Thursday - October 30, 2025
*South Carolina Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Thursday October 09, 2025 ( 4 items )  

CrossFlight Sky Solutions Calls for Certification Requirement in BVLOS Operations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- CrossFlight Sky Solutions, Bluffton, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration regarding a proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. The letter, dated October 6, emphasizes the organization's support for the advancements proposed in the NPRM for 14 CFR Part 108, but raises concerns over the absence of a crucial safety measure. In its letter, CrossFlight adv  more

REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 7: Senator Murray Blasts Trump and Vought's Latest Threats, Slams Republicans' Refusal to Get Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN DAY 7: Senator Murray Blasts Trump and Vought's Latest Threats, Slams Republicans' Refusal to Get Serious About Tackling Health Care Costs * Murray: "I know Republican leaders desperately want to ignore the looming health care crisis they caused. They have put their heads in the sand for months. They have spun wild lies to try to bury the truth. And they are hoping that people   more

Senator Tim Scott Reintroduces the Employee Rights Act to Empower American Workers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Tim Scott Reintroduces the Employee Rights Act to Empower American Workers * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) today reintroduced the Employee Rights Act of 2025, legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the rights of American workers while ensuring fairness and accountability in the workplace. This bill represents the Republican vision for the American workforce: promot  more

Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?"
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren on Day 7 of Republicans' Shutdown: "Democrats Are Fighting to Lower Costs for Every Single American. Where Are Their Republican Senators?" * "While Senate Republicans keep taking orders from their wannabe-king and drag out their government shutdown, Senate Democrats will not stop fighting to save health care and to lower costs for families." Video of Floor Speech (YouTube) Washin  more