WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Smith Praises President Trump and First Lady for Supporting Foster Youth After joining President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of the Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Executive Order, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement: "Through th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Burlison Urges NCAA to Approve Missouri State Postseason Waiver * Missouri State University's football program has already earned six wins in its first FBS season, meeting the standard for postseason eligibility. Rep. Eric Burlison is urging the NCAA to grant the Bears a waiver so these student-athletes can compete in a bowl game they have earned. Read the full letter below. November 14, 20  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Outlines Severe Problems with OPT Program * Calls to Reform or End OPT Program WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem expressing strong support for the agency's reported plan to overhaul the Optional Training Practical (OPT) Program. Schmitt requested a thorough review of OPT to begin the proc  more