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Thompson supports Trump's economic aid package for U.S. farmers
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson responded to President Donald J. Trump's recent announcement of an economic assistance package for American agricultural producers.


Ernst urges halt and audit of SBA's $25B small business contracting program
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Senator Joni Ernst has called on 22 federal agencies to halt all future sole-source awards under the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) program.


Klobuchar responds to White House farmer aid following tariff impacts
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U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, who serves as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commented on the White House’s recent announcement regarding aid for farmers affected by tariffs imposed during President...


Senate committee advances nominations for NASA, Coast Guard, DOT, NTSB
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved four nominations for key federal positions during an executive session held in Washington, D.C. The nominees will move forward to the full Senate for consideration,...


Chairman Boozman supports White House farm aid as relief for rural America
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U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has expressed support for the White House’s recent farm assistance initiative aimed at supporting American agricultural producers.


Senators Risch and Shaheen mark anniversary since fall of Assad regime in Syria
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U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Jeanne Shaheen, who serve as chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a joint statement marking the first anniversary since the end of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime in Syria. “Today marks...


GAO report finds widespread fraud in ACA marketplace subsidies
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A recent article from Breitbart has drawn attention to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report that highlights concerns about waste, fraud, and abuse in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans.


Cassidy and Crapo introduce bill aimed at lowering healthcare costs for families
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U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Mike Crapo, chair of the Senate Finance Committee, have introduced the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act.


House Energy panel schedules markup on seven environmental bills
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The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has scheduled a markup session for seven environmental bills.


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on economic contributions of older Americans
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On December 10, 2025, the Senate Special Committee on Aging will hold a hearing to examine the positive impact that older Americans have on the nation's economy.


House Energy leaders support FTC’s workshop on age verification technology
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Congressman Brett Guthrie, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, released a statement following the Federal Trade Commission's...


Merkley criticizes $12 billion farmer bailout tied to Trump tariff policy
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U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, the Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, has responded to the Trump Administration's announcement of a $12 billion bailout package for American farmers affected by recent tariffs.


Senators criticize Trump administration's approval of NVIDIA H200 chip exports to China
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Chris Coons, Jack Reed, Elizabeth Warren, Brian Schatz, Andy Kim, Michael Bennet, and Elissa Slotkin have issued a joint statement criticizing the Trump administration’s decision to permit NVIDIA to export its...


Cantwell and Blackburn introduce bipartisan HUSTLE Act for college athlete NIL savings
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Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have introduced the Helping Undergraduate Students Thrive with Long-Term Earnings (HUSTLE) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at helping college athletes protect and grow their earnings...



House and Senate Armed Services Committees unveil final text of fiscal year 2026 defense bill
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House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders have released the final negotiated text for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA).


Moolenaar urges SEC action against Chinese firms over market transparency concerns
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Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Senator Rick Scott have called on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins to take stronger action against Chinese companies listed...


Cantwell criticizes decision to waive fines against Southwest Airlines for 2022 disruptions
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, criticized the Trump Administration for waiving $11 million in fines that had been imposed on Southwest Airlines by the Biden...


Senate Aging Committee to hold hearing on economic contributions of seniors
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Senator Rick Scott, chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand will lead a hearing on December 10 to discuss the role of older Americans in today’s economy.


Subcommittee schedules hearing on federal property consolidation and cost-saving measures
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The Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management will hold a hearing focused on consolidating federal real estate holdings.