WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture released the following testimony by Bradley 'Scott' Dane, executive director of the American Loggers Council, from a Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management": * * * Chairman LaMalfa and Committee Members, on behalf of the American Loggers Council, I want to thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding Promoting Forest Health and Resil more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture released the following written testimony by Chloe Green, manager of food and nutrition services at the American Public Human Services Association, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Exploring State Options in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * Chairman Finstad, Ranking Member Hayes, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Andrew Veprek, President Trump's nominee to be assistant secretary of State for population, refugees and migration, from a Sept. 11, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. President Trump has nominated me to lead a bureau charged with addressing what is, in my  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Jonathan Greenstein, President Trump's nominee to be deputy under secretary of the Treasury, from a Sept. 10, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, esteemed members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you this morning. I would like to thank you and your staffs, as well, for the time and courtesies extended to me in meetings ahead more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture released the following written testimony by Joy L. Bivens, deputy administrator of Health and Human Services for Franklin County, Ohio, on behalf of the National Association of Counties, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Exploring State Options in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * Chair Finstad, Ranking Member Hayes and distinguished members of the Subcommitte more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Donald L. Korb, President Trump's nominee to be chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service, from a Sept. 10, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden and Members of the Committee, it is an honor to appear today as President Trump's nominee for the position of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. If I am confirmed, this will be the fourth time in my career that  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Christopher J. Mahoney, President Trump's nominee to be vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from a Sept. 11, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and distinguished members of this Committee - good morning. I would be remiss not to pause on the weight of this day. Twenty-four years ago, America was struck by cowards who mistook slaughter for strength. From  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture released the following written testimony by Utah State Forester Jamie Barnes, representative for the National Association of State Foresters, from a Sept. 10, 2025, hearing entitled "Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management": * * * The National Association of State Foresters (NASF) is pleased to provide written testimony to the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee issued the following written testimony by William 'Bill' Kirk, President Trump's nominee to be inspector general of the Small Business Administration, from a Sept. 10, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chair Ernst, Ranking Member Markey, and Distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee for Inspector General of the U.S. Small Business  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Herschel Junior Walker, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas, from a Sept. 11, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and Members of the Committee, thank you for your time in meeting with me and for holding this hearing. Those of you who don't know me personally may be wondering what qualifications I bring to the table that would enabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Sergio Gor, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to India, from a Sept. 11, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and Members of the Committee thank you for having me here today. Before I get started, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the senseless killing of one of my closest friends yesterday - Charlie Kirk. Charlie cared about our nati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by James Holtsnider, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, from a Sept. 11, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of this committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today as the President's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. I am honored by this nominatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Karen L. Brazell , President Trump's nominee to be under secretary of Veterans Affairs for benefits, from a Sept. 10, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and Distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored to be considered for the role of Under Secretary for Benefits at the Department of Veter more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture released the following testimony by Korin A. Schmidt, director of the Wyoming Department of Family Services, from a Sept. 9, 2025, hearing entitled "Exploring State Options in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * Good morning, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Hayes, and distinguished Committee Members. My name is Korin Schmidt and I am the Director of the Wyoming Departmen more PR