WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference with Representatives Janelle Bynum and Kelly Morrison, MD, to highlight the 52nd Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision and the failure of House Republicans to prioritize the needs of everyday Americans. CHAIRMAN AGUILAR: Thank you so much for joining us. I'm grateful to be joined today by Represen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R46674) on Jan. 21, 2025, by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman: * * * Introduction The Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated in many parts of Asia and in Asian communities around the world. It marks the beginning of the year using the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Typically, Lunar New Year is observed in late January or early February of the Gregorian calenda  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bennet Previews 2025 Tax Fight Bennet Argues that Democrats Have a Responsibility to Raise the Alarm on Republicans' Plans to Cut Taxes for Wealthiest Americans, Balloon Debt Watch and Download Conversation HERE Washington, D.C. -- Colorado U.S. Senator and Ranking Member of the Taxation and IRS Oversight Subcommittee on the Senate Finance Committee Michael Bennet joined Bernie Beck  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSFR) -- The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) has announced the approval of several petitions for modification of mandatory safety standards for mining operations. These petitions were filed under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, allowing mine operators to propose alternative methods of compliance with safety regulations. MSHA evaluates each petition to determine if the alternative approach guarantees equal or greater protection for miners than   more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Polis Administration & Division of Criminal Justice Announce nearly $30 Million in Crime Victim Services Federal Grants to Support Victims and Survivors of Crime LAKEWOOD - Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announce the availability of nearly $30 million in Crime Victim Services (CVS) Federal Grant Program Funds. The deadline to apply is March 17, 2  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025, announcing Cabinet and Cabinet-level appointments: * * * To the Senate of the United States, I nominate * Scott Bessent, of South Carolina, to be Secretary of the Treasury. * Pamela Bondi, of Florida, to be Attorney General. * Douglas Burgum, of North Dakota, to be Secretary of the Interior. * Lori Chavez-DeRemer, of Oregon, to be Secretary of Labor. * Douglas Collins, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Ve  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: Congressman Gabe Evans announced today his list of committee assignments and caucuses for the 119th Congress. "I am honored to serve on these committees and to bring the voices of Colorado's 8th District to the table. These committees and caucuses reflect my priorities of strengthening America's energy independence, making communities safer, and tackling high costs," said Congressman Evans.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: Congressman Gabe Evans is leading an effort to apply pressure on Governor Jared Polis to seek answers on what exactly Polis plans to do about the state's immigration problems. Evans penned a letter with Congressman Jeff Crank (CO-05) and Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) in response to Polis' recent State of the State address, in which he completely backtracked on his previous rhetoric about immigration.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following testimony by Chris Wright, President Trump's nominee to be secretary of Energy, from a Jan. 15, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Thank you, Mister Chairman, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Committee. Thank you also to Senator Hickenlooper for your kind remarks, friendship, and continued service on behalf of our Centennial State and great Nation. Before I begin my remarks, I would like   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall, Bennet and Rep. Baird Introduce the Increased TSP Access Act Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Congressman Jim Baird (R-IN-04) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Increased TSP Access Act to address Technical Service Provider (TSP) shortages. "Increasing the amount of Technical Service Providers (TSP) is a commonsense approach t  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * State of Colorado Expands Dark Sky Certification Program to State Parks Twelve State Parks Across the State to Participate DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the Colorado State Parks Dark Sky Certification program. Twelve state   more