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Senate Aging Committee examines vulnerabilities in US drug supply chain
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Chairman Rick Scott led a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging focused on the vulnerabilities in the nation’s pharmaceutical supply chain and America’s dependence on foreign-manufactured generic drugs.


Cole says troops paid after Trump acts amid shutdown
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole issued a statement on the timely payment of U.S. military personnel following a government shutdown.


Senate Commerce Committee to hold nomination hearing for maritime and commerce agency positions
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for several key positions in maritime and commerce agencies.


Ernst recognizes LT Farms as Small Business of the Week for Ringgold County
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, who serves as Chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named LT Farms of Ringgold County as her Small Business of the Week.


Senate Commerce Committee reschedules executive session to October 21 with full agenda
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has moved the committee’s upcoming executive session from October 8 to October 21, 2025.


Senator Cassidy urges action after CISA warns of active cybersecurity threat involving Cisco
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has raised concerns about cybersecurity vulnerabilities affecting Cisco, a major provider of network infrastructure.


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump labor nominees October 9
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several of President Trump's nominees for key labor positions on Thursday, October 9.


Senate HELP Committee schedules hearing on AI’s impact on families and workforce
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Thursday, October 9, to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on American families and workers.


Cruz urges restoration of Columbus Fountain; seeks transfer of control to DOT
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U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Representative Michael Rulli have called for urgent restoration of the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain in Washington, D.C., citing its historical importance...


Senate passes Cassidy’s worker benefit bills; measures move on to House
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The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a set of bills introduced by Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee.


Senator Collins opposes OMB plan for permanent federal worker layoffs
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U.S. Senator Susan Collins, who serves as Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has issued a statement opposing a move by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to make permanent layoffs of federal workers who were furloughed during a...


Senate passes fiscal year 2026 defense authorization act with bipartisan support
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The United States Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 with a vote of 77-20.


President Trump announces major icebreaker deal with ships to be built in Texas
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President Donald Trump has announced a new agreement to acquire four Finnish icebreakers and build seven more in the United States, with three of those vessels set for construction by Davie Defense in Galveston, Texas.


Senator Cantwell urges Big Ten leaders to reconsider potential sale of athletic revenues
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has sent a letter to the presidents and chancellors of Big Ten Conference universities expressing concerns about reports that the...


Cassidy addresses Senate HELP Committee on risks and benefits of artificial intelligence
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, addressed the committee during a hearing focused on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on American families and the...


House Republicans criticize Senator Schumer over comments during ongoing government shutdown
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Mere days after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole warned that a prolonged government shutdown would lead to increased damage, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer stated to the press, “every day gets better for us.” This comment has...


Senate HELP Committee to vote on Trump administration labor nominees October 9
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is scheduled to vote on several nominees for key labor positions in the Trump administration on Thursday, October 9, 2025.


Senate HELP Committee advances four Trump labor nominees on party-line vote
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The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has voted to approve four of President Trump’s nominees for positions at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Department of Labor.


Senator Schiff questions AG Bondi on DOJ investigations
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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Senator Adam Schiff questioned Attorney General Pam Bondi about the Department of Justice's handling of several high-profile investigations.


Senate HELP Committee holds hearing on labor law reform and worker rights
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, opened a hearing on reforming federal labor law, emphasizing the need to update laws that have not changed in nearly a century.