SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * 10 Memorable Images Captured by NOAA's GOES Satellites * From devastating storms and destructive wildfires to disruptive solar eruptions and captivating atmospheric phenomena, NOAA's GOES satellites have seen it all. Since 1975, GOES have been our "eyes in the sky," keeping constant watch over the Western Hem  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Air Evac EMS to Pay $59,000 in EEOC Discrimination Lawsuit * Medical transportation company settles suit charging it wrongfully withdrew job offer because of prescription medication JACKSON, Miss. - Air Evac EMS, an emergency air medical transportation services company headquartered in O'Fallon, Missouri, operating more than 150 helicopter air ambulance bases across 15 states, will p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Urges President Trump to Keep Kansas City as World Cup Host Site * Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to retain Kansas City as a 2026 World Cup host site. This follows President Trump's announcement that his administration is reconsidering host cities with crime problems, which local leaders have allowed to fester in Kansas City for far too l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, Tucson, Arizona, has submitted a public comment letter to the Fish and Wildlife Service opposing the delisting of Virginia Sneezeweed (Helenium virginicum) from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization argues that removing protections for this unique plant is unwarranted given its ongoing vulnerability and the continued threats to its habitat. Virginia Sneezeweed, a perennial flower known for its striking yellow blooms, has b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Four Key Moments: Hearing on Harnessing Innovation & New Technology to Help America's Foster Youth Succeed At a Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee hearing on modernizing the Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood ("Chafee"), witnesses shared how using new and innovative technologies will enhance caseworkers' ability to  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Lockton Companies, Kansas City, Missouri, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The letter underscores the importance of establishing a robust insurance framework to foster innovation and protect consumers in the digital asset space. In the communication, Lockton detailed its global presence, serving over 52,000 clients  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), Kansas City, Missouri, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the implementation of the GENIUS Act. The NAIC emphasizes the effectiveness of the current state-based insurance regulatory framework in safeguarding consumers and ensuring the financial stability of insurers. In the letter, the NAIC states that for over 150 years, state insurance regulators have adapted to chan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Onder Introduces House Companion to Sen. Cruz's ROTOR Act * (Washington, D.C.) - Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) joins Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce the House companion of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act to strengthen aviation safety. Rep. Onder is a pilot serving on the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Foster Youth Bill of Rights Resolution * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Don Bacon (R-NE), members of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, introduced a Foster Youth Bill of Rights Resolution to help ensure foster youth nationwide are informed about their rights while in foster care. While fifteen states an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Statement on September Jobs Report Report shows 119,000 new jobs and wage growth continuing to beat inflation. * Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the September jobs report 48 days late because of the Democrats' government shutdown: "119,000 new jo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor awards $4M to continue disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by multiple severe storms * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $4 million in additional funding to support continued disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by severe storms that occurred in spring 2025. In July 2025, the department's Employment and Training Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * US Department of Labor awards $4M to continue disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by multiple severe storms Funding also supports recovery efforts for May 2025 storms * The U.S. Department of Labor today awarded $4 million in additional funding to support continued disaster-relief jobs for Missouri residents affected by severe   more