WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Senators Slam Administration for Defunding Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing April 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 of their Senate Democratic colle  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 10, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - March 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.1 percent in March, up 1.9 percent over the last year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination STATESVILLE, NC - April 10, 2025- Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Harris Statement on the Senate Amendment to the Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration released the following statement on the Senate's amendment to the budget resolution. Statement From Chairman Harris: "If the Senate c  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * CHC Demands Answers from Trump Administration on Illegal Deportation of Maryland Father, Condemns Dangerous Abuse of Power Washington, D.C. - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is demanding the immediate return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father, husband, and union worker who was illegally removed to El Salvador despite having lawful protected status in the United States. I  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * CMS Seeks Public Input on Inpatient Hospital Whole-Person Care, Proposes Updates to Medicare Payments Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payments and policies for inpatient and long-term care hospitals. The agency is also seeking public in  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following statement on April 11, 2025: * * * CMS Statement on Local Coverage Determination for Certain Skin Substitute Grafts As part of the transition to a new Administration, CMS is reviewing its coverage policies for skin substitute products. CMS believes it is important to maintain patient access to skin substitute products with high quality evidence of   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Releases Statement Against the SAVE Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) released the following statement against the SAVE Act: "I voted against the SAVE Act because it strikes at the heart of our democratic values. While the bill claims to protect against voter fraud, its requirements--like forcing   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Releases Statement on House Republicans' Cuts to SNAP, Medicaid Amid Increasing Living Costs for Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06), released the following statement after voting 'no' on the House Republicans' budget reconciliation package: "Solving our nation's financial challenges requires   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 11, 2025 ARMY Aecom Technical Services Inc., Los Angeles, California (W91278-25-D-A001); Alpha-ERG JV LLC, San Antonio, Texas (W91278-25-D-A002); Applied Ecology Inc., Melbourne, Florida (W91278-25-D-A003); Cardno-EA Partners JV, Hunt Valley, Maryland (W91278-25-D-A004); HDR Environmental, Operations and Construction Inc., Englewood, Colorado (W91278-25-D-A005); Jacobs Government Serv  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Elfreth Stands Up for Medicaid, Votes No on Republican Budget WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) released the following statement on her vote against the Republican budget resolution. "Cuts to critical government programs that our children, seniors, and most vulnerable Marylanders rely on should never be on the table. In Maryland's Third District alone,   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Elfreth Votes No on the SAVE Act WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) voted against H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. The SAVE Act changes voter registration guidelines to require documentation that indicates proof of U.S. citizenship without including marriage licenses or name change documents in the list of approved documents.   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 (TNSFRinfo) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is requesting public comment on proposed revisions to two currently approved information collections: FERC-725R, concerning Balancing Authority (BAL) Reliability Standards, and FERC-725A, covering Transmission Operator (TOP) and Interchange Coordinator (INT) Standards for the Bulk-Power System. The proposed changes involve Reliability Standard BAL-007-1, which aims to identify and minimize risks of forecasted en  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Following Supreme Court Ruling, Elfreth, Colleagues Demand Trump White House Immediately Return Maryland Man Deported in 'Error' WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), April McClain Delaney (MD-06) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) released the following statement following the  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Following Supreme Court Ruling, Hoyer Joins Raskin, Colleagues to Demand Trump White House Immediately Return Maryland Man Deported in 'Error' WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) released the following s  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, April 11 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCSW Wins CNO Aviation Safety Award NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, Calif. - Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has been recognized with the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Aviation Safety Award for its exceptional commitment to safety, risk management, and operational excellence. This achievement highlights the command's dedication to fostering a culture of safety that ens  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following fact sheet: * * * FY 2026 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS) Proposed Rule -- CMS-1833-P Fact Sheet On April 11, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that would update Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient and l  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * House Freedom Caucus Statement on Passage of Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the House Freedom Caucus released the following statement after their support of the Senate amendment to the House budget (H. Con. Res. 14). "Today, the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) unanimously supported the Senate amendment to the House budget (H. Con. Res. 14), which passed 216-214, to begin  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement Ahead of U.S. Talks with Iran WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today ahead of the United States' talks with Iran: "As the Trump Administration prepares to enter talks with Iran, it is crucial that we continue to pursue a permanent end to Iran's nuclear capabilities and the complete dismantlement of its nuclear infrastructure.   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on April 11, 2025: * * * More than $1 billion in 2021 tax refunds still unclaimed - Taxpayers should act now to see if they are eligible WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn't file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 bil  more

NEW CARROLLTON, Maryland, April 12 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * New Maryland Plumbing Poverty Program to Serve Low-Income Households Without Indoor Plumbing New Carrollton, MD (April 11, 2025) - The Maryland Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) today announced the new Plumbing Poverty Program, which provides funding to resolve issues related to plumbing poverty that impact the quality of life for individ  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Messmer Supports Legislation to Hold Rogue Judges Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) voted in favor of H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act (NORRA). NORRA legislation is necessary so that Americans can trust that President Trump can lawfully exercise his power as the elected leader of the United States without the concern that rogue, hyper-partisan j  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSmeet) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will conduct a public meeting on May 13, 2025, at Commissioners' Hearing Room, Rockville, Maryland. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED: 9:00 a.m.Strategic Programmatic Overview of the Fuel Facilities and the Spent Fuel Storage and Transportation Business Lines (Public Meeting) CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Chris Markley at 301-415-6293 or via email at Christopher.Markley@nrc.gov. * * # * * Primary source of information   more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Jayapal, Thompson, Escobar Call on Trump to End the Detention of Immigrant Families WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement Subcommittee, Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Membe  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Senate conducted six committee hearings on April 10, 2025: * * * DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST AND FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Committee on Armed Services: Committee concluded open and closed hearings to examine the posture of United States Indo-Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program, after receiving testimony from Admiral Samuel J. Paparo Jr., USN  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following statement on April 11, 2025: * * * Statement from CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Letter to State Medicaid Agencies As a doctor and now CMS Administrator, my top priority is protecting children and upholding the law. Medicaid dollars are not to be used for gender reassignment surgeries or hormone treatments in minors - procedures that can cause   more

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 12 -- The University System of Maryland issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Chancellor's Report to the Board of Regents on April 11 Report to the USM Board of Regents Chancellor Jay A. Perman Towson University | April 11, 2025 Thank you, Madame Chair. I extend a special welcome to Frostburg State Interim President Darlene Smith. I look forward to our work together. USM RISING To abbreviate what could be an even longer report than usual, I'l  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) made the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling ordering the Trump Administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia - a father who was living legally, under protected status, in Maryland with his family until he was deported without due process by the Admin  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Statement on Trump Administration's Proposed Gutting of NASA Goddard Missions Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), released the following statement on the Trump Administration Office of Management and Budget's proposed cuts to the NASA science mission and NASA Goddard  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Establish Chesapeake National Recreation Area WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), alongside their Maryland colleagues Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), renewed their efforts to create a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area (CNRA). The CNRA Act proposes to unite a series of volunt  more