COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * 8 Charged in North Charleston Public Corruption Schemes, including 3 City Councilmen CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Eight people have been charged in federal court for a series of bribery, kickback, extortion, and money laundering schemes following a public corruption investigation in North Charleston. Three of the individuals charged are elected members of the more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 26, 2025, entitled "Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in North Carolina - 2024": * * * In 2024, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 6.7 percent in Nor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Ecological Restoration Business Association: * * * To: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs Office of Management and Budget 1800 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20405 Statistical Policy Directive No. 8 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)--Request for Comments on Possible Revisions for 2027 * * * The Ecological Rest more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of the Census has released the following public communication dated Feb. 18, 2025, from the Plant Based Products Council and five collaborators: * * * Organizations: Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) Corn Refiners Association (CRA) American Soybean Association (ASA) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Hemp Association (NHA) Subject: 2022 North American Industry Class more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Extending Medicaid and CHIP Coverage for Children: Long-Run Budgetary Effects of the President's 2025 Budget Proposal." Here are excerpts: * * * Summary The President's budget request for fiscal year 2025 includes a proposal that would allow states to let all children who qualify for health care coverage through Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) rem more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Votes Against House Budget Resolution that Would Cut Billions in Funding for Medicaid, SNAP, and Other Critical Services Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) voted against House Republicans' budget resolution that would authorize steep cuts in funding for Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Head Start, school lunch programs, and more to pay f more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ to Hold Additional Public Engagement Sessions on the Development of Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is holding additional engagement sessions as part of a series of public engagement opportunities in February and March to provide info more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Congress and DOGE are Utilizing GAO's High Risk List to Combat Waste, Fraud, and Abuse WASHINGTON--Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "The Government Accountability Office's 2025 High Risk List." At the hearing, members emphasized that federal government  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Rural and Medically Underserved Areas The legislation would allow international doctors trained in the United States to remain in the country if they practice in underserved areas WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) reintroduced their bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement in response to the passage of H.Con.Res. 14, legislation to begin to instruct budget reconciliation. "House Republicans are unified in moving forward to begin budget reconciliation and codify President Trump's agenda," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D."We will build more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Bill to Improve Tax Filing for Disaster Victims Passes Ways and Means Committee Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. applauds the passage of his legislation, H.R. 1491, the Disaster Related Extension of Deadlines Act by the House Ways and Means Committee with bipartisan support. This bill enacts much-needed reforms to ensure disaster victims are eligible for tax refunds a more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Parks Reserve Forces Training Area kicks off Army Emergency Relief campaign Parks Reserve Forces Training Area - Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (PRFTA) kicked off its Army Emergency Relief (AER) Campaign during the monthly tenant leadership meeting at the garrison's headquarters building to raise awareness of the programs and services available to Soldiers, Feb. 19, 2025. PRFTA's AER  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Press Release: Congressman Rouzer Votes to Pass House Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, with the support of Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07), the House passed H.Con.Res 14, which establishes the congressional budget for the U.S. Government for fiscal year 2025 and includes recommended levels of spending, revenues, debt and deficits for fiscal years 2026 through 2034. "House Rep more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Foushee Opening Statement at Hearing on NASA's Artemis Program WASHINGTON, DC (February 26, 2025) -- Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology's Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics is holding a hearing titled, The Artemis Program and NASA's Path to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Beyond. Ranking Member Valerie Foushee's (D-NC) opening statement  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2025: * * * Rep. Adams' Statement on House GOP Leadership's Cruel Budget Proposal WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Dean of the North Carolina Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement regarding her decision to vote against House Republican Leadership's budget proposal: "The House Republican Conference's budget gives an unnecessary $4. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Knott Statement on House Budget Resolution WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brad Knott released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY25 Budget Resolution: "One of the reasons I came to Congress is to build a better future for North Carolina families. This budget resolution provides a blueprint for finally starting to rein in reckless spending, returning money back to your poc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on March 5, 2025, at 608 Dirksen Senate Office Building: To Consider: The Nomination of the Honorable Dan Bishop, of North Carolina, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget Witnesses * The Honorable Dan Bishop * * * Original text here: https://www.budget.senate.gov/hearings/the-nomination-of-the-honorable-dan-bishop-of-north-carolina-to-be-deputy-direc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Rural Healthcare WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis, alongside Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), introduced the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to increase the number of doctors working in rural and medically underserved areas. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Plasma-Based Medicines WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Preserving Life-saving Access to Specialty Medicines in America (PLASMA) Act, legislation to ensure individuals with rare diseases and immunodeficiencies have access to necessary plasma-based medicines.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Trump Nominates Dan 'Razin' Caine to be Joint Chiefs Chairman President Donald J. Trump announced the nomination of Dan "Razin" Caine for the position of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Feb. 21, 2025. The chairman is the nation's highest-ranking military officer and the principal military advisor to the president, defense secretary and National Security Council. Caine, a retired Air Force lieutenan more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education's Statement on Title IX Compliance Office for Civil Rights commends Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, which have changed their athletic policies to conform to President Trump's Executive Order and antidiscrimination laws. WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights today rele more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The White House posted the following news: * * * Illegal Immigrant Killers, Rapists Aren't Scholars -- They're Criminals In a strong contender for dumbest statement of the year, disgraced "filmmaker" Michael Moore lamented illegal immigrant criminals being apprehended because they might've "discovered the cure for cancer" or "stopped that asteroid." The only thing more foolish than that statement are the politicians who oppose the deportations. These are the types of  more PR