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Senator Jerry Moran honors veterans at Nasdaq opening bell ceremony
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U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, marked Veterans Day by ringing the Nasdaq Exchange Opening Bell in New York City.


Sanders leads senators urging Starbucks CEO to negotiate contract amid union dispute
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After a significant majority of unionized Starbucks workers voted to authorize a nationwide strike, Senator Bernie Sanders, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a group of 25 senators in sending...


House committee schedules hearing on innovation in higher education
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The House Committee on Education and Workforce, led by Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI), will hold a hearing next Tuesday to discuss innovation in higher education.


Senator Shaheen seeks answers on $7.5 million U.S. payment to Equatorial Guinea
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting clarification on a $7.5 million payment made by the U.S. State Department to the Government of...


Senate Republicans propose legislative package aiming at major U.S. labor law reform
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced a legislative package aimed at updating federal labor laws.


Senators propose expanding CFTC authority over digital commodities in bipartisan bill
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have introduced a bipartisan discussion draft of legislation aimed at granting new regulatory powers to the Commodity Futures...


Senate approves extension of farm bill programs and grain inspection in new funding package
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The U.S. Senate has approved a funding measure that will reopen the government and provide funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Fiscal Year 2026.


Brett Guthrie discusses tax cuts' impact on U.S. energy policy
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, recently authored an opinion piece featured in the Washington Examiner.


Senate passes bill to reopen government with funding through January 30
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The U.S. Senate has approved a legislative package designed to reopen the federal government, following a period of shutdown.


Senate Appropriations Committee releases Legislative Branch Act text for 2026
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text of the Legislative Branch Act for 2026.


Senate passes bipartisan bill raising veterans’ benefits to match cost-of-living increases
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The Senate has unanimously approved the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and Senator Richard...


Senate Appropriations Committee releases 2026 military construction and veterans affairs appropriations act
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The Senate Appropriations Committee has released the text for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2026.


Senate advances bill to reopen government with new funding measures
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor ahead of a procedural vote to advance legislation aimed at reopening the federal government.


House Energy and Commerce chair responds to ByHeart infant formula recall
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, who chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, released a statement in response to the Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) decision to recall ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on financial transparency in higher education
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has scheduled a hearing for Thursday, November 6, to discuss ways to improve financial transparency in higher education.


Rep. Scott Franklin warns prolonged shutdown harms Florida farmers and small businesses
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As the federal government shutdown enters its sixth week, concerns are rising over its impact on families, farmers, and small businesses in Florida and across the country.


House Judiciary Committee reports alleged illegal faculty hiring practices at George Mason University
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The House Judiciary Committee has released an interim staff report alleging that George Mason University (GMU) engaged in illegal racial discrimination in faculty hiring under the leadership of President Gregory Washington.


Senate HELP Committee postpones hearing on Surgeon General nominee Casey Means
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has postponed its confirmation hearing for Dr. Casey Means, who was nominated to serve as Surgeon General and Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service.


House Budget Chairman addresses CBO data breach caused by foreign cyber attack
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A foreign cyber attack has targeted the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), according to a statement released by House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington.


Congressman Danny K. Davis reflects on Speaker Nancy Pelosi's retirement
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Congressman Danny K. Davis has expressed his gratitude and admiration for Speaker Nancy Pelosi as she retires from Congress.