WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Graham: Senate Budget Committee Will Move Forward On A Budget Resolution WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today announced the committee will mark up the Senate's Fiscal Year 2025 budget resolution next week. The FY 2025 budget resolution will be the blueprint that unlocks the pathway forward for a fully paid for r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSWOMAN NANCY MACE RE-INTRODUCES TRIAGE OF BILLS PROTECTING WOMEN'S PRIVACY AND SAFETY (WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6th 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) is re-introducing three bills in the 119th Congress: the Protecting Women's Private Spaces Act, the Stop the Invasion of Women's Spaces Act, and the Prison Rape Prevention Act. These three bills aim to restore common sense protections  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Name of Product: RYOBI 40-Volt Brushless 21" Cordless Walk-Behind Mowers Hazard: The recalled mowers have a push-on connector inside the powerhead that can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: February 06, 2025 Units: About 217,500 (In addition, about 28,400 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: TTI toll-free at 800-597-9624 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. E  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Reintroduces Hearing Protection Act Washington, D.C. \--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) led a group of 28 additional Senate colleagues in reintroducing S. 364, the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). The HPA would reclassify suppressors to regulate them like a regular firearm. "Federal red tape continues to follow the false Hollywood narrative that suppressors are silent, and ignores the reality that   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Democrats Call Out Republican Scapegoating While California Still Reels from Tragic Fires * * * Today, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, led Subcommittee Democrats in debunking reckless misinformation surrounding the deadly fires in Southern Cal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published its latest comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) issued by federal agencies, as required under Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act. The statements, filed between January 27 and February 3, provide assessments of significant environmental projects, with public comment periods now open. Among the reviewed projects, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) finalized an EIS for the Lower Littl  more

SUMMERVILLE, South Carolina, Feb. 7 -- SCRA (the South Carolina Research Authority) issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: South Carolina Research Authority announces that William "Bill" Kirkland has been named by Governor Henry McMaster as chairperson of the SCRA Board of Trustees. He replaces long-time chairperson Don Herriott. Kirkland served as executive director of the University of South Carolina's Office of Economic Engagement, the University's central point of convergence for indus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials released the following testimony by Chuck Baker, president of the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, from a Jan. 23, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: Examining America's Freight and Passenger Rail Network": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to testify to this subcommittee as you examine America's freight rail network and discuss the future  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has published its final site-specific environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed 20-year license renewal of Oconee Nuclear Station, Units 1, 2, and 3. Located in Seneca, South Carolina, the plant is operated by Duke Energy Carolinas. The NRC's evaluation considers various alternatives, including the no-action option, constructing a new nuclear facility, utilizing natural gas, and a combination of energy sourc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2025: * * * Plant Protection Today: Asian Longhorned Beetle Program Implements Dynamic New Survey Approach Scientific Innovation Supports Practical Pest Eradication By April Dawson The Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) Eradication Program recently rolled out a new, advanced approach to surveying for the beetle. The invasive insect attacks and kills 12 types of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Opens Hearing on Oversight of Taxpayer Funded Animal Cruelty (Washington D.C., February 6th, 2025)--Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing titled, "Transgender Lab Rats and Poisoned Puppies: Oversight of Taxpayer Funded Animal Cruelty." In her opening statem  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Applauds Scott Turner's Confirmation as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Senator Scott: "As HUD Secretary, Scott will make himself known. He will create access to quality, affordability housing...he will work to reverse decades of failed housing policies and make targeted reforms across all segments of the U.S. housing market." WASHINGTON -- Today, the Senate voted to confirm Sco  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Maria Alvarez, executive director of New York StateWide Senior Action Council Inc., from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "Improving Wellness Among Seniors: Setting a Standard for the American Dream": * * * Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and members of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today to discuss Wellness Among Seniors. My n  more