WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Applauds Northern Virginia Schools' Response To Department Of Education * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), who represents a district in the U.S. that includes the jurisdictions of Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County, and Falls Church, today issued the following statement on Northern Virginia school districts' response to the Trump Administration demands sent via the Department of Education regard more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Reinstating the Presidential Physical Fitness Award * Q: What is the Presidential Physical Fitness Award? A: Nearly 70 years ago during the Eisenhower administration, the President's Council on Youth Fitness developed a program to prioritize physical fitness, strength and healthy habits among America's school-age children. Post-World War II, President Dwight Eisenhower wanted to ensure Am more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adam Smith Meets with Local Leaders on Business, Healthcare, Education, Conservation, and Blood Donation Across WA-09 * SEATTLE, WA. - Congressman Adam Smith (D-Wash.) spent the week of August 11 engaging with small business owners, healthcare providers, union leaders, conservation experts, and blood service professionals to discuss local priorities and the impacts of federal policy on their w more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a July 30, 2025, hearing entitled "Awareness to Action: Combating Elder Abuse & Neglect": * * * "The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will now come to order. Today's hearing is meant to bring attention to a heartbreaking issue. People spend years planning, working, and dreaming of an enriching and fulfilling retirement. Never does that dream  more PR