ATLANTA, Georgia, May 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 14, 2025, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Florida - Third Quarter 2024": * * * From June 2024 to September 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 571,958 while, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Florida were 496,748, the U.S. B  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Barragan Reintroduce Alzheimer's Law Enforcement Education Act During National Police Week Legislation Seeks to Support Police Officers with Trainings to Safely Assist Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease WASHINGTON -- This week, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee, announced that he reintroduced the Alzhei  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Holds Aging Committee Hearing on Disaster Preparedness for Aging Americans Ahead of Hurricane Season WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, convened a committee hearing focused on the critical issue of disaster preparedness for older Americans entitled  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Risch Thanks Foreign Relations Committee Spring 2025 Interns WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today thanked committee interns for their work during the spring term. "This spring, I was glad to welcome seven exceptional interns to the Senate Foreign Relations Comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Scott Franklin Announces Staff Transitions Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today announced several staff changes within his Washington, D.C. office, effective May 16, 2025. Will Sitton, who has been with Franklin since 2021 and served as Legislative Director since 2023, will be departing the office to pursue new professional opportunities. "Will has been a valued member of our tea  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 16, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC01); ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC, Beltsville, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC02); Culmen International LLC, Alexandria, Virginia (SPRMM1-25-D-MC03); Fairwinds Technologies LLC, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland (SPRMM1-25-D-MC04); S&K Aerospace LLC, St. Ignatius, Montana (SPRMM1-25-D-  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 May 15, 2025 Cotton, Gillibrand Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Military Installations from Unauthorized Drones Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) today introduced the C  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * DAF announces top performing safety leaders, teams for 2024 KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force recognized its top safety performers, highlighting their dedication to safeguarding Airmen and Guardians and exemplifying the key tenets of an effective combat team by infusing risk management and operational discipline into all facets of planning, preparation, execution and assessment.   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Enforcement The Commission made public four closed cases, as follows. For more information, see the case documents in the Enforcement Search System. MUR 6655 COMPLAINANT: Roland Sanchez-Medina Jr. RESPONDENTS: Justin Lamar Sternad; Lamar Sternad for Congress and Justin Lamar Sternad, in his  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 17 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * Florida Consumers Feel Better Off Than a Year Ago, Hinting at Economic Resilience Amid Uncertainty New Florida Chamber Foundation Research Shows the divide between Floridians' and the nation's outlook on the economy has reached a record high, with Floridians feeling significantly more optimistic than the rest of the country As uncertainty surrounding inflation, tariffs, and GDP fl  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement at an executive business meeting on May 15, 2025: * * * Grassley Opens Executive Business Meeting on Police Week Legislation Today we have three nominations and eight bills on the agenda. Two of the nominations listed today, Terrance Cole, to be Administrator of Drug Enforcement, and Gadyaces Serralta, to be Director of the United States Marshals Service,  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan, Sheriff Rick Wells Call to Crack Down on Cop Killers in Tampa Bay Times Op-Ed Published During National Police Week 8 Percent Increase in Officers Shot and Killed in the Line of Duty in 2024 BRADENTON. Fla. -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan and Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells penned an op-ed in the Tampa Bay Times on the importance of passing federal legislation to increase p  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Joint Task Force Micronesia hosts first Change of Command ceremony; emphasizes regional peace, security GUAM -- Commander, Joint Task Force Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman relinquished command to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Fitness Center in Dededo, Guam, May 15. Previous 250515-N-ML137-1022 M  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Democrats Open Investigation into Trump's Qatari Plane Deal, Seek Answers from Trump DOJ and White House Counsel Committee Democrats Request Trump Admin Provide Memos Defending Blatantly Unconstitutional Attempt to Accept Qatari "Flying Palace" Without Congressional Consent Washington, D.C. (May 15, 2025)--Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ra  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * NEW: State-by-State Data on Health Insurance Losses from Medicaid, ACA Cuts WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority calculated new state-by-state data on the number of people who would lose health insurance due to President Trump and Congressional Republicans' proposed cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. The   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, this week, a group of Afrikaners arrived in the United States. They were greeted with open arms and American flags. Every single one of them skipped to the front of the line thanks to the expedited pathway that the administration handed them  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Connecticut, issued the following floor remarks on May 13, 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, for the last 5 months, across the country, people have been waiting with bated breath to see what this big, beautiful bill is that the Republicans have been working on behind closed doors, much of it down in Florida putting it together, particular  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, I rise in support of the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act. Law enforcement officers serve as our lifeline of defense against danger. With this bill, we have an opportunity to equip the Department of Justice and Congre  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 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, I rise in opposition. I thank my colleague from South Carolina for his excellent presentation, but this bill is a case study in a legislative majority that is in search of not common ground and common sense but rather extreme measures that divide and pol  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Risch, Cotton to Lutnick: Chinese Networking Equipment Risks National Security WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), today sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick urging the department to prohibit TP-Link equipment sales. This state-sponsored networking equipment company has dee  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar Joins Bipartisan Letter to Sec. Rubio Raising Alarm Over Haiti's Security Crisis Washington, D.C. - This week, Rep. Maria Salazar joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Congressman Rick McCormick (GA-7) in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing urgent concerns about the escalating security crisis in Haiti. Recent reports indicate that gangs, including the Viv A  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of Kevin Reilly, who recently passed away. Kevin graduated from Palm Harbor University High School in Pinellas County and was a proud Florida Gator, where he served as student body president at the University of Florida.   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following floor remarks on May 15, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise to oppose the nomination of Sean Donahue of Florida to serve as General Counsel of the Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Donahue may be the most unfit nominee ever for any Federal Agency general counsel. As I said in my remarks   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on May 15, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Department of Transportation, after receiving testimony from Sean P. Duffy, Secretary of Transportation. * * * DOD AND FOREIGN MILITARY SALES SYSTEM Commi  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Eight Law Enforcement Bills During National Police Week The legislative package passed by a bipartisan, unanimous voice vote. WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced eight law enforcement bills amid National Police Week. This is the Judiciary Committee's largest Police Week package i  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Moody, Baldwin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Tax Relief to Victims of Fraud, Scams, Theft, and Disasters WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) this week introduced the Tax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters Act, bipartisan legislation to give relief to those who have been victims of fraud, scams, thefts, accide  more