WASHINGTON, April 22 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on April 17, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Business activity expanded at a modest pace in recent weeks, prices rose slightly, and employment was flat overall. Convention and tourism activity grew at a robust pace, but retail sales increased only modestly. Manufacturers reported slight revenue growth, while software and IT services firms had flat revenues recently despite strong year-  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 20, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general today urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden's judicial nominee Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mangi has broad support from legal and law enforcement communities and has decades of experience as a litigator, earning him the highest rating for  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSrep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 23-00109-121) on April 3, 2024, entitled "Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta." Here are excerpts: * * * Report Overview This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program (CHIP) report provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the VA Main  more