News from January 2023
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent letters yesterday to the Departments of Labor, Education, and Health and Human Services asking whether the Biden administration’s policy of making committee chairmen’s inquiries a priority will change now with the Republican majority in the House.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
Release: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Dutch Secretary General Paul Huijts today in Washington, DC to reaffirm our unwavering transatlantic unity and cooperation, and to reiterate our shared commitment to hold Russia accountable for its unjustified and unprovoked aggression against Ukraine.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor this week in celebration of National School Choice Week.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
The US Transportation Department published a two page proposed rule on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) hosted a roundtable to discuss the consequences of the Biden administration’s student loan agenda for borrowers, taxpayers, and servicers.
By Interior Newswire Report | Jan 31, 2023
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced protections for the Boundary Waters Area Watershed by withdrawing more than 225,000 acres in northeastern Minnesota’s Superior National Forest from mineral and geothermal leasing.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
News Release: CONCORD - Michael Rosa, 62, of Salem, pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud, First Assistant United States Attorney Jay McCormack announced today.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), along with Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Jim Banks (R-IN), Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and Agriculture Committee Chair "GT" Thompson (R-PA), introduced H.R. 496, the Promoting Employment and Lifelong Learning (PELL) Act, which expands educational and credentialing opportunities for workers looking to gain skills in high-demand fields.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke at the National School Choice Week Rally in Washington, D.C. to highlight the importance of education freedom.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) welcomed the new and returning Republican Members appointed to serve on the Committee in the 118th Congress.
By State Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
Release: STRONG AND HISTORIC TIES. The United States was the first country to recognize Israeli statehood when Israel declared independence in 1948. The 75-year partnership has been built on mutual interests and shared democratic values from its inception, with Israelis and Americans united by their commitment...
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Parents are embracing an education marketplace model, where students and families can choose schools that fit their needs.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) praised the ‘‘National School Choice Week’’ resolution, introduced by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), for which she is an original cosponsor:
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
News Release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - United States Attorney Will Thompson of the Southern District of West Virginia invites the media to attend the public portion of a human trafficking training workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. at the University of Charleston.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX) announced the Republican subcommittee rosters for the 118th Congress. Granger will serve as an ex officio member on all twelve subcommittees. Republican Subcommittee Rosters Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Rep. Kay Granger (TX), released the following statement after the Republican Conference officially named her chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee for the 118th Congress.
By Press release submission | Jan 31, 2023
Rep. Kay Granger (TX), Chairwoman-Elect of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (CA) election to serve as the 55th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
By DOJ Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
News Release: RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Jeffrey L. Viken has sentenced a Modesto, California, man convicted of Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person. The sentencing took place on Jan. 30, 2023.
By US DOT Newswire | Jan 31, 2023
The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on Jan. 30, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.