WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) voted in favor of House Resolution 719. "Political violence has no place in our democracy. I voted yes on House Resolution 719 because it unequivocally condemns hatred, extremism, and violence in all forms. At a time when too many voices are fueling polarization and division, we must reaffi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1407) on Sept. 19, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - August 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in August in 3 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Seventeen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states had   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "Violence has no place in our politics, whether it is the murder of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman, the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, or the killing of Charlie Kir  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes to Condemn Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement following the House of Representatives' vote to condemn political violence: "I condemn political violence in all its forms. Regardless of political beliefs, no one should be targeted for exercising their First Amendment rights in the Constitution. Just  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat Fentanyl-Laced Pill Production * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jerry Moran (R-KS), John Fetterman (D-PA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced their Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act, which would help stop the production of counterfeit and fentanyl-laced pills and make it easier for federal law enforcement t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after voting present on H.Res. 719, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk. "I fully denounce political violence. It is never acceptable to murder someone for their personal beliefs, and I am heartbroken for Charlie Kirk's young family  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Statement on House Resolution 719 * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) released the following statement on House Resolution 719. "I hope we can all agree that political violence - be it the assassination of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, the fire set on Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro's home, the assassination attempts made against the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Bill Foster, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning Political Violence * Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the follow statement: "Today, I voted in favor of a resolution to condemn the act of violence that took Charlie Kirk's life--just as I did when the House unanimously condemned the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman, John Hoffman, and their spouses. "Charlie K  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) released the following statement regarding her vote against the resolution honoring Charlie Kirk: "Charlie Kirk's death is a tragedy, as is any death in this country due to political violence or gun violence. His murder should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, and his wife, chil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement Honoring Army Captain Bianchi * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency's announcement that the remains of U.S. Army Captain Willibald Charles Bianchi, a World War II veteran from New Ulm, Minnesota who earned the Medal of Honor for his actions fighting in the Philippine province of Bataan, have   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 20 -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda items for Sept. 25, 2025: * * * INTRODUCTION ORAL ARGUMENT ITEMS 1. Details 2024-139 *** E015/PA-24-198; E015/PA-24-383 Minnesota Power In the Matter of the Petition of Minnesota Power for Acquisition of ALLETE by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners. 1. Is the acquisition of ALLETE by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Part  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Rural Development Subcommittee Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Subcommittee hearing titled "USDA's Rural Development: Delivering Vital  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Charlie Kirk Resolution Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote for H.Res.719. "I have always condemned political violence in the strongest possible terms - just as I did last week, following the killing of Charlie Kirk. And in June, after the murders of my friends Melissa and Mark Hortman. Political viol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Vote Against Republicans' Short-Term Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against the Republicans' short-term government funding bill. "After the damage Republicans did with their 'Big Ugly Bill,' I refuse to vote for a short-term funding package that yet again fails to meet the need  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Flood Writes Ethics Committee Regarding Rep. Omar's Reprehensible Speech and Conduct * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (NE) previewed his intention to file a formal complaint with the House Committee on Ethics against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN) in a letter. In his letter to the Ethics Committee, Rep. Flood cites a wide variety of instances of conduct and speech he belie  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hoyle Statement on House Resolution 719 * : September 19, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after voting "Present" on Republican's partisan House Resolution 719. " Political violence has no place in our society. From the murders of Charlie Kirk to the Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota - it's time for leaders to lower the tempe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney Votes to Condemn Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) released a statement supporting a resolution to condemn political violence and the murder of Charlie Kirk: "Today, I will vote for a resolution condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the rise of political violence that threatens us all. There is neve  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith Statement on Vote Regarding Resolution Honoring Charlie Kirk * "Political violence has no place in our democracy, and I fully agree with the portions of the Charlie Kirk resolution that condemn it. In this moment, the most important outcome of today's vote is that the House of Representatives went on record against political violence. "However, I strongly disagree with the way this re  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Veasey Lead 100+ Democrats In Introducing Resolution to Condemn Charlie Kirk Assassination & All Political Violence * Click here to watch Pettersen's speech TODAY on the U.S. House floor, calling for Congress to address growing political violence Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), along with 103 other House Democrats, introd  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts on the Senate Floor: All of Us Should Affirm that Political Violence is Anti-American * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a tribute to Charlie Kirk on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) called on every American to condemn political violence. He also offered a prayer for Charlie Kirk and our country. " No matter our political beliefs, all of us should be able to affirm a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Joins Colleagues on Resolution Condemning All Forms of Political Violence * Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined more than 100 of her colleagues in introducing a resolution calling on Congress to condemn all forms of political violence and to reject forms of rhetoric that demonize political opponents regardless of political ideology. The call to a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Whip Emmer Announces Stakeholder Support for Short-Term Government Funding Solution * WASHINGTON - Today, Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) announced key stakeholder support for the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This bill keeps the government open, allows House Republicans to continue advancing the America First agenda, and serves the American peop  more