WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * AGU 2024: NASA Science on Display in the Nation's Capital Introduction The American Geophysical Union (AGU) returned to the nation's capital in 2024, hosting its annual meeting at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC from December 9-14, 2024. NASA Science upheld its long-standing tradition as an AGU partner and exhibitor, leveraging the meeting as an opportunity to share NASA's cutting-edge research more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith and All Instructed Committee Chairmen United on Advancing GOP Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-0 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith: A Vote Against This Budget Is A Vote to Raise Taxes on Low-Income Americans Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) gave the following remarks on the House floor during debate on the Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution. As prepared for delivery. "Four years ago, President Trump left Joe Biden a blueprint f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 24, 2025 AIR FORCE A&M BERS JV LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma (FA8903-25-D-0023, awarded Jan. 27, 2025); Ahtna Engineering Services, Anchorage, Alaska (FA8903-25-D-0014, awarded Jan. 22, 2025); Arcadis US Inc. Highlands Ranch, Colorado (FA8903-25-D-0025, awarded Jan. 29, 2025); AECOM Technical Services Inc. Austin, Texas (FA8903-25-D-0002, awarded Jan. 23, 2025); Aerostar SES LLC. Oak Ridge, Tenn more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Risch to Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Funded Handouts to Illegal Immigrants Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act, which would block federal funding to sanctuary cities intended to benefit illegal immigrants. The bill aligns with President Trump's Executive Order "Ending Taxpayer Subsi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Announces Deputy General Counsel WASHINGTON, DC, February 25, 2025 -- Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced the appointment of Bradley Craigmyle as Deputy General Counsel of the FCC. Chairman Carr issued the following statement regarding this appointment: "I am very pleased that Bradley has agreed to continue serving the American people by joining the FCC as more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Graves Announces New Aviation Subcommittee Staff Director Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) today announced the promotion of Julie Devine to serve as Staff Director of the Subcommittee on Aviation. Julie first joined the Aviation Subcommittee as a professional staff member in Augus more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Statement on Passage of House Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) released the following statement after voting for the FY25 Budget Resolution: "We just passed the first step in implementing President Trump's agenda to cut wasteful spending, secure our border, defend our country, and give working Americans much-needed tax relief," said Graves. "President Biden's w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Graves Statement on Passage of the House Republican Budget Resolution Statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) on the passage of the House Republican budget resolution: "The passage of the budget resolution is a critical step towards unlocking a reconciliation bill that delivers on President  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Budget Resolution to Advance One, Big Beautiful Bill That Will Deliver Tax Relief to Working Families WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans took the first step to advance President Trump's pro-worker, pro-America economic and national security agenda by passing a fiscally-sound budget resolution. This sets the stage to extend the successful  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * House Passes Rep. Alford's Bipartisan Bill to Help Veteran Business Owners Succeed Washington, D.C.-Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Mark Alford's (MO-04) bipartisan Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans (SERV) Act. Introduced alongside Representatives Herb Conaway (D-NJ-03) and Sharice Davids' (D-KS-03). This bipatisan bill aims to he more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * Mexican Drug Cartel Leader Extradited to Georgia to Face Federal Charges ATLANTA - Omar Cuenca-Marino, 41, of Guerrero, Mexico, has been arraigned before Chief United States Magistrate Judge Russell G. Vineyard on federal charges of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute, and unlawful import of, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin into the Un more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General's Office Announces Departure of Communications Director Madeline Sieren JEFFERSON CITY Mo. - Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced the departure of Communications Director Madeline Sieren, who served in the position since June of 2023. Communications staff will be taking over future press inquiries. "Maddie has been a dedicated member of my more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 26 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards $80,000 grant to Maryville City will evaluate water system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 25, 2025 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded an $80,000 Clean Water Integrated Management Plan Grant to the city of Maryville to evaluate its wastewater, stormwater and drinking water systems. The more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources awards almost $156,000 to El Dorado Springs R-II School District for energy improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 24, 2025 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of $155,959 to assist the El Dorado Springs R-II School District with an energy efficiency project. " more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 25 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2025: * * * Department of Natural Resources issues final hazardous waste permit to BASF Corporation Hannibal Plant JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 24, 2025 - The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Waste Management Program has issued a final hazardous waste permit for the BASF Corp. Hannibal Plant facility, allowing the company to continue operating at its Palmyra fac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Burlison Introduces the Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Eric Burlison (R-MO-07) introduced the Ending the Cycle of Dependency Act of 2025 to restore integrity to America's welfare system and empower able-bodied individuals to reenter the workforce. "The best anti-poverty program is a job," said Rep. Burlison. "For too long, mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cleaver Re-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Postal Processing Facilities (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Harriet Hageman (R-WY) re-introduced the Postal Processing Protection Act to protect postal processing facilities from being shut down. The bipartisan legislation would require the United States Postal Service (USPS) to follow the s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Lynch, Meeks, Torres Launch Congressional Public Housing Caucus Co-Chaired by lawmakers who lived in Public Housing, the CPHC is dedicated to tackling issues related to public housing by serving as a resource for lawmakers in Congress (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Wagner Reintroduces Bill to Combat China's Aggression, Support an Independent Taiwan Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO), along with Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA), released the following statement after they introduced the Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act, legislation that passed the House in 2023: "The People's Republic of China is hell-bent on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Woman Pleads Guilty to Scheme to Defraud Elvis Presley's Family A Missouri woman pleaded guilty today in the Western District of Tennessee for her role in a scheme to defraud Elvis Presley's family of millions of dollars and to steal the family's ownership interest in Graceland, Elvis Presley's former home in Memphis, Tennessee. According to court documents, Lisa Jeanine Findley, 5 more PR