WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Calls for the Return of All CDC Employees Laid Off During the Republican Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 77 Members of Congress in a letter expressing deep concern to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Acting Director James O'Neill f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Senate Republicans For Failing To Address Rising Health Care Costs For American Families * October 15, 2025 "In Illinois, a 60-year-old couple with an income of $82,000 could see their annual premiums increase $17,000 a year if the enhanced premium tax credits are not extended. That's an increase of $1,400 a month," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Sixth District was little changed. Employment levels were flat, and wages rose modestly. Prices increased at a moderate pace. Consumer spending fell somewhat, and leisure travel continued to soften. Activity in residential real estate declined, though commercial real estate was generally unchanged. Transportation declined mode  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 17 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Raffensperger's Partnership with Funding The Future Reaches Over 4,000 Georgia Students Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced the successful statewide partnership with nonprofit Funding the Future, bringing an innovative financial literacy experience to high schools across Georgia in September and October. 4,520 Georgia students attended across 16 events throughou  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Ossoff refuses to fund our military - again * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) voted against a procedural measure that would have allowed for consideration of a bill to fund the Department of War during the lapse in appropriations: "Jon Ossoff keeps finding new ways to turn his back on the military commun  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Is Paying Our Troops While Senate Democrats Hold Their Paychecks at Ransom * WASHINGTON -- Democrats have made clear that they will not end their own shutdown -- even if it means America's men and women in uniform are at risk of going without pay. They've now voted ELEVEN TIMES to block troop pay. In the third week of the Democrat Government Shutdown -- 1.3 millio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Transported Asset Protection Association - The Americas (TAPA Americas), Canton, Georgia, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) responding to an inquiry about enhancing the protection of America's supply chain from cargo theft. In its correspondence, TAPA Americas pointed out the growing sophistication and frequency of cargo theft incidents, which pose significant risks to both the nation's economy and public trust. TAPA Ame  more