WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * At Hearing, Warren Highlights Impacts of Trump's Tariffs and Cuts to Disaster Relief on America's Property Insurance Crisis Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered opening remarks at a Committe  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on April 30, 2025, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 13 states from March 2024 to March 2025 From March 2024 to March 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 13 states and was essentially unchanged in 37 states and the District of Columbia. * * * Chart: States with statistically significant changes in employment from March 2024 to March 2025, s  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice proposing to delete a wide range of products and services from the federal Procurement List, affecting multiple nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have severe disabilities. The proposed deletions span critical supplies across various federal contracting activities, potentially impacting both nonprofit operations and federal procurement channels. Amo  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces House Bill to Expand Nationwide Background Checks for Contractors Working with Children Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Comprehensive Health & Integrity in Licensing and Documentation Act (CHILD Act) of 2025, along with Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). This bill ensures that all individuals wi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 1, 2025 NAVY BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Sterling Heights, Michigan, is awarded a $172,286,470 firm-fixed-price modification to a previously awarded contract (M67854-16-C-0006) for Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV). The total value of the contract, if all options are exercised, is $3,838,238,234. This contract modification provides for the exercise of options for the procurement of 30   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Administrator Zeldin Joins Vice President Vance in South Carolina for Tour, Remarks at Nucor Steel Berkeley Charleston, South Carolina -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to Huger, South Carolina, alongside Vice President JD Vance to tour Nucor Steel Berkley, a U.S. owned and operated steel manufacturing facility. Administrator Zeldin deliver  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Swift Action Needed to Address Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military Installations WASHINGTON--Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs held a hearing on "Securing the Skies: Addressing Unauthorized Drone Activity Over U.S. Military  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Kimberly-Clark Corporation expanding Aiken County operation COLUMBIA, S.C. - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark), a producer of personal care products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company's investment of over $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 30, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, last week, Vice President J.D. Vance with his Indian-American wife Usha, achieved a global recalibration for energy independence meeting with America's appreciated ally Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is an extraordinary recognition of the positive impact of IndianAmericans that the Second Lady of America  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 30, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, led by CEO Andy Carr, I am grateful for the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, a vital public-private partnership that is essential for manufacturing in the Palmetto State. It provides strategies to improve profitability for job cre  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Education issued the following statement on May 1, 2025: * * * State Superintendent Ellen Weaver Applauds Passage of Educator Assistance Act State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver released the following statement after the House gave final approval to H.3196 this week. The legislation is known as the Educator Assistance Act. "The Educator Assistance Act is a major step forward for South Carolina's teachers--and ultim  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Scott Emphasizes Importance of Mitigation Strategies, Commonsense Regulations to Strengthen Insurance Markets Washington, D.C. - At today's Senate Banking Committee hearing, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) highlighted the importance of bolstering mitigation efforts and ensuring coverage is based on sound actuarial and u  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Schatz Push Effort to Provide Resources to Improve Flood Mitigation Strategies The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act would help flood-prone communities end the costly cycle of repeated flooding and rebuilding. Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the committee's hearing entitled, "Examining Insurance Markets and the Ro  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * Senate Passes Scott, Reed Resolution Designating April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month Washington, D.C. - Tonight, the Senate passed Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Senator Jack Reed's (D-R.I.) resolution designating April 2025 as Financial Literacy Month. Recognized by the U.S. Senate since 2004, Financial Lite  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Scott Applauds Vice President Vance's South Carolina Visit WASHINGTON -- Today, Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement on Vice President J.D. Vance's visit to Nucor Steel Plant in Huger, South Carolina. "I am thankful that Vice President Vance took the time to visit Nucor Steel and see first-hand why South Carolina leads the nation in manufacturing. His visit today sh  more