WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued a report which addressess the increased bullying, bias, and discrimination faced by Muslim students in schools. This resource aims to empower Muslim children and their families by providing practical guidance on recognizing, reporting, and responding to bullying incidents rooted in religious and cultural prejudice. The toolkit highlights that Muslim students encounter bullying at twice the rate of their non-Muslim more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Health Leaders Blast Trump Administration's Incompetence Regarding Inaccurate Medicare Advantage Provider Directory-- Demand Answers for Beneficiaries House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to Department of Health and Human Services more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Health Leaders Blast Trump Administration's Incompetence Regarding Inaccurate Medicare Advantage Provider Directory--Demand Answers for Beneficiaries House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) and House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) wrote to Department of Health and Human Servi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. These regulations revise criteria for a qualifying employer under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) program, specifically by adding provisions to exclude organizations that engage in illegal activities such that they have a substantial illegal purpose. The rule states: " more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 6) SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Summary The Department of Education (Department) is committed to ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to support organizations engaged in unlawful activities. To uphold this principle, the Secretary will exclu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 6) Discussion: The Department acknowledges that rules at the Federal and State levels broadly prohibit nonprofit organizations from engaging in illegal conduct, but the Department disagrees that this final rule is duplicative of those efforts. Indeed, as ex more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 3 of 6) Discussion: The Department rejects claims that the phrase "substantial illegal purpose" is too vague to be understood. The activities that are included within this term are defined in this final rule. Organizations that have engaged in an illegal activit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 4 of 6) X. Regulatory Impact Analysis Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14192 Under Executive Order 12866, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) must determine whether this regulatory action is "significant" as defined by that Executive Order and, therefor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education has issued final regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, effective July 1, 2026. * * * (Continued from Part 5 of 6) PART 685--WILLIAM D. FORD FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM 1. The authority citation for part 685 is revised to read as follows: Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1070g, 1087a, et seq., unless otherwise noted. 2. Amend Sec.685.219 by: a. Adding paragraphs (b)(1) thro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Press for Transparency on Secretive ICE Air Operations, Raise Human Rights Concerns Over Reports of Improper Treatment of Detainees * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and 8 colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers regarding its use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Maryland Delegation Members Express Support for Governor's Action to Provide Food Support to Marylanders * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Joins Alsobrooks, Van Hollen, Elfreth to Introduce Legislation to Pause Student Loans for Federal Workers, Contractors, and Military * Washington (October 29, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) to introduce legislation, The Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Express Support for Governor's Action to Provide Food Support to Marylanders * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) released the following statement on Governor Moore's decision to de more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Market Money Offering Enhanced Benefits for Families and Farmers During Federal Shutdown In response to Thursday's State of Emergency Declaration by Governor Wes Moore to address the economic impacts of the federal government shutdown and help deliver resources to support Marylanders' who rely on SNAP benefits, the Mar more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 31 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2025: * * * Maryland Department of Agriculture Announces Expanded Animal Health Diagnostic Services The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a significant expansion of animal health diagnostic services including the addition of a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist to the Salisbury Animal Health Laboratory team. The new pathologist will provide poultry necropsy services more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Plan Year 2026 Marketplace Plans and Prices Fact Sheet * The Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period for plan year 2026 begins on November 1, 2025, and runs until January 15, 2026. The average HealthCare.gov premium after tax credits is projected to be $50 per month for the lowest cost plan in 2026 for eligible enrol more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal, Durbin, and Padilla Condemn Trump Administration's Unlawful Refugee Cap Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, Sen. Dick Durbin, Ranking Member of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Colleagues Question Trump White House Ballroom's Compliance with Federal Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) led 59 of his congressional colleagues in a letter to President Trump demanding a halt to his White House ballroom "vanity project" until the president can demonstrate how his demolition of the East Wing complies with federal law. "We oppose you taking a wre more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen, Cortez Masto Demand Trump Administration End Extreme and Dangerous Immigration Enforcement Activities Near Schools * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Senate colleagues in demanding the Trump Administration take immediate action to ensure the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stops conducting a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Warren, Colleagues Press for Transparency on Secretive ICE Air Operations, Raise Human Rights Concerns Over Reports of Improper Treatment of Detainees * Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) were joined by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Cory Book more PR