WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito and Justice Release Statement Following Flooding in Ohio and Marion Counties * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) issued a statement following the devastating flooding in Ohio and Marion counties: "Our hearts go out to the families and communities across West Virginia who are being impacted by the devastating floodi  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Issues Statement on Minnesota Shooting and Personal Security Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Minnesota and a related personal security threat: "I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones and colleagues of Minnesota Representative and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Husted joins bill to add warning labels to social media, provide mental health resources WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) has joined Sens. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and John Fetterman's (D-Pa.) Stop the Scroll Act. The bill would create a mental health warning label requirement for social media platforms so that users could better understand the potential mental health risks associated wi  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Husted-backed bill combating fentanyl trafficking advances to president's desk WASHINGTON - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking (HALT) of Fentanyl Act, sending the bill to the president's desk. "Fentanyl-related substances stole the lives of more than 3,500 Ohioans in 2023 alone. The HALT Fent  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * In Case You Missed It: Carey Cosponsors Resolution to Improve Bipartisan Cooperation in Congress * COLUMBUS, OHIO - Last week, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), Co-Chair of the House Civility and Respect Caucus, cosponsored the Building Unity through Dual Sponsors (BUDS) resolution to bolster bipartisan collaboration in Congress. This resolution was led by U.S. Reps. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.-05) and Young   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Cooperative Research Group Corrosion Under Insulation - Phase 2." This notice indicates that on January 6, 2025, the Cooperative Research Group Corrosion Under Insulation - Phase 2, a collaborative research venture, filed notifications with both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The purpose of these filing  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement After Name Included in Minnesota Murder Suspect's Notes * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after he was informed by Capitol Police his name appeared in evidence linked to the Minnesota Murder Suspect: On Sunday morning, Capitol Police contacted my office to inform me that the FBI had found my name among the evidence colle  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Padilla Condemn Trump Administration Decision to Terminate $3.7 Billion in Clean Energy Grants, Urge to Reinstate Them * "These unlawful terminations represent a significant setback for American energy independence, and they undermine California and America's leadership in the globally competitive clean energy industry." "These grants were provided through legally binding con  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The organization Policy Matters Ohio issued a report titled "Enough is Enough" on June 6, 2025, condemning the Ohio Senate's proposed budget for prioritizing income tax cuts for high earners over adequate funding for public education. The policy brief highlights that $1.68 billion in tax cuts over two years will disproportionately benefit the wealthiest 20% of Ohioans, while schools are underfunded by $2.74 billion. According to the report, 97% of the proposed i  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur On Heightened Law Enforcement Presence Following Events In Minnesota * Toledo, Ohio -- Today, the office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement upon receiving notice that Congresswoman Kaptur was named in writing by an individual suspected of the targeted assassination of lawmakers in the State of Minnesota: "Congress  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- BlueScope Steel North America has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security, offering insights into the Section 232 national security investigation of imports of processed critical minerals and derivative products. The steel producer affirmed its understanding of the importance of fostering American industries vital to national security. The company, operating across 26 sites in 15 states and employing over 4,200 people, highlig  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Ossoff Secures Commitment from U.S. Navy to Help Kings Bay Prepare for Columbia-Class Submarines * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today secured a commitment from the U.S. Navy to help upgrade Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay's infrastructure in preparation for the new Columbia-class Submarine mission. Sen. Ossoff, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee o  more