WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski Releases Statement on Georgia-Pacific Closure in Mt. Olive, Highlights Layoff Resources Now Available * SPRINGFIELD, IL Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on the recent closure of Georgia-Pacific in Mt. Olive. Budzinski encourages those impacted to attend the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) workshops and job fair.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter defends Christians against corrupt Ethiopian government in new resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning the Ethiopian government for its many human rights violations, including the persecution of Christians, and urging the Secretary of State to use all available diplomatic tools to protect innocent civilians against their abu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 39) on December 4, 2025, entitled "Human-to-Human Rabies Transmission via Solid Organ Transplantation from a Donor with Undiagnosed Rabies -- United States, October 2024-February 2025.": Here is the summary: * * * What is already known about this topic? Although rabies virus is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman LaMalfa Leads House in Renewing Secure Rural Schools Payments * Washington, D.C. Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) led the effort in the House of Representatives to pass the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025, which reauthorizes Secure Rural Schools (SRS) payments to rural counties in Northern California and across the country. This leg more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 10 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Dec. 9, 2025: * * * Raffensperger Conducting Investigation into Fulton County Poll Worker Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is conducting a full-scale investigation after a Fulton County poll worker allegedly scanned multiple ballots during the December 2 runoff election. "Georgia is the best state for elections because we work around the clock to keep our elections secure and fair. That's why invest more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE HSTF announces return of alleged prolific drug trafficker & Chinese National from Mexico to face international narcotics, money laundering charges Alleged prolific Sinaloa Cartel and Jalisco New Generation Cartel associate Zhi Dong Zhang, also known as "Brother Wang," was arraigned on Nov. 19 in New York, on a second superseding indictment charging  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has terminated its investigation into video game consoles, gateways and their components and routers, following a settlement agreement. The investigation was based on a complaint filed by AX Wireless LLC, Austin, Texas, alleging violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The complaint claimed that the importation into the U.S., sale for importation, or sale within the U.S. after importation of the products infringed up more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Blasts National Park Service's Aim to "Whitewash Our History" * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, in a hearing of the Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee, Senator Angus King (I-ME), co-chair of the National Parks Subcommittee, laid out his concerns over the rewriting and whitewashing of history within the National Park Service by the Trump Administration. During his opening remarks, he noted t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * TBC Distribution Corporate Recalls Lucky Foods Brand Cinnamon Powder Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: December 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: December 09, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead Company Name: TBC Distribution Corporate Bra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Announces Agreement with Missouri to End Biden Administration's Illegal SAVE Plan * Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced a proposed joint settlement agreement with the State of Missouri that would end the Biden Administration's illegal 'Saving on a Valuable Education' (SAVE) Plan. The SAVE Plan was the Biden Administration's third and final attempt at mass more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue Highlights Civics Education During History Rocks! Tour Stop in Georgia * ACWORTH, GA Yesterday, Chancellor of the University System of Georgia Sonny Perdue visited Allatoona High School in Acworth, Georgia as part of the national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour. History Rocks! is a U.S. Department of Education initiative aiming to stre more PR