WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R), Rosemont, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging the agency to closely examine the detrimental effects of employer noncompete agreements on physicians and patient access to care. Representing over 10,000 physiatrists, AAPM&R highlights how such clauses create barriers not only for healthcare providers but also compromise the quality of care available  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The American Medical Group Association (AMGA), Alexandria, Virginia, is advocating for a state-led approach to regulating employee noncompete agreements in a public comment letter submitted to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Representing over 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, AMGA emphasizes the importance of tailored regulations that reflect the unique dynamics of healthcare marketplaces. In their letter to the FTC, AMGA underscores th more ST

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * Argonne-led Q-NEXT quantum center renewed for five years Advancing next-generation quantum science and technology One of five National Quantum Information Science Research Centers, Q-NEXT has received $125 million over five years to build the capabilities for interconnecting quantum technologies over small and large distances. Editor's note: Read  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Century Aluminum, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) addressing significant foreign trade barriers impacting the domestic aluminum industry. The letter highlights Century's concerns over unfair trade practices by countries such as Canada, Australia, and members of the European Union, which the company argues hinder U.S. producers. Century Aluminum operates smelters in Kentucky and South Carolina, providing jobs  more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Chicago Women in Trades, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor expressing opposition to the proposed rule titled "Interpretation of the General Duty Clause: Limitation for Inherently Risky Professional Activities." The organization warns that this rule threatens essential worker protections, undermining employer accountability for the safety and wellbeing of employees. With a mission spanning over forty years, Chicago Women in Trad more ST

UPTON, New York, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * DOE Renews Brookhaven Lab-led Quantum Research Center The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $125 million in funding over five years to advance cutting-edge quantum information science (QIS) research conducted through the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage (C2QA). Led by DOE's Brookhaven National Laboratory, C2QA is one of five National QIS Research C more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Commends Chicago-Area Businesses For Feeding Illinoisans As Trump Administration Refuses To Process Full Snap Benefits During Republicans' Shutdown * November 03, 2025 "President Trump became the first president in history to deliberately disrupt the processing of November SNAP benefits, jeopardizing 42 million Americans' food security," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns ICE Activity During Halloween Weekend In Chicago * November 04, 2025 Durbin also highlighted his visit to Little Village on Friday, where he met with high school students who organized a walk out to protest "Operation Midway Blitz" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Exposes Trump Administration's Extreme Conduct in Chicago * November 03, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a powerful video exposing the abuses committed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under orde more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Three Resolutions To Terminate President Trump's Harmful Tariffs * November 04, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate passed three resolutions, all with bipartisan support, to terminate the President's disastrous tariffs on Brazil and Canada, as well as his global "reciproc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Riverbend Financial Corporation, Northwest Bancorporation of Illinois, Inc., and First Citizens Bank of Butte * The Federal Reserve Board on Tuesday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Riverbend Financial Corporation, Fort Worth, Texas Written Agreement dated February 14, 2023 (PDF) Terminated October more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Hispanic American Construction Industry Association (HACIA), Chicago, Illinois, has voiced concerns over the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) recent interim final rule (IFR) regarding the disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprise (ACDBE) programs. The organization expressed that the proposed changes, which eliminate race- and gender-based presumptions of social and economic disadvantage, pose a risk to d more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE and Oklahoma bolster public safety on state's highways by removing 34 illegal alien truck drivers * OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma ICE and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, a 287(g) partner, arrested 70 illegal aliens during a two-day special emphasis operation from Oct. 28 - 29, including 36 criminal aliens and 34 found violating state law by operating a sem more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Over the Weekend, ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Kidnappers, and Murderers * 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announces the arrest of more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens from across the country over the weekend in more PR