PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the law firm Ramsingh Legal, PLLC, filed a lawsuit today asking a federal court to stop the Souderton Area School District from banning two parents and one former student from school property in retaliation for criticizing a school board member who posted lewd comments about Vice President Kamala Harr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued a 52-page report in October 2024 entitled "Cold Reality: Uncovering the Cruelty and Chaos of ICE Operations in Pennsylvania." The report was written by Caitlin Barry, Dylan Farrell Bryan, Tobi Jegede and Vanessa Stine. Here are excerpts: * * * Acknowledgements This report was written by Caitlin Barry (Professor of Law, Director, Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic, Co-Director, Community Interpreter Internship Program,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication on Nov. 13, 2024, from Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education State Director Jude R. Pittman: * * * Memo: Public Comment Response to State Plan Guide ICR Docket ID (ED-2024-SCC-0111) and CAR Guide ICR Docket IDE (ED-2024-SCC-0112) Created by: The Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career and Technical Education Issue Background: On Septemb  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers: * * * To: Administrator Michael Regan Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID No EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0370 RE: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California; California Mobile Source Regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 12, 2024, from the Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority, Maine: * * * To: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0580, POTW Influent PFAS Study * * * The Lewiston Auburn Clean Water Authority (LACWA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in respe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 8, 2024, from the New York City Department of Environmental Protection: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 Email: OW-Docket@epa.gov Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0580 POTW Influent PFAS Study * * * The New York City Department of Enviro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Legislation to Rename the Washington Crossing Post Office in Honor of Susan Barnhart Will Be Signed into Law Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) celebrated the Senate passage of his bipartisan bill with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) to rename the Washington Crossing Post Office the "Susan C. Barnhart Post Office" passed the House of Representatives. The companion legislation  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick released the following statement on the passing of Yardley resident and ALS Warrior Frank Mongiello: "Frank Mongiello was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a remarkable advocate whose courage and determination profoundly moved and united our community. Confronted with the harsh realities of ALS, Frank refused to let his diagnosis define him. Instead, he channele  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) released the following statement today: "At the core of American democracy is the principle that every vote matters and every rule must be followed. The rule of law is not just a guideline; it is the foundation of our democracy, ensuring fairness, consistency, and public trust. When we ignore it, we jeopardize not only the integrity of our elections but also th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Pennsylvania's hospitals support $186.5 billion in economic impact, and generated 627,255 jobs * * * As Pennsylvania ages and looks to revitalize its economy, hospitals are more important than ever to the health and vitality of communities. To meet these needs, the commonwealth's hospitals have invested nearly $10 billion in strengt  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement: * * * Following a bipartisan tour of hurricane damage in Florida and Georgia, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson released the following statement: "Traveling to the Southeast, I was able to see firsthand the devastating impact of the recent hurricanes. Hurricanes Milton and Helene hit our agricultural sector especially hard, highligh  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: New York Post: Elise Stefanik vows to take on 'den of antisemitism' and 'apologist for Iran' at the UN By Ryan King and David Spector United Nations ambassador-designate Elise Stefanik issued a blistering and stunning rebuke of the organization where she is set to serve as an emissary, denouncing the UN in a Tuesday speech as a "den of antisemitism" that she intends to confront. Stefanik (R-NY), 40, th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the NYU Tax Law Center. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 * The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washingto  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Daniel Kildee, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, today introduced bipartisan legislation to support communities impacted by PFAS and ensure accountability at the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The legislation would establish a new position at the DoD--Coordinator for PFAS-Impacted Defense Engagement--to improve transparency, driv  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2024: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced today the return of its historical marker program, a vital tool for preserving and sharing the Commonwealth's rich heritage with millions of Pennsylvanians and visitors across the Commonwealth. For nearly eighty years, PHMC's historical markers have commemorated significant people, places, and events that  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- PwC issued a 71-page report in October 2024 entitled "Economic Contribution of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry." The report was prepared for the Consumer Brands Association. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 2 I. Introduction ... 5 II. Definition of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry ... 6 III. Economic Contribution of the US Consumer Packaged Goods Industry ... 8 A. National Results ... 8 B. State Results ... 13 C. Con  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Congressman Brendan Boyle announced that his bill to rename the post office at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building" has passed the Senate. The bill now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. "Sergeant Fitzgerald was an integral part of the Temple University community and a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06), joined by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO), and Representatives Blaine Luetkemeyer (MO-03), Ann Wagner (MO-02), Jason Smith (MO-08), Mark Alford (MO-04), and Eric Burlison (MO-07), wrote to President Joe Biden today demanding answers regarding reports that local law enforcement have been instructed to release illegal immigrant gang members fr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2024: Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) delivered remarks on the House Floor in favor of H.R.9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. Congressman Meuser said, "Ryan Corbett, who grew up in Susquehanna County, has been held by the Taliban for 832 days. The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act will ensure Ryan, and other America  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Leads 14 Colleagues in Calling on Secretaries Blinken and Austin to Secure Medical Truce for Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza * * * Today, Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-PA), along with 14 of her Congressional colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging swift action to facilitate a medical truce in Ga  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. James E. Clyburn, D-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2024: Today, Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) led 60 of their colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to use his executive clemency power in the final months of his presidency to reunite families, address longstanding injustices in our legal system, and set our nation on the path   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The expert toolmakers in Shop 31, Inside Machinist, recently answered the call to quickly design, build, test and deploy a portable three-axis Logistical Escape Trunk Lug radial milling machine for some emergent work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. The machine is used to help ensure the tolerances on submarine hatches remain very precise, even after they've been worked on dozens o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Nov. 14, 2024, from the Animal Welfare Institute and three collaborators. The collaborators were Center for Biological Diversity, Environmental Investigation Agency UK and Global Law Alliance for Animals and the Environment: * * * To: Ms. Naimah Aziz Head Division of Management and Authority U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 fwsrfipelly@  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Violence Policy Center issued an 8-page fact sheet in November 2024 entitled "Gun Deaths Outpace Motor Vehicle Deaths in 35 States and the District of Columbia in 2022." Here are excerpts: GUN DEATHS OUTPACED MOTOR VEHICLE DEATHS IN 35 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN 2022 Firearm fatalities exceeded motor vehicle fatalities in 35 states and the District of Columbia in 2022 according to the most recent state-level data available for both products from the fe  more

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Shawn Gorsira, 53, of Hagerstown, Maryland, was sentenced today to 50 months in prison for distributing heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine in Berkeley County. According to court documents and statements made in court, Gorsira was a distributor for a drug trafficking conspiracy, selling large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine in Berkeley Count  more