WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE INTRODUCES 'NO FUNDS FOR FASCISTS ACT' TO BLOCK U.S. AID TO GOVERNMENTS CENSORING FREE SPEECH (Washington, D.C., February 27th, 2024) -(Washington, D.C., February 27, 2024) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace has reintroduced the No Funds for Fascists Act to ensure not a single American taxpayer dollar is sent to foreign governments that crush free speech and pressure media platf  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 26, 2025 NAVY General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton, Bremerton, Washington, is awarded a $654,668,551 cost-plus-fixed-fee/cost-plus-award fee/cost-plus-incentive fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for Aircraft Carrier shipyard availabilities. This contract includes a five-year base and a one year option, for a six year total ordering period which, if exercised, would brin  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Fresh on the Menu Announces 2025 Award Winners South Carolina Restaurants Champion Local Ingredients COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Fresh on the Menu People's Choice Awards, recognizing standout restaurants across South Carolina for their commitment to using local ingredients. Fresh on the Menu,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following testimony by Optum Serve CEO Edward J. Weinberg from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community Care": * * * Chairman Bost, Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Takano, Ranking Member Brownley, and members of the sub-committee, thank you for the opportunity to join you today to discuss the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Care Network  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Health released the following written testimony by WellHive President Chris Faraji from a Feb. 12, 2025, hearing entitled "Roles and Responsibilities: Evaluating VA Community Care": * * * Chairwoman Miller-Meeks, Ranking Member Brownley, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. My name is Chris Faraji, and I serve as the President of WellHive, a proven SaaS technology provid  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * HUD Announces $2.5 Million in Disaster Funding to Support Americans Impacted by Recent Hurricanes and Severe Storms Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) Grants will be awarded to North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and the City of Houston WASHINGTON - Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded nearly $2  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Lexington County men arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* charges (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Timothy Mark Mccullough, 68, of West Columbia, S.C., and John Anthony Kayton, 50, of Lexington, S.C., on six total charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force inve  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Montana man convicted in cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy TYLER, Texas - A Montana man was found guilty of a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Randall V. Rule, 73, formerly of Kalispell, Montana, was found guilty by a jury on all counts following a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news: * * * Governor Henry McMaster Suspends North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown COLUMBIA, S.C. - Upon receiving the indictment of North Charleston City Councilman Mike A. Brown, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2025-09, suspending Brown from office. Brown is suspended until such a time as he is formally acquitted, convicted, or until a successor is elected and qualifies  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Scott Highlights Need to Confirm Trump Administration Nominees for Top Economic, Financial Regulator Posts Washington, D.C. - At today's nominations hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) highlighted the qualifications of President Trump's nom  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Colleagues Express Concerns with the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Washington, D.C. - Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.), House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets Chairman Ann Wagne  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Eunice Medina as SCDHHS Director COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Eunice Medina as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: "Eunice Medina's expertise in Medicaid policy and her leadership within the D  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Statement from Gov. Henry McMaster on the Confirmation of Jake Gadsden as SCDPPPS Director COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement on the confirmation of Jake Gadsden, Jr. as the next director of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services: "Jake Gadsden has spent his career strengthening criminal jus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Wilson Introduces Legislation to Print President Trump on New $250 Bill Washington, D.C. - Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) today introduced the "Donald J. Trump $250 Bill Act." This legislation directs the Bureau of Printing and Engraving to design and print a $250 dollar bill of legal U.S. tender that bears the image of President Donald J. Trump. This legislation will also cre  more