WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-5) on a resolution (H.Res. 161) that provides for consideration of two joint resolutions (H.J.Res. 20 and H.J.Res. 35) and a concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 14). The report was advanced by Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, on Feb. 25, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 20, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service has released the following public communication dated March 25, 2025, from the Indiana Education Department - School and Community Nutrition Office: * * * Greetings from the Indiana Dept of Education - School and Community Nutrition Office. While it's understood that grain-based desserts are not allowed as a meal component for the CACFP, program operators still face confusion and struggles when determining w  more