STANFORD, California, May 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on May 9, 2025, by Governor Lisa D. Cook at the "Finishing the Job and New Challenges," a monetary policy conference hosted by the Hoover Institution, Stanford University: * * * Opening Remarks on Productivity Dynamics Good afternoon. Thank you for moderating, Peter. It is an honor to be with you today, and it is always great to be back at Stanford and at the Hoover Institution. I spent several formative years of   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Georgia Insurance Commissioner John F. King has submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the proposed rule on Marketplace Integrity and Affordability. In his letter to Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, King expressed strong support for measures aimed at reducing fraud within health insurance marketplaces. King specifically applauded the proposal to remove advanced premium tax credits for enrollees who fail to reconcile their taxes after  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-89) on a resolution (H.Res. 377) providing for consideration of the Gulf of America Act (H.R. 276) and DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 881). The report was advanced by Rep. Austin Scott, R-Georgia, on May 5, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 276, the Gulf of America Act, under a cl  more

WASHINGTON, May 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Statement on Passing of Paul Bianchi Atlanta, Ga. -- U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff released the following statement. "Alisha and I express our deep sadness upon the death of Paul Bianchi, founder of The Paideia School in Atlanta, Georgia. We celebrate and honor Paul's life and his legacy as one of the most impactful, visionary, and beloved educational leaders in Georgia history. "Paul's love o  more