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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order under Section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act to ensure the reliability of electricity supply for 65 …
Feds Sound Alarm: Emergency Order Issued to Prevent Winter Power Blackouts Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two bills sponsored by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) cleared the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week, marking a bipartisan effort to counter China’s expanding global economic influence …
McCormick Moves to Block China’s Grip on Global Finance and U.S. Jobs Read More
ANCHORAGE, AK — The U.S. Department of the Interior announced a sweeping series of actions last week to boost energy development, expand infrastructure, and modernize land management across Alaska — …
Interior Department Reopens Arctic Refuge to Oil Leasing, Advances Major Alaska Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, joined by the Departments of Interior and Health and Human Services, and the Small Business Administration, announced a coordinated national plan last …
America’s Beef Crisis: Feds Launch Bold Plan to Save the Dying Cattle Industry Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — The Social Security Administration announced that benefits for 75 million Americans will rise by 2.8 percent in 2026, reflecting the latest cost-of-living adjustment tied to inflation. The …
Social Security Announces 2.8% Benefit Increase for 2026 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs announced $84 million in grants to 176 organizations across the country aimed at helping Veterans who are homeless or at risk of …
VA Awards $84 Million to Combat Veteran Homelessness Nationwide Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced two major actions last week: making its internal drug application checklists public to improve transparency and issuing the first-ever emergency …
FDA Publishes Drug Filing Checklists, Issues First-Ever Emergency Use for Animal Drug Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The ongoing federal government shutdown is costing Pennsylvania small businesses roughly $26 million in blocked funding each week, according to a new analysis released by the U.S. …
Shutdown Freezes $26 Million in Small Business Loans Weekly Across Pennsylvania, SBA Reports Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Dave McCormick of Pennsylvania and Senator Elissa Slotkin of Michigan have introduced a bipartisan resolution designating this week as “Careers in Energy Week,” recognizing the …
Senators Highlight Energy Workforce During National Recognition Week Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has awarded nine companies priority review vouchers under its new Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program, designed to accelerate approval …
FDA Names Nine Recipients in New Fast-Track Program for High-Priority Drugs Read More