weekend for Mamdani in New York - more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville: "Radical Islam is Fundamentally Incompatible with our Western Values" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) once again took to the Senate floor to discuss what he believes is the greatest national security threat facing the United States: the rise of Radical Islam and Sharia Law. In the speech, Sen. Tuberville discussed the two bills he recently introduced to roo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez and Adams Introduces the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act * WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Representatives Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) and Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act. This bill would create a voluntary grant program for school districts to help schools provide healthier, climate friendly, and culturally appropriate plant-based entree options to s more PR