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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Thursday May 25, 2023 ( 3 items )  

Center for Responsible Lending: House GOP to Use Congressional Review Act to Block Student Debt Relief, Force Borrowers Into Retroactive Payments
DURHAM, North Carolina, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The House is expected to vote today on a resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal President Biden's student debt relief plan, end the current loan payment suspension and require retroactive student loan payments from borrowers, including waived interest. In addition, using the CRA - a tool that allows Congress to reverse final rules issued by fe  more

North Carolina Justice Center: Harmful Blue Cross NC Bill Puts Corporate Interests First
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 25 (TNSgov) -- The North Carolina Justice Center issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The North Carolina Justice Center remains firmly opposed to House Bill 346 in its current form. Blue Cross NC's proposal continues to raise concerns about affordability, coverage, and access to care for millions of its policyholders. The legislation prioritizes the interests of a multibillion-dollar insurance company over the health and wellness of North Carolinians.  more

RTI's Paul Weisenfeld Appointed Chair of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, North Carolina, May 25 (TNSper) -- RTI International issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: RTI International, a nonprofit research institute and leading international development organization, is honored that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has appointed Paul Weisenfeld, executive vice president for international development, to serve as Chair of the Advisory Committee on Voluntary Foreign Aid (ACVFA). Weisenfeld will support the Agency  more