WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after a mass shooting during Kansas City's Super Bowl Parade. "As my office continues to get more information about the tragedy in Kansas City, I want to offer my condolences to the families of those killed today, and my gratitude to the law enforcement officers and first responders that rushed into the line of fire to preve  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Cori Bush, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) delivered a speech on the House floor to send condolences to Kansas City, Missouri in the wake of yesterday's mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade. Watch HERE or read her full remarks, as prepared for delivery, below. "St. Louis and I rise to send condolences to Kansas City in the wake of yesterday's mass shooting. "This preventable and despicable epidemic  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: Representative Sharice Davids issued the below statement following a shooting incident at today's Super Bowl parade in Kansas City, MO: "Words cannot describe the pain and shock we're feeling as a joyous day turned into tragedy right in our community. My heart is with the victims' families, and I pray for the quick recovery of those injured. I appreciate the bravery and coordination of the law enforcement   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: This afternoon U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in response to the tragic shooting in Kansas City today after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally. Thank you to @kcpolice for their quick and courageous action this afternoon at the Chiefs parade. The criminals who did this must be brought swiftly to justice -- Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) February 14, 2024 *** Original text h  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing and Critical Materials issued the following testimony by Cathy Tucker-Vogel, a past president of the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "Ensuring the Cybersecurity of America's Drinking Water Systems": * * * Good Morning Chair Rodgers and Ranking Member Pallone, Subcommittee Chair Carter and Ranking Member Tonko. Thank you for this oppo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology issued the following written testimony by Rob Thun, chief content officer at DirecTV, involving a hearing on Jan. 31, 2024, entitled "TV Timeout: Understanding Sports Media Rights": * * * I want to thank subcommittee Chairman Latta, Ranking Member Matsui, and all the members of the subcommittee for the opportunity to testify today on the evolving marketplace for sports rights. I appreciate the op  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Fox News reports that U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and his colleagues will write to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland this week urging the U.S. Department of Justice to open a criminal investigation into UNRWA USA, a U.S.-based non-profit that raises funds for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), for providing material support for terrorism. UNRWA is the second-largest emp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Today during a Ways and Means hearing, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel admitted that staffing at the IRS is about 50% in-person and 50% remote after Rep. Estes questioned him about issues with the Information Return Intake System (IRIS), lack of customer service and staffing levels following the end of COVID-19. Talking about a recent issue faced by Lubbers Cars in Cheney, Rep. Estes said, "The   more