She said the controlled burn of chemicals after the East Palestine train derailment was unnecessary. National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy testified before the Senate Committee on…
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White House Economic Advisor Says Sale of U.S. Steel Deserves Scrutiny
Bipartisan legislators voiced opposition and concerns over the sale to a Japanese company. Senators John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and J.D. Vance of Ohio called on the Committee on…
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Senate Legislation Decouples Aid to Ukraine and Israel
President has sought a supplemental package tying aid together. A week ago, President Biden asked Congress to pass a $106 billion supplemental that combined funding for Israel, for…
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Senate Bill Would Ban Transgender Surgeries for Minors
A similar bill was introduced in the House of Representatives. Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio introduced the “Protect Children’s Innocence Act” that would ban gender reassignment surgeries for…
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Legislators Agree Bank Closure Fallout Requires Action
Promise to subpoena SVB CEO after two-week district break Senators began a two-week break to do local work in their respective states, but not before communicating their agreement…
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Senator Cantwell Promotes Quick Rail Safety Legislation
Supports bipartisan legislation drafted by fellow senators. Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington voiced her desire to move rail safety legislation through her…
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The legislation would add regulations and increase fines. Senators Sherrod Brown and J.D. Vance of Ohio have joined with other senators in a bipartisan introduction of legislation intended…
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