WASHINGTON, March 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0375) on March 17, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - January 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in January in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty-two states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 16 states and the Dis  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 109 House Democrats Demand GAO Track Federal Fund Disbursement Delays Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Sean Casten led 109 House Democrats in a letter to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanding the GAO develop and maintain a database to systematically track delays in disbursing appropriated and obligated funds to American communities.   more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Highlights Impact of GOP Cuts to Medicaid During Dialysis Center Visit (Kansas City, MO) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) visited a local dialysis center and met with staff and patients to discuss the impact of Republican-led budget cuts (link is external) to Medicaid on necessary, lifesaving treatment. Medicaid is a lifeline for millions of people, in  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey issued the following abstract of an article on February 25, 2025, entitled "Reproductive biology of invasive grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) in two North American systems." Here are excerpts: * * * Grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) are nonnative, herbivorous freshwater fish that represent an ecological threat in North American waters. However, data are limited on reproductive biology specific to wil  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Graves & Nehls Statement on Bryan Bedford Nomination for FAA Administrator Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) on the Trump Administration's nomination of Bryan Bedford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Republic Airway  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 19 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bailey Directs Letter to FCC Calling for Defaulted Funds to be Returned to Missouri JEFFERSON CITY Mo. - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey, in partnership with Missouri Farm Bureau President Garrett Hawkins, directed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), urging them to rightfully return defaulted funding through the Rural Digital Oppo  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 19 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Expands Joint Damage Assessment Request to Include Dunklin and Madison Counties in Preparation for Major Federal Disaster Declaration Request JEFFERSON CITY - Today, Governor Mike Kehoe expanded his request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for joint preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for Individual Assistance to include Dunklin and Ma  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Costa, Alford Lead Resolution Recognizing National Agriculture Day FRESNO, Calif. - On National Agricultural Day, U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced a resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. "Agriculture is part and pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 13, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I spoke on this topic last week, but there is just so much more to talk about this week. This is about the important work that President Trump and Elon Musk and the other folks at DOGE are doing to save taxpayer dollars. Just this past week, DOGE canceled contracts within NIH, including $75,000 for researching and studying structural racism; $620,000 for an LGB+ te  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Small Businesses Will Boost GDP By $150 Billion Annually From Extension of Trump Tax Cuts WASHINGTON, D.C. - Over the next 10 years, small businesses will increase GDP by $75 billion each year because of the 20 percent small business deduction, and then rise to $150 billion every year after, according to a study released by the Nation  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, March 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2024 Omaha Trophy Winners * By U.S. Strategic Command Public Affairs  OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), recently announced these winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee's (SCCC) 2024 Omaha Trophy: * Intercontinental Ballistic Missile: 91 st Missile Wing, Minot AFB  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (No. 656) on January 10,2025: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2024/25 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies and domestic use, unchanged exports, and marginally higher ending stocks. Supplies are raised on higher imports, increased 5 million bushels to 130 million, all on Hard Red Spring. Feed and residual use is unchange  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 17, 2025: * * * What They Are Saying: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act Critical to Prosecuting Criminals, Recouping Tax Dollars, Protecting Small Businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Senate must follow the House of Representatives' lead and swiftly enact, H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, before the statute of limitat  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump Is Delivering Needed Economic Relief Americans are continuing to see the benefits as the economic agenda of President Donald J. Trump and his administration comes into focus. After years of soaring prices and economic pain, the Trump Administration's focus on cutting regulations and unleashing American energy is leading to stability for Americans' bottom lines. EGGS: The average wholesale price of eggs   more