WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver Calls on Administration to Renew Grant Funding for Head Start Programs in Western Missouri * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) called on the administration to immediately renew grant funding obligated for Head Start programs in Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties in western Missouri. While Head Start programs have operated as normal dur more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Meets with Furloughed Federal Workers Impacted by Ongoing Government Shutdown * KANSAS CITY, MO -- Today, Representative Sharice Davids met with federal employees affected by the ongoing government shutdown, including several who have been furloughed without pay. The discussion centered on how the shutdown is straining Kansas families, disrupting local economies, and threatening essential pu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following national summary of the Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Overall Economic Activity Economic activity changed little on balance since the previous report, with three Districts reporting slight to modest growth in activity, five reporting no change, and four noting a slight softening. Overall consumer spending, particularly on retail goods, inched down in recent weeks, although auto sales were boosted in some Districts by st more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following Beige Book on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Tenth District fell slightly, with softening activity reported across several sectors. Businesses' reports on conditions were more mixed over the past month as strategic pricing behavior, different exposure to technology and policy shocks, and changing consumer preferences all led to shifts in market shares among competito more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Speaks on Senate Floor to Recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) spoke on the Senate floor yesterday to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to draw awareness to the work of advocates in Kansas and across the country who provide care and support for victims of domestic violence. Sen. Moran highlighted the efforts of more PR