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Senators introduce PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 to reauthorize federal oversight
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U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced the Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation’s Energy to assure Safety, or...


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on foreign-made generic drug dependence
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Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging have announced a hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025, focusing on the risks associated with America’s reliance on foreign-manufactured...


Senate Aging Committee schedules hearing on U.S. reliance on foreign-made generic drugs
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On Wednesday, October 8, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing titled “Bad Medicine: Closing the Loopholes That Kill American Patients.” The session, led by Committee Chairman Rick Scott and Ranking Member Kirsten...


Cole blames Senate Democrats as government shutdown continues
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal this week to address the ongoing government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Senate Democrats.


Senators introduce resolution designating October 5–11 as Religious Education Week
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have introduced a resolution to designate October 5th to 11th, 2025 as "Religious Education Week."


House Republican leaders blame Senate Democrats for ongoing government shutdown
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A government shutdown has led to disruptions across the United States, with federal employees facing furloughs and delayed paychecks, and services such as flood insurance, healthcare, and nutrition support for low-income families at risk.


Senator Markey questions use of SBA resources for alleged partisan messaging during shutdown
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Ranking Member Edward J. Markey has raised concerns over the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) conduct during the ongoing government shutdown, alleging that the agency is being used for partisan purposes.


Senators seek answers from tech firms over child safety on AI platforms
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Josh Hawley have raised concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence (AI) platforms used by children.


Chairman Cole blames Senate Democrats for ongoing government shutdown
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on Fox Business’s “Mornings with Maria” to address the ongoing government shutdown, which he attributed to Senate Democrats.


Senate HELP Committee holds confirmation hearing on Trump labor nominees
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U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during a confirmation hearing for three nominees to key labor positions in the Trump administration.


Thompson criticizes Democrats for government shutdown’s impact on agriculture
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued a statement criticizing Democrats after they voted to shut down the government.


Senate committee schedules hearing on alleged government pressure on tech firms
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a full committee hearing scheduled for October 8, 2025.


Senate Commerce Committee schedules executive session to consider nominations and legislation
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will lead a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. ET.


Senator Cantwell issues statement after Corporation for Public Broadcasting closes
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The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has permanently closed following the elimination of its federal funding for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027.


Klobuchar and Warren urge Trump administration not to proceed with $20 billion bailout for Argentina
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Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), along with 12 other senators, have sent a letter to President Trump urging him to stop a planned $20 billion bailout for Argentina.


Chairman Tom Cole blames Democrats for impending federal shutdown
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House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) appeared on ABC News to discuss the impending government shutdown, attributing responsibility to Democrats.


House Republicans criticize Democratic $1.5 trillion spending proposal ahead of shutdown deadline
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Democratic lawmakers have introduced a $1.5 trillion funding proposal, which Republicans are criticizing as excessive and filled with partisan measures.


Senators introduce SAFE Act aiming at new protections for college athletes
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have introduced the Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act, a bill designed to establish federal rights and protections for college...


Ernst calls for reforms in federal small business innovation programs
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, addressed the Senate regarding her efforts to reform federal programs aimed at supporting small businesses and protecting national security interests.


Senate blocks extension for SBIR/STTR as Markey warns of impact on US innovation
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Senator Edward J. Markey, the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued a statement after his attempt to extend the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)...