News published on Federal Newswire in September 2012

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), today held a legislative hearing focused on H.R. 6172, a bill to prohibit EPA from finalizing any rule imposing new standards of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from power plants...

Committee Approves Legislation to Protect Seniors and Taxpayers and Prevent Job Loss

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today approved two health bills: one to create efficiencies in Medicare to protect seniors and taxpayers, and another to prevent job loss due to Obamacare regulations.

After Scathing Oversight Committee Report, HHS Pledges to End Medicaid Overpayments

News Release: WASHINGTON - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) had been planning to continue to severely overpay the State of New York for services provided, and in some cases not provided, at its developmental centers for the next five years. The State-operated developmental centers, which house...

Coal is a Cornerstone of Our Economy

News Release: This week, the House of Representatives will continue its fight for jobs and American energy by passing H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act. This legislative package is comprised of a series of bills aimed to stop the Obama administration’s regulatory assault on one of the nation’s most important...

Subcommittee Examines Legislation to Save New Coal Plants from Unworkable EPA GHG Rule

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power, chaired by Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-KY), today held a legislative hearing focused on H.R. 6172, a bill to prohibit EPA from finalizing any rule imposing new standards of performance for carbon dioxide emissions from power plants...

House Approves Committee Bills to Advance Research and Treatment of Rare Cancers and Pediatric Diseases, Assist Vets, and Protect Patients

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives approved four important pieces of legislation that will advance the treatment and research of rare diseases, create jobs for returning veterans, and provide necessary flexibility to current rules at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that will protect patients’ access to care.

MCDERMOTT -- Opening Statement at Hearing on Expanding U.S. Services Trade Through an International Services Agreement

News Release: This hearing provides an opportunity to consider the importance of trade in services and the prospects of negotiating an International Services Agreement under the auspices of the World Trade Organization.

Rahall Legislation to Reinforce Indian Tribal Sovereignty During Major Disasters Approved by House

By US DOT Newswire | Sep 20, 2012

News Release: Washington, D.C.- The House of Representatives has approved legislation authored by U.S. Representative Nick J. Rahall (D-WV), top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, that solidifies Indian Country’s tribal sovereignty during major disasters and emergency situations. Rahall’s legislation was included as part of a larger bill to reauthorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which was approved by voice vote on Wednesday evening.

Committee Approves Legislation to Protect Seniors and Taxpayers and Prevent Job Loss

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - The Energy and Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), today approved two health bills: one to create efficiencies in Medicare to protect seniors and taxpayers, and another to prevent job loss due to Obamacare regulations.

Committee Leaders Continue Obamacare Transparency Probe

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today requested additional information from AARP regarding the organization’s coordination with the White House prior to passage of President Obama’s health care law. The request is part of an ongoing investigation to determine how the health...

Hatch to President: Time to Lead Nation out of Fiscal Crisis

News Release: WASHINGTON -Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the President and Senate Democrats’ failure to lead on the major economic challenges facing the nation...

Pro-Jobs Coalition Emerges in Battle to Stop the Obama Administration's War on Coal

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - In a week marred by news of coal layoffs and mine closures, support continues to grow for legislation the House is set to begin debating this afternoon, H.R. 3409, the Stop the War on Coal Act. The bill is designed to stop EPA’s regulatory assault on jobs and affordable energy and includes...

House Approves Committee Bills to Advance Research and Treatment of Rare Cancers and Pediatric Diseases, Assist Vets, and Protect Patients

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - On Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives approved four important pieces of legislation that will advance the treatment and research of rare diseases, create jobs for returning veterans, and provide necessary flexibility to current rules at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that will protect patients’ access to care.

Committee Leaders Continue Obamacare Transparency Probe

News Release: WASHINGTON, DC - House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders today requested additional information from AARP regarding the organization’s coordination with the White House prior to passage of President Obama’s health care law. The request is part of an ongoing investigation to determine how the health...

Coal is a Cornerstone of Our Economy