Policy · 114th Congress
Louisiana Lawmakers to Determine Flooding Response
That could include additional funds for the area based on the results of the assessment.
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Policy · 114th Congress
Democrats: EpiPen Cost Curbing Is PR Move, Not a Fix
But a few lawmakers who have been leading the charge against the rising cost of the EpiPen said the company did not go far enough.
Policy · 114th Congress
Freedom Caucus’ Jordan Eyes Another Push to Oust IRS Chief
The Ohio Republican, chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, said in an interview that he and other allies were weighing the use of procedural tactics similar to the July bid by Louisiana GOP Rep.
Policy · 114th Congress
Despite Spending Feud, NIH Makes Do in Fight Against Zika
But the scientist in charge of the effort said Wednesday the money is likely to dry up in December.
Policy · 114th Congress
Libertarian Johnson Pushes National Sales Tax to Woo Republicans
Johnson made clear in an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Aug. 1 that he hoped his sales tax plan would attract voters and entice endorsements from uncommitted GOP elected officials and donors
Policy · 114th Congress
5 Issues to Watch When Congress Returns in September
Appropriations/Continuing Resolution The most pressing issue lawmakers will face this fall is how to fund the government beyond the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
Policy · 114th Congress
Arizona Reinstates Children’s Health Insurance Program
The announcement comes months after the Arizona legislature voted to reinstate the program at the end of the session in April. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, signed the bill May 6.
Policy · 114th Congress
State Health Exchanges Wrestle with Budgets
And like HealthCare.gov, they are at the center of the political firestorm surrounding the law.
Policy · 114th Congress
Lawmakers Look to Give Tribes More Say on Health Services
The program makes up $1.8 billion of the $4.8 billion IHS budget.
Policy · 114th Congress
Pence’s Tax-Cutting Record Could Help Trump
During their first joint TV interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes,” the presumptive GOP presidential nominee praised his running mate for winning approval of cuts in personal income, corporate and property
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New Biosimilars Highlight Need for FDA Action
“Patients are indeed concerned about switching because there has not been substantial or sufficient studies or evidence about what happens when you switch,” he said in a phone interview.
Policy · 114th Congress
Dental Therapists Take on Dentists’ Duties in Some States
The Green Mountain State joins Maine and Minnesota in allowing dental therapists to practice under the supervision of a dentist.
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Shimkus, Walden Ramp Up Campaign for Energy and Commerce Gavel
Shimkus of Illinois is public about his interest, while Oregon’s Walden said in an interview he’d want to lead the committee “at some point” but is now focused on his work as chairman of the National Republican
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate’s NDAA Language Sparks State, Pentagon Turf Battle
Adam Smith, ranking member on the House Armed Services Committee, in an interview said he is concerned with a trend he sees of broad security development and stabilization activities being undertaken by
Policy · 114th Congress
Release of Secret 9/11 Files Imminent, Lawmakers Say
The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Republican Sen. Richard M. Burr of North Carolina, told Roll Call that the document would likely be made public by the end of the week.
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Obama: Congress Should Delay Summer Break to Pass Zika Bill
“This is actually something that we could reduce the risks if Congress does the right thing and allocates the dollars that are needed right now to get it done,” the president said in the Oval Office
Policy · 114th Congress
Benghazi Report Describes Inertia, Failure to Recognize Risks
The timing of the release, as Hillary Clinton gears up for the Democratic nominating convention, is sure to keep the subject at the forefront of the campaign.
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Obama Sits Out Zika Deliberations on Hill
The White House on Wednesday wouldn’t rule out a veto of any plan to address the Zika virus outbreak that allocates less than the $1.9 billion in emergency funds that the administration requested in February
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House Democrats Stage Chamber Floor Sit-In For Gun Vote
Camera are typically turned off when the chamber is not in session, Speaker Paul D. Ryan said in an interview with CNN.