He calls telehealth a “lifeline, not a luxury” for elderly and rural communities. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York called for the continuation of Medicare’s telehealth…
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Senate Majority Leader Urges Government Funding Legislation Before Christmas
He calls for avoiding “divisive and unnecessary provisions.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offered his support for ongoing government spending negotiations this week. Congress has until December 20…
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Senator Ernst to Head DOGE Caucus
She is prepared to “rein in the bureaucratic state” with Musk and Ramaswamy. The Senate recently formed a new Senate DOGE Caucus, naming Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa…
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Over 100 Legislators Request Report on Federal Abortion Funding
Their request was in the form of a letter to the Government Accountability Office. More than 100 federal legislators recently requested a report on the federal funding awarded…
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Bipartisan Legislators Request Classified Briefing on Turkish Support for Hamas
Turkish government offers public backing and refuge for Hamas leadership. Over three dozen bipartisan federal legislators have requested a classified meeting on the details of Turkey’s relationship with…
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DHS Secretary and FBI Director Insist on Private Senate Hearing on Global Threats
The committee chair calls it a “shocking departure” from the annual, end-of-year public hearing. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray have…
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Senate Blocks Legislation to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The measure was introduced by Senator Sanders of Vermont. The Senate voted against legislation this past week that would have blocked the sale of tank rounds to Israel.…
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EPA Finalizes Fee for Companies Generating Excess Methane
The measure may be short-lived as the party majority shifts. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule this week imposing a fee for oil and gas…
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Congressional Leaders Selected in Both Chambers
Senator Thune will head the Senate and Representative Johnson renominated as House Speaker. Senator John Thune of South Dakota was elected Senate majority leader this week. He served…
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Senate Majority Leader Excludes Senator-Elect from Orientation
While Arizona’s race was undetermined, the Pennsylvania candidate had been declared the winner. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer opted not to invite Senators-elect from Pennsylvania or Arizona to…
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