The senator believes fair pricing can be built into federal contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont plans to work with the new director of the…
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Senate Confirms Air Force Chief of Staff
General Allvin succeeds General Brown, who was confirmed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Senate recently confirmed General David Allvin as U.S. Air Force Chief of…
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Senate Confirms FAA Administrator
Position authorized after 18-month vacancy. The Senate voted unanimously to approve Michael Whitaker as the next administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has been operating…
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Senate Confirms General Brown as Joint Chiefs Chairman
The vote was advanced after a cloture move. Air Force General Charles Quinton “CQ” Brown was confirmed by the Senate to be the next chairman of the Joint…
Read MorePresident Submits New Nominee for FAA Administrator
Michael Whitaker previously served in the FAA. President Joe Biden has announced his latest nominee for administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), picking former FAA deputy administrator…
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Senate Confirms New Federal Reserve Positions
The president commends the approval of the vice chair and new governor. The Senate confirmed Philip Jefferson and Lisa Cook to positions in the Federal Reserve. Jefferson, a…
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Senate Judiciary Committee Reviews Federal Judge Nominations
Two of the nominees are veterans who have received bipartisan support from their state legislatures. The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned President Joe Biden’s latest nominees on Wednesday. The…
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Secretary Blinken Responds to Confirmation Delays
State Department nominees held up in Senate committee. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrote a letter about the hold on the nomination process for diplomats that has been…
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NSA Nominee Discusses Mass Data Collection
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act allows the federal collection of personal electronic communications. Lt. General Timothy Haugh, President Joe Biden’s nominee for leader of the…
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Senate Holds Confirmation Hearing for Chief of Staff Nominee
Delays in military promotions and confirmations are the result of the administration’s violation of the Hyde Amendment. The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing this week…
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