WASHINGTON, April 19 -- 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 19 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Lummis, Hageman Celebrate Cutting Edge C-130J Housing in Wyoming WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) applauded the announcement by the Trump administration that the Wyoming Air National Guard Base has been selected as the preferred and final location for the Air National Guard's C-130J more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following testimony by Larry Krauter, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety and Regulatory Environment": * * * Good morning, Chairman Nehls, Vice-Chair Wied and Ranking Member Cohen and Members of the Aviation Subcommittee. My name is Larry Krauter, and I serve as the CEO of the more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following testimony by Larry Krauter, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety and Regulatory Environment": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * FAA should specify that the streamlined PFC authorization process only requires airport sponsors to conduct the appropriate outreach to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Answers From HHS On Mass Firings At HRSA That Imperil Primary Care and Maternal Health New York Has Over 4,300 HRSA Health Care And Service Delivery Sites So Far In FY2025, HRSA Has Awarded Over $256 Million In Funding To Health Programs And Facilities In New York Firings Include Workers Who Oversee The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline, Which Gillibrand Helped Es more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Troy E. Nehls, R-Texas, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following opening remarks from an April 8, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety and Regulatory Environment": * * * Good morning and thank you to our panel of witnesses for being here today. You each have a unique perspective on today's discussion, the current state of our nation's airports. The United States has ov more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Convenes Roundtable Discussion on Tariffs with Business Leaders and Tours Veterans Integration Center Albuquerque, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, held a roundtable discussion with business leaders and workers on President Trump's reckless tariffs and its impacts on the New Mexico economy at the Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Resolution to Highlight National Public Health Week Amid Drastic Cuts to Public Health Agencies Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced a resolution highlighting National Public Health Week, celebrated this year from April 7 th - April 13 th. This resolution is meant to raise awareness about the importance of public health amid the firing of nearly 25% o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- 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 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Trump Administration is Withholding Nearly $24 Million in Funding for Head Start in New Mexico While Shuttering Centers Nationwide and Forcing Devastating Closures New Data Shows a Steep Decline in Head Start Funding Going Out the Door So Far This Year Trump Administration Hollows Out Offices Running the Program and Eyes Eliminating It Outright Santa Fe, N.M. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff Demand Answers on Trump DHS Attempt to Enter Los Angeles Elementary Schools After meeting with Homeland Security Investigations last week, Senators express serious concerns about fear caused by HSI's school visit, push for no further visits without a warrant LOS ANGELES, CA -- Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Visits Gilbert Orchards in Yakima to Hear from Growers About How Chaotic Trade Policy is Affecting Their Bottom Lines Yakima, WA -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Gilbert Orchards, where she met with Owner Sean Gilbert, Orchard Manager Donny Schlect, Northwest Horticultural Council President Mark Powers, and Steve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Murray Visits With Yakama Nation Members, Observes Dipnet Fishing on the Klickitat River Senator Murray has been raising the alarm on Trump administration's plans to slash critical funding for salmon recovery efforts ***PHOTOS, B-ROLL HERE ** Lyle, WA -- Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Klickitat Falls to observe Yakam more PR