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WASHINGTON –  Last week, Senator Eric Schmitt released a statement reflecting on his first year serving Missouri in the United States Senate:   “It has been an honor to serve the people of Missouri in my first year in the Senate. It’s been a busy year, from introducing my first bill to limiting the power of

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Martin J. O’Malley was sworn in Wednesday by Senator Ben Cardin as Commissioner of Social Security to a term that expires on January 19, 2025.   Commissioner O’Malley expressed his gratitude for being chosen to lead the Social Security Administration.   “I am honored for the opportunity of a lifetime to lead

DALLAS, Tex. – As millions of Americans hit the road for the Christmas holiday, many will reap the gift of lower gas prices, with nearly 100,000 stations offering gasoline at $2.99 or less.   The national average price of gas is projected to be $3.09 on Christmas Day according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings

For more than 85 years, Social Security has provided income protection for retirees, adults and children with disabilities, and families who lose a wage earner. In order to pay benefits, we also issue millions of Social Security Numbers (SSN), maintain the country’s wage records, and more. The scope of what we do is enormous, and

ATLANTA, Georgia – Respiratory illness activity is rapidly increasing across the United States, yet vaccination rates for COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remain low. Millions of people may get sick in the next month or two, and low vaccination rates means more people will get more severe disease. Getting vaccinated now can help

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced the selection of four Upper Mississippi River Basin nature-based solutions projects, totaling almost $1.4 million, through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. This investment is part of a $10 million allocation through the Inflation Reduction Act – the largest climate investment in history –

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland — The holidays are upon us, and while there’s loads of merry-making and fun to be had – the changes and sensations of the season can add stress to the lives of children with special needs and their families. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of Allvre’s 216 Piece 5mm Magnetic Ball Sets because the loose, hazardous magnets pose a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by children.   CPSC testing determined the Magnetic Ball Sets do not comply

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a national strategy that will drive progress toward the national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the U.S. By 50 percent by 2030. This action is a continuation of the