WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- A coalition of 33 environmental and conservation organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) current proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This public comment letter emphasizes the importance of the rule, which was formalized in 2024 with significant public backing, and contends that the rescission would have detrimental consequences for p more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Fifty-three bankers association bankers associations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, also known as the GENIUS Act. The associations have commended the legislative move, which establishes a regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, while emphasizing the necessity for a careful reflection of foundational concepts more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Ahead of Holiday Season, Ranking Member Markey Renews Calls for Trump Administration to "Gift" Main Street their Own Money Back Letter urges development of an equitable tariff refund process that doesn't disadvantage small importers * Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter t more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44975) on Nov. 20, 2025, entitled "The Blue Slip Process for U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations, 1917-Present" by American National Government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The blue slip process used by the Senate Judiciary Committee for U.S. circuit and district court nominations is of ongoing interest to Congress. Since at least 1917, the committee's more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Peters Launch Inquiry into Trump Staffer Paul Ingrassia's Interference in Federal Investigation of Andrew & Tristian Tate * [WASHINGTON, DC] - U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, yesterday launched  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Grow 'N Stow Folding Learning Tower Hazard: The platform inside the tower can collapse, posing a fall hazard to young children. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: November 20, 2025 Units: About 9,780 Consumer Contact: Little Partners toll-free at 800-704-9058 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET Saturday, by email at recall@Li more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers Additional 100 Top Environmental Accomplishments, 300 Environmental Wins Now Highlighted Since President Trump Took Office in January * Region 2 Projects Contribute to National Progress on Delivering Clean Air, Land and Water New York, N.Y. \- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 100 additional environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency granted a partial objection to a Clean Air Act (CAA) title V operating permit for the resin manufacturing operation of Neville Chemical Co., Pennsylvania. This action followed a petition filed on Sept. 20, 2024, by the Clean Air Council, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Environmental Integrity Project; Food & Water Watch; and PennFuture, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, challenging the permit issued by the Allegheny County Health Depar more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve announces College Fed Challenge winners * Pace University won the 22nd Annual National College Fed Challenge. Pace University won the 22nd annual national College Fed Challenge on Friday, a team competition that encourages undergraduate students to learn about the U.S. economy, monetary policymaking, and the role of the Federal Reserve System. Teams analyze economic and financial conditions  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * First Graduates of Industrial Trades Development Program Deliver Local Talent * 11.21.2025 - September 9 proved to be a pivotal day for Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). More than just a successful event, it marked a new beginning and energized the surrounding community. During a NSWCPD ceremony, the first cohort of ten graduates from the Industrial Trades Development Program more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Morelle Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen the Direct Support Professional Workforce * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, and Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced the Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act bipartisan, bicameral legislation to confront the n more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Glunt Industries to Pay $2 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Case * Settles federal lawsuit charging machining company rejected women for production positions and discriminated against female hires CLEVELAND - Glunt Industries, Inc., a Warren, Ohio machining company which operates four large-scale fabrication plants, will pay $2 million and provide other relief to settle a lawsuit f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan District Office Receives Bomb Threat * From a spokesperson for Representative Houlahan: Representative Houlahan's district office in West Chester, PA was the target of a bomb threat earlier today. Thankfully, the staff there as well as at the office in Washington, D.C. are safe. We are grateful for our local law enforcement agencies who reacted quickly and are investigating. A more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly, Ways & Means Chairman Smith: Big, Beautiful Success Story: 2026 Tax Refunds Projected to be Largest Ever * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tax filers could expect an extra $1,000 bump to their tax refund next year, in what could be a record-breaking tax refund season, according to recent analyst projections. In total, the Working Families Tax Cuts (link is external) will give American taxpayers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee and Bicameral Coalition Reintroduce Disarm Hate Act * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Representatives Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), along with Representatives James Clyburn (SC-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), John Garamendi (CA-08), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), David Min (CA-47), and Nike more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (Rep.) -- Del. Stacey Plaskett, D-Virgin Islands, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. PLASKETT, FITZPATRICK, RILEY, AND BRESNAHAN INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN FARM TO SCHOOL ACT * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI) and her colleagues, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congressman Josh Riley (D-NY), and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), introduced the Farm to School Act of 2025, H.R. 6065. This bipartisan legislation would double f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Senators McCormick, Coons Introduce Bill to Boost U.S. AI Leadership With Energy-Efficient Liquid Cooling Technology * WASHINGTON, D.C., November 20, 2025 - Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025. This legislation is designed to help ensure American AI infrastructure are the most efficient, resilient, secure, and advanced i more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Updates Legislation to Renew and Expand Work Opportunity Tax Credit * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) introduced an updated version of the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act to build the U.S. workforce and help connect individuals to good jobs. The bill will strengthen and extend WOTC, which has a proven track record of helping disadvantaged individu more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker, Schneider Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supporting American Students Studying Abroad * WASHINGTON Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced legislation to support American students studying abroad by ensuring their continued eligibility for federal financial aid. Most American students who study at foreign institutions of higher education are able to acces more PR