Tipoffs for Great Bend, Kansas (Congressional) Newsletter for Friday March 01, 2024 ( 8 items ) |
Davids Statement on Bipartisan Legislation to Avoid Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Today, after voting for bipartisan legislation that averts a government shutdown, Representative Sharice Davids released the following statement calling for further bipartisan cooperation to keep the government open in the long term.
"This bipartisan legislation averts a costly government shutdown that would have drastic consequences on Kansas families, small business owners, and our entire economy. I am e
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Davids' Bill to Support Native American Entrepreneurs Passes House
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
Today, Representative Sharice Davids' bipartisan bill, known as the Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act, passed the U.S. House with strong bipartisan support. Davids, an enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and member of the U.S. House Small Business Committee, introduced this legislation alongside Representative Eli Crane (R-AZ-02) to enhance the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office o
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ICYMI: Senator Marshall Joins National Report on Newsmax: Biden needs to undo what he's done
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined National Report on Newsmax to discuss President Biden's failures at the border resulting in violent crimes nationwide, and the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF.
You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall's full interview.
Highlights from Senator Marshall's interview include:
On Biden's failures at the border:
"This is very easy to dep
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Manchin Questions VA Official On Enclosing Cemetery Committal Shelters In Honor Of Woody Williams
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, questioned Matthew Quinn, Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), on enclosing committal shelters in VA cemeteries to protect against inclement weather. To honor Hershel Woody Williams' final request before he passed away, Senator Manchin has
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Manchin Questions Witnesses on the Potential of Geologic Hydrogen, Criticizes Administration's Approach to Hydrogen Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Joe Manchin (D-WV) held a hearing to examine the opportunities and challenges associated with developing geologic hydrogen in the United States. During the hearing, Chairman Manchin discussed federal support for growing the domestic hydrogen market in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and how the Adminis
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Rep. Cleaver's Statement After Supporting Continuing Resolution to Prevent Harmful, Unnecessary Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after voting in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) to extend government funding and prevent another harmful, unnecessary government shutdown.
"Funding the federal government is one of the most basic, fundamental responsibilities of Congress. However, for the fourth time in little over a year, House Republicans brought the
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Senator Marshall Questions USDA Secretary Vilsack on Prop 12 and Imminent "Harm to Competition" Rule During Senate Ag Hearing
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senator Roger Marshall questioned United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Vilsack during a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry hearing on Oversight of the USDA. During Senator Marshall's questioning, Secretary Tom Vilsack admitted that Congress should act to prevent the expansion of California's Proposition 12. Vilsack also dodged questions on Senator Marshall's serious concern
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Warren to FTC: Choice Hotels' Hostile Takeover Attempt of Wyndham Would Raise Prices for Customers, Reduce Competition
WASHINGTON, Feb. 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
Warren Urges FTC to Closely Scrutinize Takeover Attempt Under Antitrust Law
"If the hostile takeover of Wyndham succeeds, Choice would own 46 different hotel brands -- creating a monopoly that can hide in plain sight."
Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing serious concerns about Choic
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