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 Career and Technical Education Opens Opportunities for High Schoolers
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The “vocational education” of years ago has evolved from wood shop and home economics into a powerful educational reform tool. Some 8.3 million high school students participated in what are now called career and technology education, or CTE, pathways in 2020-2021, up from 7.5 million the previous year, according to the U.S. Department of Education.


Granger Remarks on FY23 Omnibus Appropriations
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Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 2617, an omnibus appropriations package to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year.


Graves & Rouzer Critical of Administration’s Move Toward Obama-Era Water Restrictions
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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (R-NC) today criticized the Administration for moving forward with their rulemaking process, in the face of a pending Supreme Court ruling, and reinstate strict and cumbersome regulations over waters and water use decisions throughout the United States.


Cantwell Statement on Southwest Airlines Flight Cancellations
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement regarding Southwest Airlines’ cancellation of thousands of flights:


Carper Statement on the Biden Administration’s Final WOTUS Rule
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U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule defining the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS):


Capito Statement on EPA’s New WOTUS Rule
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U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule repealing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), and changing the definition of Waters of the United States in a way that will expand federal regulatory authority.


Chairwoman Maloney Statement on Election of Rep. Raskin to Serve as Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform
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News Release: Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney, Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, released the following statement after Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) was elected Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform for the 118th Congress...


Senator Murray Reflects on Her Time Leading Senate HELP Committee
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News Release: (Washington, D.C.) - Today, in remarks on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), reflected on her tenure as the top Democrat on the Committee and all the progress made over eight years to address challenges families across the country face-and recognized the tireless work of both her colleagues on the Committee and her staff, which made it all possible.


Pallone Highlights Energy and Commerce Committee Accomplishments  for the 117th Congress
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News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) highlighted the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress today...


On the Hill

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) highlighted the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress today...


On the Hill

News Release: Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) highlighted the work of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress today...


Carper Statement on the Biden Administration’s Final WOTUS Rule
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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rule defining the “waters of the United States" (WOTUS)


EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections
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News Release: WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (the agencies) announced a final rule establishing a durable definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to reduce uncertainty from changing regulatory definitions, protect people’s health, ...


Capito Statement on EPA’s New WOTUS Rule
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News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new rule repealing the Navigable Waters Protection Rule (NWPR), and changing the definition of Waters of the United States in a way that will expand federal regulatory authority.




Pallone And Eshoo Applaud Key Health Care Provisions In The Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Government Funding Bill
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Pallone And Eshoo Applaud Key Health Care Provisions In The Fiscal Year 2023 Omnibus Government Funding Bill



Pallone & Schakowsky Highlight Key Consumer Protection & Commerce Provisions In Omnibus
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Pallone & Schakowsky Highlight Key Consumer Protection & Commerce Provisions In Omnibus


House Chairs Share Gao Findings On Opportunities To Improve Energy Efficiency In Federal Buildings
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House Chairs Share Gao Findings On Opportunities To Improve Energy Efficiency In Federal Buildings