WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * After GOP Cuts Threaten Rural Healthcare, Lujan and Heinrich Demand Transparency on Administration's Inadequate Rural Health Slush Fund and Backroom Deals * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), joined Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, Ron Wyden (D-OR)  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity has remained unchanged since our previous report. Consumer spending reports were mixed. Residential real estate activity has slightly increased. Bankers across the District reported improved earnings performance in the second quarter due to lower funding costs. Employment levels were generally unchanged, and wage growth has been mo  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Introduces Legislation to Send Rebate Checks to Working Americans * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the American Worker Rebate Act, legislation that would send rebate checks to working Americans following the historic revenue accrued through President Trump's tariff policy. "Americans deserve a tax rebate after four years of Biden policies that have devastated families' s  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Demands Answers from DOE on Decision to Terminate Loan Commitment for Grain Belt Express U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers on the decision to abruptly  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS21282) on July 29, 2025, entitled "Military Service Records, Awards, and Unit Histories: A Guide to Locating Sources" by research librarians Barbara Salazar Torreon and Travis A. Ferrell. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary This guide provides information on locating military unit histories and individual service records of discharged, retired, and deceased military personnel. It also provides  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Scores Major Wins for Taxpayers in President Trump's Historic One Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Eric Burlison (MO-07) praised the inclusion of major conservative reforms in President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The legislation includes provisions that reflect key priorities from Burlison's Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act and UNPLUG EVs Act. "  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on July 29, 2025: * * * Seven Key Moments: Las Vegas Field Hearing on Pro-Worker, Pro-Family Tax Relief in The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Las Vegas, Nevada - In front of the iconic "Welcome to Las Vegas" neon sign inside of the warehouse of that actual sign manufacturer, the Ways and Means Committee heard directly from hardworking Nevadans about how they will be  more