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Fighting at Ukraine nuclear plant highlights risks of US export policies
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Policy · 117th Congress
As China threatens Taiwan, Okinawa braces for war
On the main Okinawa Island, where there is little to no buffer in some places between dense civilian residential areas and U.S. bases — such as Marine Corps Air Station Futenma and Kadena Air Base
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Buchanan touts business success in bid for Ways and Means slot
This is the last in a series of profiles on the three candidates for the top GOP position on House Ways and Means. Part one can be seen here; part two is here. Rep.
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Members irate as some military tenants’ rights ignored
“This is yet another example of the Department failing to provide servicemembers the quality housing they deserve,” Hawley said, also via email.
Policy · 117th Congress
A Michigan community’s long battle with PFAS and the Pentagon
Spaniola paddled over to the contractors testing the foam to see what results they were getting. “I said to them, ‘I saw that story in the paper about 2,200 parts per trillion.
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Lawmakers walk tightrope on upping Taiwan’s diplomatic status as Biden casts doubt on ‘ambiguity’
“I hope it does not make China say, ‘Well, gosh, Taiwan is going to get stronger. Maybe we ought to move now than later.’”
Congress · 117th Congress
Taiwan, US struggle over differences on weapons to counter China
Former Taiwanese Air Force Lt. Gen.
Policy · 117th Congress
Regulatory oversight nominee made a career studying regulation
“When I was the administrator of OIRA, I used to say if OIRA didn’t exist, we would have to invent it, because the executive branch is so extensive and varied,” Sally Katzen, who led the office during
Policy · 117th Congress
US, Taiwan grapple with key differences in debate over deterring China
As the son of a former high-ranking CCP official, Xi is a so-called princeling, which has made him more confident than his immediate predecessors who rose through the party ranks, said Lai I-chung, president
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Thune breaks through Democratic bloc on ‘vote-a-rama’ amendments
Seven Republicans joined the Democrats in the 57-43 vote to waive the rules after Graham raised the budget point of order. The vote means the provision is no longer in the legislation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Veterans toxic exposure bill clears Senate after tortuous path
President Joe Biden is certain to sign the bill into law in the coming days.
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Pelosi defies Biden, pokes China with Taiwan visit
Conflict is avoidable Chinese officials have been rattling the saber. But neither side this week sounded interested in a direct military confrontation.
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Climate bill said to put emission goals in ‘striking distance’
“We’ve been basically waiting for this shot for 12 years,” Haq said, referencing the most recent effort in 2009. “I feel cautious hope that we might actually have a shot.”
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Groups launch last-ditch effort against drug pricing changes
Catherine Cortez Masto, who is in a tough fight for reelection, hit the Senate floor this week to defend her record and blast the organization airing them as “a dark money group” that accused her of supporting
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Veterans toxic exposure bill delayed as cloture attempt rejected
“This is a sad day in the United States Senate,” the Montana Democrat said on the floor. “This is the biggest issue facing our veterans today. Make no mistake about it….
Congress · 117th Congress
Test vote on ‘chips-plus’ bill teed up in Senate
“I think that gets fixed one way or the other,” Thune said.
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Enforcement, Superfund nominees for EPA in confirmation limbo
Meanwhile, Joe Goffman, a former Senate staffer and EPA employee during the Obama administration, was nominated this spring to lead the air and radiation division at EPA.
Policy · 117th Congress
Court hobbles EPA on climate, and its options are limited
Roberts Jr. said the agency exceeded its authority under the Clean Air Act in writing the Obama-era rule.
Policy · 117th Congress
Supreme Court limits EPA power plant carbon emissions authority
“While I am deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision, we are committed to using the full scope of EPA’s authorities to protect communities and reduce the pollution that is driving climate
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats fume, GOP lauds ruling to weaken EPA
“First on gun safety, then on abortion, and now on the environment — this MAGA, regressive, extremist Supreme Court is intent on setting America back decades, if not centuries,” Schumer said.