WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, in response to Northern Light Health terminating its contract with Humana, have written a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a special enrollment period for Humana Medicare Advantage beneficiaries impacted by this decision. On September 30, 2024 Northern Light Healt more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, in response to Northern Light Health terminating its contract with Humana, have written a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a special enrollment period for Humana Medicare Advantage beneficiaries impacted by this decision.On September 30, 2024 Northern Light Health terminat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree and Jared Golden, in response to Northern Light Health terminating its contract with Humana, have written a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a special enrollment period for Humana Medicare Advantage beneficiaries impacted by this decision. On September 30, 2024 Northern Light Health t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Denver Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper welcomed over $170 million in loans and grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for 12 Colorado projects in rural and Tribal communities to expand access to safe drinking water and reliable energy. "Everyone deserves access to clean and safe water, no matter where they live. However, far too many rural communities in Colo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced Louisiana will receive $144,330,926.38 in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in relief for Hurricanes Ida and Laura. "Years later, our communities are still recovering from Ida and Laura. We've made progress, but there's still work to do," said Dr. Cassidy. "This funding will return many to wholeness and prepare us to weather the next sto more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: On Thursday morning, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Livingston Executive Airport, which will be located in Satsuma, Louisiana. Livingston Parish launched its Airport District in 2016 and has taken the steps necessary to secure ownership of suitable land, obtain an environmental assessment, and wetlands permit, receive recognition from the Federal Avi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11737) on Oct. 3, 2024, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist: * * * A Brief Introduction to the National Flood Insurance Program The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is the primary source of flood insurance coverage for residential properties in the United States. The NFIP has two main policy goals: (1) to provide access to primary flood i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12777) on Oct. 3, 2024, by Christopher A. Casey, international trade and finance analyst. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Tariff Policy: Overview Introduction A tariff is a customs duty levied on imported and exported goods and services. Historically, countries used tariffs as a primary means of collecting revenue. Today, other taxes account for most government revenue in develop more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12429) on Oct. 3, 2024. The white paper is written by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, and emergency management and disaster recovery specialists Erica A. Lee and Elizabeth M. Web more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: U.S. SENATE U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in introducing the "Visa Integrity Preservation Act," which will halt the Biden-Harris administration's violation of the "Immigration and Nationality Act" by ending its policy of allowing immigrants who illegally entered the U.S. or overstayed their visas to regularize their status through obtaining temporary work visas. "Joe Biden and 'B more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $2,327,751,005 in total formula funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to build and maintain roads, bridges and tunnels that will improve efficiency, reduce congestion, improve resiliency against climate change and modernize key infrastructure of the Illinois  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the co-founder and co-chair of the Electrification Caucus, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that its Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is investing $1.5 billion for five electri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $997,622 is coming to Lane County to build resiliency in the face of climate chaos-fueled wildfires and smoke. This funding under the historic Inflation Reduction Act--the largest investment in climate action in history--will help improve air quality and mitigate the harms of wildfire smoke for Lane County residents, protecting more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced that $9,343,231 is coming to Tribal communities in Oregon and across the Pacific Northwest to tackle the opioid epidemic by boosting prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. This federal funding is critical to providing Tribes with more resources to help address this public health crisis, which disproportionately impacts Indigenous communit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, alongside U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen, announced $2.4 million in grants for New Hampshire nonprofits, including houses of worship, under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. "New Hampshire's non-profit organizations and houses of worship are essential parts of our communities--Granite Staters shouldn't have to worry about their safety wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The New Hampshire delegation announced $2.4 million in grants for New Hampshire nonprofits, including houses of worship, under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. "Granite Staters practicing their faith at their houses of worship or volunteering at non-profit organizations should be able to do so without fear of violent threats or attacks," said Congressman Pappas. "This funding will provide needed r more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: VIDEO: Sen. Reed Calls Out Climate Change Deniers and Says Project 2025's Plans to Gut National Weather Service and Emergency Management Would be a Major Disaster PROVIDENCE, RI As flood-stricken states grapple with the fallout from Hurricane Helene, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says the federal government must continue to help states prepare for emergencies like hurricanes, accurately predict storms, and effect more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) announced she has reintroduced legislation with Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) to support the construction workforce in order to increase housing supply and lower housing costs. The bipartisan Creating Opportunities for New Skills Training at Rural and Underserved Colleges and Trade Schools (CONSTRUCTS) Act would create a new competitive grant program at the Department of Labor to fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the bipartisan Critical Materials Future Act to establish a pilot program for the U.S. Department of Energy to financially support domestic critical mineral processing projects. "I've been hearing for years from national security and private-sector leaders about the need for more capa more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Crookston Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $455,192 for a new 418 foot taxiway to provide airfield access to the site of a future hangar to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of constructi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Duluth International Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $9,478,180 to reconstruct 10,600 feet of Taxiway A. The pavement on Taxiway A has reached the end of its useful life and it no longer meets current FAA standards. The Duluth International Airport is undertaking a pha more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Falls International Airport located in International Falls, MN. for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $3,635,242 to reconstruct 19,400 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement, shift Taxiway C1 by 50 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standard more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Mahnomen County Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $203,400 to start Phase 1 of the Runway 17/35 improvement project. Improvements include updating the existing lighting and rehabilitating 3,400 feet of paved runway. "Mahnomen County Airport is an essential link for are more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Mora Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $210,780 to start Phase 1 of the Runway 17/35 improvement project. Improvements include rebuilding and updating the existing lighting and rehabilitating 4,794 feet of paved runway which has met the end of its useful life.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Rush City Regional Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $1,729,897 to reconstruct 4,400 feet of Taxiway A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. "Rush City Regional Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Chisago County and beyond," said more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced they secured significant federal funding for Staples Municipal Airport for infrastructure improvements. The grant provides $838,242 to construct a new 9,600 square foot hangar for aircraft storage. "Staples Municipal Airport is an essential link for residents and businesses in Wadena County and beyond," said Klobuchar. "This federal grant  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, Senator Rick Scott, Senator Marco Rubio and their Florida colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to expedite the federal response and delivery of requested resources, while approving emergency policy flexibilities, to help the people of Florida following Hurricane Helene which made landfall as a Category 4 storm, causing catastrophic damage along Florida's Gulf Coast. It's crucial for more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that its Grid Deployment Office (GDO) is investing $1.5 billion for five electric transmission projects--(link is external) including the Southline Transmission Project in southern New Mexico. The fund more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: Inflation Reduction Act and USDA-funded grants will help create jobs and support energy efficiency improvements BURLINGTON, VT U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy,celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of more than $2.1 million to Vermont to support renewable energy projects and help lower energy costs for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, VT--Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chair of the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, celebrated the U.S. Department of Agriculture's investment of $3.45 million in the Vermont-based Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC), which is housed within the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The Innovation Center,  more PR