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 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Votes for Pay Raise for U.S. Troops as part of National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the FY 26 National Defense Authorization Act. "With conflicts around the world and foreign nations intent on weakening the United States, it is crucial that we fully fund our military, i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Hinson, Barrett Introduce FAIR Trucking Act to End Legal Abuse Against Truckers, Improve Safety on America's Roads * Washington, D.C. - This week Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) and Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) introduced the Forum Accountability and Integrity in Roadway (FAIR) Trucking Act. Joined by Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) and endorsed by the American Trucking Association and the Io  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Stop Government Shutdowns Once and For All * Q: Why did you reintroduce your Prevent Government Shutdowns Act ? A: The Constitution assigns to Congress the power of the purse. That keeps the federal purse strings in the hands of lawmakers elected by the people to represent their views and values. The federal budget operates on a 12-month fiscal year that starts Oct. 1. That means on Sept  more