House Joint Resolution 36 was introduced this week. Members of Congress introduced a constitutional amendment that would protect a parent’s right to “direct the upbringing, education, and care…
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Appeals Court Rules CFPB’s Funding Methods Unconstitutional
Decision is in opposition to previous rulings made by other courts. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is an independent federal agency that supervises banks and addresses complaints…
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January 6 Committee Subpoenas Former President Trump
Chairman says it is “a question of accountability.” The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, incident at the U.S. Capitol voted unanimously Thursday to subpoena former…
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Representative Smith Warns Against Freezing Saudi Arms Deal
Chairman of House Armed Services Committee outlines details. This week, Representative Adam Smith of Washington, the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke about the increasingly strained…
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President Creates New National Monument in Colorado
Will honor veterans and indigenous people. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation Wednesday establishing a new national monument in North Central Colorado. The Camp-Hale-Continental Divide National Monument, his first…
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Unrelated Policies in Defense Authorization Bill
High credit card fees are one example. Unrelated amendments by members of Congress have been added to the must-pass Defense Authorization Act that sets spending and policy priorities…
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FAA Rule Extends Flight Attendant Rest Periods
Increases rest period to 10 hours. This week, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new rule that will give flight attendants 10 consecutive hours off between shifts.…
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National Debt Tops $31 Trillion for First Time
Government spending is identified as the cause. The Treasury Department reported America’s gross national debt has eclipsed $31 trillion for the first time, a financial milestone arriving just…
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Commerce Secretary Fields Concerns About Gun Exports
Members of the House and Senate write regarding oversight and protocols of weapon exports. This week, some members of Congress wrote to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about her…
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CDC Publishes Opioid Addiction Report
A congressional committee also issues a report regarding the 2021 data. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published an updated opioid addiction report this week, documenting the…
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