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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Senators Seek Ban on Travel from China
WHO has requested more information on the large number of child respiratory illnesses in China. A recent rise in pneumonia cases among children has been reported in the…
Read MoreSenator Schumer Calls on Nation to Reject Antisemitism
He warns against allowing debate over events in Israel to cross over into hatred of Jewish people at large. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York gave…
Read MoreSenate Majority Leader Plans Ukraine Funding Proposal
He writes a letter urging bipartisan support for national security. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced this past weekend that he will be bringing legislation proposing additional funding…
Read MoreSenate Subcommittee Investigates Airline Bag, Seat Fees
Begins probe into additional fees imposed by five major airlines. The Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations launched a probe this week into airlines’ use of fees for baggage,…
Read MoreCEOs of Discord, Snap, and X Subpoenaed for Child Exploitation Hearing
Senate Judiciary Committee investigates the role of social media companies The Senate Judiciary Committee announced on Monday that the CEOs of Discord, Snap, and X, formerly known as…
Read MoreLegislators Begin Considering Ways to Address Rising U.S. Debt
Support for a bipartisan fiscal commission for federal debt management is increasing. Members of Congress are growing more aware of America’s rising debt, which has doubled in the…
Read MoreSenate Unanimously Pauses Azerbaijan Aid Amid Concerns for Armenia
Two-year waiver issued through the Armenian Protection Act. The Senate unanimously voted to pass the Armenian Protection Act last week, suspending U.S. financial aid to Azerbaijan for the…
Read MoreU.S. Aviation Authorities Implement Reforms for Holiday Travel
The industry still faces staffing shortages. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have launched efforts to modernize and enhance the country’s aviation…
Read MoreSenators Inquire About Federal Agencies’ Use of AI Technology
DHS recently updated information on the use of the technology for several months prior to the public disclosure. Senators Ron Wyden of Oregon and Mike Crapo of Idaho…
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