WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Congressman Carson Statement on Indiana's "Make Indiana Healthy Again" Initiative INDIANAPOLIS--Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) made the following statement: "Today's announcement claims to address health issues in Indiana, but it restricts access to two of the most impactful programs on Hoosiers' health - SNAP and Medicaid. "Hoosiers deserve access to fresh, healthy, aff more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Highlights Early Wins in His First 100 Days of Office Washington, DC -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) marked 100 days serving Indiana's Sixth Congressional District. Since taking office on January 3rd, he's worked with House and Senate Republicans and President Trump's team to secure wins for Indiana and the American people. Over his first 100 days, Congressman Shreve: more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Houchin Applauds House Passage of America First Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Republican Budget Resolution: "This Budget Resolution is a bold, responsible plan to put our country back on the right track. It reflects the will of the 77 million Americans who are deman more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 15, 2025 DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY United Concordia Companies Inc., Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is awarded $128,636,927 for a modification (P00037) to previously awarded contract HT940221C0006. This modification exercises Option Period Four of the firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable-no-fee contract to provide worldwide dental coverage to active-duty service members of the uniformed services  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * In Fox News Op-Ed, Warren Hits Back at Trump and Musk Gutting Social Security "We shouldn't be cutting Social Security services and threatening Americans' benefits -- we should be making the program stronger...[and] lifting the cap on the amount millionaires and billionaires pay into Social Security..." "Social Security isn't something we give away out of the goodness of our hearts. It's more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Unlawful Tax Return Preparers Taxpayers Must Remain Vigilant Against Dishonest Tax Preparers Today, the federal tax filing deadline, the Justice Department's Tax Division acknowledges the majority of taxpayers and tax return preparers who voluntarily meet their yearly filing obligations. The Tax Division also cautions taxpayers to cho more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 14, 2025: * * * New Data Show Role of Medicaid - Especially Medicaid Expansion - in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis Proposed Medicaid Cuts Would Jeopardize Progress in Combating the Fentanyl Crisis by Cutting People Off From Addiction Treatment WASHINGTON - The Joint Economic Committee - Minority today released a report with new data on Medicaid's role in  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, issued the following opening statement at a hearing entitled "FY26 Strategic Forces Posture Hearing": * * * As Prepared Thank you, Chairman DesJarlais - and congratulations on your first Strategic Forces subcommittee hearing as Chairman. I also want to thank you for beginning this session with a very bi-partisan series of briefings to bring us all up to speed more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Highlight How DOGE Social Security Takeover Hurts Americans Democrats mark "Save Social Security Day of Action" Trump, Musk, DOGE continue to fire staff, close offices, cut vital services Washington, D.C. - On the "Save Social Security Day of Action," Senate Democrats are highlighting how Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) takeover  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Warren, Banks Open Bipartisan Investigation Into Harms of Private Equity in Fire Truck Manufacturing Private equity roll-ups of fire truck manufacturers create sky-high prices and manufacturing backlogs, putting firefighters and communities in danger "While CEOs and shareholders pad their pockets, consolidation in the industry impedes fire fighters' ability to do their jobs safely  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Hassan, Cantwell Resolution Establishing World Quantum Day Passes Senate WASHINGTON - The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day, which is recognized annually on April 14th. The resolution highlights the importance  more PR