WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing urgent concerns regarding proposed changes to Medicare payment policies. The coalition, comprised of over 40 state and regional rheumatology societies, advocates for high-quality care for managing rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases. In its letter, CSRO praised the p  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. William Timmons, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman William Timmons' CAMPS Act (H.R. 5163) Passes House Oversight Committee * Congressman William Timmons' (SC-04) Clean and Managed Public Spaces Act (CAMPS Act, H.R. 5163) has successfully passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, marking a critical step toward restoring safety, order, and dignity in the Nation's Capital. The CAMPS Act addresses the  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2025 * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.94 per hour in the South to $56.67 in the Northeast in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, h  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Congratulates South Carolina WWII Veteran on Receiving Highest Honor from French Government * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement congratulating Union, South Carolina's Cecil Hart on receiving France's highest distinction for his service in World War II. Today, Mr. Hart was awarded the Legion of Honor at a ceremony in Hilton Head Isl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Statement on Senate Republicans Ending Historic Democrat Blockade of Trump Nominees * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after Senate Republicans reformed the rules to end Senate Democrats historic obstruction of President Trump's nominees. "Hope springs eternal, except in the Schumer corner of the Senate. "Unfortunately, I believe Se  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Reintroduces Bill Backing Trump's Push To Expand Mortgage Access For Crypto Investors * (Washington, D.C., September 12, 2025) -- Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-1) reintroduced the American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2025, a bill to bring outdated federal mortgage rules in line with the realities of today's digital economy. Led by President Trump's crypto agenda, this   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Releases Voicemails Of Vile Threats And Harassment Calls Following Charlie Kirk's Assassination * (Charleston, S.C., September 12, 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) today released the following statement after her office was bombarded with hundreds of hateful and threatening phone calls from unhinged Leftists who are using Charlie Kirk's tragic assassination as an exc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace to Introduce Resolution to Authorize Charlie Kirk to Lie in Honor in the U.S. Capitol * (Washington, D.C., September 11, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) announced she will be introducing a concurrent resolution authorizing Charlie Kirk to lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, should the Kirk family wish. Charlie Kirk devoted his life to defending the fr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Michael Pryor, a urologist from SMC - Center for Urology, Spartanburg, South Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed work RVUs for a balloon dilation procedure. The physician expressed concern that the proposed valuation does not accurately reflect the complexity, time, and expertise required to perform the procedure. The physician stated  more