He wants Congress to levy legal and monetary penalties. President Biden has urged federal legislators to pass legislation for regulators that would hold the executives of failed banks…
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House Votes to Overturn Clean Water Rule
Representatives say the rule was government overreach. President Biden’s administration had issued a “Water of the United States” (WOTUS) rule relating to “navigable waters” under the Clean Water…
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Senate Confirms IRS Commissioner
He had been the acting commissioner. The Senate confirmed Danny Werfel on Thursday as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service. During his hearing in February, Werfel said,…
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New Energy Legislation Coming in House
The bill would address fossil fuel production and other energy projects. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California and other members of the House have been putting together a…
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Ohio Senators Promote Rail Safety Bill
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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Senate Votes to Declassify Wuhan Leak Intelligence
Senator Hawley stated, “Let the people see the truth.” In a unanimous vote, the Senate supported legislation that mandates the declassification of intelligence materials involving the Wuhan…
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Senator Challenges Asylum Policy
He says relaxed policies are at the heart of border chaos. Senator Tom Cotton said in a hearing with Attorney General Merrick Garland that the United States is…
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Senate Minority Leader Supports Increased Defense Spending
He responds to some members of Congress suggesting that cuts be made. Senator Mitch McConnell, the chamber’s minority leader, said that there ought to be increases in America’s…
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Senator Feinstein Hospitalized with Shingles
She hopes to return to Washington later this month. Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, age 89, has been hospitalized in San Francisco where she is receiving treatment for…
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Senator Schumer Calls for Norfolk Southern CEO to Testify
Majority leader wants the company to tell Congress “what went wrong” in the train crash. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that Norfolk Southern Railway Chief Executive Alan…
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