Energy secretary welcomes David Crane as under secretary for infrastructure. The U.S. Senate has confirmed David Crane as the Department of Energy’s (DOE) first Under Secretary for Infrastructure.…
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Senators to Have Closed Door Briefings on AI
Potentials and risks to be investigated. Members of the Senate will be participating in closed-door meetings over the summer covering a number of questions surrounding artificial intelligence. In…
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Ford Will Retain AM Radio in New Vehicles After Emergency Concerns
“AM for Every Vehicle Act” highlights needs in rural areas. Members of the Senate published a bipartisan bill to require American vehicle manufacturers to keep AM radio frequency…
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Senate Passes Bill to Halt Student Loan Forgiveness
A presidential veto is expected. The Senate passed legislation that overturns the student debt relief plan established by President Biden. That program would give 40 million loan recipients…
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Debt Deal Passed by House Heads to Senate
Senator Schumer plans to fast-track the legislation. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York said there is no time to tamper with changes to the debt ceiling…
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House to Vote on Debt Ceiling
Reservations on the bill remain strong. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill to suspend the debt ceiling Wednesday evening. The bill was negotiated…
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Veterans’ Cost-of-Living Increase Passes in the House
Bipartisan support given to legislation that guarantees annual cost-of-living increase. House legislators recently finalized plans to secure a cost-of-living increase in veterans’ benefits for the upcoming year, and…
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House Joins Senate in Rollback of Truck Emissions Rule
The vote sets up the fourth presidential veto. The House of Representatives voted down an Environmental Protection Agency rule intended to reduce emissions for heavy-duty trucks and semis.…
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Legislation Would Make Fentanyl National Security Threat
The Pentagon could go after drug cartels. Bipartisan members of the House and Senate have introduced bills that would declare fentanyl a national security threat. The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking…
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Legislator Says Congress Needs to Address Infirm Legislators
She suggests the creation of “forward-looking policies.” Representative Katie Porter of California expressed concern for fellow legislators who are aging, dealing with serious health issues, and could be…
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