WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Capito Introduce Growing America's Small Businesses and Manufacturing Act Bill will make it more affordable for farmers, ranchers and small businesses to purchase much-needed equipment, build their operations, and support their employees. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced pro-growth legislation to boost investment i  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 8, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $43.47 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44201) on May 7, 2025, entitled "DOT's Federal Pipeline Safety Program - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * PHMSA's Role in Pipeline Security Pipeline safety and security are distinct issues involving different threats, statutory authorities, and regulatory frameworks. Nonetheless, aspects of pipeline safety and security can be intertwined. PHMSA has historically pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes, House Agriculture Democrats Speak Out Against Republican Plan To Cut SNAP Benefits WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture, Jahana Hayes (CT-05) joined by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), other House Democrats, as well as farmers, veterans and parents to speak out against the Republican pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Discusses Clarksburg FBI Center, Drug Cartels with FBI Director Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito's questions. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, questioned Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel   more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Highlights Border Success, Importance of Federal Disaster Relief Click here or the image above to watch Senator Capito's remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, highlighted President Trump and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem's su  more