WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Statement on Devastating Storms Affecting Eastern Missouri This evening, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) released the following statement in wake of devastating storms and tornadoes affecting eastern Missouri. Local state authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities and casualties following the severe storms. Erin and I are praying for the Missourians lost and the families devastated in to  more