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U.S. will continue strong exports of natural gas, Biden official tells senators, in spite of pause on new projects

U.S. will continue strong exports of natural gas, Biden official tells senators, in spite of pause on new projects

by Lindsey Byman | Feb 8, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans on Thursday attacked the Biden administration’s pause on reviewing liquefied natural gas export applications, saying it will harm the energy security of the U.S. and its allies, even as officials say the move will not prevent the U.S....
Lawmakers push State Department nominee to crack down on human rights abuse if appointed

Lawmakers push State Department nominee to crack down on human rights abuse if appointed

by Lily Ogburn | Feb 8, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee urged Dafna Hochman Rand, presidential nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, to crack down on accountability for human rights violations in both adversarial and...
FAA administrator vows more scrutiny after Boeing incident

FAA administrator vows more scrutiny after Boeing incident

by Charlotte Ehrlich | Feb 8, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Representatives on the House Transportation Committee grilled Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Whitaker Tuesday about air traffic controller shortages, near misses and the blowout of a door panel midflight on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 jet on an Alaska...
FAA Administrator said their ‘number one priority is safety’ as Boeing investigation continues

FAA Administrator said their ‘number one priority is safety’ as Boeing investigation continues

by Maria Heim | Feb 7, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — One month after a door blew out of a Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft the Federal Aviation Administrator Michael Whitaker told members of Congress the agency remains unwavering in its commitment to safety. “One, what’s wrong with this airplane?” he said....
Lawmakers debate Biden pause on liquefied natural gas project approvals

Lawmakers debate Biden pause on liquefied natural gas project approvals

by Clare Zhang | Feb 6, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on Tuesday drew partisan battlelines after the Biden administration paused approvals for liquefied natural gas exports, arguing over what would best protect the environment, local communities and national security. Democrats at a House Energy...
Experts urge Congress to combat U.S. drug shortage by requiring more information from manufacturers

Experts urge Congress to combat U.S. drug shortage by requiring more information from manufacturers

by Emma Sullivan | Feb 6, 2024 | Featured, Health & Science

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on the House Committee for Ways and Means on Tuesday called on manufacturers to improve transparency as the U.S. experiences a nationwide drug shortage.    Active shortages are at their highest levels since 2014, according to the American...
Small business policy readjustments may change what it means to be considered ‘small’

Small business policy readjustments may change what it means to be considered ‘small’

by Aidan Johnstone | Feb 6, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – The Small Business Administration (SBA) is adjusting standards that determine which businesses can access government contracts and benefits designated for small businesses. These policy changes may alter small businesses’ competition and access to...
‘Straight out of a dictator’s playbook,’ say Democrats, accusing Republicans of distracting Americans at House hearing

‘Straight out of a dictator’s playbook,’ say Democrats, accusing Republicans of distracting Americans at House hearing

by Simone Garber | Feb 6, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers were divided Tuesday over the threat artificial intelligence poses to First Amendment rights, with Republicans asserting that the federal government is using the technology to censor free speech and Democrats calling attention to misinformation...
Lawmakers rally against financial scams and fraud, call for stronger security measures

Lawmakers rally against financial scams and fraud, call for stronger security measures

by Rafaela Jinich | Feb 1, 2024 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Lawmakers on the Senate banking committee on Thursday sought answers on how to spot and shut down financial scams and fraud, especially as new platforms to send money proliferate. Committee Chair Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) underscored the distressing surge in...
Funding fallout: the consequences of not funding Ukraine

Funding fallout: the consequences of not funding Ukraine

by Ellie Skelly | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — For weeks Republican lawmakers insisted that any funding for Ukraine must be met with a stricter border policy.  Now, with a supplemental security bill within reach, some Republicans are backing away from a deal following former president Donald Trump’s...
Republican senators slam delays for student financial aid forms

Republican senators slam delays for student financial aid forms

by Braedyn Speight | Feb 1, 2024 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON –  Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Thursday that he and other senators are directing the Government Accountability Office, the investigative arm of Congress, to examine  the delays surrounding the updates to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid...
In photos: Biden says U.S. is ‘praying for peace’ in Gaza at National Prayer Breakfast

In photos: Biden says U.S. is ‘praying for peace’ in Gaza at National Prayer Breakfast

by Jonah Elkowitz | Feb 1, 2024 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden said Thursday that he was “praying for peace” as conflicts like the Israel-Hamas war and the Houthi terror attacks near Yemen rage around the world. “Not only do we pray for peace, we are actively working for peace, security,...
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