WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A coalition of 22 state attorneys general has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing overwhelming support for the agency's proposed rescission of the Executive Order 11246 implementing regulations. The attorneys general argue that these regulations, which impose affirmative action requirements on federal contractors, violate constitutional principles of equal protection and contribute to inefficiencies in government procurement p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of September 8, 2025 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, September 9, the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture will hold a hearing called "Exploring State Options in SNAP." On Wednesday, September 10, the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture will  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has put forward a proposal to approve South Carolina's plan to maintain the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2036 in the York County Area, part of the bi-state Charlotte-Rock Hill region. Submitted by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) on September 26, 2023, the plan outlines measures to ensure air quality compliance, including motor vehicle emission budget  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Highlights Key Accomplishments During August Recess * (Charleston, S.C., September 8, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) wrapped up a successful August recess with multiple legislative and oversight wins which reflect her commitment to serving the Lowcountry. "We wasted no time this August recess," said Congresswoman Mace. "From introducing legislation to returning mill  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Schatz Introduce Bill to Protect and Increase Telehealth Options for Americans * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Telehealth Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill that would extend telehealth access for Americans enrolled in Medicare through fiscal year 2027. Congressmen Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) are lea  more