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By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
The House of Representatives has passed a landmark bipartisan legislation aimed at lowering the cost of health care and increasing price transparency for patients. The bill, known as the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, was led by House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO), and House Education and the Workforce Committee Chair Virginia Foxx (R-NC).Chair Rodgers emphasized the importance of the bill in lowering health care costs and providing...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) has launched an investigation into the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and its influence over federal employees. The committee is concerned that the SPLC is weaponizing its designation of "hate group" to target conservative organizations, effectively discriminating against Americans for their First Amendment protected political views.In a letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Chairman Comer requested all communications between the Department of Education and the...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst has announced her Small Business of the Week, and this time the honor goes to Muddy Dog Market and Grill of Appanoose County. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Ernst has made it her mission to recognize a small business in each of Iowa's 99 counties during this Congress.In praising Muddy Dog Market and Grill, Senator Ernst highlighted the unique and diversified nature of the business, stating, "Unique and diversified small businesses like Muddy Dog Market and Grill embody what it means to be an entrepreneur in Iowa." She...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 10, 2023
The Toy Association has announced that its President and CEO, Steve Pasierb, will be stepping down in the spring of next year after serving for eight years. The association has formed a transition committee to facilitate the process of hiring his successor.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke, and American Conservation Coalition Action President Chris Barnard have joined forces to emphasize the importance of nuclear energy in the United States. In a joint op-ed published in Fox News, they argue that nuclear energy can be the key to powering the world if the right policies are implemented.The op-ed highlights the need to support the current nuclear fleet and next-generation nuclear technologies. The authors emphasize the importance of establishing regulatory pathways for...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of recent revelations about the connections between American tax-exempt charities and terrorism, the Ways and Means Committee has taken action to combat this issue. During a hearing in November, witness testimony exposed the alarming links between these charities and terrorist organizations. The Committee delved into the history of U.S. tax-exempt groups financing terror, including the Holy Land Foundation, which funneled $12.4 million from Americans to fund Hamas before being shut down by the U.S. government in the early 2000s. Shockingly,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC), welcomed U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman to Rochester and Exeter, New Hampshire. The purpose of their visit was to highlight the impact of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) and to kick off the SBA's Season of Small Business tour.At MADCO3D in Rochester, Chair Shaheen and Administrator Guzman observed firsthand the positive effects of STEP, a program that supports American small businesses in competing...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) has issued a subpoena to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, demanding information and documents regarding violent criminal aliens who have been allowed entry into the United States. The subpoena comes as a response to the Biden Administration's open-borders policies, which have raised concerns about public safety and national security.Since May 2023, the Committee has made multiple requests for A-files, which contain records of criminal aliens charged with serious crimes such as theft,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 8, 2023
In a recent development, Senator John Barrasso and Representative Cathy Rodgers, the Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, have demanded answers from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding a loan granted to a company with a history of predatory sales practices. The lawmakers are seeking clarity on the decision-making process behind the loan and the measures taken to ensure the protection of consumers.The loan in question has raised concerns due to the company's troubling track record. Senator Barrasso expressed his reservations, stating, "It is...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, president of the American Nurses Association (ANA), has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare in 2023. This ranking celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made a significant impact on healthcare.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has voiced his strong support for the nomination of J. Todd Inman to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during an executive session held today. Senator Cruz highlighted Inman's leadership experience and qualifications for the critical safety role.The NTSB plays a crucial role in thoroughly investigating transportation accidents to identify their causes and make recommendations to prevent future incidents. Senator Cruz emphasized Inman's qualifications, stating, "As he demonstrated at his hearing last...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) have expressed concern over the seemingly inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines by Eventbrite, a popular event management and ticketing platform. In a letter addressed to Eventbrite President and CEO Julia Hartz, the lawmakers requested details regarding the removal of events featuring comments from Riley Gaines, while allowing events promoting pro-Hamas groups to remain on the platform.The letter highlights...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
The Senate Budget Committee, led by Chairman Sheldon Whitehouse and Ranking Member Chuck Grassley, has launched a bipartisan investigation into the effects of private equity ownership on hospitals in the United States. The committee is particularly concerned about the questionable financial transactions and potential impact on patient care in hospitals under private equity ownership.In letters sent to the CEOs of Leonard Green & Partners, Prospect Medical Holdings, Medical Properties Trust, Apollo Global Management, Lifepoint Health, and Ottumwa Regional Health Center,...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 7, 2023
U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, along with U.S. Representatives Mike Rogers (R-AL) and Adam Smith (D-WA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, have issued a joint statement regarding the completion of the Conference Report for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24 NDAA).In their statement, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of providing for national defense and fulfilling Congress' constitutional duty. They highlighted...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III addressed Ukraine's capacity to continue resisting the Russian invasion during his address at the opening session of the Ukraine defense industrial base summit in Washington. The Department of Defense (DOD) was one of many departments at the two day event.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
Attorney General Merrick Garland has announced charges against four members of the Russia-affiliated military for war crimes. These charges are linked to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the alleged torture of an American resident in Ukraine.
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
Senator Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, has urged Senate Republicans to move forward on the national security supplemental bill. In her speech on the Senate floor, Senator Murray emphasized the importance of timely action in responding to urgent challenges across the world.Murray expressed concern about the potential message of weakness that delays in passing the bill could send to adversaries. She stated, "We cannot afford delays that tell our adversaries they can just wait us out." Murray emphasized the need for comprehensive action that...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
The House Judiciary Committee has celebrated the bipartisan approval of H.R. 6570, also known as the Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act. The bill was passed by a vote of 35 to 2 and will now move to the House Floor for further consideration.H.R. 6570 aims to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for a period of three years, accompanied by significant reforms. Under the bill, all intelligence agencies and the FBI will be required to obtain a warrant from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) before...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
The Senate Budget Committee, led by Ranking Member Chuck Grassley and Chair Sheldon Whitehouse, has launched a bipartisan investigation into the effects of private equity ownership on hospitals in the United States. In their inquiry, the committee has sent letters to the CEOs of several companies, including Apollo Global Management, Lifepoint Health, Medical Properties Trust, Leonard Green & Partners, Prospect Medical Holdings, and Ottumwa Regional Health Center, a for-profit hospital in Iowa.The senators are seeking answers regarding questionable financial transactions...
By Federal Newswire | Dec 6, 2023
Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, has expressed her approval of the newly appointed members of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Tribal Advisory Committee. This committee, established by Stabenow in the 2018 Farm Bill, aims to ensure that Indian Country is well represented in USDA programs and resources, providing advice on tribal-related issues and policies.Among the 11 inaugural members of the committee is Whitney Gravelle from the Bay Mills Indian Community, who was appointed by Stabenow....
