WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Joe Neguse, D-Colo., has introduced legislation (H.R. 4157) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 |"to exclude the portion of a lump-sum social security benefit payment that relates to periods prior to the taxable year from the determination of household income." The bill was introduced on Aug. 2 and was co-sponsored by Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine. It was referred to the House Ways and Means Committee. For more information, Rep. Joe Neguse, 1419 Longworth House O  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, has introduced legislation (H.R. 4158) to prohibit price gouging in the sale of drugs. The bill was introduced on Aug. 2. It was referred to the House Energy and Commerce Committee. For more information, Rep. Chellie Pingree, 2162 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515; 202/225-6116; or in the district offices at 2 Portland Fish Pier, Ste. 304, Portland, ME 04101; 207/774-5019; 1 Silver St., Waterville, ME 04901; 207/873-5713.  more