WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: This Week, Senator Lujan In The News Standing Up For New Mexicans and Fighting Back Against Republicans' Attacks On Nutrition Programs Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, this week, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been fighting back against Congressional Republicans' attacks on essential services and programs that New Mexicans rely on, exposing the Trump administration's block  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) has urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to adopt implementation guidance for the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024) that prioritizes fair cost-sharing and immediate action on critical navigation infrastructure. In a letter dated April 29, 2025, PNWA Executive Director Neil Maunu emphasized the need to support the Columbia River System, a vital trade gateway handling 49.7 million   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- A public servant in Portland, Oregon, Tia Ho, has called on the Department of Education to honor existing Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) agreements and maintain key aspects of the program as new regulations are considered. In a letter to Secretary Linda E. McMahon, Ho, who works in both non-profit medical transportation and as a university instructor, emphasized their commitment to a "life of service" through PSLF. Ho detailed their experience navigating the PSLF b  more