WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * A More Secure America Over the last four years, our country became less secure. More than 10 million illegal immigrants flooded across our southern border, including criminals, gang members, and suspected terrorists. Our energy security was jeopardized by policies that discouraged domestic energy production at a time when energy demand was increasing. And as the world grew more dangerous, the Biden more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Golden praises President Trump's fishing executive order, urges action on unfair Canadian trade and regulatory practices WASHINGTON -- Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today sent a letter to President Donald Trump highlighting the unfair trade practices and regulatory disparity Canada uses to benefit its lobster industry at the expense of American lobstermen. Golden's letter follows yesterday's execut more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Leger Fernandez Lead New Mexico Delegation in Reintroduction of Legislation to Permanently Protect Chaco Canyon New Mexico Delegation Moves to Protect Sacred Site for Years and Generations to Come Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasq more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Boosting Biofuels Boosts Farm Economy Q: Why is the Renewable Volume Obligation important for Iowa farmers? A : Biomass-based fuels convert feedstocks, including corn and soybeans, for use in the nation's fuel supply, from passenger vehicles to commercial trucks, marine shipping, rail and aviation. Biodiesel and ethanol expand domestic markets for grain farmers, which is particularly vita more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Addresses Nevada State Legislature at State Capitol Outlining Her Work to Deliver for Nevadans, Oppose Harmful Actions Threatening to Raise Costs & Cut Medicaid Watch Senator Rosen's Full Remarks HERE. CARSON CITY, NV - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) delivered remarks to the Nevada State Legislature detailing how she is working to deliver for hardworking Nevada families, including by f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 4/11/2025-4/18/2025 SENATOR BLUMENTHAL: WEEK IN REVIEW Slamming the Trump Administration's Assault on Education [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and advocates to announce he has written to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS) demanding answers as to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Statement on Trump Undermining USDA-Rural Development WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's efforts to reduce the workforce of U.S. Department of Agriculture-Rural Development (USDA-RD) offices in Vermont and New Hampshire through buyouts an more PR