WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Statement on Troop Pay Amid Shutdown * WASHINGTON --U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after President Trump used unspent research and development funding so that U.S. service members received their paychecks on time today despite the ongoing government shutdown. "Today, our troops received their paycheck because President Trump stepped up and did what Senate d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Statement on Pricey Cost of Trump's Targeted Energy Firings * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement following reports that President Trump's Department of Energy (DOE) issued illegal layoff notices to public servants in the Offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Clean Energy Demonstrations, State and Community Energy programs: "Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Nominations Hearing for Maritime and Commerce Nominees U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to consider the nominations of the Maritime Administration, the Federal Maritime Commission, and the Department of Commerce at 1  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rick McClain, executive director of Deaf Empowering Advocating Florida, southwest (DEAFs) Inc., has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a proposed rule change that would impose stricter identification requirements for voter registration. The organization asserts that mandating documentary proof of U.S. citizenship would have a disproportionate and harmful effect on Americans with disabilities, particularly Deaf citizens. The group  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Steube Leads FL Congressional Delegation Letter to DOT and FAA * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) led a group of Florida lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration. From the Washington Examiner : "A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers is pressing Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Depart  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Illegal alien from Jordan in ICE custody passes away in Miami Hospital * MIAMI - Hasan Ali Moh'D Saleh, a 67-year-old illegal alien from Jordan in ICE custody was pronounced dead by medical professionals at Larkin Community Hospital in Miami, Florida, Oct. 11 at 7:13 p.m. An LCH physician reported the preliminary cause of death as cardiac arrest. On  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Chairman Rick Scott Leads Hearing on Fixing America's Broken Drug Supply Chain; Highlights Expert Testimonies In case you missed it, Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing as the chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging: "Bad Medicine: Closing Loopholes that Kill American Patients." This hearing continued Chairman Sco  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Co-Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Spotlight Spanish-Language Media During Hispanic Heritage Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Congresswoman Maria Salazar (R-FL), Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (D-CA), and Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the vital role of Spanish-language media in strengthening American democracy and connecting communi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Wied Urges State Lawmakers to Return Power to Local Communities * DE PERE -- Today, Congressman Tony Wied (R-WI) sent a letter to the chairs of the Wisconsin State Legislature's committees on energy and utilities, urging swift consideration of Senate Bill 3 and Assembly Bill 7, which would rightfully restore local governments' ability to influence the siting of large-scale energy projects.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Secures Big Wins for Florida, Pres. Trump's Agenda with Senate Passage of NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott, member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services (SASC) and Chairman of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement highlighting big wins for Florida, our warfighters, and President Trump's Peace through Strength agenda in the Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark to GOP: "Stop This Health Care Crisis You Created Before It's Too Late" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8) and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to condemn House Republicans for their continued refusal to stop premium hikes, reverse their health care cuts, and reopen the government. Below a  more