WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Delivers Opening Statement at Committee on Rules Hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, delivered the following opening statement at today's Committee on Rules hearing on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Chairm  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 2 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA and 30 Military Hospitals and Clinics Worldwide Recognized for Facility Efficiency Initiatives Practice Greenhealth's 2025 Environmental Excellence awards acknowledge healthcare facilities and systems for achievements in environmental efficiency. By Robert Hammer, Defense Health Agency Communications The Defense Health Agency and 30 military hospitals and clinics were recently recognized by Practic  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- GE Appliances, Louisville, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce, urging the Bureau of Industry and Security to exclude certain Harmonized Tariff Schedule subheadings from being classified as additional derivative steel articles subject to Section 232 tariffs. The letter was penned by Earl F. Jones, Deputy General Counsel, Public Policy & Industry Relations. In the letter, GE Appliances emphasizes its commitment to investing in   more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, July 2 -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: * * * Golden Knights and 3rd Recruiting Brigade take community outreach activities to new heights By Keri Anne Smialek, 3rd Recruiting Brigade PAO The U.S. Army's 3rd Recruiting Brigade enlisted the help of the U.S. Army Parachute Team--the legendary Golden Knights--for a high-visibility tandem skydiving camp in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, last week. Held June 25-27, the camp supported Army outreach effo  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell on Senate Passage of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding passage of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill: "The American people sent President Trump and Republican majorities to Washington with a clear mandate: secure the border, restore peace  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On * Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement demanding th  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 1, 2025: * * * Senator Murray Calls on Trump Admin to Immediately Release Billions in Funds K-12 Schools Across America are Counting On Nearly $7 billion in funding approved by Congress in March is blocked just weeks away from the start of the school year * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate App  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48587) on June 30, 2025, entitled "U.S. Coal Industry Trends" by energy policy analyst Lexie Ryan. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. coal industry has seen a decline in the amount of coal mined and consumed - although mining efficiency has improved. The industry's U.S. employment has declined 92% over a century. U.S. coal consumption and production peaked in 2007 and 2008, respectivel  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Condemns School Voucher Provision in Republicans' Big Ugly Bill * Sen. Hirono: "Republicans are deceitfully trying to sell this plan as an expansion of school choice for families." ~ Video of Senator Hirono's speech is available here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) took to the Senate floor to condemn a provision in the Republi  more