ATLANTA, Georgia, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 22, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Clarksville, TN-KY - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.84 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Celebrates Passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" WASHINGTON--Following today's historic vote on H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) joined a press conference with House Republican Leadership and delivered remarks on passag more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Comer Demands Testimony from Biden's Doctor, Former White House Aides on Cover-Up of Mental Decline WASHINGTON--As part of the investigation into the cover-up of President Joe Biden's mental decline and potentially unauthorized use of autopen for sweeping pardons and other executive actions, House Committee on Ov more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Applauds the Passage of a Congressional Review Act Resolution to Defend American Job Creators from Costly Biden-Harris Administration Rule WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House passed S.J. Res. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Chairman Guthrie Celebrates House Passage of One, Big, Beautiful Reconciliation Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, by a vote of 215 to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Votes for President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill to Strengthen Medicaid for Americans, Provide Tax Relief, Secure our Borders and Invest in American Energy WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) on Thursday morning, sending it on to the Senate for consideration. Congressman Hal Rogers (KY-05) voted for the bill more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Bipartisan Zip Code Bill Passes Through Committee EATON, CO-- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed her bipartisan Zip Code bill, H.R. 3095, through the House Oversight Committee this morning. H.R. 3095 directs the United States Postal Service to create unique zip codes for more than 65 cities, towns, and communities across the country. The bill, wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * FEMA Designates Multiple Counties in Kentucky as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides - Clermont County, Ohio is Eligible as a Contiguous County COLUMBUS, OHIO, May 21, 2025 - This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to ex more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Task Force Examines Newly Released JFK Files WASHINGTON--The Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets held a hearing yesterday on "The JFK Files: Assessing Over 60 Years of the Federal Government's Obstruction, Obfuscation, and Deception." At the hearing, members examined newly declassified f more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Third Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Kentucky's bipartisan federal delegation, led by Dean of the House Hal Rogers (KY-05), including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, Congressmen Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-04) and Morgan McGarvey (KY- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Kentucky's Congressional Delegation Supports Gov. Beshear's Request for a Third Presidential Disaster Declaration in 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Kentucky's bipartisan federal delegation, led by Dean of the House Hal Rogers (KY-05), including U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, Congressmen Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Andy Barr (KY-06), James Comer (KY-01), Thomas Massie (KY-0 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 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Opening Statement at SAC-D Hearing on FY 26 Budget Request for National Guard and Reserve Forces Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing "A Review of the President's Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request for the National Guard and  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Sen.) -- Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Statement on Murder of Israeli Embassy Employees Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on the murder of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim : "Among the innocent victims of October 7th were young peacemakers. Last night, terrorist murder on the streets of Washington claimed the lives of two more. Yaron Lischinsky a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Neal Leads Floor Debate Against the GOP Tax Scam WASHINGTON, DC--In the wee hours of the night, Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) took to the House Floor to lead the debate against the GOP Tax Scam. Transcript: Well, this big beautiful bill must be so beautiful that we are debating it at quar more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 23 -- The Ohio Pork Council issued the following news release on May 22, 2025: * * * Ohio Pig Farmers Donate to Freestore Foodbank CINCINNATI, OHIO - In the 20 counties across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana served by the Freestore Foodbank and its partnering agencies, more than 47 million meals are distributed each year. With the goal of providing emergency food distribution, the Freestore Foodbank looks to address the issue of poverty and food insecurity. To support this comm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Oversight Committee Passes the Bipartisan Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act WASHINGTON--In memory of Ranking Member Gerald E. Connolly, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup today and passed the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act. This bipartisan legislation, more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice on May 22, 2025: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 09, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2025 Product Type: Dietary Supplements; Food & Beverages; Contaminants Reason for Announcement: Product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead Company Name: Publix Brand Name: GreenWise Product Description: Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY RELATING TO "REVIEW OF FINAL RULE RECLASSIFICATION OF MAJOR SOURCES AS AREA SOURCES UNDER SECTION 112 OF THE CLEAN AIR ACT" Mr. Speaker, the legislation before us t more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following floor remarks on May 21, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sound the alarm on President Trump's reckless efforts to kneecap the agencies responsible for our Nation's emergency preparedness. In recent weeks, deadly tornadoes have torn through Kentucky and Missouri, leaving behind devastatio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief. For Immediate Release May 22, 2025 Contact: Taylor Haulsee WASHINGTON -- Ahead of passage, Speaker Johnson delivered the closing argument for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the House floor this morning, arguing for its swift passage and immediate consideration by the U.S.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson: The President is waiting with his pen. And the American people are waiting for relief. WASHINGTON -- Ahead of passage, Speaker Johnson delivered the closing argument for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on the House floor this morning, arguing for its swift passage and immediate consideration by the U.S. Senate. Click here to watch Speaker Johnson's full remarks Below are Speaker  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice on May 22, 2025: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 21, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 22, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages; Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Salmonella Company Name: Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LL Brand Name: Ukrop's Product Description: Marinated cucumber Salad Company Announcement Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC, Richmo more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor recovers $207K in back wages, damages for 157 workers after Michigan-based contractor failed to pay correct overtime wages LOUISVILLE, KY - The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered more than $207,470 in back wages and damages for 157 workers after finding a Michigan-based electrical services contractor failed to pay proper overtime rates to workers at job sites in Arizona and K more PR