WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0411) on March 28, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - February 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in February in 1 state and stable in 49 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirty states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decrease, and 19 states and the Distr  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Cleaver, Padilla Lead 100+ Democrats to Condemn HUD Field Office Cuts (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) led more than 100 Democrats in the House and Senate in condemning staffing cuts and potential closures to Department of Housing and Urban De  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Congressional Delegation Reintroduces Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Jim Himes (CT-04) reintroduced the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025. This legislation improves the farm safety net and expands federal crop insurance by allowing   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 27, 2025 AIR FORCE Rocket Lab National Security LLC, Long Beach, California (FA8811-25-D-B007); and Stoke Space Technologies Inc., Kent, Washington (FA8811-25-D-B006), have been awarded a multiple-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum cumulative ceiling of $5,600,000,000 for the National Security Space (NSS) Launch Phase Three Lane On  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Five Key Moments: Hearing on Trade Negotiation Priorities WASHINGTON, D.C. - In advance of the release of the Trump Administration's America First Trade Policy, the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee held a hearing outlining key priorities for future trade negotiations. The hearing highlighted how President Trump's trade strategy is building off the suc  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Blasts Radical Leftists for Supporting Domestic Terrorists Over the Safety of Jewish Students: 'Lying on a visa is not speech' Today in a Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing on antisemitism, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) blasted radical Democrats for putting domestic terrorists over the safety of Jewish students on college campuses. He reminded the Committee that  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, Connecticut Delegation Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05), joined by Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), reintroduced the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025. This legislation improves the farm safety n  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has released its latest notice in the Federal Register detailing petitions filed under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). Covering cases received between January 1 and January 31, 2025, the report includes individuals from across the country seeking compensation for alleged vaccine-related injuries, disabilities, or deaths. The VICP, a feder  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 27, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: "We're going to deliver for the American People." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC's Squawk Box Wednesday to discuss the latest on Republican efforts in Congress to pass President Trump's economic agenda, as well as the next steps for the Senate's  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, March 29 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Judicial Appointment Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Kehoe appointed a new Associate Circuit Judge to the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Amy Trueblood, of Cape Girardeau, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit. Mrs. Trueblood earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law and holds a Bac  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Welcomes Former U.S. Air Force Officer David Grusch as Special Advisor Washington, D.C. - Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) is pleased to announce David Grusch, a decorated former U.S. Air Force officer and senior civilian intelligence official, as a Special Advisor. Grusch, recognized for his previous sworn testimony before House Oversight & Accountability Committee about the fede  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Courtney, Connecticut Delegation Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Safety Net for Small Farmers WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02), joined by Congressman John Larson (CT-01), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), and Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) reintroduced the Save Our Small (SOS) Farms Act of 2025. This legislation improves the farm s  more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Burlison and Golden Introduce Bipartisan Guidance Clarity Act to Support Small Businesses Washington, D.C. - Representatives Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) introduced the Guidance Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill to protect Americans from being misled by unclear government guidance. Federal agencies often issue guidance documents to help explain rules and regulations. Howe  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Scott, and Williams Oppose Trump Administration Efforts to Hurt Consumers by Merging the FDIC with other Banking Regulators (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), David Scott (D-GA), and Nikema Williams (D-GA), members of the House Financial Services Committee, led 50 House Democrats in sending a letter to Travis Hill, the Acting Chairman of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, today, I want to recognize a U.S. marshal who has served his country and the great State of Kansas for 34 years. Craig Beam grew up on his family's farm in Esbon, KS, and graduated from White Rock High School in Burr Oak. He continued his academic career at Great Bend Community College, where he earned an associate's degree in criminal justice. Craig later continued h  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Allie Bennett of Palmyra, MO, for her passionate leadership in providing housing for middle-income families in northeast Missouri. The housing landscape has changed; as more of the workforce is retiring, they are remaining in their homes, resulting in fewer options for the growing workforce to live. To address this shortage of affordable housi  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Buck Smith of Saint Louis, MO, for being an advocate of Missourians with disabilities for more than 30 years. In 1994, Buck Smith and a group of friends hosted their first game of what would become St. Louis Challenger Baseball. While the effort began at a small scale, Challenger Baseball would eventually grow to include 60 teams and 600 playe  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mr. David T. Snider of Ozark, MO, for his lifetime of service, resolute commitment to honoring our Nation's veterans, and devoted dedication to his community. Mr. Snider's commitment to public service spans decades and professions. A proud veteran, he served our country with distinction in both the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army, includin  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Derek Weber of Memphis, MO, for his dedication and leadership in providing affordable housing options to the working families of northeast Missouri. As the director of the Northeast Missouri Regional Planning Commission, Derek has led the charge to combat the shortage of affordable housing. His mission is to ensure working-class Missourians ha  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Kim Fast of Wright City, MO, for her heroic act of bravery and saving a life. On the morning of October 12, 2024, Kim was helping her friend Wright City mayor Michelle Heiliger with work in her garage. Suddenly, they noticed thick black smoke coming from a neighbor's home. Recognizing immediately that their neighbor was likely in danger, Kim r  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mayor Michelle Heiliger of Wright City, MO, for her heroic actions to save the life of an elderly neighbor. While working in her garage one morning, Michelle Heiliger realized something was wrong when she saw black smoke engulfing her neighbor's garage. A fire had set her neighbor's wheelchair on ablaze, making it difficult for him to escape.   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following floor remarks on March 27, 2025: * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor Mike Scheib of Lancaster, MO, for his lifesaving decision-making and his leadership in addressing the need for an increase of middle-class housing for the growing workforce in northeast Missouri. As the CEO and general manager of Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Mike Scheib has fostered a strong partnership with the Housing Enhancement Northea  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith: Working Class Tax Relief Will Deliver A Second Trump Economic Boom WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) released the following statement after the release of the February 2025 reading of the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index: "Reckless   more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Attack on the Minority Business Development Agency Will Harm Small Businesses In recent weeks, Trump escalated his assault on small businesses by signing an Executive Order to gut the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The MBDA was created to assist businesses owned by people of color -- who face the greatest barriers to  more