WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * "We Will Not Let Them Demonize This Community": Whip Clark Joins Advocates on Transgender Day of Visibility WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Marking Transgender Day of Visibility, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined the Christopher Street Project and advocates from across the nation to decry Republicans' assault on trans Americans and the entire LGBTQ+ community. Below is a transcript of her r more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, from a March 25, 2025, hearing entitled "Part 1: Consequences of Failure: How Biden's Policies Fueled the Border Crisis": * * * Chairman Guest, Ranking Member Correa, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee: My name is Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, and I currently serve as a Senior Fe more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 31 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird Warns Iowans to Look Out for Top 10 Reported Scams and Complaints of 2024 DES MOINES-- With April Fools' Day around the corner, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warned Iowans to look out for the top ten reported complaints and scams to protect themselves and avoid getting fooled by fraudsters. Last year, the Iowa Attorney General's office's Consumer Protection  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 31 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Launches Webpage to Report Social Security Disruptions PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a new webpage her office is launching to collect reports of Social Security issues. "I am highly concerned that Elon Musk and the Trump Administration will take a wrecking ball to the Social Security Administration," said Attorney General Mayes "We need an more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * Behind the Cuts: How Trump and Musk Are Breaking What Works Trump "Couldn't Care Less" About Rising Costs, While Musk Targets Americans' Earned Benefits, Worsens Health Care President Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and their allies in Congress are setting into motion their latest power gr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on March 31, 2025: * * * Social Security Stability Remains at Risk By Devin O'Connor, Senior Fellow The Washington Post reported last week that "Social Security is breaking down," describing several website crashes from overloaded servers, "complicated benefits cases ... falling by the wayside," "online claims ... piling up" due to employee reductions, and "a series of rapid-fire policy changes  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Congressman Carson Alerts Social Security Users to Online Account Changes INDIANAPOLIS-- Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) is alerting Indianapolis residents about immediate changes to their online Social Security accounts. As of this Saturday, March 29, the Social Security Administration is requiring individuals to transition to a new or existing Login.gov account or an ID.me accou more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Jefferson Shreve, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shreve Highlights Another Successful Week Connecting With Hoosiers Across the District Washington, DC -- Congressman Jefferson Shreve spoke on the House Floor about his time meeting with local business owners, Hoosier farmers, realtors, senior citizens, and constituents across Indiana's 6th District. His remarks can be viewed here. Congressman Shreve hosted a small business roundtab more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Announces April Staff Mobile Office Hours Constituents encouraged to attend to receive help with federal agencies EATON, CO-- Staff from Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's (CO-04) office will be holding Mobile Office Hours in April across the district to connect with constituents within their communities. In addition to the Congresswoman's congressional offices in Eaton more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Condemns the Termination of Union Rights for Federal Employees WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) condemned the recent executive order that eliminates the collective bargaining rights of over 1 million federal government employees. "This Executive Order strips protections from the hard-working men and women more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy issued the following statement on March 31, 2025: * * * Executive Order on Unions is an Assault on More Than One Million Workers This statement can be attributed to Lorena Roque, interim director of Education, Labor, and Worker Justice at the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) Washington, D.C., March 31, 2025 - Last week, President Trump signed an executive order declaring an end to collective bargaining with federal labor uni more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Groups Renew Effort to Stop Imminent Deal between IRS and ICE to Share Taxpayer Info Washington D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen Litigation Group, Alan Morrison and Raise the Floor Alliance filed a motion for a preliminary injunction in its lawsuit against Trump Administration officials to stop the IRS from disclosing tax return information to immigration enforcement authorities. Defendants in more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Ahead of WI Supreme Court Election, in New Paid Campaign, DNC Blasts Elon Musk for Trying to Buy Seat on the Court Ahead of the upcoming April 1 election, the DNC is laying out the stakes of the Wisconsin Supreme Court race. In the DNC's first paid ad campaign calling out Elon Musk, the DNC blanketed seven Wisconsin newspapers, exposing Musk for spending millions in the race to further hi more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Americans Say They're Worse Off Under Trump, Unhappy With Admin's Lack of Focus on Lowering Prices Forecasters Raising Recession Odds; Markets Tumbling with Tariff Chaos New polling from CBS News reveals a striking shift in how Americans view President Trump's handling of the economy. In January, 42% of Americans believed the president's policies would more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Democrats Hold More "People's Town Halls" Nationwide As Republicans Run from Their Constituents After Supporting Trump's Unpopular Agenda Last week, Democrats continued hosting "People's Town Halls," engaging local community members left behind by their Republican congressional representatives. At People's Town Halls across the country, one theme is clear: Voters are furious over Donald Tr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 1 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Michiganders Gather to Hold John James Accountable at Michigan Dems' Town Hall This Saturday, US Sen Chris Murphy and US Rep Maxwell Frost joined a packed room of Dems in Warren to call out Rep. John James for hiding from his constituents LANSING -- In case you missed it, Michigan Dems held a People's Town Hall in a packed room in Warren to call for accountability from Congressman Joh more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Leader Schumer And Top Budget And Finance Senate Dems Slam Senate Republicans For Using Unprecedented Actions To Cover Up The Cost Of Their Billionaire Tax Cuts And Lie To American Families Washington, D.C - Today, Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Finance Committee Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Ranking Member of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: Attacks on Social Security Will Endanger Monthly Checks for Over Half a Million New Mexicans Social Security Services Are Deteriorating for New Mexicans Who Rely On Monthly Checks To Get By Websites Crashing, Long Wait Times, And Firing 7,000+ SSA Workers Who Help Seniors, People with Disabilities, and Families Get Their Benefits Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey, Wyden, Merkley and Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Protect Americans Against Musk, DOGE and Other Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Personal Information The Privacy Act Modernization Act would empower Americans to sue officials for misuse of their data and federal systems Washington (March 31, 2025) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.), today introduce more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- American Bridge 21st Century, an organization that says it focuses on holding Republicans accountable and helps deliver Democratic victories, issued the following news release: * * * New MAGAFiles Database Highlights the Devastating Local Impact of Trump and the GOP's Dangerous Cuts and Reckless Mass Firings It's been a brutal start to Donald Trump's second term in office. Over the last two months, he's launched dangerous and reckless attacks on the economy, health care more PR

WASHINGTON, March 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting The Social Safety Net: Gillibrand And East Harlem Elected Officials Demand No Cuts To Social Security Today, Senator Gillibrand stood alongside East Harlem elected officials to urgently call on the Trump administration to protect Social Security after their repeated actions to cut back the agency and the critical services it provides. New York City is home to one of the largest sen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Testifies Against Republican Bills to Jack up Big Bank Fees and Give Big Tech Free Rein to Scam Consumers Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following testimony in front of the Rules Committee on two Congressional Review Act resol more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release on March 31, 2025: * * * Reps. Cammack & Magaziner, Sens. Capito & Markey Introduce Alleviating Barriers To Caregivers Act (ABC Act) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL-03), Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the Alleviating Barriers to Caregivers Act (ABC Act). The legislation would require the Centers for Medicare and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, has introduced the Social Security Expansion Act to enhance benefits and ensure the long-term sustainability of the Social Security program. This legislation aims to provide significant increases in monthly benefits, improve cost-of-living adjustments, and secure funding through new taxes on high earners and investment gains. The Social Security Expansion Act comes amidst growing concerns about the program's solvency as the population ages. With more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a March 25, 2025, confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano to be commissioner of Social Security Administration: * * * "Today, we will consider the nomination of Frank Bisignano to be the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration. "Mr. Bisignano, congratulations on your nomination, and welcome to you and your family. Thank you for your willingness to serve an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a March 25, 2025, open executive session on the nomination of Mehmet Oz to be administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: * * * Later today, this Committee will vote on Dr. Oz's nomination. I'm going to spend a few minutes explaining why I cannot support his nomination. During his confirmation hearing, Dr. Oz was given the chance to assure more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a March 25, 2025, confirmation hearing for Frank Bisignano to be commissioner of Social Security Administration: * * * This morning the Finance Committee gathers to discuss the future of the Social Security Administration and its potential new leader, Frank Bisignano. Today's news brings fresh reports that it's bedlam out there in Social Security. That's what  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Markey and Capito, Reps. Cammack and Magaziner Reintroduce Legislation to Alleviate Administrative Burden for Caregivers Family caregivers provide $600 billion in unpaid care every year Bill Text (PDF) Washington (March 31, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Frank J. Bisignano, President Trump's nominee to be commissioner of the Social Security Administration, from a March 25, 2025, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Wyden, Members of the Committee: Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to be here today. I am Frank Bisignano, and I am honored to appear before you as the President's nominee to serve as Commissioner of the Social  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Social Security Administration has released the following public communication on March 18, 2025, from Shannon Leskin, executive director of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Raleigh: * * * To: Office of Management and Budget Attn: Desk Officer for SSA Social Security Administration, OLCA Attn: Reports Clearance Director Mail Stop 3253 Altmeyer, 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235 Re: Docket ID Number SSA- 2024-0056 * * * I am the Executive Direct more ST

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- Here's a look at the research products created by the Congressional Research Service, a part of the Library of Congress for the week ending March 30, 2025: * * * Congressional Budget Office: 'Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055' (Part 2 of 3) The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report on March 27, 2025, entitled "The Long-Term Budget Outlook - 2025 to 2055:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Chapter 2: Spending and Revenues Overview In the Congress more ST

WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Markey, Merkley and Van Hollen Release Bill to Protect Americans Against Musk, DOGE and Other Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Personal Information The Privacy Act Modernization Act would empower Americans to sue officials for misuse of their data and federal systems Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., today released legislation to protect Ame more PR