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Comer and Ernst call for review after misuse of government credit cards
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Comer and Ernst call for review after misuse of government credit cards

By Federal Newswire | May 19, 2025

After a report disclosed misuse of government charge cards by Pentagon officials, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer and U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst are calling for a thorough review of federal...

Senator Cassidy announces witnesses for HELP hearing on higher education
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Senator Cassidy announces witnesses for HELP hearing on higher education

By Federal Newswire | May 19, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has announced the witnesses for an upcoming hearing on higher education issues.

Senate considers GENIUS Act for regulating digital asset stablecoins
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Senate considers GENIUS Act for regulating digital asset stablecoins

By Federal Newswire | May 19, 2025

The U.S. Senate has taken a significant step towards regulating digital assets by voting to consider the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act.

Senators introduce bill supporting new charter school development
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Senators introduce bill supporting new charter school development

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, Cory Booker, and Michael Bennet have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act.

Senator Cassidy hosts policy briefing on charter school innovation
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Senator Cassidy hosts policy briefing on charter school innovation

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy hosted an event titled "Chartering Excellence: A Policy Briefing on Charter School Innovation" to discuss ways to improve access to charter schools.

Oversight committee continues probe into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health
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Oversight committee continues probe into alleged cover-up of Biden's mental health

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced the continuation of an investigation into alleged cover-ups concerning President Biden's mental health and use of autopen.

EPA discusses regulatory changes with House committee
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EPA discusses regulatory changes with House committee

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

This week, a hearing was held by the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, led by Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Committee Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin.

Comer announces committee markup of regulatory relief legislation set for May 21
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Comer announces committee markup of regulatory relief legislation set for May 21

By Federal Newswire | May 16, 2025

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has announced a full committee markup session scheduled for May 21 at 10:00 am ET.

Pfizer executives accused of delaying vaccine trials ahead of U.S. elections
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Pfizer executives accused of delaying vaccine trials ahead of U.S. elections

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has sent letters to Pfizer's CEO, Dr. Albert Bourla, and former Global Head of Vaccines Research and Development, Dr. Philip Dormitzer, following claims that senior executives at Pfizer may have...

Senate HELP Committee approves Janet Dhillon as new PBGC director
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Senate HELP Committee approves Janet Dhillon as new PBGC director

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee has approved the nomination of Janet Dhillon to serve as the Director of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

Senator Collins questions DOT Secretary on essential air service program funding
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Senator Collins questions DOT Secretary on essential air service program funding

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

At a recent hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S. Senator Susan Collins engaged with Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy regarding the proposed budget cuts to the Essential Air Service Program (EAS) and the significance of supporting maritime...

Senator Collins announces $23 million funding for erosion control at Camp Ellis
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Senator Collins announces $23 million funding for erosion control at Camp Ellis

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

U.S. Senator Susan Collins has announced the allocation of $23 million to the Maine Army Corps of Engineers for erosion prevention at Camp Ellis in Saco.

Federal support crucial for state and local law enforcement collaboration
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Federal support crucial for state and local law enforcement collaboration

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement conducted a roundtable titled “A View from the Frontlines: A Police Week Roundtable on Emerging Issues Facing American Law Enforcement.” The discussion focused on the challenges state and...

Senate HELP Committee to review labor and education nominees
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Senate HELP Committee to review labor and education nominees

By Federal Newswire | May 15, 2025

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee is set to evaluate several nominations next week.

White House sets 10% tariff on first 100,000 U.K. vehicles imported annually
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White House sets 10% tariff on first 100,000 U.K. vehicles imported annually

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

The White House has announced a new trade agreement stipulating that the first 100,000 vehicles imported annually into the United States by U.K. manufacturers will face a 10% tariff, with additional vehicles subject to a 25% rate.

Senate committee evaluates nominees' strategies on bridges, PFAS contamination, USACE priorities
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Senate committee evaluates nominees' strategies on bridges, PFAS contamination, USACE priorities

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, conducted a hearing to evaluate the nominations of Sean McMaster for Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), John Busterud for...

Senate committee reviews Trump's nominations for key federal agency roles
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Senate committee reviews Trump's nominations for key federal agency roles

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, led a hearing to consider three nominations by President Trump for key federal positions.

Senate Committee advances multiple defense department civilian nominations
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Senate Committee advances multiple defense department civilian nominations

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

The Senate Armed Services Committee has taken steps to advance several Department of Defense civilian nominations.

Senator Cassidy introduces legislation to enhance employee stock ownership plans
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Senator Cassidy introduces legislation to enhance employee stock ownership plans

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who chairs the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced two legislative proposals aimed at bolstering Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

Aderholt discusses American health priorities with new HHS Secretary
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Aderholt discusses American health priorities with new HHS Secretary

By Federal Newswire | May 14, 2025

Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt emphasized the need to strengthen public health in a hearing with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....

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