WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown * The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) joined U.S. Se  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Legislation to Protect New Mexico Federal Contract Workers During Trump's Shutdown * The bill will ensure federal contract workers, including low-wage food service, security, and custodial staff, are fairly compensated for the wages and benefits lost during Trump's shutdown WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M) joined U.S. Sen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members * WASHINGTON -- The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and co  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 21 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * Sen. Bailey celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Bailey is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record. "For as long as I   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 21 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel: * * * Sen. Ingwersen celebrated for perfect voting record on reproductive rights Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Arundel, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental health care. Sen. Ingwersen is one of 20 senators to earn a perfect score for their 2025 voting record.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Urges Commerce Secretary, Trade Representative to Support Lobstermen Facing Tariff Hardship * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Jameison Greer urging them to address the hardship that tariffs have imposed on Maine's lobstermen. Her letter comes at a time when rising equipm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have reintroduced the Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act to help lower the cost of prescription drugs. The bipartisan legislation would increase competition for generic drugs by providing better oversight of the citizen petition pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Hill: Democrat Senators Fear "Getting Hammered," "Getting the Guillotine" For Ending Their Shutdown * WASHINGTON -- Today, The Hill published a news story which exposed the Democrats fear of their Far-Left base as their motive for continuously voting to keep the government closed. "'People are going to get hammered' if they vote for the House-passed bill to reopen the government and keep it   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Larson Lead 165 House Democrats to Condemn Trump Plan to Slash Social Security Benefits * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and John B. Larson (CT-1) led 165 House Democrats in a call for Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank Bisignano to halt the Trump Administration's plan to remove or sharply reduce age as a fact  more