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Lummis: ‘The SEC’s continued reliance on regulation by enforcement continues to harm consumers’
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Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for filing lawsuits against major crypto exchanges, rather than providing the exchanges with a clear legal framework for compliance.


Heritage Foundation president: GOP failed to 'protect families' with debt limit bill
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Heritage Foundation President Kevin Roberts has criticized the recently-reached agreement on the debt limit, arguing the measure fails to help families in the midst of what he describes as rising inflation and interest rates.


House passes legislation to stop student loan forgiveness program
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The House of Representatives has passed the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution authored by U.S. Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) to overturn President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.


Washington U.S. senator pushes funding for clean energy
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As the country struggles to find a balance between spending and creating more debt, national politicians are contending with arguments over how much funding to allot for a variety of services.


Rep. Chip Roy: "House Republicans are fighting for hard-working American families facing a woke, weaponized government"
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In a memo issued last week, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) urged fellow Republicans to stand firm on the "Limit, Save, Grow" Act, emphasizing the importance of cutting federal spending and supporting hard-working, middle-class American families.


Fourth-generation farmer on Farm Bill: 'The committee's continued outreach is laying the critical groundwork for a strong bipartisan farm bill'
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The U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit recently held a hearing titled “Producer Perspectives on the 2023 Farm Bill.” The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill that is renewed every 5-7 years, so the proposed Farm Bill for 2023 will last at least through 2028.


Rep. Chip Roy memo encourages republican colleagues to 'Hold the Line' on "Limit, Save, Grow"
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In a memo addressed to House GOP colleagues, U.S. Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) outlined the main points of the party’s proposed "Limit, Save, Grow" Act, highlighting the urgent need to "hold the line for hard-working Americans against a woke and weaponized government.


Heritage Foundation visiting fellow lauds passage of House immigration bill
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Heritage Foundation visiting fellow and former acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Tom Homan released a statement praising the passage of House Resolution 2 in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a news release published May 11.


U.S. Rep. Kevin Hern on 'defective' World Health Organization: 'We must NOT continue to surrender authority'
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U.S Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) asserts that while the Biden Administration is attempting to deepen ties with the World Health Organization (WHO), it is imperative that America withdraws. Hern argues that, based on past WHO actions regarding COVID-19, it is in America's best interest to cut ties with the WHO rather than strengthen them.


GOP lawyers' panel doubt Senate will approve border security legislation
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Although the GOP-dominant House of Representatives approved border security legislation with House Resolution 2 last week, a government official believes the Senate is unlikely to follow suit.


DOD's Ryder: M1 tank training program for Ukrainian crews, maintainers will 'prepare them for their critical roles ahead'
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Ukrainian tank crews and maintainers are set to begin training on U.S. M1 Abrams tanks in Germany, a DOD news report said this week.


Granholm: 'Energy improvements for schools create healthier learning environments'
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The Department of Energy has announced the Phase 1 winners of $4.5 million in energy CLASS Prize for sustainable schools.


Wage and Hour Enforcer Blanco: 'Care industry workers are among our nation’s lowest paid workers'
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The United States Department of Labor (DOL) found that a San Jose assisted living provider operating three facilities intentionally denied 16 workers their overtime pay and recovered $211,000 in back wages and damages for the workers, a DOL press release said.



DHS Chief: 'Do not believe the lies of smugglers. The border is not open'
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Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is leading a digital campaign to counteract the deceptive tactics employed by human smugglers.


NAM VP Brandon Farris: 'The U.S. cannot afford to shut down more than half of our power generation'
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On May 11, Brandon Farris, vice president of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) argued that proposed emissions regulation is impractical as it would necessitate rapid deployment of underdeveloped technologies or shutting down more than half of the country's power plants, thus posing a serious risk to the economy and energy security.


Mayorkas: 'We are building lawful pathways, and we are delivering consequences for those who do not use those meaningfully accessible pathways'
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The United States Border Patrol Rio Grande Valley Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez held a press conference on May 9th to update the media on the situation at the border in Brownsville, Texas


Sanders: Americans 'are sick and tired of paying outrageously high prices' for prescription drugs
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When it comes to the cost of prescription drugs in America, almost everyone agrees that prices are high. What they don’t agree on is why, and a three-hour congressional hearing did little to definitively answer that question.



EPA invests $41 million to address wastewater challenges
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has invested $41 million in new technical assistance to help communities address wastewater challenges.