WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRAGIC FLOOD-RELATED DEATH IN NEW YORK'S 9TH DISTRICT * BROOKLYN, N.Y. Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke issued the following statement: "I am devastated to learn the flooding brought upon by yesterday's torrential downpour led to the passing of two New Yorkers, one of whom was a friend to myself and so many of our neighbors across East Flatbush. My prayers are wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Joins KBZK In-Studio For Halloween Special Segment * U.S. SENATE - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined KBZK in studio for a special Halloween segment and gave the latest updates on the Schumer Shutdown. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the Schumer Shutdown: This will be the longest shutdown in American history. It looks like the Democrats want to keep it shut down into the ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Insurance Information Institute, New York, issued a report which analyzes the significant impact increasing inflation has had on liability insurance losses and costs through year-end 2024. The comprehensive study reveals that inflation-driven increases in claims severity, rather than frequency, have propelled losses higher across multiple liability lines, leading to substantial additional costs for insurers and ultimately raising premiums for consumers. The r more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "IN AMERICA, NOT A SINGLE PERSON SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability at The Campaign Against Hunger's Bed-Stuy location with CEO Dr. Melony Samuels and constituents to highlight the pain being inflicted on everyday Americans as a result of the Trump SNAP Crisis. " Here in this g more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES IN BROOKLYN: "IN AMERICA, NOT A SINGLE PERSON SHOULD EVER GO HUNGRY." * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press availability at The Campaign Against Hunger's Bed-Stuy location with CEO Dr. Melony Samuels and constituents to highlight the pain being inflicted on everyday Americans as a result of the Trump SNAP Crisis. " Here in this great country, America, the more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW. THESE BENEFITS SHOULD BE RELEASED TODAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting against the healthcare and hunger crises that Republicans are inflicting on the American people as they simultaneou more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION NEEDS TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW. THESE BENEFITS SHOULD BE RELEASED TODAY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Velshi, where he made clear that Democrats will continue fighting against the healthcare and hunger crises that Republicans are inflicting on the American people as they simultaneously refuse to reopen the g more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has expressed its opposition to a proposed rule by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration that seeks to limit protections under the General Duty Clause for inherently risky professional activities. The NALC argues that this change would dangerously exempt certain high-risk occupations from essential safety regulations, posing a serious threat to worker safety. According to the public comment letter submi more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, Somerville, Massachusetts, 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," put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organization advocates for the preservation of vital protections that ensure safe work environmen more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The National Employment Law Project (NELP), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expressing support for the agency's proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings standard. The organization emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive regulation that integrates scientifically-grounded measures with flexibility for employers to implement effective safety practices accordin more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Pacific Legal Foundation, Sacramento, California, issued a research in brief addressing the escalating homelessness crisis in the United States, highlighting the fundamental role of housing affordability and availability as the primary drivers behind rising homelessness rates. The report argues that despite substantial government spending, current efforts have fallen short in reducing homelessness, calling for regulatory reforms that enable increased housing c more ST