CALIFORNIA, Stanford, May 9 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following speech on May 9, 2025, by President and CEO Beth M. Hammack at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University on Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy: * * * Outlook for the Economy and Monetary Policy My thanks to the Hoover Institution for inviting me to speak on this esteemed panel. It's great to be back at my alma mater. I am especially grateful that yesterday I was able to join the celebration in  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 9, 2025 ARMY Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $742,179,564 firm-fixed-price contract for production of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of May 31, 2027. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama,   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The FBI issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * FBI Cincinnati Announces Arrests as Part of Nationwide Operation Restore Justice FBI Cincinnati Special Agent in Charge Elena Iatarola today announced four arrests made as part of Operation Restore Justice--a sweeping FBI initiative to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators across the country. Operation Restore Justice is a joint effort with federal, state, and local partners to coincide with the end  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Shaheen Statement on Introduction of House Companion to Air Traffic Control Workforce Legislation Senators Authored Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Enhanced AT-CTI Program, Improve ATC Recruitment, Training & Retention WASHINGTON - Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) issued the following statement after Representatives Nick Begich III (R-AK) and Greg   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted backs bill to expand access to quality job training and high-paying jobs "I'm supporting the JOBS Act to solve problems on both ends of the workforce--providing affordable training for students while developing a skilled labor force for employers to fill in-demand positions." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has joined Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) and Tim Kaine's (D-Va.) Jumpstarting Our Busin  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted joins effort to permanently repeal the death tax on family farms and small businesses "I'm supporting this bill to give hardworking families and farmers relief from the costly tax burden that makes it hard--or even impossible--for them to provide for our communities for generations." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has joined Sen. John Thune's (R-S.D.) Death Tax Repeal Act. The bill would perm  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted supports bill to prevent taxpayer-funded abortions by safeguarding Hyde Amendment "I'm supporting this bill to make sure American taxpayers with sincere moral and religious pro-life beliefs are never forced to fund abortion. I'll continue to back solutions to support mothers and families and protect unborn children." WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Roger Wicker's (R-Miss) No Taxpay  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Young, Hassan, colleagues champion bipartisan bill to support American innovation WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sens. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) in reintroducing the American Innovation and Jobs Act, which would strengthen American research and development (R&D). Companies and startups investing in R&D have long been able to either claim a tax credit or   more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Man Charged with Threatening State Public Officials A New Albany, Ohio, man has been charged with federal crimes related to sending at least 65 letters and emails to 34 victims, including state public officials, a local TV station and law enforcement, threatening to kill Ohio public officials. Many of the letters included a white powder and one letter included a bullet etched with the victim's la  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 9 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Findings for Recovery Totaling $11,294.76 Issued Against Former Hanover Township Fiscal Officers over Late Fees, Payroll Issues COLUMBUS -- Findings for recovery totaling $11,294.76 were issued Thursday against two former fiscal officers for Hanover Township in Licking County over penalties from late payments and payroll issues. The total included $7,806.10 against Jennifer Nethers  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 9 -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Payroll Issues Lead to Finding for Recovery Against Former East Wayne Fire District Fire Chief COLUMBUS -- A finding for recovery of $6,106.96 was issued Thursday against the former Fire Chief for the East Wayne Fire District in Wayne County over payroll issues. The finding against Kyle Nussbaum was included in an audit of the district's finances from Jan. 1, 2022, through Dec. 31,  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- President Trump issued the following memorandum on May 9, 2025: * * * Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SUBJECT: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp My Administration is committed to protecting the Great Lakes -- the world's largest surface freshwater system, and a highly valued shipping avenu  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, issued the following floor remarks on May 8, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, I rise today to further discuss with our Members and this country the situation that we find ourselves in, the chaotic situation that has so many people confused. It is a chaotic situation that is causing trauma and harm to the people of this countr  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. State Department has announced the approval for the temporary importation of certain culturally significant objects from the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien for an upcoming exhibition at The Cleveland Museum of Art in Cleveland, Ohio. The imported objects, which are primarily armor, have been determined to be of cultural significance, and their exhibition in the United States has been deemed to be in the national interest. The exhibition will be hosted at Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Rep. Dale W. Strong, R-Alabama, issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * Strong Leads Bipartisan Effort to Support Veterans, Law Enforcement WASHINGTON-- Today, U.S. Representatives Dale W. Strong (R-AL), Lou Correa (D-CA), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), and Glenn Ivey (D-MD) introduced the Supporting Every at-Risk Veteran In Critical Emergencies (SERVICE) Act. Nine additional Members joined as original cosponsors of the bill. The SERVICE Act would establis  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Suburban Renewable Energy, LLC, a subsidiary of Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., has called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide clearer guidance on the Section 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit to support the expansion of renewable natural gas (RNG) production. In a letter submitted to the IRS, Vice President of Tax Elmer Dante emphasized the need for regulatory adjustments to ensure the credit fosters investment in RNG, a key component of the nation's clean ener  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Statement on the Service of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement thanking the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, for her service: "I thank Dr. Carla Hayden for her distinguished service as the Librarian of Congress and her friendship. Throughout her tenure, Dr. Hayden has championed access to knowledg  more