MIAMI, Florida, April 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard offloads nearly $510 million in illegal narcotics interdicted in Eastern Pacific Ocean The crew of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter James offloaded more than 44,550 pounds of cocaine and 3,880 pounds of marijuana valued at approximately $509.9 million in Port Everglades, Wednesday. This patrol resulted in 11 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the detainmen  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from the Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, Aiken, South Carolina: * * * To: Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0133 * * * To Whom It May Concern: ATTENTION DOCKET ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2023-0133, SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, LLC (SRNS) COMMENTS ON AGENCY INFORMATION COLLECTION   more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Colleagues Demand HHS Restore Title X Family Planning Funding Immediately to Protect Health Care Services for Millions WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Adam Schiff (D-CA) led a group of 29 senators urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate Title X family planning funding in   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 9 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County COLUMBIA, S.C. - Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company's state-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs. Palmetto Plastics manufactures fill and drift eliminators for the cool  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12541) on April 8, 2025, by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * Recommendation for New U.S. Circuit and District Court Judgeships by the Judicial Conference of the United States (119th Congress) Congress determines through legislative action both the size and structure of the federal judiciary, including the number of U.S. circuit and distric  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Joe Wilson, R-South Carolina, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on April 8, 2025: * * * Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, under the Biden-Harris administration, America experienced wasteful spending harming families and destroying jobs. This week House Republicans will consider the Senate version of the budget and set forth budgetary levels for 2026. Originally introduced by House Budget Chairman Jodey Arringto  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 10 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on April 9, 2025: * * * Palmetto Plastics Innovations establishing operations in Jasper County State-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create 28 new jobs COLUMBIA, S.C. - Palmetto Plastics Innovations (Palmetto Plastics), a plastic extrusion manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Jasper County. The company's state-of-the-art thermoforming facility will create  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Senators Demand HHS Restore Title X Family Planning Funding Immediately To Protect Health Care Services For Millions WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i), along with U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai'i), led a group of 29 senators urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to immediately reinstate Title X f  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Applauds Paul Atkins' Confirmation as SEC Chairman Washington, D.C. - Tonight, the Senate voted to confirm Paul Atkins as the next Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following the vote, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement: "Paul Atkins brings a wealth  more

WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on April 9, 2025: * * * Scott's Overdraft CRA Passes House, Heads to President Trump's Desk The Biden-era rule would have led to reduced access to credit and important financial services for hardworking Americans. Washington, D.C. - Chairman Tim Scott's (R-S.C.) Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden Consumer  more

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Scott Statement on South Carolina Workers' Key Role in Economic Growth WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the statement below emphasizing the crucial role South Carolina's dedicated workers play in driving the state's and the nation's positive economic growth: "I'm committed to supporting President Trump's America First agenda and ensuring our trading partners aren't taki  more