PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "District of Columbia Job Openings and Labor Turnover - March 2025": * * * The District of Columbia had 27,000 job openings in March 2025, compared to 29,000 openings in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on GAO Legal Opinion Finding Trump Administration Violated Impoundment Control Act WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a legal opinion concluding that the Trump Administration  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of Republican Middle Class Betrayal WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after Republicans rammed their devastating budget bill through the House of Representatives: "Republicans just voted for the largest cuts to health  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Bresnahan Statement on Reconciliation Vote WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 215-214-1. "This package is a win for working families, small businesses, and anyone tired of Washington stacking the deck against the working-class peop more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown and Evans Introduce Legislation to Re-Authorize Healthy Food Financing Initiative Washington DC - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, has filed legislation (H.R. 3506) to re-authorize the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI). The legislation was co-led by Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03). HFFI is a public-private partnership providing  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following letter on May 20, 2025, by Chairman Mark C. Christie: * * * To: Mr. Charles Ezell Acting Director Office of Personnel Management 1900 E Street NW Washington, DC 20415-0001 Re: Review of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Agency Actions May 5, 2025, through May 16, 2025 Dear Acting Director Ezell: The Office of Personnel Management sent a continuing request to the employees o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Passage of Budget Reconciliation Bill Image Budget Delivers on Tax Relief, Border Security, and Support for Working Families Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, voted to pass a comprehensive budget reconciliation bill that follows through on hi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Supports Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the reconciliation package known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Meuser said, "I believe we were elected to work with President Trump to improve our country--to improve our national security, strength more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean's Statement On House Republicans' Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Following passage of House Republicans' budget reconciliation bill, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement: "Today, House Republicans passed a bill that sacrifices critical programs for millions of everyday Americans to pay for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 22, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Atlantic Diving Supply Inc.,* doing business as ADS, Virginia Beach, Virginia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0501); Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Illinois (SPE8EJ-25-D-0502); Berger Cummins JV, Greenville, South Carolina (SPE8EJ-25-D-0503); Inglett & Stubbs International LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (SPE8EJ-25-D-0504); and Texas Power & Associates LLC.,* Palm Harbor, Florida (SPE8EJ- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Slams House Passage of Republican Tax Scam WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In overnight and early morning votes in the House of Representatives, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined all of his fellow Democratic colleagues and two Republicans to vote 'no' on the Republican Tax Scam bill. The bill narrowly passed the Republican-controlled chamber 214-213 with one Republican voting present. Among more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce's Legislation to Reverse California's EV Mandate Passes the Senate, Now Goes to President Trump's Desk Washington, D.C. - Today, H.J.Res. 88, introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13), passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote and now heads to President Trump's desk to be signed into law. "Today, I joined my colleagues on the Senate floor as my legislation to reverse California's more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Fights Trump 'Reverse Robin Hood' Bill That Would Kick Over 50,000 Philadelphians Off Medicaid House Democrats push back in multiple all-night sessions; Bill goes to Senate PHILADELPHIA (May 22, 2025) - Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) said the fight isn't over to stop a bill pushed by President Trump that would kick more than 50,000 Philadelphians off Medicaid health coverage. The House  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Drives Bipartisan Action to Prevent Suicide and Protect Lives Washington, DC -- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force and a national leader in championing mental health efforts, has introduced the Barriers to Suicide Act alongside Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA). This bipartisan legislation would create a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on Passage of the Initial Version of Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) released the following statement on the passage of the initial version of the Reconciliation Bill: The current language of this legislation will prevent the largest middle-class tax increase in American history, provides new additional relief for working fami more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley, Missouri Delegation Urge White House to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration For Late April Storms Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led members of the Missouri Delegation--including Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and U.S. House Members Ann Wagner, Robert Onder, Mark Alford, Jason Smith, Sam Graves, and Eric Burlison--in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Governor Kehoe's requ more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 16 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS--ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (CIVIL WORKS); BUREAU OF RECLAMATION Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies held a budget hearing on the Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation. Testimony was heard from Lieutenant General William H. Graham, Jr., Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S.  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly applauds House passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the " One Big Beautiful Bill Act." "Today, House Republicans fulfilled a promise to deliver tax relief to the American people. This legislation will stren more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Reintroduce Critical Prior Authorization Reform Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16) reintroduced H.R. 3514, the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act along with Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01),and Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS) and Mark Warner (VA). "With nearly 33 million more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Law Enforcement Seize Record Amounts of Illegal Drugs, Firearms, and Drug Trafficking Proceeds in International Operation Against Darknet Trafficking of Fentanyl and Opioids; 270 Arrested Across Four Continents Today, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice's Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) team, and international law enforcement partners announced the results of Oper more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speak more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON HOUSE FLOOR: "IF THEY WON'T FIGHT FOR YOU, WE WILL" Washington, DC - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in opposition to the dangerous GOP Tax Scam passed by House Republicans to strip healthcare and nutritional assistance from the American people in order to enact massive tax breaks for billionaires. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 22, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.1 Million to Environmental Education Projects that Foster Environmental Stewardship Among Youth and Adults The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $1,173,789 in Environmental Education Grants to 68 environmental education projects that will promote environmental stewardship across Pe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 23 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC to Investigate Proposed Rate Increases by Wellsboro Electric, Valley Energy, and Citizens Electric Company of Lewisburg PUC Suspends Utility Proposals to Increase Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Rates, Launching Formal Review * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today suspended proposed rate increases filed by three affiliated utilities serving resi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Applauds Federal Court Ruling to Halt Trump Administration's Efforts to Dismantle Department of Education **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 22, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), a member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, released the following statement after a federal judge blocked President Don more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement on House Passage of Harmful GOP Budget **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov WASHINGTON, D.C. - MAY 22, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on the House passage of the harmful Republican budget that would cut billions from Medicaid, SNAP, and other lifesaving programs. "Today, House Republicans passed a  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Supports President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON, D.C.--Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: "President Donald J. Trump made a promise to the American people -- he would restore our nation, secure its borders, and usher the United States into a new golden age.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following transcript: * * * SD Hegseth Speech at 82nd Airborne, Ft. Bragg, NC SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSETH: [Applause] What an amazing day. What an incredible opportunity. I thought I had the best job in the country. I don't think I do. Major General Work, thank you. Congratulations. Appreciate your actions, your words and your leadership, along with Command Sergeant Major Delapena, two of the best jobs in the country, best  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered an impassioned address to the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, emphasizing his commitment to the troops and announcing significant military investments. Hegseth, a former Army major, highlighted his unique perspective, stating his job is to think strategically while understanding the tactical realities faced by service members. He conveyed President Trump's unwavering support, promising to "bring it back to  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 17 committee hearings on May 21, 2025: * * * NOMINATIONS Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine the nominations of Dudley Hoskins, of the District of Columbia, to be Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and Scott Hutchins, of Indiana, to be Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, both of the Department of Agriculture. * * * BUSINESS MEETING Committee on Agr more ST

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes in Favor of One Big Beautiful Bill WASHINGTON --Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It was approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 215-214. "Last November, the American people gave President Trump and the Republican-led Congress a mandate for change. House Republicans today took a critical step to bring the transformative One more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Whip Clark, Reps. McBride and Houlahan for Care Economy Roundtable in Wilmington Wilmington, DE -- Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition's Care Economy Task Force, hosted a roundtable in Wilmington focused on building a stronger, more affordable care economy. Held at local small business, Brew HaHa, the event was part of the New Dems on the Ro more PR