SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 22, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Guam - May 2024": * * * Workers in Guam had an average (mean) hourly wage of $21.39 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that higher paying major  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources (CODNR) is strongly urging the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to withdraw a proposed rule that would rescind the long-standing definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). CODNR argues that maintaining the current, broad definition is crucial for species recovery and that the proposed change is legally flawed. CODNR, deeply invested in species conservation, e  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces June Staff Mobile Office Hours EATON, CO-- Staff from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's (CO-04) office will be holding Mobile Office Hours in June across the district to connect with constituents within their communities. In addition to the Congresswoman's congressional offices in Eaton and Lone Tree, the Mobile Office Hours aim to provide services to constituent  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 23, 2025 NAVY Austal USA LLC, National City, California (N0002425D4212); BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair Inc., San Diego, California (N0002425D4213); General Dynamics-NASSCO, San Diego, California (N0002425D4214); Continental Maritime of San Diego LLC, San Diego, California (N0002425D4215); Fincantieri Marine Repair LLC, Jacksonville, Florida (N0002425D4216); Delphinus Engineering, Inc.  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette, Hudson, DeLauro, Cole, Norton, Stauber Introduce Legislation to Invest in Research for Down Syndrome WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Tom Cole (R-OK), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and Pete Stauber (R-MN) introduced the bipartisan DeOndra Dixon INCLUDE Project Act to advance innovative research into Down syndrome an  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), a federal agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), has released a new notice detailing petitions received under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. This program serves as a no-fault system, providing compensation to individuals who have sustained injuries from certain childhood vaccines. The publication of this list is a requir  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Cantwell, Lummis, Wicker Reintroduce Bill to Clear Space Junk, Protect Space Exploration ORBITS Act would create landmark program to clean up dangerous orbital debris threatening space exploration, satellites, and commercial space operations Bill unanimously passed Senate last Congress WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Maria Cantwell, Cynthia Lummis, and Roge  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * National Guard Bureau Chief Says Guard Delivers 'Incredible Value' Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee's defense subcommittee yesterday, the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau emphasized the guard's value to America. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus joined reserve component senior leaders to provide an update during the review of the president's fiscal year 2026 budget request for the N  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Neguse Calls for Renewed Commitment to American Servicemembers, Introduces Legislation to Boost Veteran Employment Lafayette, CO -- With Memorial Day upcoming, Congressman Joe Neguse called for a renewed commitment by the Congress to supporting American servicemembers by introducing two bills aimed at expanding support for veterans after their service. The Veterans Jobs Training Act and the Veteran   more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Colorado Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Drought SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Colorado of the June 23 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by d  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Western Caucus Executive Committee Celebrates Passage of Reconciliation Package Members of the Congressional Western Caucus Executive Committee celebrated passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, with the following statements. "This bill is the course correction we desperately needed. For years, taxpayers have been footing the bill for wasteful programs, unchecked spending, and h  more

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Reintroduces Bill to Allow All Americans to Vote at Home Reintroduction of Wyden's bill follows House Republicans recent passage of the SAVE Act that would rip away millions of Americans' right to vote Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today announced that he has reintroduced his bill to ensure Americans can more conveniently and securely vote at home. The Vote at Home Act would   more