WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11672) on July 8, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Coast Guard Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) Program: Background and Issues for Congress Introduction The Coast Guard's Waterways Commerce Cutter (WCC) program envisages procuring 30 replacements for the Coast Guard's 35 aging river buoy tenders (WLRs), inland construction tenders (WLI more PR

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 7, 2025: * * * Congressman Bob Onder Applauds Passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," a Major Win for the American People and President Trump's Agenda Today, Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) proudly voted on the successful passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a huge legislative victory that renews critical Trump-era tax cuts, secures America's borders, and stops the largest tax increase in Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Holds RECA Victory Rally to Celebrate Justice for Victims of Radioactive Waste * Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) led a RECA victory rally in St. Louis to celebrate new funding for radioactive waste survivors in Missouri and other states. His announcement comes after a two-year battle that resulted in the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) expansion in the "Big, Beautiful Bill," more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Lawrence -- May 2024 * Workers in the Lawrence, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.45 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Opera more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Manhattan -- May 2024 * Workers in the Manhattan, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.30 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Ope more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Topeka -- May 2024 * Workers in the Topeka, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.10 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operation more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Occupational Employment and Wages in Wichita -- May 2024 * Workers in the Wichita, KS Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $27.34 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: China, Get the Hell Out of American Agriculture * Senator Marshall Delivers Remarks at Unveiling of USDA's National Farm Security Action Plan Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, along with more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt's Landmark ENABLE Act Signed into Law * Bill Expands Savings Accounts for Individuals with Disabilities WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt's (R-MO) legislation, the Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act, was signed into law as a provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill. This legislation supports individuals with disabilities and their families by perm more PR