WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of The Senate's ACA Tax Credit Vote, Durbin Joins Spotlight Forum Highlighting The Importance Of The ACA * December 10, 2025 During his remarks, Durbin highlighted how the ACA addressed addiction treatment and mental health services WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum hosted by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mar more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Amid Surge In ICE Hiring, Durbin Remarks On Low Standards Of ICE Recruits Who Have Failed Drug Tests, Have Pending Criminal Charges, And More * December 10, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin again denounced President Trump's so-called "Operation Midway Blitz" and called on his Republican colleagues to stand up against the President's cruel mass deportation scheme WASHINGTON - U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Little Bear 2-pack Soother Clip Hazard: The wooden button on the soother clips can come off, exposing a sharp screw, which can pose choking and laceration hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: December 11, 2025 Units: About 1,330 Consumer Contact: Primark at 617-946-3236 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.primark.com/recall o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Senate Republicans After They Pass Up Last Chance to Save the ACA Tax Credits That Millions Depend On * December 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block an extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit enhancements that millions of Americans depend on to afford health insura more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Urges Senate Republicans Not to Pass Up Last Chance to Save the ACA Tax Credits That Millions Depend On * December 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement ahead of tomorrow's vote to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credit enhancements that millions of Americans depend on to afford health insurance: "Tomorrow, my Repu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Cruz, Cantwell, Moran Criticize Widening of Military Aircraft Safety Loophole in 2026 NDAA * December 10, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate's Aviation Subcommittee Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined fellow U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) leaders Ted Cruz (R-TX), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in issui more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth-Secured Hearing on Domestic Deployments Exposes Three Damning Revelations from Top Trump Defense Officials * December 11, 2025 In first Senate hearing on Trump's illegal deployments, Duckworth warned that Trump's continued misuse of the military in our communities risks making Americans fear, rather than respect, our troops [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - At this morning's U.S. Senate Armed S more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting * During his opening remarks, Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee, urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Republicans Voting To Raise Health Insurance Premiums For Tens Of Millions Of Americans * December 11, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans rejected Senate Democrats' proposal to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits to ensure millions of Americans could con more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Delauro Introduce The Federal Food Administration Act * December 10, 2025 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) reintroduced the Federal Food Administration Act, legislation that would streamline our food safety system by consolidating the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) food oversight responsibilities i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to reject a state implementation plan (SIP) revision from Ohio that would replace mandatory vehicle emissions inspections with a program of motorist self-attestation. The move, stemming from the state's "E-Check Ease Act," seeks to allow drivers to sign a form declaring their vehicle complies with emissions standards instead of undergoing the required on-board diagnostic (OBD) testing. The EPA finds the self-a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed to approve multiple revisions to the Michigan state implementation plan (SIP) concerning ozone nonattainment areas in the western part of the state. This action covers Allegan County, Berrien County and Muskegon County, which were reclassified as Moderate nonattainment areas for the 2015 ozone ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) after failing to meet the original Marginal area attainment deadline. The Michigan SIP more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Releases Annual Do Not Call Registry Data Book * The Federal Trade Commission today released the National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2025, which shows that, while overall complaints rose in FY 2025, unwanted calls remain about 48% lower than in FY 2021, when the FTC received approximately five million reports about unwanted calls. The FTC's annual data book provides detailed more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Guard Keeping Streets Safe, Protecting Federal Property, Say DOW Leaders * War Department leaders provided an update during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington today on the National Guard's mobilization and responsibilities in supporting homeland defense. Currently, the National Guard is deployed under both Title 10 and Title 32 authorities, providing support for missions, including feder more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 12 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Announces Recall and Assignment of Eight Retired Circuit Court Judges Chief Justice P. Scott Neville, Jr. and the Supreme Court of Illinois announced today the recall and assignment of eight retired circuit court judges from Cook, Will, and Pope counties to address a shortage of judges in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Section 15 of article VI of th more PR