Sheltered workshops in jeopardy? - Congress eyes paying minimum wage for developmentally challenged programs (5/16/2012)

A bill wending its way through Congress could have devastating implications for local workshops that provide employment opportunities for developmentally challenged people, according to local officials.

Congress runs for wounded warriors (5/16/2012)

Many members of Congress ran the three-mile race to benefit the Wounded Warriors Project on Wednesday morning.

Q&A: Lemay fire chief's career goes golden: Sventanics marks 50th year as firefighter with St. Louis, Lemay (5/15/2012)

The district is celebrating its 100th anniversary while Svetanics is marking his 50th year as a firefighter.

On Friday, May 4, a special event celebrated both dates. U.S. Democratic Congressman Russ Carnahan presented Congressional resolutions honoring both the district and Svetanics.

Lawmakers spar over UN funding at China human-rights hearing (5/15/2012)

Republican and Democratic lawmakers clashed Tuesday over the effects of a United Nations program for women's health on China's repressive single-child policy.

�I�m not a hero�: Chen Guangcheng, still in diplomatic limbo, phones Congressional hearing (5/15/2012)

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2012- As Chinese forced-abortion opponent Chen Guanchcheng awaits a passport to freedom that some fear may never come, his supporters are pleading for continued media attention as the affair threatens to be swept under the diplomatic rug between the U.S. and China.

The extensive international media coverage of Chen’s plight was highlighted as a key factor in his safety at a Congressional hearing Tuesday. The hearing also highlighted how such coverage was critical for the woman who helped Chen escape, who said she believes beatings or worse were in store at the hands of officials who kidnapped her, had it not been for such exposure.

Dems: GOP budget puts kids at risk on lead poisoning (5/14/2012)

A group of House Democrats blasted Republicans Monday for budget language that pared back an effort against lead poisoning.

In a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 27 members pressed the agency to adopt a new exposure standard that would make more children eligible for treatment in spite of overall cuts to the prevention program.

"We understand that these budget decisions have put the agency under great constraints, but we urge ... that the CDC does not allow politics to get in the way of adopting a threshold that would protect our nation’s children," the lawmakers wrote to CDC Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden.

U.S. Rep. Carnahan announces drug treatment bill (5/11/2012)

U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan announced legislation he hopes will help individuals addicted to drugs find accessible treatment.

In a news conference Friday morning, Carnahan, D-St. Louis, announced the “Access to Substance Abuse Treatment Act,” a bill that would fund additional law enforcement, health and child services, housing, and transportation in areas challenged by drug abuse.

Why I Fight (5/7/2012)

Throughout my public service career, I’ve made a point to never forget what that actually means – serving the public. Since arriving in Washington in 2005 to represent the people of the St. Louis region I have dedicated myself to being present, to listen to the concerns of our community and to work with my colleagues in the Democratic Caucus and many times across the isle to provide needed leadership on the toughest issues.

Dem congressman says funding method in House student loan bill 'a false choice' (5/1/2012)

A Democratic congressman called the funding method in legislation passed by the Republican-controlled House to keep student loan interest rates from rising a "false choice," adding that there's a better alternative.

Rep. Russ Carnahan (D-Mo.), speaking on local Missouri radio station KMOX on Tuesday, said that there's a better way to to keep Stafford college student loan interest rates from rising to 6.8 percent (from 3.4) than the one proposed in the House legislation, H.R. 4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act, which passed the chamber on Friday.

Russ Carnahan speaks about student loans at Webster University (5/1/2012)

With more students taking out loans to pay for college, politicians are working hard to stop interest rates from doubling.

Congressman Russ Carnahan spoke to a group at Webster University Tuesday morning, outlining the importance of keeping student load rates low.

"We've seen out educational system get more complex and expensive," Carnahan said. "This is an important piece of that pie to help keep those costs down."

Auto Workers Endorse Russ Carnahan (10/19/2010)

"No One Has Fought Harder for Us"

St. Louis Post Dispatch Endorses Russ Carnahan (10/18/2010)

For character and his stance on the issues, vote for Russ Carnahan.

ICYMI: St. Louis American Endorses Russ Carnahan (10/17/2010)

With all our might, we endorse RUSS CARNAHAN FOR U.S. CONGRESS.

St. Louis Laborers Announce Endorsement for Russ Carnahan (10/15/2010)

The St. Louis Laborers are backing Carnahan

Russ Carnahan: My First Responsibility is to Missouri Families (9/27/2010)

Carnahan Begins Airing First TV Ad Titled "Missouri Families"