FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * AR-MEDCOM senior chief warrant officer swears in new cyber operations Soldier TAMPA, Fla. - The Army Reserve Medical Command's senior warrant officer advisor to the commanding general swore in a new Army Reserve recruit March 22 in recognition of his role as a recruitment ambassador for the new Soldier. "I want to bring light to those things that we tend to overlook," said Chief Warrant   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump's Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Duckworth, Durbin, Democratic Senators Slam Administration for Defunding Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing April 11, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 11 of their Senate Democratic colle  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 10, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - March 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.1 percent in March, up 1.9 percent over the last year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Blue Ridge Beef Issues Voluntary Recall of Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix and Kitten Mix Due to Salmonella & Listeria Contamination STATESVILLE, NC - April 10, 2025- Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 1,080 lbs. of their 2 lb logs of Kitten Mix Lot # N26 0114 and 1,380 lbs of their 2 lb logs of Puppy Mix Lot # N25 1230 (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Davis and Congresswoman Kiggans Introduce the Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Don Davis (D-NC) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) introduced H.R. 2707, Protecting American Families and Servicemembers from Anthrax Act, to ensure the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Health and Human Services develops a long-  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Don Davis and Juan Ciscomani Introduce Veterans Employment Readiness Yield Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Don Davis (NC-01) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) introduced H.R. 2625, the Veterans Employment Readiness Yield (VERY) Act. The bill aims to address a long standing stigma that some veterans have expressed concerns regarding their interactions with the VA. "We must ensu  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Fort Buchanan deploys Army Reserve Civil Affairs troops to SOUTHCOM AOR FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico - Fort Buchanan, the U.S. Army's home in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, recently mobilized dozens of Soldiers assigned to Delta Company, 402nd Civil Affairs Battalion, Army Reserve, who will conduct missions in several Latin American countries. Capt. Edwin Cuevas is a team leader in the uni  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news on April 11, 2025: * * * More than $1 billion in 2021 tax refunds still unclaimed - Taxpayers should act now to see if they are eligible WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service today reminded the 1.1 million people who didn't file their tax year 2021 federal tax returns that they may be eligible for a refund if they file by the April 15 deadline. The IRS estimates more than $1 bil  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Justice Department Surpasses $12 Billion in Compensation to Crime Victims Since 2000 To commemorate the 2025 National Crime Victims' Rights Week, the Department of Justice reaffirms its steadfast commitment to compensate crime victims with federally forfeited assets. The Justice Department's Asset Forfeiture Program has surpassed $12 billion in compensation to crime victims. In f  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Applauds Passage of SAVE Act to Ensure Only American Citizens Vote in Federal Elections Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., applauds the passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, legislation critical to the security and integrity of U.S. federal elections. "Free and fair elections are fundamental to American democracy," said Congressman   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on Senate Budget Resolution Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement in response to the House of Representatives Concurring on the Senate Amendment to H.Con.Res. 14, legislation to begin the budget reconciliation process. "House Republicans are unified in moving forward a budget reconciliation package that codifies President Trump's  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Adams Votes No on SNAP & Medicaid Cuts, Slashing Lifesaving Services for Americans WASHINGTON, DC--Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams Ph.D. (ND-12) voted against the disastrous GOP budget blueprint that will grow the deficit by $7 trillion, decimate Medicaid and SNAP, and worsen the cost-of-living crisis in the United States. "At a time when people are struggling to m  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Barr & Sen. Kennedy Lead Resolution to Block Harmful OCC Bank Merger Rule Editor's Note: Claire Williams with American Banker broke the story on this introduction Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to nullify a final rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the Curr  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Crank Votes to Safeguard U.S. Elections WASHINGTON -- Today, Rep. Jeff Crank (CO-05) voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voters Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which passed the U.S House of Representatives. The SAVE Act will require an individual to provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and provide states with access to existing federal data  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 10, 2025: * * * Rep. Harris supports government funding bill to advance President Trump's agenda WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to the Full-year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: Representative Harris said, "Today, I voted for the Senate Budget Resolution. I vot  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, in America, you can't drive a car, board a plane, or buy fireworks without an ID proving that you are who you say you are. Why are folks allowed to vote, to decide the future of this country, without proving that they are citizens first? Mr. Sp  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Reps. Tim Moore and Suzan DelBene Introduce the Bipartisan Mobile Mammography Promotion Act to Increase Access to Breast Cancer Screening WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01) introduced H.R. 2875, the Mobile Mammography Promotion Act, to exempt mobile mammography vehicles from motor fuel excise taxes. "We know women h  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on April 10, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. President refers to the presiding officer of the Senate at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. President, I rise today to honor the life of a dear friend and public servant, Egbert Lawrence Davis III, who went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 17, surrounded by his loving family. Everyone who knew Lawrence knew that he loved God; he lo  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd's Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Gold Star Spouses Passes the Senate Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator Ted Budd's (R-N.C.) bipartisan resolution designating April 5, 2025, as Gold Star Wives Day passed the Senate by unanimous consent. The resolution honors the spouses of fallen service members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and John Boozman (R-Ark.) j  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis, Colleagues Reignite Effort to Improve Reporting Attacks on Law Enforcement WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to enhance information-gathering on attacks targeting law enforcement. The Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellnes  more

WASHINGTON, April 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 11, 2025: * * * Two Members of a Transnational Money Laundering Organization Sentenced for Laundering Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds A Georgia man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to launder millions of dollars in drug proceeds on behalf of foreign drug trafficking organizations, including the Sinaloa cartel and Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacio  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Cosponsors Bipartisan Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Full Funding Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), James Risch (R-Idaho), and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) to introduce the Recreational Trails Program Full Funding Act, bipartisan legislat  more