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Sen. Cruz: ‘President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill will rebuild our military, secure our border, and cut taxes’
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has expressed support for President Trump's proposed "One Big Beautiful Bill," which aims to rebuild the military, secure the border, and eliminate taxes on tips for workers through the No Tax on Tips legislation.


Boozman and Thompson urge reforms after FY24 SNAP error rate report
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson have addressed concerns regarding the FY 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...


Senator Cantwell criticizes GOP's AI regulation freeze and spectrum auction proposal
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In a recent Senate floor speech, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) expressed her concerns over provisions in the Republican reconciliation bill led by Committee-Chair Senator Cruz.


Senator Cantwell criticizes proposed five-year AI regulation moratorium
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell has voiced her opposition to a proposed amendment by Senators Cruz and Blackburn, which aims to impose a five-year moratorium on states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).


Blackburn-Cruz AI moratorium faces mounting opposition amid legislative debate
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As the debate over the Blackburn-Cruz AI moratorium amendment intensifies, Senator Cantwell has filed an amendment to remove the provision from the Republican budget reconciliation bill.


Klobuchar challenges SNAP cost shifts in Republican 'Big Beautiful Betrayal
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, representing Minnesota and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has raised concerns over a new bill proposed by Republicans titled "Big Beautiful Betrayal."


Cantwell and Markey push back against Blackburn-Cruz AI moratorium proposal
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Senators Maria Cantwell and Edward Markey have introduced an amendment to remove the AI moratorium from a Republican budget reconciliation bill.


Thompson and Boozman address concerns over FY24 SNAP payment error rates
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman have expressed concern over the fiscal year 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...


Ernst recognizes Continuum Ag as Small Business of the Week
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U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced Continuum Ag of Washington County as the recipient of her Small Business of the Week award.


Organizations oppose proposed 10-year moratorium on AI regulation
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Republicans are working to introduce a controversial measure in the Senate reconciliation bill that would enforce a 10-year moratorium on states' ability to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).


Cassidy comments on Supreme Court decision supporting parental rights in education
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Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, responded to the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Mahmoud v. Taylor.


Markey urges action on tariffs impacting US small businesses
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As the deadline for President Trump's trade deal approaches, concerns are rising over the impact of tariffs on small businesses.


Aviation experts oppose proposed spectrum auction over safety concerns
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Former aviation safety leaders have voiced strong opposition to a proposal by Chair Cruz to auction 800MHz of spectrum.


Senate Commerce Committee's AI provision receives widespread industry support
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The Senate Commerce Committee's AI provision in the budget reconciliation text, released by Chairman Ted Cruz, has garnered significant support from conservative groups, business leaders, and tech entrepreneurs.


Senator Graham releases full text of President Trump's comprehensive new bill
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U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who serves as the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, has unveiled the complete legislative text of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" in Washington.


Senate passes bipartisan act to strengthen U.S. manufacturing supply chains
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The U.S. Senate has passed the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act, aimed at strengthening American supply chains for critical industries and emerging technologies.


Organizations express opposition against proposed 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations
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Republicans are pushing for a provision in the Senate reconciliation bill that would impose a 10-year moratorium on states' enforcement of laws regulating artificial intelligence (AI).


House committee requests testimony from former Biden aides in cognitive decline probe
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As part of an ongoing investigation into President Joe Biden's mental health and the legitimacy of certain executive actions, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer has requested testimony from several former White...


Senate poised to pass VA Home Loan Reform Act amid surging veteran foreclosures
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The U.S. Senate is expected to pass the VA Home Loan Reform Act as early as today, according to a source familiar with ongoing negotiations.


Senate approves Ag Committee's revised provisions for cost-share and SNAP eligibility
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman announced that the Senate parliamentarian has approved the committee's revised provisions concerning state cost-share and alien SNAP eligibility.