WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The House Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by John M. Keane, chairman of the Institute for the Study of War, from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Protecting American Interests in a Convergent Global Threat Environment": * * * Chairman Rogers, ranking member Smith, distinguished members of the committee thank you for inviting me back to share some thoughts with you today. I am very familiar with the work of this Committee and your dedication an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform and Antitrust released the following testimony by Patrick A. McLaughlin, a senior fellow with the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, from a Feb. 11, 2025, hearing entitled "Reining in the Administrative State: Regulatory and Administrative Law Reform": * * * Regulations play a vital role in modern society, and with good design and management, regulations deliver important public benef  more

OAK BROOK, Illinois, Feb. 18 -- The Illinois Manufacturers' Association issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Manufacturers' Association Welcomes New Board Members SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) has named five new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state. "These new members bring years of leadership and experience, adding vital expertise as we  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has released the following public communication dated Jan. 14, 2025, from the American Peanut Shellers Association: * * * Comments Regarding the Proposed Rule: Heat Injury and Illness Prevention In Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings Docket No: OSHA-2021-0009 Federal Register Number: 2024-14824 * * * The American Peanut Shellers Association (APSA) is the oldest peanut industry organization in the  more