Negotiations between congressional chambers are ahead. The Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly voted to set 2024 defense funding at a higher number than that proposed by the House. The funding…
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Bill Proposed in Senate to Hold Companies Liable for AI
AI technology would be an exception to Section 230 internet protections. Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri and Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut recently introduced legislation that would hold…
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Senate Committee Hearing Scheduled for Fed Board Nominee
The committee will review the president’s proposed vice chair, Philip Jefferson. The Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown of Ohio announced a hearing for President Joe Biden’s nominee…
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Senate Plan Would Cut College Costs
A series of bills would also address student debt. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…
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Federal Railroad Administration Set to Assess Major Rail Lines
Senate majority leader succeeds in pursuit of railroad reviews. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will begin conducting safety assessments for all Class I railroads. The assessments will be…
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Senate Confirms Energy Undersecretary
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…
Read MoreSenate 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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