WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Eleven attorneys general and three state labor organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor regarding proposed changes by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The letter expresses opposition to OSHA's proposal that could significantly diminish safety protections for workers engaged in "inherently risky" activities. The aimed regulatory shift targets the general duty clause of the Occupational Safety and Health Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- A coalition of 263 reproductive health researchers, through the UCLA Law Center for Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy and UCSF Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), expressing their support for existing citizen petitions advocating for unrestricted access to mifepristone, a medication used for medication abortion and the management of early pregnancy loss. The letter emphasiz more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * As the Democrats' Longest Government Shutdown in American History Continues, ICE Arrests Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Child Rapists, Kidnappers, and Child Abusers * 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime just in the U.S. WASHINGTON As the Democrats' longest government shutdown in American history continues, U.S. Immigration and Cu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Burns bill would require American-made flags at state facilities * Bipartisan legislation supports U.S. workers and principles HARRISBURG, Nov. 6 As part of his career-long efforts to support American workers and uphold American values, state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, has introduced bipartisan legislation to require that all American flags purchased and displayed by the commonwe more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Ryan Mackenzie Joins Groups in Support of Land and Water Conservation Fund to Support Local * Emmaus, P.A. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, joined Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) coalition partners for a discussion of local investments and a hike at Wildlands Conservancy's South Mountain Preserve. LWCF is the nation's most  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Bill to Boost Workplace Safety for Public Sector Workers Gains Momentum, Cosponsors * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that his Public Service Worker Protection Act (link is external) is gaining momentum and now has 50 co-sponsors. This includes his Republican co-lead on the measure, Pennsylvania Republican Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). This bill seeks  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick to Host Hearing, Press Conference to Highlight Major Support of Child Custody Reform * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) is hosting a milestone day for child custody reform in Pennsylvania. On Tuesday, Nov. 18, Flick is hosting a Policy Committee Hearing from 9-10:30 a.m. in the House Minority Caucus Room (418 Main Capitol Building, Harrisburg). A press conference wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Garden Club of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has voiced opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, commonly referred to as the Public Lands Rule. This opposition aligns with the views of the Garden Club of America, representing a collective advocacy for the conservation and protection of ecologically and historically significant public lands. Established in May 2024, the Public Lands Rule was des more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Hearing Confirms Cuts to Pennsylvania's Public Cyber Charter Schools Would Be Devastating for Our Most At-Risk Students * HARRISBURG \- With Gov. Josh Shapiro threatening to again reduce funding for Pennsylvania's cyber charter schools, state Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and colleagues in the General Assembly held a panel discussion about online learning Wednesday at the Reach Cyber Char more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy introduces bill to protect Americans from ideologically motivated violence * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced the Ideologically Motivated Violence Accountability Act, a bill allowing courts to consider whether a criminal committed their offense to punish others because of their ideological or religious affiliations when deciding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Lancaster Amtrak Station North Platform Completion Marks Major Milestone for Station Rehabilitation Project * Infrastructure Upgrades Enhance Safety and Accessibility at Historic Lancaster Station LANCASTER, Pa. - In partnership with PennDOT, Amtrak is proud to announce the completion of the reconstruction of the North Platform at Lancaster Station, a new, fully accessible high-level platform. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "LIFE IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE AND WE'RE ON THE WRONG PATH" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that while Republicans refuse to fix their healthcare crisis and negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement, Democrats will continue working to lower costs and end the GOP shu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON PBS: "LIFE IS TOO EXPENSIVE FOR FAR TOO MANY PEOPLE AND WE'RE ON THE WRONG PATH" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on PBS NewsHour, where he made clear that while Republicans refuse to fix their healthcare crisis and negotiate a bipartisan spending agreement, Democrats will continue working to lower costs and end the GOP shutdown. GEOFF BENNETT : H more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO ROLAND MARTIN: "WE'RE FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER--DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered where he laid out how Democrats remain laser-focused on making life better for the American people and driving down the high cost of living, while Republicans continue their more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO ROLAND MARTIN: "WE'RE FOCUSED ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER--DRIVING DOWN THE HIGH COST OF LIVING" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on Roland Martin Unfiltered where he laid out how Democrats remain laser-focused on making life better for the American people and driving down the high cost of living, while Republicans continue their all-out assault on the he more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Sen. Cruz at Noms Hearing: Democrats Have Taken Aviation System Hostage, Causing Major Flight Delays Nominees Will Bolster Transportation Safety, Rail Competition * In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) commended Department of Transportation Secre more PR